A couple of my more recent purchases include this vintage French bottle carrier which has been 'reborn' as a magazine holder. The wooden handle comes complete with long-dead woodworm holes. :-) And the woman's shoe lasts are a pretty pair from the past. I also have a man's pair but I will show those another time.
This tiny (it's about 8cm by 8cm) French glass and brass jewellery box holds my Alex Monroe bird necklace. I think it's exquisite.
One of my colleagues is moving to a different business unit and I've bought her this little dish and rose soap as a farewell present.
And these two vintage glass cake stands (filled with home made carrot cake) will be given to other friends.
I do love finding a bargain. The shoe lasts were only £6 whereas even online, they sell for around £25 or more. What I love about vintage is that every piece is unique and things made in the years of old tend to be longer-lasting and better quality. My dream is to one day run my own business sourcing items for clients and helping them put shabby chic looks together. But at the moment, the security of a job at a bank still holds me in its thrall. Even if I do dislike most of the people I work with!
