Saturday, 8 December 2012

Vintage Thrifting - Shabby Vintage Style Clock and Coastal Bits

Well it's much warmer in Melbourne than it was earlier in the week, it hit 30 degrees yesterday and it's set to be high 30's today, so it's really starting to feel like summer!.

 I started my Christmas shopping this week and stumbled across this oversized repro railway clock while I was out and about... it was in the back corner of the store tucked behind a number of prints and packages and I was thrilled to have found it. Truth be told it doesn't tick any more, was covered in glass splinters and the printed map face is quite scratched but it was all of $18 and I couldn't say no!.




The clock currently serves as a tray on top of my vintage steamer trunk coffee table


vintage thrifty Saturday!

These antique keys were a thrift store find at $2 each, I also found a few more capiz shell coasters and the sea shells and starfish were all bought at Trash and Treasure in Coburg. 

I think the clock and vintage coastal bits create a nautical, treasure chest kind of feel on top of my steamer trunk coffee table and for under $30 I'm loving that!.


Have a great weekend 
Happy Thrifting!
xx

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12 comments:

  1. paisleysummer8 December 2012 at 11:28

    Great finds! Keep cool, I think it is going to be a hot, dry and windy x

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    1. vintagemovement8 December 2012 at 18:40

      Thanks so much Penny, so glad you like them - cool change has just arrived after dry windy heat you were spot on!. :) xx Tina

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  2. beachcomber8 December 2012 at 15:39

    great collection & finds! you know i love nautical :)
    x

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    1. vintagemovement8 December 2012 at 18:42

      Totally Cheryl, you have inspired me to embrace my nautical side and I'm loving it - have been eyeing of bits of wood on the side of the road, really want to make your fab plank tree!. xx Tina

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  3. Shortbread and Ginger8 December 2012 at 20:26

    Great idea to use it as a tray and the little bits and pieces you have added just finish it off beautifully!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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    1. vintagemovement9 December 2012 at 09:31

      Hi Liz,
      Thanks so much! Really glad you like the new collection - have a great weekend xx Tina

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  4. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms8 December 2012 at 20:50

    Of course you couldn't say no. That clock is a real stunner. xx

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    1. vintagemovement9 December 2012 at 09:32

      Totally Loo, it's $18 worth of visual delight! Thrilled you like it!
      xx Tina

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  5. Allison8 December 2012 at 22:49

    Tick tock love the clock!!....hope u having a great weekend.....must show u a pic of my steamer trunk.....they have such character don't they.
    Allison x

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    1. vintagemovement9 December 2012 at 09:35

      OMG Allison you have to showcase your trunk, I'd love to see it, no doubt it is super cool!. Totally agree, trunks are such a cost effective way of adding visual interest and practicality to a space - love them! xx Tina

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  6. Hip Brown9 December 2012 at 21:05

    Gorgeous finds Tina. Love your clock and your keys and coasters are absolute treasures! What a fabulous weekend you have had ;-).

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    1. vintagemovement9 December 2012 at 21:23

      Thanks so much Rach, nice to be collecting some beachy bits and pieces at last - thrilled you like my finds :).
      xx Tina

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