Monday, April 4, 2011

some stuff I bought in new york...

Hands up if you want to see what I bought?
miniature rubber glove moulds from fishs eddy...they sit on the kitchen window sill...but the windows need cleaning...say no more
To be honest I didn't buy all that much...relatively speaking...these prints are from MoMA and need to be framed (obviously)...perhaps not my normal style but I seriously love them...
There's so little I really need...but a shiny red lacquer tray from Pearl Trading seemed to be one of those things...
I wanted to be sensible...of course a gaudy-smoke breathing-incense burning chinese dragon is sensible isn't it :)
as is this 1940s lucite handbag...from the Antiques Garage flea market...the most expensive thing I bought
engraved brass says Original Rialto NY
...it was my 'this represents NY to me' purchase...and I will definitely use it. It makes you wonder about the life it's had doesn't it?
...and then there's the kitsch of course...no t-shirts, but a snow globe? Couldn't not...
...perfect next to my John Denver autograph!
And a little something from Tiffany & Co...completely affordable votive, even if it was much heavier to lug home than a diamond ring...which was not completely affordable :)
Some things for the offspring...don't you love this 1930s brooch (that can also be a necklace) that I bought for the first born...hope you love it Jess...if not it can stay with me :)
and some printers blocks and the 'coolest USB ever' for the 22 year old...flea market and the MoMA design shop....great shopping combination
a bit of jewellery...nothing at all expensive...but very much me (which is not to say I'm cheap of course!)...bought at various gallery shops
...and who doesn't need new measuring cups...these from Anthropologie...
...and I always, but always try to find a buddha on my travels...bingo! And I'm happy with the spot it's found itself in...for the moment :)
So there you go...I think I'm going to get this photo that I took blown up and framed as well...could look quite cool and edgy...like me, now that I've been to New York...*guffaw*
And now, you wonderfully patient people...we say goodbye to the big apple...
The townhouse will resume normal blogging transmission, starting with tomorrow's top ten pics of the week...none of mine because there have been quite enough of those already :)
Oh, one last thing...those boots...?
...they walked!

31 comments:

  1. Excellent purchases! I love each one. Nothing crapy about any of it. Those flea markets possibly would have made me weak at the knees.

    And the photo will look smashing, blown up! And you were right to buy the snow dome.

    You had such a fabulous time! Yipppeee!

    ReplyDelete
  2. What a fantastic haul! I'd love some of those hands and am jealous that you got to go to Anthro (in a good jealous way) but that piece de resistance is definitely the lucite handbag - wow, it's gorgeous and a wonderful momento!
    Have a great week Kerry xx

    ReplyDelete
  3. You found some great treasures Kerry, what a great way to finish off your New York postings. You have to have a snow globe when you go on a big holiday and I love the yellow taxi. ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  4. Excellent treasure haul. I agree about that photo, it would make a stunning print. Maybe even into a big canvas. I am a little sad you have finished "our" trip. If you stumble across any more photos please share. Where are we off to next?

    ReplyDelete
  5. WOW! I love all your purchases Kerry! If the first or second born don't like their presents (which I'm sure they will) then you can feel free to adopt a third child right here :) I LOVE the lucite handbag it's amazing and def an antique of the future and you're so funny re the gaudy-smoke breathing-incense burning chinese dragon - very sensible.
    Have a great day Kerry,
    Jxx

    ReplyDelete
  6. Oh those Anthropologie measuring cups! SWOON!! I love that store. I love the prints too!

    ReplyDelete
  7. I am so impressed that you only bought the small amount you did. Great buys Kerry, I love your shiny red tray. xx

    ReplyDelete
  8. Hey Kerry, looks like you had a ball. Love the prints and measuring cups. You are one well traveled lady! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  9. The lucite handbag is exquisite. What a fab assortment of souvenirs of your trip. Love the art prints too. xx

    ReplyDelete
  10. I heart it all. You are truly cutting edge to me.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Wow honey! You have really been living it up since last I looked !!!! Go girlfriend! What a blast! Good on you! xo Tracey

    ReplyDelete
  12. Um. I freaking die for that handbag. Lucky I am your only daughter and one day it will be miiiiiiine : )
    And yes, LOVE the brooch! Can't wait to get my mitts on it xx

    ReplyDelete
  13. Very impressive buying here Kerry. Would love to know if any NYC blokes caught your eye.
    Millie x

