Thrifting anywhere really does it for me– but thrift shopping in Europe is so much fun (if for no other reason than I allow myself to shop more and buy things I don’t really need when I’m on vacation.) I came back from Greece, Turkey and Switzerland this summer with some wonderful little treasures including textiles and tea pots. I love the way the metallic ceramic vibes with the patterns in the textiles. It’s quite electric! I’ve never hosted a tea party in my life– but now that I’ve got all of the gear, I may have to have one!
Do you shop more when you’re traveling, or when you’re at home?
I need to get me some thrifting time with you – those teacups are BRILLIANT!
I definitely shop more when I travel – its so much easier to JUSTify every purchase, telling myself things like, “I can’t find this back home…”, “It’s a souvenir to remember the trip…”, “Treat yourself, you’re on vacation…” etc.
Those tea cups are so pretty and look great with the table cloth!
LOVE those teacups!! there’s something about vacationing that spells a.b.a.n.d.o.n.!!!
Beautiful, but I miss the artistic tags in the header!
OH MY!! I’m so glad I tripped upn your blog! It’s absolutely gorgeous, I love all these colors and patterns in every post! very good job :) i am your newest follower!
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I buy more traveling to bring it back and make the trip last longer. :)
looks like we are all digging shopping on vacation and metallic tea cups! Thanks so much for all the comments. really makes me smile :-)
Oh my! I am in Looooove with your blog! I just found it this morning and this photo shows the most amazing group of great thrift store finds ever! I just gave you a shout out on my blog! http://avrilloreti.blogspot.com Thanks!
Yay! Thanks Avril! Welcome to COMPAI!! totally flattered!
I collect far too many bits and bobs too, all worth while, or so I try to convince myself at the time of purchase, but the flat just isn’t big enough any more. Beautiful tea service, I would have made room for that one!!
love the metallic, have never seen anything like this, will be on the look out for something similar
I definitely justify more when I’m travelling; “if I don’t buy it now THE CHANCE IS GONE FOREVER!” but I never dare to bring back delicate things like crockery… You’re lucky they’re all in one piece! Great find. Emma Louise Layla Xx