Treasure Town Lights on a Winter's Afternoon
Hungerford High Street
To a dear friend for supper last night, out through the frosty winter countryside to Hungerford. Since my company was summoned for 6 pm, I decided to drive there in the last of the afternoon light, and thus it was that I was left with an hour and a half to while away. Well, what else was a girl to do? The bright lights of Hungerford Antiques Arcade called to me, (as much now as they have done for the last 25 years!) and as always, there were inexpensive treasures to be found to brighten the winter gloom.
Come retrace my steps from last night, enjoy the last of the Christmas lights - and see what treasures were to be had. The Arcade is a sure stop for any of my own visitors - I had the pleasure of showing Ardi and Phil around last spring - the next visitor will be Britt-Arnhild from Norway in just a few weeks time. How much more fun I have when I can share these places with others!
A pearl glass duo for a fiver from The Junk Shop
Vintage textiles
Antique French ramekins - another Junk Shop find
Cherry's delectable variety of treasures - always lots of miniature items here!
An ultra bargain pile of "World of Interiors" magazines from Martin Smith's Countryside Books. Pennies each - for reading and then for collage creation.
The last lights of Christmas - seems ages ago now, doesn't it?
Oh My!!!!!!!!
The green glass..........
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild Lindland | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 15:37
Oh, I adore the green glass and would kill to have all that material!! take care fiona
Posted by: Fiona | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 16:43
I could spend some serious time here....Here's wishing you a very happy New Year!
Posted by: Bernideen's TeaTime Blog | Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 00:21
This brings back such memories, Roz. I love the little ramekins - just the perfect thing for making little chicken pot pies. I remember poking around with you in the rabbit warren and seeing things that it would take weeks to really look at. I know you and Britt-Arnhild will have a lovely time there - and a wonderful visit. We will wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: Ardi | Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 15:26
My gosh...there's no snow! How delightful to see bare ground. You have such wonderful shops near you - so reasonable. I'm jealous. Have a good day.
Posted by: carol | Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 20:20
What a wonderful gathering of treasures...
I wish the barley twist table was sitting in my kitchen, or libray, such a lovely feast for the eyes.
Posted by: josephine | Monday, January 05, 2009 at 04:16
I wouldn't know where to begin. I'd be like the proverbial kid in a candy store.
Darla
Posted by: Darla | Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 15:45