There is a LOT of weather around this week, we have had rain and wind all week long, and I almost stayed in bed this morning, instead of braving the elements to check out the brocante fairs.
The first two were disastrous, I found almost nothing, but the third was totally worthwhile. In a lovely setting on grass under huge beech trees; pretty but very, very muddy.
The wind raged incessantly as I stomped around the fair with a friend, pausing now and again to shelter under a tree when the rain got too heavy.
Amazingly there were still people selling, and I was pleased with my haul. Also amazingly I found a mannequin, the second in two weeks, having found none for a year!
Ghetto and Gibson helped me set everything out in the garden for a quick, if damp loot shoot between showers.
They liked what I bought, but they would have liked even more to come with me this morning ..... in their dreams!
So without more ado, here is what I found, I hope you enjoy and I wish you a fun and sunny week ahead.
PS Ghetto hopes you like his haircut, a bit tidier than when you saw him on Friday!

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Ghetto is looking very smart indeed. I think hes got his eye on that basket, looks mighty comfy.
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Looks fabulous! Some of the best days are the rainy ones, less competition for the good stuff!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a wonderful Sunday.
Best,
Christina
S~ I would say you had a good morning. The monogramed china is spectacular. Pups look happy as can be... I can't blame them a bit! ~J
ReplyDeleteNow, I know this is ridiculous, but I swear when you put Gibson in the photo I feel you are doing it for me. Slightly cuckoo, I admit but I wouldn't be surprised if Debra from Acquired Objects and Tina from The Enchanted Home feel the same. :) We do love our Goldens but my oh my is Ghetto a charmer.
ReplyDeleteWhat a phenomenal haul you were given for your reward!! The monogrammed china...oh la la if I could only afford it!! Not at this moment, alas. Happy to see that the Ticking Gods are still with you...
H.
The monogrammed china seems to be a hit with all of us. I can almost here the clink of the dishes as they are stacked {i love that sound}.
ReplyDeleteWOW nice scores of treasures!
ReplyDeleteWorth the mud, looks like to me!
Good job!
Yes, I adore the haircut!
ReplyDeleteAnd that "R" china!!
You got some nice things especially the striped fabric and the two little flasks. And I love Ghetto's new haircut, he looks very handsome. He's so gorgeous I'd love him any which way though:)
ReplyDeleteNice finds indeed! Ghetto is precious. Such a confident fellow!
ReplyDeleteI would have found it hard to pass up those monogrammed 'R' plates even tho my name does not begin with an R!
ReplyDeletexo Cathy
You certainly did well, despite the weather. Another mannequin too! I want those plates!! Perfect for me with the name Ruth. I once had a winnowing basket for sale on my website and it looks as though you have found one too.
ReplyDeleteMon Ami , I would say your efforts were rewarded ... wonderful items, that china is gorgeous , and the bottle drying rack!! Awwww .. Ghetto you looks so handsome!! xo HHL
ReplyDeleteOh too be in Paris or just to shop the brocantes! That's exactly why I come back to your blog everyday.
ReplyDeleteThose monogrammed plates!!! LOVE! Are they French? They look like French Transferware. What a great find!
ReplyDeleteThat bottle drying rack is over the top!!!!
ReplyDeleteI say that his was one of your finest loot shoots my friend... I love it all.
The photo is fabulous, it looks right out of a magazine!!!
So jealous!!!!
XO
Wow! Good for you for braving the mud and rain to get out there! Where were you?? I'm going to Paris in July and need to find these little places!! The plates are gorgeous ~ love everything you found. I hope I can find some little treasures to bring home.. :)
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Bonjour,
ReplyDeletej'ai découvert ton blog il y a peu de temps, et cela a été un vrai bonheur ... Tu as trouvé de magnifiques choses et je craque sur ton service d'assiettes, il est ravissant ...
Douce journée, à bientôt, bisous
Laurence
Adore your loot shoot Sharon! Ghetto and Gibson are stars!!
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There is something there for everyone......I adore the fabulous dinner set!!!
ReplyDeleteI love those dishes and your niche
ReplyDeleteApart from having to walk Byron, my Jack Russell - this is probably the ONLY thing that could get me out into the wind, mud and rain on a blustery Sunday morning - Well done you! x
ReplyDeleteI am drooooling!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the stuff! I had my first (and probably my very last) garage sale this weekend. It was cold and windy and rainy in Minnesota, too, but intrepid shoppers came out and walked away with lots of treasures (you can see the "loot" on my blog posts Friday and Saturday).
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is, shopping for antiques is a lot more fun than saying goodbye to them...