Monday, 6 June 2011

Boot Sale Buys Part 1

What an amazing bargain hunting weekend I've had.  The three boot sales proved to be a bit of a winner for me in finding treasures and I'm sure I found something to suit everyones tastes! As there are a fair few bits (I havent even photographed the antique fair buys yet) I'm going to split the boot sale bonanza into two parts....just to drag it out a little more ;o)

So less chat more pictures, here's the first of the finds:

Vintage solid perfume compacts (one still has the perfume inside but it smells a bit funky now)  £3.00 for the two.


Law of attraction means I found some more vintage playing cards. Totally loving the glitter box! £1.


Little book 'The Language of Flowers', very handy if you want to see the meaning of each flower. Beware of receiving a bouquet of yellow roses from a loved one as it apparently means "Decrease of Love, Jealousy" eek!  I paid a whole 5p for this little beauty!

Tea and cake wall decals. Next price £15 boot sale price 50p :o)

Old toffee tin which contains draught pieces - 50p

Vintage dressing table mirror 50p

Stratton compact with original pouch - £1 (yes the collection is getting bigger by the week!)

1950s Bambi, he has a broken tail which has been stuck back on but for 30p he's a cutie.

Do you remember recognise this 70s bambi?  I used to have the whole set when I was little, it consisted of mummy deer with a gold chain on her neck attached to two baby deer.  Alas the seller only had this baby left, took it home for 10p :o)


The Twilight Saga tin with 4 journals. Although I'm not that into the whole Twilight craziness I do like this tin and the journals are always useful, and hey for 50p it would have been rude not to buy this.


Two sets of vintage bird coasters, very on trend ;o) Both came with in their original boxes - 50p a set!

 1960s dress which i think will fit in nicely with a bit of 1950s styling - £1


Oh and one more pic:
Cute little case with a bit of added 'bird' ;o)

I've got a few more to show you yet!  I'll get my bum into gear today and get the rest photographed and will hopefully share tomorrow. You'll also have to wait till tomorrow for this weeks installment of 'Witnessed at a boot sale' - I bet you are on the edge of your seats lol.

Happy Monday All!

Scarlett x

Linking to Thrift share Monday, flea-market-finds
Posted by Scarlett at 01:33
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40 comments:

  1. Victoria - Florence and Mary6 June 2011 at 01:44

    When you decide to collect something you just find whatever it is all over the place! I can't believe how many compacts you have found recently!!!

    I love yellow roses but know they mean jealousy!!!

    Victoria xxx

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  2. Emma@christmascupboard6 June 2011 at 01:45

    Some gorgeous finds! I remember those 70's bambi's and I love the 60's dress...Fab!

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  3. ♥ Miss Tea6 June 2011 at 01:51

    YAY! i'm so glad i stayed long enough on the comp to see your post! what a huge treasures and great bargain too! I absolutely in love with the tea and cake wall decals you bought! gorgeous perfume compacts and floral playing cards as well as the dressing table mirror, the vintage dress is sooo cuteee!! the compact is a lovely addition to your already huge collection! i too not into twilight saga but the tin with 4 journals for 50p?? i agree it would have been rude not to grab it! lovely vintage case and those bambies are just soo cute even with the glued-back-tail hehehe can't wait for more of your treasure finds, Scarlett!! woohoo!! xx Susan

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  4. ♥ Miss Tea6 June 2011 at 01:52

    ooooh almost forgot! thanks for sharing the info on yellow roses! i will remember that hahahaha xx Susan

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  5. Nelly6 June 2011 at 02:01

    Far out!! when I win the lotto I am so coming over there so watch out!!! You find things that we can never find here I swear.Love the cards and the compacts as usual.You must show us all your compacts in one group in 6 months when you find many more as I know you will.xxx

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  6. Max6 June 2011 at 02:12

    I agree with Nelly, incredible finds there, specially the compacts/perfume, wow!

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  7. Max6 June 2011 at 02:12

    wahoo, it let me comment!!!!

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  8. A garden just outside Venice6 June 2011 at 02:15

    You won't believe it (coz I'm Italian), but I have the book "The language of flowers" too!!! ..I was nearly thinking of giving it away..
    Awating very anxiously for part 2 :-)
    xxx

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  9. Vintage Sunday6 June 2011 at 02:31

    Just amazing Dear Scarlett! Such beautiful finds! I also have the "Language of Flowers" Book, and yes, I too had the little bambi's joined together with chain!! Reeeally looking forward to seeing your *whole* compact collection soon! :) And looking forward to part 2! Love Brenda (PS Love your new header and background ~ just so sweet!)

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  10. charl6 June 2011 at 02:51

    wow you have got some fab things.. i love that dress its gorgeous.. the next stickers are great!!
    i have carboot envy as our bank holiday one was rained off and i havent been to any in ages !!

    charl
    x

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  11. Shortbread and Ginger6 June 2011 at 03:18

    What a lot of stuff! Love the cards! Funny how once we start a collecction, things always seem to appear!!!! Have a great day.
    Liz

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  12. Little Nell6 June 2011 at 03:25

    That dressing table mirror is a real find. If you felt like desecrating it you could put one of your own cross-stitch designs in. I used to buy these from Framecraft to do just that!

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  13. fabriquefantastique6 June 2011 at 04:20

    the compact has my vote for 'find of the day'

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  14. DearHelenHartman6 June 2011 at 04:59

    I think you are calling those cards to you! Been collecting them lately myself and you're right, once you find something, it keeps popping up.
    The compact is love at first sight - and the perfume compacts...a treasure hunt rewarded!

