this Sunday’s loot shoot!

by Sharon Santoni
“A loot shoot”, that’s what the family has started calling it when I come home from the brocante fairs on a Sunday morning and take pictures of my  haul.
This morning saw me on the road pretty early, very early actually considering our late dinner last night , and I was rewarded for my determination with some fun finds.
But I’ll let you be the judge!!

I have a special fondness for this small oil painting,
the sort of Mediterranean coastline that speaks to me

Just love the spine of this cookery book
‘La Veritable Cuisine de Famille par Tante Marie’
{Real Family Cooking by Aunt Marie}

 a beautifully monogrammed metis sheet
 a remnant of mattress ticking

a huge pile of Villeroy and Boch plates, black on cream

a couple of nice old glass bottles, besides a wonderful fishing basket and
some old French keys

a fun mix of old cutleryand some great enamel pieces including this hand-wash station
and box with lid.

Nearly all of this will be listed today in the brocante store – I know, I know I keep promising that but today it really will happen – but if there’s anything that catches your eye, you are welcome to drop me a mail directly.
I hope that you’re having a fun weekend, wherever you are

25 comments

Franka July 3, 2011 - 1:18 pm

O those plates are wonderful!

What a lovely brocante mix!

Bon dimanche!
Franka

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Fay July 3, 2011 - 1:50 pm

oooooo all the linens please Enjoy fay x

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In my garden July 3, 2011 - 2:35 pm

That oil painting…. Jealous!

/ Ulrika

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Vintage Amethyst July 3, 2011 - 2:39 pm

So many delicious things!
love
Alison
x

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IAMSNOWFLAKE July 3, 2011 - 2:51 pm

Such beautiful collection! Believe it or not, I have a set of forks and spoons just like the ones shown in the first picture. They belonged to my great grandmother and the set was split among some of her daughters and eventually trickled down to the next generations. They are part of my kitchen cooking set.

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Babs July 3, 2011 - 2:59 pm

Oh, lovely finds. The small oil painting certainly speaks to me too, as does the fishing basket.
Have a great day,
Babs

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webb July 3, 2011 - 3:05 pm

Ah, those plates. When Tante Marie comes to cook, she would feel right at home with them!!

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Jenny D July 3, 2011 - 5:23 pm

Yes, the Villeroy & Boch plates are amazing!!! The oil painting speaks to my heart as well!

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White Ironstone Cottage July 3, 2011 - 6:13 pm

Love all of the enamelware
What is the last piece is it a lunch box?
I would love to know the price of that cutie love the handle
xxoo
Pam

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Jane, Naples, Florida July 3, 2011 - 6:22 pm

Oh the mattress ticking! Oh the plates…oh
everything!!!! Wonderful!

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hostess of the humble bungalow July 3, 2011 - 6:22 pm

I love the loot!
You have a fabulous eye and these are very tempting finds!

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My Little Home and Garden July 3, 2011 - 7:54 pm

I thought it would be pleasant to pop over to France this morning (from Canada) and found your blog. It's been enjoyable looking at your treasures. Your "Saturday" post also struck a chord, as I've been the recipient of some "blogging kindness" over the past few days. Off to hit your "follow" button now…

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Amy July 3, 2011 - 8:46 pm

Your loot is amazing! Funny, I dreamed of vintage silverware last night – probably about the time you were buying it (with the 7-hour time difference between France and Minnesota)!

What is the etiquette/superstition/rule on sleeping on vintage sheets that aren't monogrammed with YOUR initials?

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christina @ greige July 3, 2011 - 9:31 pm

Sharon,

So wishing I was there! I went to the flea market here but it is not quite the same!

Have a lovely week!

Best,
Christina

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Mammka July 3, 2011 - 9:38 pm

What a beautiful treasure! I love old things!

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Anja July 3, 2011 - 9:41 pm

Ooooooo….Mon Dieu! C'est formidable!…every single bit of your treasures! You have a fantastic eye for 'brocante'.
🙂
Anja

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Tamra July 4, 2011 - 12:04 am

That's some fabulous loot! Great pics thank you.

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Emom July 4, 2011 - 12:19 am

Hit a jackpot, I'd say….smiles.

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Julie@beingRUBY July 4, 2011 - 2:09 am

Loot shoot… sounds perfect!! Wow.. those Villeroy & Boch plates are something else!! as is all the enamelware… what heaven!!! like the keys too..

Have a great week…xxx ciao Julie

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under spanish moss July 4, 2011 - 5:07 am

Looks like you found some real treasures or should be say "loot"? Have a great weekend!

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Parisienne Farmgirl July 4, 2011 - 6:18 am

Loot Shoot!

Shoot! Those are some WONDERFUL finds! I'd be giddy!

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Steve July 4, 2011 - 8:31 am

What fantastic finds. I think I need to get to a brocante earlier in the day to find the treasures.

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bee bon July 5, 2011 - 11:49 pm

What a great blog and I love your photo's, have just signed up. x bee

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marie July 13, 2011 - 2:54 pm

what fantastic loot! the cookbook made me swoon…for obvious reasons. :o)

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patrizia July 13, 2014 - 1:11 pm

I’ m italian and I don’ t speak english.. How many the three cups that it’ s write savon sable and soivre cost? 🙂

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