Shoegazer Haul: Homeware

As promised, here are the bits and pieces of homeware I picked up on my recent trip to the antique shops of Lewes . . .

Above: I fell in love with this antique wooden side table instantly! The birds engraved in the wood are perfect! I love that it seems they were once a pale blue colour but the paint has worn away. I am so pleased with this purchase!

Above: This wasn't cheap but I couldn't leave it behind. I have big plans for my future living room and this will fit in perfectly!

Above: This vintage tin will also fit in with my planned theme - and no, the theme isn't nautical!

Above: Another vintage tin, and another item destined for my future living room! I am particularly pleased with this find as I saw it in another shop for twice the price!

Above: Photos don't do this glass bowl justice, it is such a beautiful bright blue colour in real life!

Thanks for looking :) Click here for more of my collection of vintage tins.

The Old Curiosity Shop

Today I went to Lewes - the picturesque county town of East Sussex well known for it's range of antique shops. I'm not a big antique fan by any stretch, but many of the "antique" shops in Lewes are much more like "curiosity shops". They seem to go on forever, in all the nooks and crannies of these winding old shops that go up and up and up again and then deep down in the cellar where every surface is drowning in peculiar little things. Needless to say, I spent hours in these places!
I'm not sure is photography was allowed, but I tried to get some sneaky snaps for this blog . . .

Above: Part of Lewes Highstreet - You can just see the Lewes Antique Centre on the left.Above: Camp Pink Panther lamp anyone? Above: Is that a boar in a fez?Above: Yes. Yes, it's a boar in a fez. I'll have one to go please. Above: I absolutely loved this bashed up old bird cage!Above: The brilliant flea market! Next post: Today's haul!