What came home with me?

 

Two French nodding dogs.  1930s I think.  The one on the right nods better, but they are SO cute.

This just yelled BUY ME!  I love the way it is totally made from scratch, and the maker has found yet another use for binder twine . . .

Antique primitive French ship's pulley.  This spoke to me too.  Needs a little wax polish to bring out the wood grain.

My favourite piece.  We used to deal in furniture mainly, but then had to side-step to Militaria as it was difficult to carry much small furniture in the Doblo - we could manage a small Windsor chair or two, but it's difficult to pack round them.  Anyway, I feel I am on home territory buying small bits like this as I still remember buying and selling them before.  I need to get the bloomin' varnish off this one though.  Vinegar was supposed to do it, but I think it will have to be white spirit and 0000 grade wire wool - in the shade, as white spirit somewhat flammable.  It's a long time since I last saw a pudding basin stool and this is quite a nice chunky one.

Beautiful hand painted glass case.  Probably French but need to do some more research.

A lovely Turkish dough board.

I don't know why this is on its side as I thought I took it upright!  Charlie Chaplain bottle stopper.

Somewhat dwarfed by its linen dress, a little wooden clown? face peeps out.  Tamzin: "WHY did you buy this thing, it's hideous/scarey".  I will blame the heat . . .

Anyway, I need to keep busy as Tam, Jon and Rosie are on their way to Cardiff Hospital for Rosie's injection.  Not sure if it will be done as she's got a bit of a runny nose (yet another cold).  As it's a steroid injection, it is going to be painful for a few days, bless her.

You'll soon be home, gorgeous girl.  

This was taken at Llysdinam house open day on Saturday.  We met up with a school friend of Tam's, and her family, who were staying just up the road from us.  We had a lovely wander in the grounds with the girls, and I only bought one plant.

Oh and I may be doing a two day Fair next weekend.  Waiting to hear back to see if I have my booking confirmed.