Sunday 10 June 2012

So dream when the day is through


Peculiar weather leads to peculiar finds. My theory; when the weather is indecisive so am I - flitting from one thing to another leaving a trail of half read books, abandoned films, and semi finished makes in my wake. I'm a hurricane of nondescript. 

If it weren't for the weather I'm not sure I'd have decided that a quizzical looking, white porcelain cat was an essential buy - the same can be said of the spectacularly gaudy brooch, although it looks as though it cost a doubloon or two which will be perfect for a Pirate themed wedding party I have coming up. You read it right, a pirate themed wedding party - how fantastic is that!? 

China picture frames are my secret love - I know, I know - nursing home chic! I'm not a closet octagenarian I promise, just a fan of pretty florals on china. For twenty pence it was worth the risk of looking like I'd burgled a pensioner to furnish my bedroom. I regret nothing.

Period films/dramas have such an enviable selection of props, my eyes are drawn to the dressing table of whichever heroine I'm rooting for - usually there'll be a selection of pretty glass bottles and a beautiful hand mirror lying on it's surface. There comes a point where a girl can have more than enough in the way of scent bottles and trinket jars and I'm there. The era of the hand mirror has begun and I was hopeless against the seductive powers of this one!

Lockets are magic - they can contain secrets, tributes to a lost love, tiny representations of our most deeply held desires, and best of all they are worn close to the heart. Being pale I tend to opt for silver jewellery but this little gold locket cast it's spell and came home with me - next up is a search for the perfect length of skinny ribbon to thread it on.



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38 comments :

  1. I particularly love the locket, I've been looking for the perfect one for quite a while, but have convinced myself it must come to me through serendipity! xx

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  2. What beautiful finds, I would not have been able to resist the cat either! X

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  3. Love the locket - I used to have one just like that when I was a little girl. Wonder if I still have it somewhere?
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  4. Loving the cat - especially the face!

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  5. I love all these finds, couldn't possible pick a favourite xxx

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  6. Well I think they all look kinda good together so maybe the weather is your friend! The mirror is very lovely - I can just see it resting on a lovely dressing table!

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  7. OOOOOOOH! All very dreamy/pretty finds although definitely a funny mixture. I'd have said pottery photo frames were horrible until you'd posted this! Really like the way it looks! x

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  8. A particularly good haul of booty there ses I - Arrrrrr!!

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  9. I love this post. I love all these things! Particularly the picture frame, it reminds me of the one my grandmother used to keep by her bedside table with a picture of me in it :)

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  10. The most eclectic mix of finds are often the most wonderful. I love the expression on the cats face, he certainly was meant to come home with you that day. I completely agree with the magic that comes with finding a locket xxx

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  11. I love the mirror you found - I have a heart and a growing collection of them myself! Although it probably makes me seem rather vain having so many mirrors in my bedroom!

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  12. I spy one of my favorite fragrances in your top photo & love the last photo of the locket & your green polish. Quite lovely.

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  13. i love the way you write :) so graceful :) lovely finds and your locket reminded me of one my mother gave me when i was 12 which holds hers and my dad's pictures :) am your newest follower!

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  14. You found so many beautiful things! I'm in envy!

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  15. The cat is most definitely my favorite. There is so much character in that little face!

    xoxo,
    Erin

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  16. That locket will look great on ribbon. Am very jealous of the pirate wedding party - I'm a bridesmaid for my sister next year, I'll have to suggest it!

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  17. I know what you mean about checking out the props in period dramas', i frequently hit the pause-rewind buttons to have a good gander, especially if there is anything of the tortoise shell persuasion. The locket looks very similar to one myu mother used to wear, it had a picture of me as a little girl on one side, my sister on the other-I stil dont know how she got photos so tiny!

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  18. I love your blog, so glad I found it!

    www.thingsolivialoves.blogspot.co.uk

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  19. just found your blog (via ella masters blog!) and am in love :) i think we have very similar tastes in thrifted finds. and i love that cat ornament! anything with a funny expression usually ends up being bought by me! xoxo

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  20. Another beautiful post, Jem.
    I have a matching cat in black, picked him up from the side of the road, poor thing. I love his elegance though not quite sure I need him in my life either!

    xx

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  21. Lovely, lovely finds! I love florals on china too. Big hugs, Em x

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  22. such a vintage flair comes with these photos! LOVE IT

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  23. Beautiful finds! This is my first visit to your blog ( i also took part in magpie mondays) but i really want to sit down and read more as you sound so similar to me. I too love old books and sitting surrounded by them with a mug of tea. And i love rainy days, crafting, im in my 20s and from Derbyshire too (although i now live in Leicestershire!).
    Aqeela xx

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  24. I think the frame is really pretty :) so it's okay! But I truly love the mirror! Beautiful!

    Have a lovely week Jem!

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  25. You really have a lovely collection of things there. I love lockets, there is something so special about them isn't there? Even as a child I always loved looking at my Granny's locket.

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  26. I just saw your comment on one of my posts, so I thought I would have a little look at your blog. Well I must say I have fallen in love with it!! I love the beautiful clutter! xxx

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  27. Great buys..The cat is adorable! I also like your nail polish colour, very pretty.
    Have fun at the Pirate themed wedding..hopefully no-one will have to walk the plank! :P
    Magie x

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  28. Ok Jem, I'm with you on everything, especially period dramas and lockets (how stunning are the dresses in the series Downtown Abbey?) but I was saving my desire for certain floral pieces for when I am 70 plus!! Loved this post, hope you are really well:)

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  29. Such a lovely post, I feel all over the place at the moment as well, I just cannot settle!

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  30. I'm a big fan of dressing tables too, my one never looks particularly nice as it always accrues post, bottles of water and other odds and ends that are not very photogenic! I am very much all over the place at the moment =( x x

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  31. Beautiful photos, I love pretty picture frames!

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  32. Oh what a beautiful post! I've seen a few porcelain cats recently and been half-tempted but none had such lovely expressions as yours. It all kind of works together wonderfully and has the makings of a beautiful dressing table arrangement!

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  33. I really love all those dainty and quaint things you collect :)

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  34. I've enjoyed visiting your blog and looking at your luscious photos. I can't believe it but you have the exact same hand mirror as me. I found it in an antique shop a couple of years ago.

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  35. Thank you for posting this. It’s exactly what I was looking for!

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  36. I actually love the cat, and I like your idea of looking to movie props for decorating ideas!

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