She is a Deco doll head on a stick that has been decorated in crepe paper. Maybe she was a carnival prop, or part of a fancy dress costume? I'm not sure, but I decided to buy her for myself, to add to my doll collection. So my hunt was still on!
I then went to a shop called 'Vintage to Vogue' which sells fabulous vintage costume, accessories and some household linens. Here I bought these pretty little mats. The one on the left is embroidered with roses and has a metallic braid edging. The other set looks to have been hand painted with a thick substance to create 3D roses. She will love these.
I also came across these 1920's camisole samples. There was a whole book of them, containing around 100. I would have loved to have bought them all, but my budget wouldn't allow! They were £1.00 each, so I bought this selection:
They will make pretty shelf edgings.
I finally visited the tiny flea market with its half a dozen stalls in a last attempt to find something else wonderful for her. And here it is!
They will make pretty shelf edgings.
I finally visited the tiny flea market with its half a dozen stalls in a last attempt to find something else wonderful for her. And here it is!
It is a very old shawl collar in ecru lace. I shall present it on a pretty padded coat hanger. She lives in a tiny character filled cottage and I am sure this will be perfectly at home there.
A successful days shopping and I didn't step foot inside a large soulless chain store. That's my kind of shopping!
The lace collar for your friend with the Valentine birthday is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen dolls on sticks like yours either, I can imagine that young ones would to like to play with then like puppets and have the most glamorous puppet shows ever.
You are a lucky duck to find such treasures.
Oh I love your phrase "large soulless chain store". I too did some thrift shopping yesterday. I found some things I really liked, but I've never seen such treasures as you find. Those hand-painted roses are exquisite. Your friend will be so thrilled with her gifts. :0)
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ReplyDeleteWow, lucky friend!!
Love all your finds, that shawl would look really nice on a dress dummy wouldn't it? Yep, the thrift stores and antique, and collectible stores are the best.
NANCY JO
Hi Niki, What some wonderful finds and delightful gifts! I totally agree with you about high street shopping - it's so boring! You never know what you will find in an antiques shop or flea market and that's what makes it so exciting! Clare x
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful this doll is!!! What a rare find. Thanks for sharing so much beauty on your blog!
ReplyDeleteOh to have a friend like you Niki! A book token just never has the same impact does it? LOL! lovely treasures.
ReplyDeleteYou're my kind of treasure hunter! You've got some beauties. I love the lace samples, and that shawl is just gorgeous! It will be a most treasured gift by your friend I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteYou find the most amazing things! I would love to carry such a pretty doll, with the crepe ribbons flowing in the breeze :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to spend a Saturday, have you thought of doing vintage tours around the Bath area. I would certainly book a seat!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Ginny
The lace shawl is absolutely beautiful...very lucky friend and wonderful finds again Nikki.
ReplyDeleteI prefer shopping in antique shops and fairs as well. Having unique one-of-a-kind items beats mass merchandising any day of the week. What beautiful finds you've gathered today! No doubt your friend will be thrilled.
ReplyDeleteMy kind of shopping too :) I love thrift stores and junk shops, hate over bright shopping malls.
ReplyDeleteThat's my kind of shopping too! What wonderful finds, sounds like they will have a good home!
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspirational post for me as I am learning from YoU and others to step outside my box when shopping.I now have a new set of eyes when out there. The lace the shawl..to die for! I am sure your friend will squeel with delight!
ReplyDeleteThe shawl is sooo romantically gorgeous. Your friend is absolutely going to love it.Those hand-painted roses are just painted perfectly in the lovliest shade of pink.I just love all of your treasures.
ReplyDeleteAnnabelle ~^..^~ xo
I love to visit your site because you always have such pretty things here.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!!!!
ReplyDeleteIsn`t Bath the most amazing place...I`m from South Africa, but visited there on occation.....loved it
Chamara
I am salivating!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in Bath, unfortunately I had to tow the line and let myself be given a tour + history since I was writing an article about it. We had no free time at all; otherwise I would have been looking for shops like these.
I did see Peter O'Toole having tea at the hotel I was staying at though....
Wow, what beautiful treasures you discovered!
ReplyDeleteThis doll is gorgeous! I hope I'll have time to sew my first dolls / fairys very soon, too.
I am sure your friend will appreciate that gift! Oh, she's a Valentine's girl, born on February, 14th!
That lace shawl is gorgeous. I'm sure your friend is going to be delighted. Sounds like you had a lovely Saturday. I totally agree about the soulless chain stores.
ReplyDeleteOh my I totally fall in love with this very old shawl collar in ecru lace! Your friend is very lucky to have you as her friend! xox
ReplyDeleteALL of these newest treasures are SO precious, Niki. From the doll to the collar ~ your eye is so keen for the uniquely beautiful and exquisite things ~ I'm happy that they end up with you. Enjoy them!!
ReplyDeletexo,
Kim
....AND given to your friend! She is very lucky and you are so generous!!
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Kim
Gorgeous buys, your friend is lucky to have someone who takes so much time and trouble over her birthday gift.
ReplyDeleteNiki just a little note. Be sure to check my blog today. I hope you don't mind that I mentioned you there.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
~Betty Jo~
Sure enough you find the most amazing things! Somebody needs to make a bunch more of those doll heads on a stick. (I didn't make them sound very pretty then, did I?)
ReplyDeleteI wish I would live in England to discover such nice things as you have them in your shops and fleemarkets!
ReplyDeleteYou obviously have an eye for the right thing. All your pictures look amazing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, what a lovely lovely friend you are :-)
ReplyDeleteI am just ooooo-ing and aaaah-ing over these beautiful finds!
ReplyDeleteThat doll is just precious; she looks like she is within a beautiful flower whose petals are gently dripping around her.
Your friend will be delighted! :)
That shawl is gorgeous, I would love to find one here for my old vinatge dress form. Your friends goodies will be treasured!
ReplyDeletewhat a thoughtful friend to hunt high and low for just the right gift. sounds perfect.
ReplyDeletethe dolls are nice but the collar is beautiful. ciao ciao
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