Our local Sunday boot sale seems to get more bizarre by the week. Yesterday, not only were there A LOT of police officers in high-vis jackets and full uniform strolling around (obviously getting a bit bored in their compound whilst waiting for the Dale Farm eviction to finally get started,) but they were also filming for 'The Only Way is Essex.' I don't know what the particular muppet's name is who was being filmed but he's the one whose conversation seems to consist mainly of 'Shuuuuuut Up.' I have watched a few bits of TOWIE (but only when really desperate for something to watch) and it is truly appalling viewing. Why anyone would want to watch such a bunch of brain-dead morons is beyond me but the filming was certainly attracting a huge crowd - mainly, it must be said, of pre-pubescent girls.
Despite all the weirdness going on, or maybe because of it, I didn't find an awful lot that took my fancy this week even though there were a huge amount of sellers.
I was rather pleased to find this matryoshka / Russian doll printed pencil case / make-up bag for 50p. Russian dolls and oilcloth, definitely a winning combination in my book.
Two spotty enamelled tin mugs - 10p the pair.
A few more vintage wooden Sylko reels - £2.00 for the lot.
And from the same seller some pure wool yarn - 50p per hank.
I can never resist pure wool yarn if it is cheap enough and this label particularly caught my eye.
And. finally, a Hornsea Pottery Fauna jug with wistful-looking doefor £1.00. It does have a bit of a crack but I thought it was quite sweet for that money.
Linking up with Apron Thrift Girl's Thrift Share Monday.
It's hilarious when the police arrive at some of our boot sales, the wares get abandoned and the track suited scallies run for their lives.
Pretty finds! x
Posted by: Vix | 09/26/2011 at 06:28 PM
First off, The PinCushion is lovely. I was away for a while and the parcel languished. Thank You note is on it's way.
How did "Mary Maxim" wool wind up in the UK??? It's an old Canadian brand and I used to order from their catalogue all the time.
Posted by: Linda | 09/26/2011 at 08:55 PM
I totally agree with you re TOWIE - such a load of rubbish. You managed to get some goodies despite all the distractions. Love the mugs and am very envious (or should I say well jel -OK, sorry, I won't) of those wooden cotton reels.
Posted by: Loo xx | 09/26/2011 at 10:10 PM
LOL, me and the dh are addicted to Towie - absolutely hilarious. Most of my friends are too (not may I add pubescent girls) rofl.
Boot sales have been terrible near me so well done finding anything of value. Love the little deer ornament
Posted by: sharie | 09/27/2011 at 03:49 AM