Paris Pink

What could possibly be better than PINK? Something PINK from PARIS, of course! We went to a big brocante this morning, and once again, it was quite fabulous. I wont tell you any details today, because this is a PINK SATURDAY post, but lets just say I almost ran out of money and filled three shopping bags. But back to PINK  stuff. 


This gorgeously pink thing is a pot de lavement. It used to hang on a wall and had a little rubber seal, which could fold back over the spout, and a little tap as well. These days people love to use them as plant pot holders, or to hold sprigs of dried lavender or dried herbs, kitchen utensils, all kinds of things. I could keep craft supplies in there, rulers, scissors etc.


Ah, this delicious PINK! Isn't it absolutely delightful? Just a little gold trim ( of course, lol, I mean, it IS Parisien after all ), it really is quite an elegant looking piece. Just imagine it in your home, filled with your own sweet somethings -

I am linking this post to the fabulous How Sweet the Sound blog, where Beverly is celebrating PINK SATURDAY's 4th birthday. Isn't that amazing?  HAPPY FOURTH BIRTHDAY!!!


Thats all for today, my dear friends, I am exausted. I tell ya, haggling at French brocantes is very hard work! But also a great laugh, I seem to have a good laugh with most of the people I buy from, bless them. AND, I did some more digging this afternoon as well, my neck and back are sore, and I need a rest, lol. More brocante pics tomorrow, promise!


Toodlepip xxx

More French Vide Greniers Finds

I did mention before that because I couldn't get onto the internet much, I spent the time on editing and sorting my photos instead. And ended up sorting them into lots of categories, lol. I thought today I would show you the metal and enamelware finds.

I found another old copper kettle for my collection, I like the kind of fluted design -

Next is this pair of hooks. They are quite amazing, I just love those faces. I have never seen any quite like these before -

This coat and hat hook is one of my favourites, I love the feel of the wood, and the shape is so pleasing -

Curtain rings, I adore these big old gold metal rings -

A sweet old tray, perfect to use as a little pin or brooch tray -

and a gorgeous little PARIS souvenir tray, featuring the EIFFEL TOWER, of course -

I love love love old French enamelware, and I can never resist buying a piece or two when I am out and about. The colour of this pitcher was such a good match for the green French chair -

These gorgeous old French lunch pails are fabulous for kitchen storage, I love seeing them in a row on a shelf. The colours are just so delicious -


I'll try and post some more pics tomorrow, of little metal bits for mixed media collages etc.

The weather forecast is good for tomorrow, so we will be tackling the horrendous jungle in the front garden tomorrow. Almost 3 months worth of weeds and brambles of all things! YIKES! Serves us right for spending the summer in France, lol, right?

IF YOU HAVEN'T YET ENTERED THE BACK-FROM-FRANCE GIVEAWAY, YOU CAN DO SO BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK AND LEAVING A COMMENT ON THAT POST -


I hope to see lots of you lovely people entering!

Until tomorrow then, toodlepip xxx