Can you ever have too many books?

Hello everyone! You've probably guessed that these past couple of weeks have been busy ones for me. Not much time for posting or visiting blogs. There has been quite a lot furniture being moved around the house and work going on in my workroom (I must find another name for it, it sounds industrial when in fact it is a cosy little haven!). We are getting much closer to finishing the lounge AND...my workroom.

I thought I'd share close up pictures of the bookcase in our lounge. I LOVE books and keep acquiring them...There are more books throughout the house...







































I hope you enjoyed the little bookcase tour. When I go to some one's house or stay in a B&B, I am always drawn the selection of books that is there. Always looking to discover something new or interesting.

A bientôt!

Isabelle x

Totnes comes to Shepton Mallet & Award Time & Cath Kidston 15% off discount

On Saturday I went to the Shepton Mallet Antiques Fair. Once there, I headed straight to Amanda's stall. Amanda, as many of you already know has a stall at the Totnes Market on a Friday. I have seen her beautiful stall featured on many of your blogs and when Jane told me that Amanda also sells at the Shepton Mallet Fair, I simply had to go.

Amanda was not there but her parents were. They were very friendly and helpful as I spent ages going through all the sheets and table cloths, spoiling their neat displays... The stall was beautifully displayed. So annoying that I forgot to take my camera with me! As you can see, I came back with quite a few things. Several candy stripes sheets, candy stripes pillowcases, a picture, two tablecloths, a handkerchief and some cards.

More candy stripes....

The pink and white tablecloth I used yesterday for our lunch in the garden.

Such pretty embroidery

Card I am keeping to put on display somewhere in the kitchen

My next stop was to visit Liz who was just a few stalls further up. Liz's stall is always a pleasure to look at, so many things to tempt you!

I came back with a picture, an apron and a tablecloth with matching napkins.

My time was very limited on Saturday morning so did not spend any where near as much time there as I usually would.
On my way out, it was lovely to stop and have a chat with Niki who spotted me walking by.

BLOG SHOPPING
Over the past few weeks, I have bought some lovely items from various bloggers' websites. Here are some of them, others will be featured in my next post.

Such a beautiful picture from A Vintage Mood

Rosie from The Vintage Magpie has found a new home here

Lottie arrived at the same time. These bunnies are so sweet. I have bought 3 so far and can see the family of bunnies increasing in time...

All these goodies came from Elfie & Me (Made in Pixieland)

The book box is a great idea!

I love this plaque, so pretty! It came from Vintage Home

OTHER RECENT FINDS

This sweet little baby doll, I spotted whilst out and about in Shepton Mallet last week.

I have also had some new additions to my vintage book collection

I love the style and colourful covers of these 1950's books

Phoebe enjoys reading some of them, she has started taking an interest in my vintage children's books.

AWARD TIME!

I was lucky enough to be given an award by Pink Feather Paradise.

THANK YOU Alex it is very much appreciated!

I am now passing it on to 7 lovely ladies in no particular order:

Lisa from Knitty Vintage & Rosy

Lesley from This'n'that

Sall from Sal's Snippets

Sonia from Vintage Rose Designs

Debbie from Debbie's English Treasures

Pat from The Sewing Room

Sal from Doolallysally

To the winners of this award, it is entirely up to you if you wish to pass this award on to another 7 blogs.

FINALLY, for those of you who are thinking of shopping at Cath kidston soon you may be interested in this:

EASY LIVING Magazine June 2009 Issue has a copy of Cath Kidston catalogue. There is a 15% off discount offer as well a free plastic wash bag included with the magazines. I don't normally buy this magazine. I bought it to get the wash bag and the discount but then was pleasantly surprised with the contents of the Easy Living magazine. Well worth buying.

Happy shopping!

A bientôt!

Isabelle x