TODAY'S FINDS

I think the time for finding cool stuff at car boot sales is over
for this season. It seems like people are trying to flog their left-
over junk. This is ALL the stuff I got today.

Bangle, 20 pence. (approx. $0.30)
I need more bangles like I need a hole in the head but still I couldn't
resist this one.

Carved ring, 50 pence. (approx. $0.80)
Not Bakelite but will go with my black carved Bakelite bangles.

Vintage box, 20 pence. (approx. $0.30)
I believe these were for electric shavers back in the days but I use 
these as jewelry boxes.

1950's cocktail forks, 50 pence. (approx. $0.80)
I think we have gone a bit mad on cocktail forks this summer, we 
picked up one set in Sweden, one in Holland and this one today.
We already had a few sets since before these as well. 
I think it's time to get into cheese cubes and pickles.

Mini sombrero, 20 pence. (approx. $0.30)
Another one to my modest collection.

Craft bits, 20 pence each. (approx. $0.30 each)
This is funny, I had all these bits on my favorite list on Etsy but they 
are all in America and the cost of them and the shipping together are 
extortionate. I was very happy over this bargain!
 

Vintage flocked deers, 20 pence. (approx. $0.30)
How could I not? ;)

IS THAT ALL?!

Today's car boot sale was a bit thin of cool stuff I must say. 
I managed snag three pairs of vintage earrings  that I just love for a
total of £1 and eight baby/kids garments for £2.40 (that included 2
knitted sweaters from the 1950's) so I didn’t leave empty handed.

I don't know if tomorrow will happen, it all depends on the weater
during the night.
I have no idea why we're still going to car boot sales when we got
our house, the loft and the cabin full to the brim! LOL!

Grape cluster earrings! My heart skips a beat for anything fruity!

Lurex earrings! Need I say more?!

HAPPY NEW (JEWISH) YEAR!

The good thing with being an adult and not very religious,
you can have breakfast for Rosh Hashanah dinner! LOL!
It’s all vegetarian, no pork in this house!!!

Shanah Tovah! Ah gut gebentched yohr!

TODAY'S FINDS

My man set the alarm on car boot sale this morning.
It was cold and I really didn't fancy getting out of bed but the
thought of chocolate cheesecake with my morning coffee and
possible bargains made it easier.

It turned out to be sunny and warm after a while, which was
really nice, unfortunately a lot of people left their brains and
manners at home.

Here's my favorite finds of the day:

1950's handbags, £3 each. (approx $4.60 each)
I tend to become a hardcore cheapskate at car boot sales but thinking 
about it for a second, charity shops nowadays charge around £15 for 
1950's handbags in not very good condition so I didn't want to leave 
these beauties behind!

1950's heels, £1.50. (approx $2.30)
Leopard wedges, £1. (approx $1.55)
The heels are amazing! The wedges needs a bit of brushing up but I 
wasn't looking to buy perfect or expensive.

1980's red leather shoe clips, 50 pence (approx $0.77)
1960's necklace, 10 pence (approx $0.15)
1950's belt, 50 pence (approx $0.77)
Super happy about the shoe clips, I got vintage gloves in the same 
shade and that will look amazing together, I decided to be a bit more 
glam this autumn and winter.

Bangle, 75 pence. (approx $1.15)
So pretty, will look perfect with an exotic dress.

1950's ring holder, £2. (approx $3)
Isn't he adorable?! I really needed another ring display/holder 
and this one is beyond perfect because I have pink and green 
stuff on my teak vanity.

1960's robe, £1. (approx $1.55)
I've planed for many years now to get rid of my ugly modern robe 
but haven't found one, this one might do, I'm gonna give it a try. 
If it get static or doesn't breathe it won't do.

A SELFIE

I rarely post so called selfies on here but today calls for one.
I love my three mermaid wigs but I rarely use them so today I
decided to cut bangs on one of them and I love how it turned
out! (Here's a before pic.)
It was quite tricky and it isn't perfect but for what scissors and
little patience I got nowadays it as good as it gets. LOL!
I feel like a mermaid Bettie or something. :D

Hello.

CUP POST STUDS

I'm sorry for putting a minimal effort into this blog lately,
I would like to change that.

Since the weekend is here and the weather might be dull
here and there I though I make an inspirational post.

I'm gonna show you what you can do with cup post studs
and some bits that's not flat on the back.
Like these vintage buttons and broken hair elastic.
I usually sand things down with one of those 4 stage nail
files/buffer but it didn't work on these cherry buttons, I cut
off the "loop" as close as I possibly could and then trying
to sand the remaining bit off but they were a bit too fragile
and that's when the cup posts works a treat.

BEFORE

AFTER

This old hair elastic doesn't have a flat back and I didn't want
to even try to cut the back off since it probably would damage
the whole flower.
Cup post to the rescue.

BEFORE

AFTER

I got mine from eBay, dirt cheap.
I haven't used them for more than a handful of projects but
it's something that's handy to have in the craft supply box.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

YESTERDAY'S FINDS

Hi there!
It's been a while!
I've been in Sweden and Holland for almost a month.
I dread to make a post about my finds over there but
I will however post about yesterdays finds from a local
car boot sale.

Straw bag, 20 pence. (approx. $0.30)
This bag need a bit of TLC, I need to glue the straw on the handle 
into place and the grapes are scruffy, I might seal them with some 
decoupage glue.
I've been pining over this bag for a while and for 20 pence I don't 
mind that it's not in mint condition.

Bakelite bangle, 35 pence (approx. $0.55)
I'm not in a rush to make my collection bigger and I'm not spending 
a lot of money on Bakelite so when I find them cheap it's even more 
of a thrill.

Lot of Bakelite and celluloid buttons and buckles, £5.80.
(approx. $9)
The shapes and designs are amazing.
I want to make OTT rings out of the huge black buttons.

1940's/1950's hair remover, 20 pence. (approx. $0.30)
I'm NOT going to use this but the package is just so darling.

Faux fur jacket, £3. (approx. $4.70)
This jacket is absolutely stunning in real life.
As much as I hate cold weather I do look forward to be stylish 
this autumn and winter.

1950's jewelry, £1.50 for the lot. (approx. $2.35)
I just couldn't resist that little teak fish!