And the WINNER is ... (and a secret!)

This book and ...

these goodies covered in roses ...

are going to a mother of 6 ...

who is also a grandmother ...

Rebecca for Vintage Living

has won the giveaway!

This pic is from her YUMMY website!

Go visit her site to say "hi"

AND

you might discover,

(like I did,)

you LOVE the same things!

This is a light fixture she pictured as a recent find ...

... and this one is in MY garage awaiting rewiring ... (still!)

actually it's one of a pair.

Why haven't I finished this project!

Anyhow ...

Rebecca's number was drawn!

With over 100 entries 

there were many nice comments.

One of my favorites was from

Clara and Marcela of San Clemente ...

Cottage Charm and Family Inspiration

We'll need to get a job in Customs...people carrying these kind of treasures will never make it to the other side...we'd confiscate everything!!!! LOL!!!!

Yes, working in customs to 

"confiscate" 

the kinds of treasures 

I lugged home from London 

would be fun ... 

going through the dirty laundry, 

notsomuch .... !

Guess I just have to find things the old fashioned way ... 

hunting and having friends who hunt!

Which reminds me that the 

DEEPWOOD ANTIQUE FAIRE

 is this Sunday.

(click above or on sidebar for info and directions)

Antiques and Collectibles

Live Music

Appraisals

Vintage Car Show

And the gardens!

What Fun!

Hopefully a few things will leave

the Who Villa for

a new home.

Yours?

Mr. Sammy Girl says 

proceeds from this "reorganizing" 

can go into my

"Return to London" fund!

WOO HOO!

Come and say "hi" ....

Martha - Vintage Trifles - and I

will share a space.

My little "secret" ??

I'll have something special 

for the first few who say hi 

and ask about my blog ....

Hugs and have a Happy Friday and fabulous weekend!

Sammy Girl

ps: Rebecca, please send me your mailing address ...

GIVEAWAY - last posting!

This book says it all ...

whether in London

or Oregon.

Do you know Atlanta Bartlett's work?

It's wonderful.

No, really!

Here's her website to check things out ...

I'll wait.

See!

Here's a sample pic for those who didn't look!

And ... guess what!

She is doing a book signing ...

in LONDON!

I guess I should've stayed longer!  lol!

Besides the book

The Comforts of Home

the winner will get all of this!

Some of the goodies --

a vintage postcard 

with roses ....

another vintage card

this one is Valentine's Day ...

They are lovely on the front ...

but LOOK at the back!

The birthday card is dated

February 17, 1915

with this inscription:

Dearest friend 

Forgot to send this on time so will send it now.  

Hope this finds you all well and happy.

With lots of love

Other postcard is mailed to

Junction City, Oregon.

Ledger paper is also included ...

Pacific Visible Systems

Portland, Oregon

A delicate glass

"flower basket"

sweet slotted dish

and

English bone china egg cup

small handpainted pink roses

set in a band of blue

and there are

THREE 

of these Meito China bowls!

and a plate with trio of pink roses.

Maybe for your cookies -

er, biscuits I mean -

during tea.

Hmmm ... wasn't there something else PROMISED?!!

Yep.

Bits from London.

See them in the "new"

group shot?

At the top.

First we have

a rusty old skeleton key ....

Bought in England.  

But so many of the market vendors are from all over Europe that the key could be from ANYWHERE!

I know .... isn't that your key to the little box you keep in the back of your closet with ....

Well - we'll let that secret stay a secret!

Finally -

A touch of royalty.

A sweet spoon.

With royal connections.

...besides you, I mean!

I wonder if you can click to enlarge and see what it says ....

This spoon.

King Edward VIII

inscription FED. DEF. IND. IMP.

I do not read Latin

(yes - I am a public education doofus...)

but I believe it means

defender of Empire and God

which apparently was the

job description of

Britain's kings and queens.

Who knew?

This is the King who renounced his throne for love

of an American.

And now he's yours ...

If you enter the giveaway by commenting on this post.

Comments you made on 

any of the posts on London

will also count.

And letting me know you

blogged and linked

to the giveaway

DOUBLES

the number of your comments.

Only one comment per post.

Comments can be made

through Thursday

Sept. 17th

click here for a nice bit of information on King Edward at coin collecting blog

Hugs and have a simple ROYAL day overflowing with wonderful things.

