Thursday, January 7, 2010

Shopping from home is best- look what I got!

Lately I have learnt to really enjoy shopping on the Internet and done most of our Christmas shopping there...beats shops, parking etc. Just before Christmas I purchased these lovelies from Etsy sweetheart Vintage Junky Style (been meaning to show you all for ages, but kept forgetting with the Christmas rush). I have saved so many products from there as favourites, but couldn't pass up these 3 burlap bags with little crowns and numbers on them and this vintage dutch chocolate tin.
A better view of them. aren't they great. Not sure what to do with them yet. I am sure I will figure out something...any ideas?
Onto another exciting delivery.....
Remember I won the giveaway from The Swedish Room? W ell I did, and I was so delighted to have won as I don't have a lucky streak when it comes to things like that. This huge box turned up 2 days ago and here is what was inside -
2 french Iron candlesticks and 4 white Artichoke canisters...and a beautiful hand written letter pressed card from The Swedish Room. As you can see this arrived prior to the kitchen painting and you can see our old cupboard doors in the background.

Here are the candlesticks in full. I love them, they weigh a tone and have the best aged patina!
I am not sure where I will put them yet, but

the little Artichokes are living well on our kitchen mantel.
Oh, I love the Internet!! =0)
Ness xx
Fire Update - Helicopters are buzzing around as I write this. The fire has moved forwards a lot, closer to our town, closer to us. We are still on high alert and have organised what we will do if it comes to that. I am trying to remain positive because the fire is about 4 kms from our home and maybe it wont get to us, but after those terrible Black Saturday fires in Victoria, I know that it come from nowhere and fast. the wind is very strong today which is not good and we are meant to have 31 degrees Celsius on Saturday...so not looking good.
Thank you to all who have sent us well wishes etc, you are all so sweet for thinking of us.
Ness xx

29 comments:

  1. Wow Ness, that is a good haul for sure! Those burlap bags are so cute...
    You lucky thing, winning such a lovely prize, it's so exciting getting stuff in the post, I think that's why online shopping is fun, you get to buy the gorgeous stuff, then you get the joy of a parcel turning up at your door! It's win-win hey?
    :)

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  2. What fabulous buys Ness! I love them all, especially the burlap sacks) and they will look fabulous in your gorgeous home! Thanks for sharing the pics:) Hoping the fires keep their distance and you keep safe. Take care - Txx

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  3. I love those bags. The texture of burlap is great. I have been using it more and more in my own decorating.
    Lucky you for winning such yummy goodies. Stop by my blog and try you luck again if you like. I am having a giveaway.
    I love your blog.

    Leslie @ Orphaned Decor

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  4. Thinking of you with the worry of the fires, Ness. What a lovely parcel to receive.
    Clare x

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  5. Ness, I do hope the fires quieten down and you are all very safe, xv.

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  6. Dear Ness, congratulations to your win ! Your new year starts very good indeed and I hope that it will bring you more luck and happy-Ness ;-)) !

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  7. Hope your family stays safe, thinking of you.

    Rachael

    PS love the artichokes :)

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  8. You lucky thing winning those lovely pieces. I hope that fire stays away from your precious nest, stay safe.

    Lisa xx

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  9. Oh my! I just clicked over and I have been on that Etsy site for about 20 minutes! I want one of the burlap bags and a grain sack pillow cover from her!! :)

    Thanks for sharing your internet "finds"! :)

    P.S. -- I love shopping online, too! :)

    Ruth

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  10. I really must talk about the fires first.
    It must be so worrying for you and your family. I hope all will be well and keep us upated as I am now worried about you.
    What a wonderful giveaway win. I left a comment for this one and thought it was a 'very me' giveaway.
    It was also a 'very you' giveaway as well and I'm really pleased that you won it.
    As for the little bags, I love them. I'm going to check out that Etsy shop A.S.A.P.
    Wishing and hoping that the fires calm down and am thinking of you, Ness. XXXX

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  11. Oh love, love, love those artichoke canisters!!! Be safe, ~ Heather

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  12. What treasures you've gotten! I just love Etsy and shop there all the time. Hope you're okay: saw the fire update at the bottom.
    Brenda

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  13. I've been admiring your blog for awhile. I am sure whatever you do with those little gems, it will be devine!

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  14. Ness,
    I am so glad that they arrived safe and sound and so glad that you liked them! I adore your blog and your style, so it was a big compliment to see my stuff on your post. Hope your family and house stay safe and sound.

    Michelle

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  15. Hi Ness, just wanted to say I got my tags, they were so beautiful, my first etsy purchase (yay) lol.
    Love your kitchen. Just saw about the fires on the abc news, please stay safe...Chris...

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  16. Hi Ness,
    firstly I want to wish you a very Happy New Year! I truly hope that the fires keep their distance from you and your beautiful home that you have put so much of yourself into. My Grandparents are the "Bowens from Bowens Road in Yorktown and that area is where I spent much of my childhood. Such a beautiful unspoiled area....until now : ( My thoughts are with your community)
    xx Lyn (Lini)

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  17. Flick,
    I love the suprise you get when you have bought online. I know you know what you are getting but it is just nice to open it as sometimes I have forgotton what I have bought!
    Ness xx

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  18. Tina, I have a wonderful idea just now after reading your comment...but you will have to wait and see!
    xx

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  19. Thanks Clare for your thoughts.
    Ness xx

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  20. Thanks Vicki. Hope you are enjoying Sydney.
    Ness xx

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  21. I never thought of it that way Eve! Maybe I am in for a good one.
    Ness xx

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  22. Thanks to all of you for you for your thoughts for our family with the fires.
    Ness xx

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  23. Ruth, I thought you might like them. I was thinking of some of you when I done this post.
    Ness xx

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  24. Michelle,
    They are great and many people have fallen in love with your etsy shop. I will be back there often and you have been great to deal with.
    Ness xx

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  25. hi Chris,
    So glad they arrived safe and that you are so happy with them!
    xx

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  26. Thanks Lyn,
    Bowens Road is no longer under threat which is nice that they have some of it sorted. Now to get the rest of it under control.
    Ness xx

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  27. I only shop online thesedays - it's the best! No time for the shops and they sell crap most of the time. Hope you are all still safe? Katrina x

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  28. Love your blog it's delightfull, your win is gorgeous lucky you, I hope you are all safe from the fire's I havent heard the news today, best wishes Elaine ;)

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  29. lovely pictures! And a what a great blog you have. I

    I would love to follow you.

    I just started my own blog. You are very welcome to stop by.

    I have also posted a little give away. Feel free to enter.

    Have a great day!

    :-)

    P.S. Click for translation when you enter the blog.

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