Thursday, 22 August 2013

Fried brain OOOPS moment

Yep, the sun has obviously gotten to me, I made a BIG mistake, lol. I did a loooong post on all the new stuff I have added to my Etsy shop, and didn't realise until I had spent ages doing it, that I was writing the post on my lalaland blog! So sorry! Please hop over to the lalaland blog to take a look, it  is too late in the evening for me to do it all over again on here. I hope you understand.
Toodlepip xxx

Monday, 22 July 2013

More things listed in the shop

I am still trying to catch up with myself, lol, I am way behind photographing and listing the little treasures I have found at recent brocante. But I have listed a few more things, which you can find here. 

For Marie Antoinette lovers, a gorgeous booklet with 24 tinted photographs of Versailles and the Trianons - SOLD



A Little and Large set of Vichy Etat tins -

A madeleine baking tray - SOLD

Set of 7 Flan Lyonnais baking tins - SOLD

Beautiful all mother of pearl rosary with large beads - SOLD

Another mother of pearl rosary with silver cross and connector -

Chateau Robert girlie tin - SOLD

Ornate gilt metal curtain tie backs -

THE most gorgeous 19th Century ornate coat hooks - BOTH PAIRS SOLD

Cute little enamelware candlestick in red and white- SOLD



Pair of ornate towel hooks, prefect for your pool house - SOLD


More to come later, like these -

The tiniest little girl's gloves, soooo cute - SOLD

Need a cup of tea now, ;-).

Have a great start to the new week, toodlepip xxx

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Finally, treasures from the French cottage!

Yep, I have finally gotten my act together, talked to the very pleasant post office lady in Toulon ( much nicer than our usual post office in Luzy ) and I think I got it all straight now. I have started listing some of my recent finds on Etsy and just put a note on each listing regarding the shipping from France and possible tracking and insurance.

Want to see what has gone into the shop so far? Of course there are still about a million things to come, lol, but it is a start -

A sweet little girl's pair of gloves, beautifully crocheted - SOLD

A set of six napkins/serviettes with a gorgeous monogram L M - SOLD

The wonderfully patriotic red, white and blue buttons - SOLD

Delicate little white milk glass buttons - SOLD

A set of two PARIS CHIC button cards, one pink, one blue - SOLD

The most amazing cuff buttons on a very pretty card -

Antique Pharmacy/Apothecary snake bite kit! - SOLD

Shabby chic white enamelled soap dish - SOLD

Pair of red striped kitchen/tea towels, so very French - ALL SOLD

Figure of Christ on wooden pedestal -

Absolutely gorgeous (faux?) tortoiseshell inlaid with brass powder compact-

You can check the details in my Etsy shop HERE.

I'll be listing more over the next few days. Until then, toodlepip xxx

Monday, 17 June 2013

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 - SOLD

English cookie cutter set large -

Matching smaller set - SOLD

Beautiful petit point needlepoint coin/change purse - SOLD

Exquisite 1930s French handmade embroidered evening clutch purse - SOLD

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

Professional quality vintage French baking forms - SOLD

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

Saturday, 15 June 2013

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 - SOLD

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

Superb antique French curtain rings WITH clips - SOLD

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



Vintage French enamelware cafetiere in great condition - SOLD

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

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

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

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

Friday, 7 June 2013

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 - SOLD

1920s French whisk -

Delightful little needlepoint pillow with gorgeous tassel trim - SOLD

Very unusual Art Deco plaque of St. Therese -

Soft gold and amber vintage bullion trim - SOLD

Fab quality vintage French silver plate teaspoons -SOLD

Vintage French wine barrel taps - ONE SOLD, ONE AVAILABLE

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 - SOLD

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

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

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


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