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  I think star find from this haul for me are these Kickers boots. I love the color and they are so quirky.  https://www.kickers.com/en/content/6-success-story This black bead necklace has so many strains that I cant even count them. Very effective and elevates any outfit. Two shawls. The wool tartan throw is by Abercromby & Fitch so soft and warm. I love the colors too. https://www.abercrombie.com/shop/CustomerService?pageName=brand-protection&storeId=19159&textKey=LEGAL_BRAND_PROTECTION&catalogId=11556&langId=-1 Other shawl had cute foxes on it that I could not resist. I love history and anything about Rome Empire fascinates me. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35403647-caligula Looking forward to read this and I hope its not disappointing. This " The Gilding Book" is a reference and good " How to guild" sourcebook.  Great coffee table book for inspiration. This is cool large wooden bowl, has also makers mark initials underneath. T G. Suits ...

 I had so many cool finds this weekend that I need to divide this blog post to two. In addition what you see on this picture I also got 3 art pieces. I'll blog them separately. What got your attention when you looked at the photo. Red book? It got my attention all right. It is a large format hardcover book. Price brand new 30GBP. I got for 4 EUR. Weidenfeld & Nicolson Published. It has some stains on the side but I dont mind. It is the history of The Rolling Stones - according to the Rolling Stones themselves. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood have come together for this remarkable book. They have also opened up their personal and band archives to include many rare and intimate photographs that are interwoven with their great stories of forty years of making music together.  "All music is connected especially in a little place like England. Nothing comes from nothing at all" - Mick Jagger "Music is a language that doesn't speak in pa...

 I went to Claregalway about a year ago and I found charity shops there that I quite liked. It turns out that they have now closed and reopened rejuvenated in new premises with new name Anam Croi Charity Shop. Shop is for supporting local area Day Care Centre. I really liked that shop. It is about hour drive though, but worth it. I got 2 tops and 2 dresses from there, plus 2 necklaces and coconut shell bowl from there. I decided to do a separate post about clothing. Rest of the items are from my other favorite Ennis honey hole Clare Haven Charity shop.  Around the world in 80 Gardens Book I've seen couple of episodes of this BBC series and I am gardens fan anyway so this purchase was no brainer. It is good reference book for planning a trip around it.  Usually when I think back to my travels, the highlight that always stand out is some Castle, manor, period house visit and gardens. Abalone and MP decorated coconut shell bowl I am abalone and mother of pearl fan. This is b...

  So, I have been thrifting this weekend and here is the haul. Judy Greene pottery. Its from her Connemara range. Here is her website: https://judygreene.wixsite.com/galway Now, on closer inspection I am not actually sure that the plate is Judy's although the glazes and colors are so similar. The incised mark on the plate is different than on the mug. But they go well together and I like their rustic look a lot. So, plate still remains a bit of the mystery. Bracelet and necklace Lady in the charity shop said it is graphite bead set. I never heard of graphite before...but it has dark grey and metallic look to it.  Wikipedia says:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphite Sure looks like it. Also...what I know about natural stone jewelry is that natural stone feels cold to touch and this one surely feels cold. This jewelry set gives me modernist, futurist vibes. This metal candleholder brought smile to my face instantly. It is produced in Sweden by "Bengt and Lotta". I was so...

  This haul on the picture is from Charity Shop where I usually don't find much but this time stars aligned. I don't know how sometimes you just fall into the "finding items mode" that you like. Two interior decorating books. I get a lot of inspiration to buy items from these books. Those help you to develop an ability to visualize how something might look in the interior and what style or vibe that specific decor item helps to create in the room. "The Thrifty Decorator " by Jocasta Innes.  This book really gives detailed instructions how to do something (using sponge or plastic for painting surfaces, stenciling ) like upcycleing or how to do blinds and other textiles etc. "Design and Decorate Interiors " by Lesley Taylor Here you can get tips on how to create certain styles ( like rustic country cottage style etc ) and book helps you to achieve certain look that you fancy.  Then we have a XL format Taschen Publisher book curated by Terry Jones of...

  Here I have another days thrifting haul. When I visited that charity shop, there seemed to be a lot of people in, yet these items were sitting there, people passing by. I don't know if this means that I have completely different taste from other people or they are looking some more useful household items.  I am looking items of visual beauty and artistry.  The Blue Bowl by Hilary Jenkinson from Crannmor Pottery, Co.Wicklow I think I have seen her selling at annual Galway Potters Market. She's been doing pottery for decades. By having first workshop opening in Cong, Co.Mayo in 1994. Currently she is in Crannmore and this bowl comes from there. https://www.crannmorpottery.com/ I love the cobalt blue and black swirl combo. Little wave on the rim gives this bowl more interest. I gives me a bit of dramatic vibe. I bet anything would look fabulous served from it. Oranges, yes, oranges would create even more dramatic contrast.   Next up are these two fabulous Ballyelland ...