Yesterday we went to the first proper car boot sale of the year. We probably didn't really get there as early as we should have but I still came away with a few treasures. This little lady was my favourite find of the day. I have admired her for months in our local antique centre and was always told she wasn't actually for sale and she wasn't priced. Imagine my amazement when I spotted her nestled on a stall at the boot sale being sold by the dealer at the antiques centre for just £2. I am sure it was meant to be. I know many people will wonder why I would want her with her broken arms but I think she is beautiful as she is.
I also found this cute donkey on wooden wheels. He has no maker's label and I would love to know more about him. He is definitely quite old with a solid body and mohair type fur.
This is an original water colour in a very pretty frame, it must be pre 1930s I would think.
Mr C was busy in the garden last week building a new raised bed and planting it up with salad and vegetables.
Our lovely peony 'Molly The Witch' flowered and after a few days is now gone.We bought her from RHS Wisley years ago and it took her around 6 years to flower.
11 comments:
Fantastic Car boot finds. I can definitely see your attraction to the little lady, I would have grabbed her also.
Gorgeous peony. I planted ours (pink) around 3 - 4 years ago. I should have planted a few, as I know they take forever to flower and if I really love it I will have to wait another 6-7 years for the others as well. Oh well, lucky this is our forever house :)
Tam x
I have to say that I also would have bought the beautiful lady ,some lovely finds and garden .
I love the boudoir doll you have found, she is gorgeous and I agree she is perfect as she is. Mr C has done a lovely job of the raised bed and I love the colour he has painted it. Have a great week.
Jo xx
Lovely finds, which carboot was that?
Oh I do love your boot sale treasures!! The little donkey is so cute! That water color is beautiful!
Your own little Venus, she is beautiful. Wonderful donkey too.
I grew 3 "Molly the Witches" from seed, they did take a few years to flower, very simple but very beautiful flowers.
Carol xx
I love the beautiful lady, I would of bought her! I think the fact she has broken arms is part of her charm. And Donkey is just the best!!
Sophie xx
Sweet picture.....why is it I love looking at other peoples finds?
Love the donkey on wheels, how cute is he.. also what a bargain with your boudoir doll arms or no arms.
Veggies look like they are coming on a treat.
Great booty finds, that doll was so meant to come home with you :o) Scarlett x
Wow - excellent car booty - well done! Tidy raised bed too! Abby x
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