a friend’s sunny loot shoot

by Sharon Santoni

A dear friend has been here for the weekend, and indulged herself with a little shopping.   She is soon to open a sweet little store in the UK, and this was a holiday weekend/buying trip.

It only took her a few hours to find this treasure.  It is amazing what can be achieved with the right addresses and a good eye.

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[blank]Of course I loved everything she picked, but I have a special soft spot for
 the  charming engraved mirror, the two undressed armchairs and the china service.
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[blank]Everything you see here will soon be available in south east England.  If you are interested in anything, just drop me a line and I’ll put you in touch with her.
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47 comments

Anonymous July 21, 2013 - 9:25 am

Hi Sharon I absolutely LOVE the mirror. I also like the shape of the chair in the last photo. And your beautiful dogs what can I say. Thank you for sharing. Regards Esther from Sydney.

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E. Ericasta July 21, 2013 - 10:26 am

Hi Sharon,
Love the dog in The Chair 😉 But also the chairs with heart.

Cheers, Heidrun

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Antique Homes and Lifestyle July 21, 2013 - 12:54 pm

Hi Sharon:

Wonderful! Your friend is going to have a great shop. Some great finds for sure especially the mirror!

Warmly,
Christine

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Mol C. Nichols July 21, 2013 - 1:12 pm

Love the wrought iron chairs (your dogs are so sweet).

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Lynda Bergman Decorative Artisan July 21, 2013 - 2:44 pm

Love the mirror, too, the blue and white china and, especially, the doggies. Would love to visit her shop. Lynda

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Nantucket Daffodil July 21, 2013 - 2:59 pm

Oh those large basket are dreamy!

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Katherine July 21, 2013 - 3:17 pm

The shop is going to be a success – everything she has chosen is great. Love the mirror, the chandelier in the same image, nice greige basket, wonderful dishware. She has an eye.

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Nella July 21, 2013 - 3:25 pm

Everything here is just beautiful, Sharon….great picking! Your little dog just steals my heart…he looks like a little minx, though! I love your new header, beautiful…I don't always comment, but enjoy reading your blog very much, N.xo

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Shabby Passion July 21, 2013 - 3:29 pm

Hi Sharon… I can't believe she found it all in 24h! incredible and she found super gorgeus things… my favorite pieces, those I would buy from her are the two armchairs (doggy included!), the china service and cutlery set!
Owesome!

Baci Lisa

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Katie Clooney July 21, 2013 - 4:06 pm

Love, love, love the large baskets. Great photos and terrific post!

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La Brocanteuse July 21, 2013 - 4:18 pm

Oh the two deconstructed chairs and the mirror for me! All good though xx

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Castles Crowns and Cottages July 21, 2013 - 5:48 pm

A wonderful collection of loot, indeed, including the FOX TERRIER! (my favorite)

There's nothing like aged white garden chairs against the green of a lush lawn. So French!

Happy Sunday! Anita

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The enchanted home July 21, 2013 - 6:18 pm

So pretty looks like a stage set. And the terrier is too cute..he looks so regal!

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Jennifer Clark July 21, 2013 - 6:28 pm

What do I like best? the puppy dog, of course!

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Emm July 21, 2013 - 6:40 pm

Lovely knives, too, and is that a chandelier tucked into the basket? I'd love to see the rugs and the paintings more clearly. She does, indeed, have a good eye.

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Linda July 21, 2013 - 6:54 pm

Lovely items to fill a shop! Those chairs are terrific, can you tell me what the styles are and did you remove the upholstery or find them "as is"? Your pup is so adorable and looks right at home on that chair!

Linda
http://www.OneFootinFrance.blogspot.com

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Sara.RêveBlanc July 21, 2013 - 7:16 pm

Quanti preziosi….ma i miei preferiti sono sena dubbio quel bellissimo lampadario e tutti quei secchi in zinco!
un abbraccio Sara

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Anonymous July 22, 2013 - 12:05 am

Oh my, what a delightful day of goodies shopping!!! Love it all!! Specially anything blue…suek

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Sweet Cottage Dreams July 22, 2013 - 1:45 am

I simply don't get that lucky in one weekend. Way to go!! Such gorgeous treasures. I am certain her shop will be a great place to go and find lovely items. I am in the US and am an antique dealer, too. So I can appreciate all of the hard work.

🙂 Becky

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helen tilston July 22, 2013 - 2:05 am

Hello Sharon

Great work and beautiful acquisitions in record time.

