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Sunday 29 September 2013

Country house car boot sale


Signs for a country house car boot sale went up around here a few weeks ago. It seemed too good to miss, despite an entry fee of £10 per car (all to a very good cause). I went with a friend and we arrived to find lots of stalls amidst rolling parkland in full sunshine.



Now strictly very few of the stalls were what I would describe as car boots. They were antique dealers, charging pretty hefty prices (£150 for a tea service, for example). Not so good. However, the best bargains were on the clothes stalls. There were some lovely ladies who were obviously emptying their wardrobes and there was plenty of Cabbages and Roses, Boden, White Company, White Stuff and assorted cashmere.
I managed to find quite a good stash of things for winter. All of the above little heap came from the same person. I loved everything she was turning out, and it transpired that she deals in antique French linen. There wasn't any of that but she did have some really unusual French labels. I picked up this little dress (unworn, with the label still attached):



A crisp white shirt:



A beautiful zip up cashmere jumper in cream. And an old leather bag for a fiver.





Sadly I didn't find the boots at the boot. They're my winter treat. 
I managed to resist the antiques, as they were pricey, and I bypassed some really fantastic fabrics, even though I was itching to buy. However, there was just one lapse:


This little horse is almost beyond repair, but he is so sweet, I had to bring him home to see what I can do with him.

16 comments:

  1. Lovely buys, especially the bag. Hope you can resurrect the horse.

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    1. Yes, I hope so. He needs a good dose of anti-woodworm, and then I need to find a way of making sure that his head doesn't fall off his body.

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  2. Oh I'm drooling here. The bag is gorgeous but old Neddy - he's a beaut! Jane x

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    1. Neddy is what the dealer named him! It suits him.

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  3. Love your purchases, especially the horse. Jacqui x

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  4. Love the cosy pile in your first photo and your new boots. I am sure you will work your magic on that sweet horse. Karen xx

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  5. A lovely haul of goodies, and I'm sure the horse can be rescued!

    Love Claire xx

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  6. My dream, to find a stall full of lovely clothes at bargain prices! Great finds :) x

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    1. I'ts happened to me twice, Ada, once at the tennis club jumble sale :) and this. Of course I now wish I'd bought a few more things, but my wardrobe is nicely topped up with cosy jumpers, scarves and soft cotton tops.

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  7. ~ Ooh I got either so exited for you here....and kinda liking the same type of frock as you! I knew i would also LOVE your winter bargains and of course those BOOTS! What a fabby day out...
    Hugs Maria x

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    1. Thanks Maria. I did get severe frock envy over your latest acquisition!

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  8. The pattern on that dress is beautiful!

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  9. Snap - I have that exact same dress (mine came from TK Maxx) and wear it lots as it's a really flattering fit.

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    1. Hi
      I've already worn mine lots of times too - fit is great. I'll have a look in TK Maxx, see if there anything else by that label as I love the print too. Thanks 4 tip!
      Fiona

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