Walk and Enjoy

Walk and Enjoy
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Wednesday 19 June 2013

Finders keepers

Frazzled, frenzied, run-down, mentally and physically drained, are a few of the ways I've been feeling this week. Sometimes I feel like my job is taking over my whole life. I don't work to live but live to work.
My dream of one day escaping the rat race for a tree change life, is still on the table. When opportunity comes along like public holidays I tend to drag my dear hubby for a quick getaway not only for a change of scenery but also to scour for a bargain.

As I mentioned on my last post, I will share with you my treasure finds from the last Queen's birthday long weekend.
Below is the collection of my flea market, garage sale and op shop finds. 
The blue vase is one of my garage sale collection of a Polish Pottery.  And the white tea pot is also an op shop find ( Vinnies ) in Braidwood.




These roses are probably the last ones before I start pruning them

My hurricane lamp with the shells I collected from our walks on the beach


I bought these lace scarves from one of the gift shops in Southern Highlands



The mis-match cups and saucers are from Kangaroo Valley market.

I found this Robert Gordon ginger jar from Vinnies (St Vincent De Paul) in Mittagong.













Beautiful cottage in Milton. I love the way the lavender thrives at the front of the house, it's a nice welcome to all visitors.



I was intrigued by this house, I've never seen so many garden ornaments in such a tiny courtyard.


At first, I thought everything was for sale but I thought wrong  (:



Some of the winter blooms; nasturtiums, cape angels, African daisies, sweetpeas and geraniums

Having a quiet afternoon, indulging on a slice of apple and rhubarb cake with mixed berries tea.


This week I'm joining Sandi @ Rose Chintz Cottage for Tea Time
and Kathryn of The Dedicated House for Make it Pretty Monday

14 comments:

  1. Thank you for your kind comment on my blog! You found some lovely things at the garage sale. Those teacups, the ginger jar and the little floral box are so very pretty!

    You said you couldn't find my facebook page. It's in the right sidebar on my blog. It has a 'floral' button. I think that is why you did not recognise it at first.

    Happy day!

    Madelief x

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    1. Thank you Madelief. Yes I found your FB.

      Wishing you a lovely weekend

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  2. Wow! All your finds are so great! You have lovely roses! We have a few that are just starting to put on a show.
    I know what you mean about how jobs take over all of your time. Sigh. I love summer for that very reason . . . freedom!
    Take care!

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    1. Hi PomPom, we are still in the middle of winter and I'm waiting for my bulbs to come out. I will share them as soon as they put out a show.
      Enjoy the rest of your summer holiday.

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  3. Wow! You found yourself some very pretty things! I love the teacup sitting in the snack tray. Love the lace scarves too. Thanks so much for sharing and coming to tea.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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    1. Thank you Sandi for stopping by. Looking forward to joining more tea time with you.

      Blessings

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  4. Yep that work life balance thing is a myth and such a deal breakers. Good luck in your quest for a tree change.

    Carolyn

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  5. I couldn't agree with you more Carolyn. For now I'll take everything as it comes.


    Enjoy your weekend

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  6. Hi Aida,

    How lovely that you CAN escape and do the things you love even though you work so hard! Your ginger jar is a real treasure and the house with the lush lavender is so very quaint and charming! But my favourite thing here today is your sweet and precious bouquet, tea and cake - a simple luxury! I look forward to your little trips; they are always so interesting!

    Have a relaxing weekend!

    Poppy

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    1. Thank you Poppy for stopping by. It's always a pleasure to have a little getaway, isn't it? Hope you are having a good week.

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  7. Oh goodness such treasures! I love your ginger jar, the teacup in the snack tray is lovely too, everything is! I love the lace too and your post is gorgeous too. I just became your newest follower..you can follow back if you wish, I for one don't want to miss your posts, Aida! Thank you for your sweet and kind comment. Enjoy your weekend.
    FABBY

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    1. Hi Fabby, it's so knd of you to come and visit my blog. I've been your follower for a while now. I love your holiday photos with your grand kids and the rest of your family. You take me to places I haven't been.

      Wishing you a happy week.

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  8. Hi

    Just love your wonderful blog - I'm a new follower through GFC.

    Have a nice day - see you.

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    1. Hi Helle, I'm trying to fnd you but what is GFC? Thank you for visiting and following my blog. I will come for a visit soon.

      Blessings

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