On My Radar

Everywhere I look I see pineapples! Whether it be on cushions, t-shirts, dishes, lamps, fabric or shoes. Below are some of my favourites that I am loving at the moment.

(1) Freedom Paradiso Cushion 50 x 50   (2) Eco Chic Pineapple Lamp   (3) Oz Design Pineapple Jar   (4) Rubi Pineapple Print Kiss and Make up Bag   (5) Rubi Pineapple Dancer Shoe  (6)  Trio of Pineapples Print by Mid Century Child

Wednesday Vintage Finds

I have been having major op shopping withdrawals lately and decided to head to a few of my favourite haunts as well as a few new ones. I definitely came home with some fantastic finds! I purchased most of these items all from different stores. 

My favourite find would have to be my gorgeous 1960's Kriesler radio! I could not believe it when I found her... It was most definately love at first sight. She was very dirty and grubby, but with a bit of cleaning she has come up a dream. I have been wanting to purchase a "Blush" radio (reproduction retro look alike radio) for a while, but now I have my very own authentic retro gem. 

Footrest reto slingback heals - pearl pink colour 

1 small green enamel jewellery box
1 large needlepoint jewellery box

Pretty green and floral cup and saucers trio

Vintage AVON milk glass perfume bottle in the shape of a cinderella carriage.
The lid is in the shape of a crown.

Vintage Oriental Tea Caddy

3 retro scarves 

Retro 70's Floral Maxi Dress

Retro 70's Maxi Skirt... this picture doesn't do this skirt any justice... The print is divine!

Retro 60's/70's Table Cloth's

Fridays!

I hope you have all had a wonderful week. Mine has been absolutely fantastic!! I am looking forward to the weekend as I will be holding a stall at my local markets! The last market stall was so successful, we will be doing it every month. If you are in Brisbane, please check out the Mitchelton Farmers Markets. We are located on Grovely Tce corner University Road.

On other news, I thought I would share some of my favourite pictures at the moment.

Inspirational Friday

Apologies for not blogging this week, I have been under the weather and still don't feel much better :-( Enough about that though! Here are my favourite pictures this week. Have a terrific weekend. Enjoy xo

Pink Flamingo LOVE

I was recently looking at Anna Spiro's stunning new online Spring Vignette http://www.absolutelybeautifulthings.com.au/  and fell head over heels in love with a gorgeous vintage pink flamingo. Off course by the time I visited the website it was sold, as were a lot of the gorgeous pieces which Anna hand picks. I tried to trace one down through etsy, eBay, gumtree but only found imposters! Loving the one that Anna had so much, I could not settle for something that just didn't quite resemble the one she was selling. To my absolute amazement, when it was my mums birthday we went to an op shop on the other side of town and what was starring me in the window? None other than the pink flamingo! My heart started to skip a beat as I could not believe I had found a needle in a hay stack. I was even more thrilled to read the little price tag stating $12.50!!!!

Mine is slightly different as it is not standing up, but for the price and compared to the others I had seen, I was a very happy camper! I am not sure how much Anna's was, but I can assure you it would be close to $100 if not more. It just goes to show you that with a bit of thrifter's luck and some dedication, you just never know what you might find out there in your local op shop.

For those who don't like thrifting, you just don't know what you're missing out on and the savings you can make in the process! I am not sure as to where I am going to put her (my flamingo) but I think it will be in my office.

The other beautiful piece that Anna had for sale is this stunning vintage pink and green jug or vase. She doesn't mention if it is a brand name, however I think it is Majolica. This beautiful item was another that was sold when I visited her website. As they say, first in best dressed.

Inspirational Friday

I have been a very bad blogger. I have totally neglected my writing, but now I am 100% back on board! I thought there is no better way to get back into things than with my favourite photos from the week. Enjoy xo