    ReplyDelete
  14. I'm so glad you bought that purse. You would have regretted not buying it for a long time. It is so cool. Your Buddha looks great there. Where be the red apple? And I still say you are lucky I didn't try on your boots or they may not have made it home. Have passed your km/dollar pricing for your boots on to a number of people and it has opened a brand new way of purchase justification! Have a great week! Mary xx

    ReplyDelete
  15. Great finds...obsessed with the lucite handbag!!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Where to start?
    I think the smoke breathing dragon is a real treasure and I love the deco earrings and the letters too. What tickles my fancy most though is that you've brought back things that you can both use and admire.
    Your birds eye photo of the cabs is definitely frameable and I can image it BIG.
    Thanks for sharing your stash,

    Felicity x

    ReplyDelete
  17. Beautiful purchases! Bet the bag was a tad heavy on the way back..!

    Loving Jess' brooch - such a nice design. Perfect for Autumn!

    xx C

    ReplyDelete
  18. Hey good stuff you got and I love, love, love that photo you are going to enlarge. You took some amazing photos of NYC. The Statue of Libery with the sunset/sunrise (I'm guessing sunset - who gets up that early on their holidays) behind it is gorgeous.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Great souvenirs - my favourites are the 'essential' incense burning dragon and the handbag! New York is on my 'to do'list ...

    ReplyDelete
  20. Just catching up. So glad you had a great time and sourced some exquisite mementos. I'm a hopeless shopper. I envy your good eye (and time management skill. Howdja' fit it all in?). A beautiful collection. And those amazing boots. The pavements they've seen! Welcome home.

    ReplyDelete
  21. What's up, yes this post is truly nice and I have learned lot of things from it about blogging. thanks.
    hardwood floor refinishing

    Also visit my page - engineered hardwood flooring

    ReplyDelete
  22. When someone writes an paragraph he/she retains the thought of a user in his/her
    brain that how a user can know it. Thus that's why this post is outstdanding. Thanks!

    My page :: solid hardwood flooring
    my webpage - http://www.flooranddecoroutlets.com/hardwood-solid.html

    ReplyDelete
  23. When I initially commented I seem to have clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and
    from now on every time a comment is added I recieve 4 emails
    with the exact same comment. Is there an easy method you are
    able to remove me from that service? Thanks a lot!

    Here is my blog post :: hardwood flooring

    ReplyDelete
  24. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on social services organization.
    Regards
    hardwood floor

    My web page engineered hardwood flooring
    Also see my page :: hardwood floor

    ReplyDelete
  25. This piece of writing is genuinely a nice one it assists new net viewers, who are wishing for blogging.


    My web blog ... hardwood floors

    ReplyDelete
  26. It's amazing designed for me to have a web page, which is helpful for my experience. thanks admin

    Also visit my web blog ... Your Domain Name

    ReplyDelete
  27. It's amazing designed for me to have a web page, which is helpful for my experience. thanks admin

    Also visit my web-site :: Your Domain Name
    Also see my site: mouse click the following web page

    ReplyDelete
  28. My brother suggested I may like this web site. He was entirely
    right. This submit truly made my day. You cann't imagine just how a lot time I had spent for this info! Thank you!

    Also visit my webpage: toenail fungus treatment

    ReplyDelete
  29. Hmm is anyone else having problems with the
    images on this blog loading? I'm trying to find out if its a problem on my end or if it's the blog.
    Any responses would be greatly appreciated.

    Feel free to surf to my web blog :: maidbrigade.com
    my webpage :: cleaning agencies

    ReplyDelete
  30. hello!,I love your writing very a lot! percentage we keep in touch extra
    about your post on AOL? I need a specialist on this space to solve my problem.
    Maybe that is you! Looking forward to look you.
    hosting solutions

    Here is my blog post ... holy cross

    ReplyDelete
  31. Greetings from Los angeles! I'm bored to tears at work so I decided to browse your site on my iphone during lunch break. I really like the info you provide here and can't wait
    to take a look when I get home. I'm shocked at how fast your blog loaded on my mobile .. I'm not even using
    WIFI, just 3G .. Anyhow, fantastic site!
    email fax programs

    Feel free to surf to my web site www nationalcarrental com

    ReplyDelete

I love it when you comment...I feel excited, chuffed and tranquil all at the same time! Thank you.

Related Posts with Thumbnails