I must admit it was a lot harder than I thought it would be. So much to choose from.
the going was slow. My friend V was such a sport and was telling me such wonderful tales of Mrs W`s op shopping garage saleing car booting adventures. I was almost hesitant to touch anything, I felt a weird mix of clumsiness excitement and rudeness????
Beautiful V picked up on that so the kettle was boiled , we sat on the brown & yellow 70`s couch (Fab!) and gas bagged for a bit about mums, death and.....well stuff.
im not usually a black and white fan...went through a B&W minimalist stage in the late 90`s...but colour won out in the end....and lets face it hoarders don't do minimalism too well!
but this trio won me over...so sleek and smart looking.
this little (its actually quite big) orange fatty caught my eye naturally. you cant quite see the white handle, but this orange is hands down my favourite colour
the red duo were a last minute addition by V....they are her favourites and she wanted me to have them....im in love. the reflection/mirror effect on them is amazing!
i love blue, adore blue, once had a house full to the brim with blue....but since moving away from the beach and into the hills im now filling my house with oranges browns yellows and greens.
however....these blue babies called my name.
this is my bedside table...and yes I always have this many books on the go
amber glass has always been a love of mine and I simply adore the glow.
this tall beauty was almost missed until a forgotten cupboard door was opened.
these pics of her in the afternoon sun are the real reason why we all love glass so much
just look at her sparkle!
this sweetheart was a nostalgic choice as my nan has one very similar in her dressing table.
this fab green WG piece was almost missed as well as V thought it rather ugly so it was in the kitchen boxed up with old jars etc. She showed me and said "pfft check this out!...how bloody ugly!".
Ummm? I kinda like it....think I lost a bit of cred with V but hey!
so there you have it....not a green brandy balloon in sight!. A few of you hoped id choose them but to be honest I was so bamboozled and emotional about it all that I drove home really not sure of what I had chosen.
V was so so generous and wanted me to take more but there was no need. Mrs W had an amazing collection and I was told the garage sale was a huge success.
V was happy that some of her mums things were going to a fellow vintage enthusiast and I will always think of her when I admire these beauties.
it did make me think about the day my kids will be clearing out my house???
skip...tip...garage sale...I suppose it wont really matter.
I`ll haunt them regardless!
hope everyone is having a good week
tell your mum you love her!
Absolutely GORGEOUS Allison....I LOVE the Black and white!! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post, Allison, I understand your feelings and would have felt the same way about coming there to choose from her stuff. I think it's obvious, though, that your interest and appreciation is valued by her daughter. I just left my mom coming back from Stavanger, there's always tears involved...
ReplyDeleteI love it all. You got some beautiful pieces, and I'm sure your friend is happy that they got a good home.
ReplyDeleteBe still my heart!!! Love what you have chosen. The black and white looks great. I'm a blue girl and just love all the blues! xo
ReplyDeleteYip...I do truly understand your emotional response & confusion..what a fabulous opportunity! Well done you on the bits & pieces you took home with you. I feel sure that you'll treasure these pieces in the years to come. Great pics & love the light through the glassware : ) Much love Catherine x0x0x
ReplyDeleteGreat choices m'dear! I love that you'll always think of Mrs W when you admire her 'stuff' now on display in your home. I am constantly reminded of my Mum, my 2 Grandmas, various Aunts and Honorary Aunts now that much of their stuff ended up on my shelves. I also have the same thought, Al, what will my kids do with all this. At least you aren't as close to the 'finishing line' as I am!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what was in today's haul, you said you struck Gold; the suspense is killing me. I also did a round Oppies this morning - a few nice pickings but I only struck wool and cotton, no gold!
So been looking forward to this post and boy has it been worth the wait (even though it wasn't long the suspense was killing me!). Wow you got some really beauitiful bits I love them all but my fav hands down the red, blue and the amber. What wonderful things to remind you of your friends mum. Xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful selection....I love the orange & the blues, & especially the bird vase. There is something special about coloured glass, & they are even more special knowing they've been passed onto you. Xx
ReplyDeleteNothing ugly about that W.G.
ReplyDeleteYou are a lucky duck Al - I've got a feeling Mrs W's Mum would be thrilled with her treaures new owner x
Oh I can so understand your very mixed emotions. But it was a lovely gesture of your friend, and you chose very well - the blue pieces are beautiful, and the orange with the white handle is amazing. I just love vintage glassware! xxxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous collection, lovely!! You did good:) I LOVE the fatty orange one and I double love the aqua blue one with the white handle. So lovely to have these pieces and know something of the people who owned them before you. That has to be my fave thing about vintage. Enjoy your lovely new pieces x
ReplyDeletei adore that bird vase and the blue...ooo a delight and the shape of the amber glass...so gorgeous!!!!!! what a lovely thing for your friend to do! xx
ReplyDeleteYou were spoilt. Love all these amazing pieces.
ReplyDeleteI would have been standing their gazing with my mouth hanging open at the thought of having to choose.
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They've gone to a good home where they will be loved again. Lovely pieces.xx
ReplyDeleteOh I do love your orange fatty and amber glass.
ReplyDeleteSnaps to you my friend we must have been separated at birth, I always have a stash of books on the go. I can never stick to just one.
What amazing shapes, I've never seen a collection like this before, you must be coming down from quite a high! That turquoise jug is my fave, the colour is glorious. mel x
ReplyDeleteFar out - fabulous treasures.
ReplyDeleteI agree...it's good to know they are being passed on to someone who will appreciate them.
Me too. And how you appreciate them Al! That orange is fantastic, are you secretly Dutch?? And the blue is gorgeous too, am loving it all. My only question is how to you keep your treasures safe from the little people in your life? They wouldn't stand a chance here. xx
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