Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Flea Market Finds Pour La Semaine Quanante-Quatre AND a Giveaway!!

Bonjour mes amis!!

It's time for another week of
FLEA MARKET FINDS!!

I'd love to say I found something stupendous to share this week, but alas the pickin's were slim and my wallet slimmer after last weeks purchase of Penelope HERE.

I do have the first of 4 giveaway gifts to share with you though!

I'll be doing a different giveaway for 4 consecutive weeks...One gift for each 100 of my followers!
So if you'd like to win this weeks little pressie just become a follower (If you're not already?) AND leave me a comment telling me you'd like to be entered.
This weeks giveaway is for this cute little angel baby holding a flower! Perfect for displaying a little crown or rosary or two (Sorry the giveaway is just for the angel, but I'm sure you probably have some better bling than I do anyway *winks*)
He would also be easy to paint a different color if desired.
So leave me a comment K? *winks*
Moving on to my finds for the week. This sweet little vintage french chair was my favorite.  I actually drove 4 hrs for it. No I'm not crazy....Well actually maybe I am, but again I digress.....My hubby and I made a day of it and enjoyed the trip and stopped to shop and smell the roses along the way. It was a wonderful time!

And next to it is this nifty shabby white urn for $12.99 that I filled with dried hydrangeas.

"Why does she keep taking pictures in this same space?" You might be asking yourself.
It's actually the only spot in my house with any light!...Just sayin'
Then a new boudoir lady for my collection via ebay for $38. These little cuties are getting harder and harder to find at a price I can afford *sighs* Isn't she pretty?!

 I found these Italian candle shades at a local antique store at $10 for the pair. Shown clipped on a couple of my perfume bottles. I love them! I tried to find something similar in a larger size on the net and had zero luck. So if anyone knows where I could find some? Please let me know *winks*

This is how they clip on.
 At the Goodwill I found these charming vintage shoe trees for $1 per pair. Aren't they sweet?!

And finally also at the Goodwill, some vintage padded hangers for 50 cents each. I couldn't resist their soft pastel colors.

That's all for this week.
I hope you'll come back next week for more flea market finds AND another giveaway!
I'll also be announcing the winner of this weeks giveaway so don't miss it!

Also...I've been posting like a mad woman this week! If you're interested I'm also sharing my collection of dress forms HERE. I'd love if you stopped by!
Vanna

I'm joining Sherry at No Minimalist Here for:

The sweet Patti and Paula of Ivy & Elephants for:


Honey at 2805 for:


Courtney at French Country Cottage for:


And Cindy at My Romantic Home for:

44 comments:

Olive Cooper said...

Vanna, the chair is fabulous dahling. So well worth a long drive and crazy is good. As a former psych nurse-normal scares me. I follow of course. xoxo, olive

Ivy and Elephants said...

Hi Vanna,
Another fabulous haul! You call this a slim week??? That chair is gorgeous and the doll, too!
Thanks so much for always coming to party with us at WIW, your posts are always amazing.
I'd love to be a part of your giveaway,
(that angel baby is calling my name!)
Big hugs,
Patti

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

Great finds as always. Love the chair. Would love the angel. Already a follower my FAA friend.

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Drooling as always *winks* you always find the best stuff..send me your link for your new shop K??
It was great talking with you last night for over 3 hours ha ha!! I think I met my phone match with you ha ha!! Love ya girl..Hugs and smiles Gloria

Mary Ellen said...

I think it is a great haul too Vanna! The chair is so pretty. I found some of those pretty padded hangers too recently. Love using them in my booth to display my vintage clothing I have.

Goodness girl you do have the dress forms!!! I am still dreaming I will find one- I hope pretty soon as I am working on my lil creative space and one would be so fun for there!

bee blessed
mary

Anonymous said...

Vanna, love your blog. I would love to win the little angel. Soo cute!
Lana @muddkatt3@bellsouth.net

Susan said...

I don't blame you for driving to get that chair. It is absolutely a wonderful find!! Gorgeous! All your finds are so pretty!

Sissysmom said...

Hi Vanna- You didn't do to bad for a "slim" week!! I have never seen candle shades like the ones you got. They are cool!

Hope you have a good week, see you next week!

Michele

Wish You Were Here said...

It's a lovely giveaway, Vanna. I have visions of that little angel on my angel shelf! :o) I adore the chair but mostly I adore the fact that your husband went with you to get it! He sounds like a keeper! xoxo, Janice

Dreamgoddess said...

Vanna, that chair is gorgeous! I totally understand why you drove 4 hours to get it. Love the new doll! She has the sweetest expression on her face.

Charm Bracelet Diva said...

I'm lovin the chair and the urn (have one like it). ANd that angel is to fie for! COunt me in!

xoxo
Kathleen

Charm Bracelet Diva said...

I'm lovin the chair and the urn (have one like it). ANd that angel is to fie for! COunt me in!

xoxo
Kathleen

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Does not look like slim pickins to me.
I know what you mean about one place with lighting to take pictures - have the same issue here.
Thanks for your generous giveaways, but don't enter me, as I am still in my "declutter" mode. Slow moving, but still doing it.
Enjoy your evening.

Jennelise said...

I'd say you still did pretty well :) That chair is just beautiful! Well worth the drive.
Jennelise

Jennifer@Pieces of Me said...

Im a sucker for good deals on CL. I once drove 2 hours for a Vintage French Bernhardt chair for $20! She also had a sofa set for 200, I kick myself for not buying!!!
Enter me for that sweet cherub!! <3

Manja, Brocante de Knotwilg said...

Hallo,
Thank you very much for your message, I would like to send you the items, however the shipping rates are very high,

vriendelijke groetjes Manja
www.brocantedeknotwilg.nl

Brocante de Knotwilg

Shirley said...