Have a great week

Helenxx

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Chris July 22, 2013 - 4:50 am

Great Loot! My favorite?…THE cutest dog, Ghetto!
Wonderful success with the new shoppe to your friend!
Hugs, Chris

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zanetastyle July 22, 2013 - 4:51 am

What a great life! Great finds and what a joy to work on stuff of this sort.
Enjoy!
ciao Z

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Karen Albert July 22, 2013 - 5:30 am

Sharon you must have steered her right because he has lots of great fins. I love the mirror the most

xoxo
Karena
2013 Designer Series and Giveaway!

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I Dream Of July 22, 2013 - 5:50 am

I think that Ghetto might be my favorite! Everything else is absolutely lovely, but he's pretty darn cute!! XO

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martinealison July 22, 2013 - 8:20 am

Je pense que le toutou a fait son choix ! Un crapaud !…
De bonnes trouvailles.
Gros bisous

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sharon santoni at my french country home July 22, 2013 - 9:13 am

I agree with you about the mirror Esther, pure vintage glamour!

xx

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sharon santoni at my french country home July 22, 2013 - 9:14 am

Hi Heidrun, yes, heart shape chairs for the garden are charming …. there was a special offer on cute dogs! 🙂

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sharon santoni at my french country home July 22, 2013 - 9:15 am

her shop is going to be divine, as soon as it is open, I'll tell you all about it!

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sharon santoni at my french country home July 22, 2013 - 9:16 am

yup, I was able to test the iron chairs in my garden, and I'll be buying some too!

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sharon santoni at my french country home July 22, 2013 - 9:17 am

Lynda, don't worry, as soon as her shop is open you'll be the first to know!

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sharon santoni at my french country home July 22, 2013 - 9:18 am

they are indeed perfect – used for gathering champagne grapes and perfect for logs beside a fire!

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sharon santoni at my french country home July 22, 2013 - 9:20 am

I love shopping with this girl, we are drawn to the same stuff but she has a 'London' edge to some of the things she spots – very interesting

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sharon santoni at my french country home July 22, 2013 - 9:22 am

thank yoy Nella, lovely to hear from you

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sharon santoni at my french country home July 22, 2013 - 9:23 am

what can I say Lisa, we are good at what we do best! 🙂

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sharon santoni at my french country home July 22, 2013 - 9:23 am

🙂

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sharon santoni at my french country home July 22, 2013 - 9:23 am

I knew you#d love those Colette xx

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sharon santoni at my french country home July 22, 2013 - 9:24 am

they were running a special on terriers Anitam so how could we resist!

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sharon santoni at my french country home July 22, 2013 - 9:24 am

Ghetto does indeed believe he is the king!

xx

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Kukkaiselämää - My flowering life July 22, 2013 - 10:15 am

Dear Sharon, I'd absolutely choose your furry friends! Honestly everything looks lovely. Happy week!

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CorrieCooks July 22, 2013 - 11:04 am

That's it….I'm hiring a shipping container and filling it up to take back to Australia!!!!! What a pretty choice of loot! My favourites would have to be the chairs. Such great blank canvases. Can I have the dog too please 🙂

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Gigi July 22, 2013 - 12:40 pm

I choose the mirror. Lovely 🙂

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peggy braswell July 22, 2013 - 6:02 pm

Great Loot.congratulations to her on opening a shop in the UK. Adore the photo of Ghetto. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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Colleen Taylor July 22, 2013 - 6:05 pm

I'm choosing the chairs since I could use these right about now to recover of course. Those steak knives caught my eye since I have 2 sets of wooden handle French steak knives which I love. The mirror is divine for certain. Love the loot! xo

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mimi the zookeeper - July 22, 2013 - 7:56 pm

i would settle just for being there! and to pet the doggie! xoxo

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CityGirlCountryBloke July 22, 2013 - 9:48 pm

Can she open up shop in America?! Those items are to die for! I love love love the rug, dishes and knife set. Such beautiful finds!

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PamLuvsPink July 23, 2013 - 9:42 am

Hi Sharon!!!!

I think your friend did a great job of buy things for her store. I'm with
you…I love the etched mirror as well, but, all of the items are great!!

She will have a successful shop if she fills it with the likes of this.

Have a great week!!!!

Pam
xox

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Anna di lorenzo July 23, 2013 - 1:18 pm

beautiful mirror, but my favorite pieces, are the two armchairs
Have a nice day
Anna

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