Saturday 28 January 2012

New Year Clear Out

For a very long time the spare bedroom has been a junk room full of 'stuff'. Last weekend I decided enough was enough and spent a couple of days having a good sort out. I got rid of bags of rubbish as well as stuff for the charity shop.

By the time I had finished it still looked like a store room but at least you could get to the bed !

I sorted all my remaining bits and pieces out and put them in the old kitchen cupboard which for now is residing in the bedroom and everything else was hidden away in old hat boxes, suitcases and baskets.

This morning I managed to cram in visits to a small car boot sale and two fairs.

I came away with this cute tea pot and tea cosy and yet another Horlicks mixer,

a very sweet trug, some vintage ribbon , a little deco lady pepper pot and yet another tin!


The knives and the belt buckle were bargains from the boot sale. The buckle was black but it has come up a treat with a bit of a polish.
Finally it feels like Spring isn't far away and I can't wait to get back in to the swing of weekend boot sales and flea markets.




15 comments:

bellaboo said...

Ooh,I think I need to visit your charity shop now! ;0)
Somehow the spare room always ends up as the 'junk room' doesn't it?
I seem to move things from one place to another,rather than have a good sort out like you.
Love all your finds! :0)

vintage mum said...

You have found some lovely things I can't choose which I like best.
I heard it's going to snow sorry :)
cate x

LissyLou said...

I love that room!

ted and bunny said...

I do ratherlike the bag hanging on the back of your bedroom door!!
xxxx

lavender attic said...

What gorgeous finds and great photos, and I think your beautiful bedroom is very tidy indeed! I need to sell some of my stuff too. Love the green knives, and I have the same Horlicks Mixer! x

theromanticrose said...

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June said...

Lovely vintage finds - love the green colour of the butter knives and the art deco pepper pot!
June

Unknown said...

What a beautiful room and so gentle and cosy. Love the bed and the linin its very pretty and the wood panneling on the walls. Those knifes and that teacosy are lovely. I have had a good sort out everywhere to but i have also just bought a few vintage goodies ;-)) Enjoy the rest of your weekend. dee x

Susan said...

Oh I love your boot sale finds!! I am lucky that I don't have to use my guest room as a junk room! We have two big storage rooms up stairs. One of the rooms will someday be turned into a bonus room.

melanie said...

Your bedroom is so pretty! I love it, and I love the tea cosy too :) xxx

sarah-jane down the lane said...

Gosh I love the candy striped frilled pillowcase, so pretty, just my cuppa tea! Glad you liked the candy necklace reference, as Miranda would say "such fun"

Sarah -x-

Nostalgic Vicky said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the tin!!! Your spare bedroom looks lovely.

lavender attic said...

Me again... I have passed the Versatile Blogger Award to you x

Tabbyroo said...

I think your spare room is lovely,looks really cosy. Yes I can't wait for the car boots to start properly again, it's part of our weekend! Linda xx

Thecraftytrundler said...

I just adore that little room : ) When can I move in? !!!!
Great finds, love the little teacosy! Look forward to seeing you all at Market Harborough!!!

Sharon xx