Arts Addict

  First thing I noticed on the bag rack was color. This is such a beautiful green and then I looked at the condition and quality of the bag. All the metal hardware is flawless, the handles hardware rings have Charlotte Reid London engraved to them, all zippers are functioning and textile inside is flawless. This bag looks brand new to me. Here is info and other handbags I found online: https://instylefashionhk.com/collections/charlotte-reid-london?srsltid=AfmBOoq5-E3g9D7_KFUtHG-BJIThpY9LPkAQQ7bCv3_hUpiaE4I8HidD I was charmed by this Manga girl pendant. This girl holds Teddy Bear in her hands and she herself has animal eared headpiece and cute dress with  big bow on the back. Also cat head slippers that she wears adds to the cuteness. So Kawaii ! I adore her! I believe she is available on www.Temu.com I am not 100% if it is Kosta Boda plate or not because this glass plate have grapes and vine leaves pressed on the glass. But when I look around internet...other plates don't have...

  Here are my this week findings.  Childrens Book: "Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to The Fantastical World Around you". I have only heard about this book series but it is after my childhood. I fell for the illustrations...as soon I opened the book to browse my jaw dropped. That's how beautiful it is. The book writer is Holly Black and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi.  https://blackholly.com/   https://diterlizzi.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/277187.Arthur_Spiderwick_s_Field_Guide_to_the_Fantastical_World_Around_You This book is designed so beautifully, some pages can be unfolded to bigger format pictures...it describes fantastic creatures and the illustrations of them are amazing. What a fabulous find with 3 EURs.  I am thinking to watch The Spiderwick Chronicles movie now...and as I looked into it there is also TV series that I was not aware. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16026032/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_2 Then I came across this Atlas of Wine.  It is abo...

 This haul consist stuff from different charity shop finds that I have popped in on different days. The book is from the day when book gods smiled at me in one charity shop. I think I bought four coffee table books from that shop on one go. I will spread them in between blog posts to keep a variety of items. These Keith Haring canvas trainers are very cool looking and on closer research I believe them to be Primark collection. I don't think they are worth a big deal but anything artsy...I like. https://www.primark.com/en-ie/a/inspiration/fashion-trends/keith-haring-spring-collection Thomas Ferguson's Irish Linen production history goes back to 1845. That is incredible in itself. The linen produce is finest in the World! It just screams quality. Bonus is Celtic pattern. Of course I crabbed it. Never used, still packed. Fabulous! https://fergusonsirishlinen.com/pages/about-us These framed artsy tiles show seashells and are perfect for decorating bathroom. I am not sure what compa...

  In this post I show my recent 2 thrifting finds that I consider Epic. But I leave them for last. This is a set of three candles that has been donated most likely because of its damaged box. It was originally sold at Meadows and Burns that is quality lifestyle and home goods retailer. Set is named coastline and the aroma is more to the freshly washed linen smell than sea smell. It is good, not overpowering fragrance. https://www.meadowsandbyrne.com/blog/  It looks like I was a in a smell sensory mood while shopping because I also grabbed this Ashleigh and Burwood London Oriental Spice diffuser. My home is smelling gooooood 😀 https://ashleigh-burwood.co.uk/pages/our-story How could I not buy this book when it has such a colorful and eclectic style represented. There are also needlepoint patterns inside. I doubt that I would try to do something so big myself. Still, this book inspires me and Kaffee Fassett himself is personality to behold.  I love anything embroidered and...

  I' we been thrifting as usual in any possible occasion, just have not gotten around to document on blog. I shared this pic on Insta so here is quick post to blog. People who love pottery know Nicholas Mosse. He is renowned for his ceramic sponge wear. When I saw these, I immediately knew what these were and of course these are stamped on the bottom too. Maybe there is another collection starting? Who knows. These are such lovely pieces...although a bit granny cottage style, in same time they do have a sophistication to them.  https://nicholasmosse.com/pages/our-story They transfer their patterns to textiles and other objects too. I just had an idea that maybe I should go to visit their Mill during this summer as a daytrip. Second find was as lovely...very sturdy Millefiori wine glass. Quick Google lens and I think it is made in Murano and retailed under Leonardo brand. https://www.arnotts.ie/brands/leonardo/   I have found some amazing interior & lifestyle coffee ta...

  I have gathered to this blog post my couple of weeks thrift finds and what fabulous finds they are. Wow! I am over the moon that I have found two high quality designer items during last week.  This felt cross body bag fits laptop and more. It is by Hey-Sign   https://hey-sign.com/ This is high end designer item. I think it was donated because it has tiny flaw underneath. Of course as their prices are so high...they cant afford to sell items with defect. But this tiny spot is barely visible and on the side where bag is going against body. It will be worn with use anyways. I got this bag for 15 EUR when that size bags are over 200 EUR at their website. Oh, what a find!!! Second designer find are 6 plates by T&G Woodware Ltd from UK. The plates are very large and make a statement on the table. https://www.tg-woodware.com/ Quality. I only need to sand them slightly and oil and they are good to go. I wonder if certain companies keep donating to special charities because ...

  Here are items that I have found thrifting in January. All from different charity shops on random days I have popped in there. Last post in this blog I said that I am going to thrift in Italy. Yes, I was in Italy and what amazing trip it was. One of my dream came true by visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum ancient towns, also different museums, exhibitions etc. From thrifting front I only found one charity shop were I popped in. I bought three necklaces from there what you see on photo, all chosen because I like glass bead necklaces and all these have aurora borealis coating that makes them sparkle. Bling-bling! I did look up few other thrift shops in Napoli from Google maps but they turned out to be too out of my trajectory. Oh well...you cant do it all. I think this brass and enamel container set find is pretty special.  Super decorative. I see similar for sale on Etsy and Ebay. Someone wrote that these are from India.  Maybe British India? I could not resist this cute b...