Sammy Girl

White Wednesday - London bits - London #10

Chippy

Rusty

White

Yeah -

that describes some of the

"treasure bits" that I lugged

home from London.

Cool lion door knocker, huh!

Not a lot of white -

but I LOVE him!

doll bits

tiny antique cups and saucers

delicate linen measuring tape

french beaded flowers

french jars

mmmmm.....

I wish I had another suitcase

--and the strength to carry --

and I would have bought the

WHOLE BOX of JARS!!

wooden finials

not white, 

but aren't the keyhole guards dreamy, too?

(do they have a "real" name??)

chippy old door hardware

who realized I bought the same bits

at THREE markets??

Guess I'm consistent!

These will all be for

art-y projects ....

Like this 

PERFECT

clock face.

Perfect for a holiday project.

But also perfect for

"just looking at".

In case it's not done for

THIS Christmas ....

Just sayin'

NO PRESSURE!

Several of the bits

are now "living"

in the cubbies in my

dining room.

They have joined other

white pals ...

like the small

ironstone creamer

from Annie, Fannie & Abigail

at Tarte barn ...

Who else is there?

This and that.

Bits and pieces pulled together.

No real plan --

They just make me smile!

Hugs and hoping you have many occasions to smile today!

SAMMY GIRL

Go to Faded Charm for the complete list of White Wednesday participants!

White (and black) Wednesday = London #9

CLASSIC

Timeless beauty.

You know,

the interplay of black and white.

Elegant marble

white with black veining ...

or chippy ...

a reno waiting to

spread it's wings.

I LOVE IT ALL!

Whether in

a French kitchen

or traditional

London front entry ...

black and white

plays so well together.

A closer look?

SURE!

Every morning I pass

these front entries.

Similar?

YES

But also a chance to express

individuality

On point

More contemporary

Checkerboard

thin black banding

limited checkerboard

wider white banding

and below?

The railing continues ..

to wooden door with

black overhang.

But it's not always

JUST

black and white ...

OMG!

It's turquoise in LONDON!

Even when the entry is the same

you can personalize

the color or knocker

on your door.

Sorry to depart from

JUST

Black and White

but,

This must be the future flat

of the Pink Princess!

Hugs and encouraging you to notice the small things around you today!

SAMMY GIRL

Want more White Wednesday? Go to Karen at Faded Charm!

Fun and Finds = London #8

YUMMY!

Yes, the food in

London

is surprisingly good

given it's bad press

But even tastier are

TREASURES

Shall we step out for a day?

Time to wake up and get movin'!

But where should we go?

The tube is a speedy and efficient

way to navigate around London.

Let's try Spitafield's Market,

shall we?

Check out the route ...

any transfers needed?

Remember that we're

"not in Kansas anymore"

But it seems Dorothy's pals

have decided

London

is the place to be!

The market is full of

many types of stalls.

Some booths have BOXES

of things to dig through ..

Others are neatly displayed

and PRICED.

The keys on this table -

from and old jail.

180 BPS ...

that's about $270 ..

they were not among my purchases.

But, look at all these treats ...

And even more ...

Whew ...

a lot to look through.

Maybe we should head

somewhere else?

But first a quick snack ..

Look no further!

American style brownies.

Don't know what made them

"American Style"

but we LOVED them!

This is our next stop.

Our destination?

Even the traffic signs

want you to have a good time!

Look at this cute shop!

(and a perfect name, too!)

Some "toys" for our guys?

(Yes, Mr. Sammy Girl spent a

LOT of time at this stall!)

Maybe some vintage paper?

Silver?

Old glass?

Oops ... not for sale, silly ...

those are 1 and 2 AD at the

British Museum!

But I WOULD LOVE to have ....

An old clock or two?

(I am seriously thinking about returning

to see about this beauty!)

Dolls or miniatures?

This is Heather.

She has AWESOME goodies

in her shop.

The bell jar arrangement

behind her is

INCREDIBLE.

Wind up and a bird in the flowers sings ...

More bits and bobs

than ANYONE could want!

And of course the china!

(only three sets of these

black and pink with rose beauties,

or they WOULD be mine!)

Mmmmm..

Time to drag ourselves away.

Heading back for real food

and sleep.

Tomorrow?

Shopping or culture.

Tough choice!

Hugs and may your days be filled with WONDERFUL CHOICES.

Sammy Girl

ps - don't forget the 50th post giveaway is still going on .... more info here ...