Saturday, June 16, 2012

Hunted:: Gathered: 06/16/12

Who knew that putting yourself on a schedule would be so tough! Especially with all of the distractions of the interwebs and multiple social networking media. Anyone else find themselves with this problem?

I usually have a lot of things that I plan to accomplish during the week and well, I'm lucky to get through half of them. Enough about that though! I'm glad to be posting on a Saturday. I haven't managed to do that in a while.

I've been pretty lucky at the thrifts lately and the shop is also doing well. This makes me feel like I'm doing something right. I have high hopes for my little shop and other ventures so this just motivates me to keep pushing.


This wall plaque is one of a few that I found at a thrift recently. I knew I had seen them before but I could not remember who produced them. Luckily, Alamodern is a pretty comprehensive site and thus my questions were answered.


These plaques are made by Saint Andrew's Abbey and they are all similar in style. While I am not typically fond of religious souvenirs and figurines, I do appreciate the style that they have.




I am not sure about when these were produced because there are some scenes still made today. This means that I may put them up on ebay or look for a different venue. However, if any of you are interested you can just contact me through the contact page.


I just recently sold both of my cat related David Stewart pieces so it was a great coincidence that I found another to stock the shop!


A week or two ago I found this get little coffeepot by Figgjo of Norway in the Lotte pattern. I listed it in the shop and my gut told me to add Australia as one of the shipping locations and that's exactly where it went! I have yet to add the Everywhere Else option in my shipping locations but I hear it's great for sales. Buyers: If and when you find something you like on Etsy do you convo the seller about a shipping quote if they don't have it listed or do you end up changing your mind to avoid the hassle? I'd love to know.


Lastly, I found one more Ultima Thule piece this week! After years of not finding them I have found two in the past two weeks. This one is a Votive Candle Holder.

How did you do this week? I hope you share at Selena's and Sophie's!






17 comments:

  1. I live in Australia and Figgjo IS highly sought here! I'm off to have a look at your shop now!!

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    1. I didn't know that! I'll remember that in the future. Sadly that was my only piece.

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  2. I convo, but feel very guily if i change my mind and decide not to buy, whereas if the price is up i would just impulse buy! (im in nz and all this stuff if very popular and sough after as there wernt huge amount of modernist stuff made or imported here x

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    1. I was wondering how strong the impulse to buy is... You shouldn't feel guilty either, it happens all of the time :) I'm thinking that's why the coffeepot flew out of my shop!

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  3. Me too....Always....ALWAYS....A.L.W.A.Y.S ask the Seller....You just never know.... :o) !!

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  4. Those plaques are really quite beautiful. I hope you are able to find out more. Something about them seems special, don't you think. Great finds this week. :)

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    1. I do think they are special. There is something very innocent and child-like about them.

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  5. I'm loving that coffeepot! Scandinavian design is so clean and yet, whimsical...so European...ummm. Great finds all of them, good design all around.

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    1. I couldn't agree more! It's why I love it so much. The illustrations are wonderful.

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  6. I love the David Stewart piece and the Figgjo. I've pretty much given up getting myself on a schedule. The kids' schedules are so varied it's almost impossible!

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    1. Ayayay! I can't even imagine having to schedule kiddies in. I'm not there yet. :)

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  7. Awesome finds! The kitty planter is too cute and the teapot is awesome.

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    1. Thanks! There is something special about the David Stewart pieces.

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  8. I love that coffeepot...never seen any Figgjo at the thrifts around here. On the shipping thing, if I was really interested I would convo the seller. As a seller myself I have received numerous emails about shipping an item overseas. One item I even got four buyers in one day asking...ironically they were all from Australia.

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