Saturday 10 March 2012

Dreamy Pretties

This week has been busy and productive as I've been making and sourcing props for a short film, it has been so exciting to help bring a world to life through little touches.  I dressed part of the set so plenty of  time has been spent scouring junk shops, eBaying, making prototype old letters and playing with sealing wax (so much fun!) but more on that in a later post. Somehow I found the time to do a little selfish bargain hunting and have unearthed some dreamy finds . . . . 


Two pretty floral trios simply called 'Festoon' which to my mind fits the dainty garlands of flowers perfectly - the pattern was what caught my eye but the detailing inside the teacups really sold them to me. They are very old and the back stamp isn't one I recognise so a little investigative googling over a cuppa will be on the cards - you can guess which teacups I'll be reaching for!


Now for the kitsch corner, call me cheesy but I loved this little deer plaque on sight - I tend to prefer things on the light and airy side but the dark wood and brass tickled my fancy here.


Maud the floral owl gained a few fans when I popped a snap of her up on Instagram earlier in the week - she'll be keeping me company in the still-to-be-organised chaos of my office once things are a little straighter.


My final dreamy find was this Zodiac Press edition of Persuasion - I've actually never come across any Zodiac Press books before but I'll be keeping an eye for more if the covers are all as pretty as these!

Blogging has been a tad sporadic of late, plenty to waffle about but no inclination - sometimes it is nice just to enjoy my favourite blogs, books and magazines while keeping my own ideas safely scrawled somewhere for future use. I'm sure I will be back to a routine soon enough though as I've been feeling that itch to tap at the keys and get a'snapping with the camera.



Linking to Flea Market Finds,  Magpie MondayThrift Share Monday

33 comments :

  1. Such lovely images. The owl and deer plaque are my favourites.

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  2. Lovely finds.What beautiful detail on those cups and saucers. Hankering for a cup of tea and a good book now :-)

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  3. Hey, Jem, how's the Etsy shop going? Your finds are gorgeous and beautifully shot - love that soft effect. Are you into period tv shows/movies? Because I see that Great Expectations has been remade. It is showing on our ABC channel on television tonight (hope I'm home in time from work!), looks completely decadent - worth watching for all the stunning costumes, house interiors and all that china!

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  4. Ok, was so busy drooling over the china, I actually missed reading that you're sourcing for a short film!! Right after all your finds reminded me of Great Expectations!!!! What, where, who, how, why!?!? You must let us know how it all goes!

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  5. Such lovely photos and I love everything, especially the deer plaque.

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  6. What lovely finds: Persuasion is one of my favourite Austens. The floral tea set is so delightful

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  7. Love that teaset! So gorgeous! I love floral china.

    Thanks for sharing!

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  8. I'm intrigued, don't wait too long to tell us more about your flick please Jem.

    (and thanks for book recommendation too btw,sounds like just what I'm after. )

    x

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  9. The Festoon teacups trios are so beautiful! I love the charming flowers.

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  10. Love the teacups - they are gorgeous! Hmm - very interesting snippets about what you've been up to - looking forward to hearing more.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  11. Dreamy indeed, and you know I'm a fan of Maud!

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  12. Hey there! I have tagged you in my blog with some 'get to know you' questions but don't feel you HAVE to complete this task, only if you want to and have the time!!

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  13. oh i think m heart actually stopped when i saw those tea cups!!!!!

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  14. Pretty, pretty! And pretty books are always extra pretty (pretty is the word of the day you see :))

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  15. Such wonderful finds as always, I am smitten with the teacups and copy of Persuasion, I would have snapped these up too. It sounds like a interesting week you've had :) xxx

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  16. These cups are definitely delightful! And this edition of Persuasion is wonderfully vintage, love it!!

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  17. what gorgeous cups - they are beautiful!

    http://blogoftheprettythings.blogspot.com/

    xxx

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  18. I stumbled across your clutter today and I'm so glad I did! What a wonderful blog you have here! You are a girl after my own heart!

    Lexie @ piecesofwonderful.blogspot.com

    x

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  19. All I can say is wow those tea cups are gorgeous!

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  20. I love the tea cups. I have a small collection of tea cups from different places I don't have a lot but I want to get more, I need to have a look on ebay :)

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  21. Love all these finds Jem! Looking forward to more about your work on the short film! xo

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  22. What gorgeous treasures, beautiful pictures too! x

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  23. Love the teacups so pretty :)

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  24. so envious to see your pretty finds, Jem! i just adore the teacups and the owl is just too cute! your deer plaque is so kistch-tastic and i always love jane austin!

    seems like you've been busy!

    x susan

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  25. Great buys. I love the floral teacups and the owl is adorable! I like the deer plaque as well..we all need a little kitsch in our lives :)

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  26. That owl is really cute

    And the book is ever so pretty too

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  27. So feminine floral. Sets the scene.

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  28. The tea set is gorgeous!! Such a delicate pattern x

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  29. I love pretty teacups too but i just find them so impractical! I managed to buy so much this week, and all for so little. I would like to blame it on car boot season starting up again, but half of what i found were in the charity shops! Now ive just added all the photos to my blog i cant believe how much i came home with!
    Aqeela xx

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  30. Beautiful finds. The deer plaque is aaaawesome. I would love a job that involved rummaging through junk shops *peers at c.v* yep, very well qualified for this!

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  31. OOOhh set dressing for films is one of my favourite things to do!! Sourcing is so fun, and you can go into so much detail in film, it really is like creating a little world! I love Maud the owl! xxx

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  32. We share the deer thing this week. Great finds altogether. Love the book.

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