One of the my most treasured finds is this screen-printed hanging found at a local Vinnie's shop a little while ago for a pittance. I'm not sure what the plant is but I love the artist's lines, colours and texture of the hessian (or burlap).
The design is signed Rodriquez. Upon further research, I discovered that this is an Australian second generation family business that is still designing and screen-printing tea-towels, particularly for the tourist market.
Do you remember the IKEA buffet that I gave away earlier this week? It has now been replaced with this vintage teak sideboard found at the Woolloongabba Antiques Centre. While not exactly at flea market prices, I am more than happy with it as I had been looking for a while and it is in excellent condition. It is now storing all my table linens and family photo albums.
This ceramic little fella was found at a thrift store while I was living in Ontario, Canada for a couple of dollars. His eyes are ridiculously large but I love him. He is in fact a money box. Check out more thrifty finds here.
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The linen cupboard and drawer unit is just beautiful! It looks in perfect nick. Lucky duck!
isn't the gabba a fab place to shop now! Recently discovered the antiques center, and I do so love your buffet.
I am loving that sideboard!
What a find, its just gorgeous!
I love your sideboard and your other finds. Just gorgeous.
this is gorgeous thea. i remember last week and i can't choose between the two.
My Flea Market Find
I love the Rodriguz, very nice, I shall keep an eye out for them. There was a buffet like yours at our local tip shop on Friday. Tip top condition apart from a 5 x 3 cm chunk from the veneer on the back. They wanted 20 bucks! I nearly wept. I have nowhere to put another buffet! I wish I could collect them like I collect my bits and bobs.xxNick
Ooh, it's unbelievable what people throw out. I'm sure a lot of these dealers rescue them to make a healthy profit.
Love your finds and your fabulous textiles. I am now another follower. I look forward to your next post.
Pam
Great graphic on the tea towel - thanks for the info re its production too. The buffet looks great - like it was built for that space! The little owl is a HOOT! (sorry - couldn't help myself!)
Quite a score & will suit your decor, well done, lucky girl. Love Posie
Great sideboard Thea, I love all the stores at Woolloongabba.
Fabulous sideboard Mrs. I think I'd be pulling up a chair in order to best sit and gaze!
Wonderful treasures! I love your wide eyed owl, I have quite an owl collection myself. And the teak sideboard is gorgeous. My Grandma actually has a very similar one in her back shed which I have often thought of claiming. Happy Monday! xo
Great screen print - showed it on my blog,
www.gonethrifting.blogspot.com
Full credit is given to you with a link back
Great blog!
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