More goodies in the shop

I have been trying to list more of the treasures I found in France a few weeks ago, before we go back to France to find more! Somehow I ended up listing a few English goodies as well :-).

Here are the things I have listed recently -

Dainty and elegant little Victorian gilt metal brackets - RESERVED

English cookie cutter set large -

Matching smaller set -

Beautiful petit point needlepoint coin/change purse -

Exquisite 1930s French handmade embroidered evening clutch purse -

French ironstone escargot pots, perfect for individual vases for each person at dinner -

Professional quality vintage French baking forms -

I'll do my best to list a few more things today. If there is anything in particular you have seen on my main blog or are looking for, let me know and I'll see what I can do.

Toodlepip xxx

Another quick update

I am not getting as much listing done as I had hoped, but I still have a few days before we are off to France again (and more treasure hunting, of course).  I have listed a few more things though, do have a look in my Etsy shop if you have a few minutes to spare. Amongst the listed items are these -

A collection of vintage English and French little oil cans -

Another set of the printer's number sets which proved rather popular -

Superb antique French curtain rings WITH clips - RESERVED

Fantastic selection of chocolate, champagne and caramel fabric embellishments - SOLD

Vintage French enamelware cafetiere in great condition -

Vintage French embroidery book, Toute la Broderie, hundreds of patterns - SOLD

Beautiful elegant Art Deco plaque of St. Therese of Lisieux -

Very rare Karl Moran, Paris, barber/perfume bottle from the 20s -

Thats it for today though, more to come tomorrow! Toodlepip, xxx

Shop update

I have added a few more vintage French treasures to my Etsy shop - 

Gorgeous lustre finish caramel coloured rosary- SOLD

Beautiful purple rosary - SOLD

Professional quality ice cream / cake form, set of 3 -

1920s French whisk -

Delightful little needlepoint pillow with gorgeous tassel trim -

Very unusual Art Deco plaque of St. Therese -

Soft gold and amber vintage bullion trim -

Fab quality vintage French silver plate teaspoons -

Vintage French wine barrel taps -

THE most gorgeous soft rose pink jacquard woven ribbon - SOLD, but more available

Pair of vintage shoe lasts/forms, gorgeous patina and so tactile - SOLD

A huge inspiration pack with vintage French fabrics and tons of pink and  neutral coloured embellishments -

Prettiest footed tin in blue and gold with sweet floral decorations -

Very romantic, beautifully shaped French tin with a Boucher scene -

Boxed set of 6 vintage silver plate grapefruit spoons and knife. Viners of Sheffield - RESERVED

If anything has caught your idea, check it out in the shop HERE.

Thank you so much for stopping by and having a look! Toodlepip xxx

From France with love

As you probably know from my main blog, I have been haggling my little heart out at the French brocantes recently and brought back a carload of gorgeous little treasures.

I have finally managed to take some photographs and have started listing some of them on Etsy -

A huge monk's rosary, souvenir from Lourdes, 143cm long when hung on the wall -

1920s/30s Art Deco Holy Water font, beautiful quality piece -

Off white crucifix - SOLD

Round framed image of St. Therese of Lisieux - SOLD

Velvet Holy Water Font / Crucifix -

Adorable duck shaped chocolate/pate foie gras mould -

Vintage advertising sign -

Vintage tart tins - SOLD, but more available, please email or convo on Etsy

The sweetest soft pink rosary -

Elegant  marble or onyx and brass plaque of St. Therese of Lisieux - SOLD

Thank you so much for looking.

There are many more things to come, I just have to find the time to unpack, photograph, measure, pack, weigh, list.............. ;-)

Toodlepip xxx

More little treasures in the shop

Finally, after having had to postpone our departure to France for a couple of weeks, we have booked out crossing for Wednesday. And I have been busy photographing, measuring, packing and listing some more beautiful little treasures to keep the shop going while Andy and I are in France. I am so lucky to have our youngest son still living at home, he will post out any orders which come in. Bless him. Ok, so here is whats gone into the shop in the last couple of days and what is going into the shop tonight and tomorrow -

Can I start with my favourite? I just adore this vintage French oyster ( or apple ) basket - SOLD

The second set of stunning antique French silver plate cutlery ( first one has gone to a lovely new home already ) - 1 SET SOLD, 1 AVAILABLE

French metal fleur de lis plate -

French Art Nouveau tin -

A PAIR of antique French coat hooks - SOLD

Vintage English baking tray with ivy leaf and sea shell designs - SOLD

Vintage French tart tins - SOLD, more available

Vintage English "Nutbrown" mini cake moulds (molds) - SOLD

Collection of cream trims on tag - SOLD

Vintage English silver plate trivet/ teapot stand - SOLD

Vintage French collapsible egg collecting basket - SOLD

Vintage French collapsible fisherman's basket - SOLD

A couple of gorgeous green vintage French trims -

Vintage French corkscrew -

Another set of antique French curtain clips - SOLD

Vintage French benitier ( Holy water font ) -

Set of three vintage French apothecary/pharmacy glass bottles -

Art Deco plaque of Notre Dame de Sion - SOLD

Vintage French plaque St. Therese - SOLD

Antique French rosary, with tiny silver medals between decades -

Very large tin with beautiful pastoral scene by Boucher -

Great laundry room display, antique French laundry/wash dolly -

A few French wine tasting cups, great barware or gift for a wine lover -

Vintage English Workbox confectionery tin -

Boxed set vintage English grapefruit spoons and knife -

Sweet small vintage French Madonna statue -

And last but not last, a beautiful vintage French metal plaque of St. Therese, delicately framed -

As I said at the beginning, some are already listed, some will be listed tonight, and some more tomorrow. Inbetween packing for our couple of months in France. Yikes. This is the link to my Etsy shop.

Toodlepip xxx