Hi Vanna,
I would love to be entered into your giveaway! This little angel would be perfectly happy here!
Nice finds thsi week..
~Shirley

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Vanna, Another great shopping week! I would have driven that far for this great chair too. Thanks for sharing your beautiful finds at my party. Hugs, Sherry

Curtains in My Tree said...

yes I can see me driving 4 hours with you to get the chair

and please add me in the giveaway for the sweet little angel
I have never seen those candle shades before. You find the neatest things . I have learned so much from reading your blog. I was always into the country kitchen crocks and lace & buttons but you have schooled me into better things
I seen Penelope on the form post I added my little Sally Stitch

Cynthia said...

You must be one of the luckiest people to find so much great stuff at such bargains! Seriously, I would love to go shopping at your haunts, because I never, never, nev-ah, find anything as great as you do! Guess I live in the wrong part of the country. . .
Anyway, I would love to be entered in your drawing. I would be thrilled to win the angel!

Richard Cottrell said...

My Dear Vanna. I can see you are busy finding more and more treasures. I can see also why those dolls are hard to find as you have them all at your house. No, really, what a collection of them you do have. The chair is cute, I am glad you had company and a good time. Makes it even more special. Maybe someday you can drive 20 hours or so and come visit me. It has been slow here, weather is weird. Snow, warm, cold, warm, snow, rain, cold, warm, gray, sun, cold and so on and so forth. I sure do enjoy seeing your treasures each week. Happy Valentines Day. Richard and Sissy Dog Girl.

pink*cherub*moon said...

Hi Vanna! You always find the best thrifting items! That chair is gorgeous! So worth making a fun day trip with your husband for! I am a follower or your mjondo fab blog and would love to be entered in this week's contest for the angel - so sweet! Thanks so much! Hugs, Leena

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Paula said...

You have a great eye for beautiful things. LOVE the chair. How pretty. The lines on it are so elegant. The angel needs to come to my house.(Wink) He is so sweet.

pdduckfan@yahoo.com

I am a follower.

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Love the gorgeous chair, Vanna...you always find the best goodies! Fun giveaway...I'm a follower and would love to win!

Shabby chic Sandy said...

I so would have driven four hours for that chair too--I love it!

violi igłą malowane said...

divine angel.
if I set it in the queue to gratisu.
The chair is my dream.
I look for a long time but I'm just an observer ..

Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas said...

Vanna, Vanna, Vanna...AWESOME finds! I think my favories is the boudoir lady....I LOVE those and never had seen one before you introduced me to them! lol Look at all I have learned from you :)

My husband and I drove four hours once for a piece of furniture...when we got there...I hated it! Not lyin! We drove from my house in Northeast Alabama, crossed over into Tennessee, crossed over into Georgia...Lord have Mercy! MY husband is such a sweetheart he didn't care at all! Memories!

Came home with an EMPTY truck!

Have a great weekend!

Lou Cinda :)

xinex said...

The chair is a great find, Vanna. I would do the same. Actually, all your finds are wonderful. Your giveaway is so pretty, love that precious angel. Wish I could win it....Christine

Palomasea said...

Chere Vanna, beautiful finds, as always!
Love the chair, and I used to have a ton of those hangers, I adored them! Still do..we had to downsize, so the only thing that will work in our tiny closets now are those skinny fuzzy ones...
What a fab giveaway, you are so sweet!
Have a beautiful weekend!!
Bises,
- Irina

Hrabia said...

WELCOME
Heaven on earth. Beautiful objects and dresses! envy. ;-)
My favorite blog :) I have found here much inspiraci!

Pearl said...

Always great finds, that's why I come here to drool. Would love to win anything! Thanks, Pearl

Honey at 2805 said...

You always find the most adorable treasures, Vanna! I am a follower and would love to be entered in your giveaway!

Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!

French-Kissed said...

Hi Vanna,

I love the shabby white urn and the chair...4 hour drive now that's dedication to the hunt! Have a lovely weekend and a Happy Valentine's Day.

Jermaine

~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ said...

Lovely finds! I would be happy to have your angel. . .and Yes, I do follow you.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

Wanda @ Just Vintage said...

Pick me! Pick me! :-)

That chair was worth a day trip spent with the hubby. And as always, I adore everything you found.

MARY said...

HELLO,
YOU ARE MY NEW FAVORITE BLOG. OUR TASTE IS IDENTICAL. YOUR FINDS ARE TREASURES. PLEASE ENTER ME FOR A CHANCE TO WIN.

THANKS SO MUCH,
MARY
PINK ROSES AND RIBBONS COTTAGE
JOESBUSTER@ATT.NET

Ruffles and Relics said...

Great finds.. I love the boudoir lady..

Palomasea said...

Happy Valentine's Day, darling Vanna!!

Hope it's full of love and beauty...
Big hugs,
- Irina

Jennifer said...

Hey Vanna!
I think I may be too late for the giveaway but that's ok! I am just thrilled with your beautiful finds this week. Especially, oddly enough, the hangers. But you know how I love pastels and beautiful clothes :) So beautiful!

Mitzi said...

I totally understanding about the lack of light for taking photos! You seem to have found some lovely things, considering it was a "light" week. I love that caned back chair!

Shabbily By The Sea said...

I would have walked four hours for that chair lol! it's gorgeous and so is everything else you hauled home.
Enjoy your finds xxx

Rachel Pallas said...

LOVE your finds! :) I saw a chair almost identical to the frenchy chair you drove 4 hours for on Craigslist..is it the one listed on Craigslist in Seattle?? That would be a small world!! xo Rachel

Janae said...

Don't you just love Goodwill! The hangers are so pretty!