I've been so busy at work lately that I haven't had time to post about the pretty things I brought back with me from my trip to England in July.
First off, at the market in the centre of Cambridge I spied this beautiful faded pink vintage eiderdown. I had never seen one at a flea market and husband agreed it would be perfect at the foot of our bed in the wintertime for some added warmth. It will also bring some colour and pretty to our bedroom too.
At the same stall (really the only one carrying vintage items that day), I saw this old wooden basket. I also saw a collection of small vintage bottles; the lady told me that they are old paste jars from the 20's. I thought they would look nice with some flowers in them. Here at home I have them displayed inside the wooden basket with little blooms plucked from our garden.
While in Cambridge admiring everything in the large Cath Kidston store, I found these floral espadrilles. Normally I'm a real "flats" kind of gal but I know husband likes a bit of heel and since they were so pretty and on sale, it was a win-win kind of situation.
In London, my most favourite discovery was the fabulous home section at the "H and M" store on Oxford Street - an incredible selection of homewares with fantastic prices. I was a bit overwhelmed with the discovery and had a hard time choosing a few things to take back with me. In the end I chose some linen pillow covers.
Very Jeanne d'Arc Living don't you think?
I also picked up this pretty ruffled table runner that I've put on our living room coffee table.
Very inexpensive and quite shabby chic.
I know "H and M" has an online shop but it looks like for now they only ship to Europe. I wonder when these fabulous things will be available in North America...?
Mlle Magpie
Hi Zita!
I love all your pretties from your trip!
So many wonderful treasures and those shoes...happy feet! I will be hoping for
H and M home stores in the USA too!
Had dinner with MB and Joe this evening...on their way home tomorrow...we were talking about our fabulous time with you in Montreal!
Take care, Laura :)
Posted by: Laura @ 52 FLEA | August 06, 2011 at 10:19 PM
You brought home the loviest things Zita. I LOVE those shoes!!! The eiderdown is so pretty. I am so glad you brought it home, it is too beautiful to leave behind!
hugs from here...
Posted by: June | August 07, 2011 at 12:58 AM
I love all your purchases. Never even knew that H&M had a housewares division. We only have the clothing stores here. Have a great day! :) Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | August 07, 2011 at 05:18 AM
Hi Miss Zita....Finally I decided to go through some of my favorites on my blog!!! You are one of them!! How exciting that you got to go England!!! Love all your treasures!!! I'd pick the same things!!! :)
Are you on Facebook!! I do alot more there these days!!
Smiles to you!! hope you are well!!
Joy
The Vintage Rabbit
Posted by: The Vintage Rabbit | August 07, 2011 at 12:14 PM
What beautiful finds! And you'll always have them to remind you of a great trip.
Posted by: Wanda @ Just Vintage | August 07, 2011 at 02:19 PM
Zita darling! Thanks for your comment on my blog. i LOVE all your pretties. I can't even imagine how beautiful it is over on the other side of the pond! I would definitely get in trouble over there.
Happy Summer! Julie
Posted by: Julie Jones | August 07, 2011 at 10:31 PM
The eiderdown would have been just too hard to pass up...lovely!
I wish H&M would ship their home goods to North America too. I can't believe their product prices.
Deb
Posted by: debbie york | August 09, 2011 at 08:42 AM
Faint..........
I'm thrilled that you got the espadrilles. It would have unforgivable if you hadn't :)
Hoping you'll wear them to Toronto so that I can see them. (What size are you again?? hahaha!)
xoxo Colette
Posted by: Colette Copeland | August 09, 2011 at 06:06 PM
You found some amazing things. I love eiderdowns...yours sure is gorgeous!
Posted by: andrea | August 17, 2011 at 06:09 PM
Hello!
Well... your website is wonderful!!!!
I'm really impressed! You have really cutes tastes! And I love how you share with your readers!
I love your decoration too!
Have a sweet day!
A french admirer,
Floriane
Posted by: Floriane | August 19, 2011 at 06:27 AM
I never took ballet but my Sister Clara graduated as a Ballet Teacher for the most prestigious ballet school in Latin America, but quit once she was an adult. I always tell her she should take classes now. Come on, both of you...Plie...pirouette...pique!!!!
Posted by: Basketball Sneakers | September 17, 2011 at 06:47 AM
This looks like a fantastic spot for a glass of wine and a relax. Have a great weekend. Your goodies are in the mail, I hope you get them soon.
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