tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post7119088432928775597..comments2024-02-29T17:43:34.939+11:00Comments on ivy nest: auction!Taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123593037593548003noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-74788251374140486852012-02-13T13:12:55.699+11:002012-02-13T13:12:55.699+11:00I get to these whenever I can, but having babies l...I get to these whenever I can, but having babies leaves me months where I have not been able to go...the thrill of the bidding is intoxicating to me , almost addictive and I certainly do get carried away with the whole country bidding process..I come home on a high with a car loaded up with treasures...the crappier the better for me and all the beautiful china to sell on my website...I certainly do love a sale thats for sure.....its such a 'day out'.......I love the pieces you picked up on this day...I hope you have been able to get to more of those sales since then....Enchanted Momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01861732559521175206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-37652445528684083862011-11-03T21:55:23.305+11:002011-11-03T21:55:23.305+11:00Love that table, the colour of the legs is beautif...Love that table, the colour of the legs is beautiful. And that yellow chair- I would totally have been sucked in by it as well, shape and colour. The auction looks intimidating but also a lot of fun. melxBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-66172029696862917692011-11-03T17:49:45.870+11:002011-11-03T17:49:45.870+11:00I have never been to an auction, garage sales are ...I have never been to an auction, garage sales are more my scene, you found some great things though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683022126069845991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-36829319193622329452011-11-03T15:07:46.174+11:002011-11-03T15:07:46.174+11:00Whoops I am new to this & put comments in the ...Whoops I am new to this & put comments in the wrong section .. I think ??<br />Loved your auction purchases especially your beautiful chair.<br />You are an inspiration & have given me a "kick in the rear"to get on as well .<br />Love your St George stove never ever let it go ... if you would like some information on St George please let me know :)♥bundeedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13719152155801839142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-34674680690276486922011-11-03T14:57:19.294+11:002011-11-03T14:57:19.294+11:00Gorgeous treasures tania. i've picked up my fa...Gorgeous treasures tania. i've picked up my favourite pieces at auction. i always put in an absentee bid though, because being there with the kids is all too hard (and then there is not temptation for me to get caught up in the moment and get carried away!!) xotea with lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07189192073489440981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-17891084472100248482011-11-03T08:36:50.388+11:002011-11-03T08:36:50.388+11:00What a great auction - your sure won some gorgeous...What a great auction - your sure won some gorgeous things. The table will look lovely with a beeswax polish.<br /><br />xxMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16616733902804562775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-4640864413552998182011-11-02T20:25:34.531+11:002011-11-02T20:25:34.531+11:00Wonderful wins Love that swivel chair especially.
...Wonderful wins Love that swivel chair especially.<br />I havnt been to an auction for years.Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01772909805259138693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-16897827481027020622011-11-02T19:58:05.697+11:002011-11-02T19:58:05.697+11:00I love them so much my heart races just thinking a...I love them so much my heart races just thinking about it!! I have never been to a rural auction but there was a fab one in Freo that I used to frequent every Thursday night. I have scored many a bargain over the years. LOVE THEM! Your table is pure joy. Can not wait to see how it scrubs up. Beautiful details on your sewing chair. How much fun!naughty shorts!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18220430979548021810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-67289404178550936102011-11-02T19:12:21.261+11:002011-11-02T19:12:21.261+11:00Sounds like Daniel enjoyed doing the bidding, it&#...Sounds like Daniel enjoyed doing the bidding, it's even a better feeling when you win...<br /><br />Love all the great things that you picked up, especially the table, I would dearly love one of those.Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-2069239972835545652011-11-02T15:22:01.919+11:002011-11-02T15:22:01.919+11:00What fabulous finds! And what a sweetie bidding on...What fabulous finds! And what a sweetie bidding on those scales for you...he "says" it was because of the old biddy but I don't doubt he just wanted to spoil you. Enjoy that yummy new table :) xStephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01077790096029386818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-90701300486581328552011-11-02T13:24:31.465+11:002011-11-02T13:24:31.465+11:00Some beautiful things Tania, I'd use bees wax ...Some beautiful things Tania, I'd use bees wax for sure, I've used it on quite a few things and I love the feel of it, not to mention the smell. I love the idea of going to an auction, sounds like fun!karlyn Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178051390484243130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-85767475227034099412011-11-02T13:08:15.351+11:002011-11-02T13:08:15.351+11:00wow-ee you hit the jackpot!!! Love that swivel ch...wow-ee you hit the jackpot!!! Love that swivel chair! I've never been to a country auction like that before, but I think i would love it xxBrenda @ 13 Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15936530633161291153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-54833952568946944412011-11-02T13:06:30.577+11:002011-11-02T13:06:30.577+11:00LOOOOOVE the table! I am doing up an old table and...LOOOOOVE the table! I am doing up an old table and chairs at the moment and I constantly find myself wondering about the family/families who once used it! You have a very special piece of history there! Great finds, maybe I will give our local auctions a go! xmyheartshapedlenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218637772319333175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-8568029813773023012011-11-02T12:11:17.858+11:002011-11-02T12:11:17.858+11:00Gorgeous, I love the contents of your home, esp. t...Gorgeous, I love the contents of your home, esp. the kitchenwares!dixiebellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891290324250395382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-35624307936398382172011-11-02T10:59:39.014+11:002011-11-02T10:59:39.014+11:00What a great haul! Love them all! That table is gr...What a great haul! Love them all! That table is great, the colour and shape of the legs is fab.flowerpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00512097103022836377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-25269420956808728922011-11-02T10:49:10.750+11:002011-11-02T10:49:10.750+11:00I have been so waiting for this post :) I have no...I have been so waiting for this post :) I have not ever attended an auction but found out recently that we have a great one right here were I live...I think I would be like Daniel though and that competitive streak would rear it's head :)<br />My dad is big on auctions, attends them all the time for various things and has also managed to pick up some pretty neat stuff.<br />Great finds Tania...I think Daniel and I would have gone head to head for all of these.<br /><br />xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-58145085812403368322011-11-02T10:29:56.039+11:002011-11-02T10:29:56.039+11:00Loving the table, yes I think a good sand and some...Loving the table, yes I think a good sand and some beeswax would bring the top up nicely (in a lovely rustic way). I did auctions quite some years back when I was beginning to furnish a house and had a few good buys. I tend to stay away these days because I'd only find stuff I don't really need!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255370960186659884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-81290386673575001742011-11-02T09:52:24.956+11:002011-11-02T09:52:24.956+11:00what a great auction. i love the table and what a ...what a great auction. i love the table and what a sweet husband to win the bid on the scales. they are so cool. xo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-13253280543268734172011-11-02T09:38:17.228+11:002011-11-02T09:38:17.228+11:00Love that table! I don't know if I could handl...Love that table! I don't know if I could handle auctions, I get carried away with ebay bidding!Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12833810989603990870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-20908347377583358252011-11-02T09:30:37.571+11:002011-11-02T09:30:37.571+11:00What fantastic finds, congrats on winning them! I ...What fantastic finds, congrats on winning them! I love them all, mostly the table and the wooden chair, (and no way is it 'too far gone,') I think it's gorgeous! I haven't been to any live auctions since I was a kid. only trade me, and with that I do a 'auto bid' and don't look again until the auction is finished!Lover of Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02770968078505041191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-4276776147126437942011-11-02T09:08:52.403+11:002011-11-02T09:08:52.403+11:00Just don't get addicted! We go to many clearin...Just don't get addicted! We go to many clearing sales, some have great finds, others are full of junk. On a perfect day, they are lots of fun...on a hot day theya re hard work! Good finds.alison@thisbloominglifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513818452541442664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948397622243147877.post-87611157396791883782011-11-02T08:32:35.864+11:002011-11-02T08:32:35.864+11:00Well, my my, what treasures you picked yourself up...Well, my my, what treasures you picked yourself up there... I can see the smile on your face... :)I've always wanted to go to those auctions as well, but my hubby doesn't sounds as patient as yours!! Lucky duck! I love the old chairs, and table and scales!!!Gooseberry Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671764088273792304noreply@blogger.com