This thrifting lark can be a funny old thing at times. It was only on Monday that I flopped on the sofa after work and found myself drooling over a gorgeous four piece vintage tea set recently acquired by the lovely Liz over at Shortbread & Ginger.
Sixteen hours later I popped into my regular charity shops for the first time in a good few weeks and stumbled across this fifteen piece bone china tea set in the same colours and a very similar pattern. It seemed like serendipity had decided to make my week.
A little worn in places, I love these timeless colours and really like the fact that it must have been used and enjoyed a lot over the years.
It took four ladies to wrap it all up and I actually felt guilty for only having to pay £2.00 for the entire set! Fortunately I donated more to charity in the form of a few more lucky finds which I will show you in part 2 on Friday.
Have a lovely day (did you know it's National Chocolate Week?)
SERIOUS THRIFTLUST!!!
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THRIFTLUST! x
DeleteWhat a delightful set Anna! I am having trouble finding any pretty china lately, but you've inspired me to set forth today and maybe I'll be lucky too!
ReplyDeleteLove Claire xxx
I hope you have been! This has been my first decent find in a good long while. x
DeleteWow - it is gorgeous! Great find and thanks for the mention.
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
I thought of you when I spotted it! x
DeleteDear Anna
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic find. I love charity shops - you never know what you may find. Every week is chocolate week in my life!
Best wishes
Ellie
I'm glad to hear Chocolate Week is every week in your world... I may follow suit! x
DeleteBeautiful! Love the colours, so pretty! Ada :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ada :) x
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Anna! What a find!
ReplyDeleteVictoria xx
I was so excited to find it, thank you Victoria x
DeleteWhat a gorgeous find! So regal and elegant! I would love to sip tea from a cup like that :) Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHazel x
Yes I will have to use my best regal manners when using it! x
DeleteOnly 2.00 pounds!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNow I am depressed!! LOL!
How lucky because its a beautiful set!
Amanda :-)
The charity shop lady felt bad because I was charged separately for the jug and sugar bowl... but the total still only came to £2! x
DeleteWhat a bargain! You must have such a pretty collection of china :) xx
ReplyDeleteOne day I should put it all together and what a mad hatter's tea party that would be ;) x
DeleteOooh, such a beautiful find Anna. I am positively green! :-)
ReplyDeleteJem xXx
Thank you Jem, I'm yet to find somewhere to display it to full advantage though. Need a dresser! x
DeleteTWO ENGLISH POUNDS for that whole set? That's incredible! Well found :) x
ReplyDeleteThanks. You know when the charity shop is otherwise empty but you still get that nervous feeling that someone will miraculously swoop in and bag it before you weave between the rails and make it to the shelf? That in a big way! x
DeleteAnd drool...soooo lovely! What a bargain! Tea ALWAYS tastes better in pretty cups. Enjoy! Tania ♥
ReplyDeleteP.S. Bring on the chocolate!
It does, doesn't it? I was thinking the same when gulping down a cuppa at work today in a mug. Sigh. Chocolate ahoy! x
DeleteI am speechless. What a beautiful set.
ReplyDeleteI am speechless. What a beautiful set.
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