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  15. Jem 6 June 2011 at 05:05

    Blimey O'Reilly Missy!! Excellent bargain hunting, straight to the top of the class! :-D :-) I SO need to come to boot sales round your way one of these days as you seem to attract the very best of the pretty bargains!

    Where to start!? The compacts I adore and it's lovely that one still has the perfume inside! Love the birdie coasters, the playing cards - fab deal on the wall decals (jealous!) the bambis are adorable and the book on flowers is incredible - what a beautiful little find for 5p. It must be the bargain of the week, can't wait to see more!

    Jem xXx

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  16. Miss Magpie6 June 2011 at 05:15

    I saw a strattons compact on saturday and thought of you!

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  17. Vix6 June 2011 at 05:45

    I bought a Stratton compact on Saturday and thought of you! You are the queen on compacts, it's official!
    Love the birdie coasters and that fab repro case. I have the set of orange plastic bambios with the chains around their necks blutacked to our campervan's dash! xxx

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  18. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms6 June 2011 at 05:52

    Not more vintage playing cards! Jealous! Actually, I've managed to bag my own set recently (just the one set). Hoorah!

    Love the birdie coasters.

    Can't wait to see part 2!

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  19. Thedarkerside736 June 2011 at 05:52

    I remember those bambis! I think they were just about everywhere when I was growing up!

    Love the little case really cute, and the decals were a great find!

    I now will be weary if anyone profers me yellow roses! ;0)


    MBB x

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  20. Lucy in the Clouds6 June 2011 at 06:56

    Ooh I love that fabulous dress! Am always looking for some kitschy deers but I can never find any :(

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  21. Kylie6 June 2011 at 07:00

    I followed your advice and I can comment again. Yay! Thanks for that Scarlett x
    I love your new blog header...those bluebirds are terribly sweet and your newest treasures are all wonderful too. And there's more??? Can't wait to check out the rest of it...

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  22. Elise6 June 2011 at 07:25

    Ooh lots of awesomeness! The flower book is so cool, and I love the dress :)

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  23. The Polka Dot Closet6 June 2011 at 08:42

    Oh Scarlet, I love it all! The compacts, mirrors, and oh the glitter on the playing cards, great finds!

    Carol

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  24. polkadotpeticoat6 June 2011 at 08:54

    Yes I can't wait for the story.... LOVE that dress.....all of it!

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  25. Comtesse de ferveur6 June 2011 at 08:58

    Fabulous finds all! You've such a great eye! xxx

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  26. doradadama6 June 2011 at 09:05

    Scarlita,
    you have the compact bug, I find a lot more vanity trinkets myself.I love the playing cards, could use them as fortune telling cards too.love the glitter box.those bebe deers are the cutest. I been after cute coasters.cant wait to see you in that spotty drees, better take fotos amor. :)

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  27. Pretty at Heart6 June 2011 at 10:12

    Lovin those purchases - especially the Next bargain stickers and that bird case!
    -x-

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  28. Jewel6 June 2011 at 11:02

    Seriously! How do you do it? You are magic! I never find such amazing things and especially for such amazing prices! Where are these car boots, may I ask?

    I particularly love the next tea stickers - I would love some for my kitchen wall lol!

    I need you to train me please! xxx

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  29. Rachael6 June 2011 at 11:37

    You find such brilliant compacts - i'm highly jealous!

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  30. ♥ emma bear forever ♥6 June 2011 at 11:38

    Well done on your great finds. Hehe love that, 'smells a bit funky' gonna have to pinch that saying xx

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  31. lucy joy6 June 2011 at 12:14

    Wow, I can't believe this is only a taster of your weekend haul! You have managed to 1source the coolest dress I've seen for years, the most bumper collection of compacts ever, and endless pretty odds and ends which I would probably walk past because I don't have such a good eye for things as you. Is it just me, or are your finds getting better and better? Can't wait for the next instalment, hurry up!

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  32. KatGotTheCream6 June 2011 at 13:33

    My goodness, that is an amazing haul (and only part one!!!??). Okay i think you know how i feel about the flowers and the dicky birds....I love, love, love them!!!! Have just turned unattractive shade of green x

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  33. Tracy6 June 2011 at 14:20

    hi scarlett just wanted to pop over and say hi thanks for stopping by my blog, i've just been looking through yours and what can i say - i want to come boot fair shopping with you!!! what finds and what bargains!!! can't wait to see what you get for the swap!!!

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  34. Becky (Hazel and Blue)6 June 2011 at 15:07

    Wow what a fab haul! We are going to have to arrange a car boot-fete-fair crawl for all of us thrifty gals. Love your flower book and for 5p a great bargain. Looking forward to the next instalment. Bx

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  35. MissGinger6 June 2011 at 15:09

    I want to come boot fair shopping with you! How do you do it? I only ever find well what can i say s**t! seriously just lots of playstation games and nasty clothes and dirty shoes. oh and sweets! I love the little dear, mirror and tin. xx

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  36. Carly6 June 2011 at 15:45

    Hello!
    Amazing finds! I<3 the floral playing cards and the adorable vintage bird coasters!
    ;) Carly

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  37. Protector of Vintage6 June 2011 at 19:08

    What beautiful compacts!! I am still searching for my first one!!

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  38. Kerry Curl7 June 2011 at 08:40

    That is an amazing haul!! Love that dress table mirror and that dress is right up my street. I think some 50's styling will look fabulous ;O) x

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  39. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]8 June 2011 at 07:03

    Hello honey - I'm home!

    Wicked finds you lucky girl, loving it all, especially the birdy coasters and dress xx

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