New Chapter! Vintage Home Decor & My Latest Thrift Haul!

Shining a Light on Vintage Glass

First up, two stunning Art Nouveau glass lampshades that caught my friends’ eye immediately.

• Orange & Iridescent Blue Glass Lampshade: This tulip-shaped beauty is in the style of John Ditchfield, with a vibrant orange hue and iridescent blue details. It was an absolute steal at £3.50, and it’s already found a new home for £7!
• Speckled White & Pink Glass Lampshade: This tulip-shaped shade has a speckled white design with an iridescent sheen and a delicate pink rim. It’s reminiscent of the renowned Heron Glass style and was another bargain at £3.50. (Still available!)

Coffee, Anyone?

Next, I stumbled upon some fantastic kitchenalia, starting with this charming coffee pot:

• Valencia by Jessie Tait Midwinter Coffee Pot: This mid-century modern coffee pot in the Valencia pattern by Jessie Tait for Midwinter is a classic. I snagged it for £4.50 and it quickly sold for £24.99!

Cooking Up a Storm

Of course, no vintage kitchen is complete without some beautiful cookware:

• Royal Doulton Inspirations Casserole Pot: This classic casserole pot is perfect for hearty meals. It was a steal at £5, and you can grab it here: link to buy
• Pyrex British Hedgerow Casserole Dish: This 1970s Pyrex dish features a charming British Hedgerow pattern. I paid £2.50 for it, and it’s waiting for you here: link to buy
• Pyrex Gaiety Blue Snowflake Divided Vegetable Dish with Lid: This divided dish is perfect for serving vegetables in style. It’s in the popular Gaiety Blue Snowflake pattern and was a great find at £4. You can buy it now:link to buy

Serving Up Style

Finally, some beautiful serving pieces to complete the collection:

• Arcopal Daisy Salad Bowl: This milk glass bowl with a daisy pattern is perfect for salads or fruit. It was a bargain at £2, and you can add it to your kitchen here: link to buy
• Arcopal Volcan Casserole Dish: This versatile dish is perfect for casseroles, baking, and serving. I paid £4.50 for it, and you can find it here: link to buy
• Studio Pottery Butter/Cheese Dish: This handmade butter dish with a lid is both beautiful and practical. It was £4.50, and you can buy it here: link to buy

And the Star of the Show…

But the most exciting find of all has to be this incredible coffee pot:

• Antique Carrington & Co. Silver Plated Dome Top Coffee Pot: This beautiful silver-plated coffee pot dates back to the late 1800s (c. 1890-1910) and is in wonderful antique condition. It was an unbelievable find at £3.50, and you can snap it up here: link to buy

So there you have it! Part 1 of my first vintage haul. I hope you enjoyed this peek into my thrifty adventures. Don’t forget to check back soon for Parts 2 and 3, where I’ll be sharing even more amazing finds.

Happy thrifting!