Rug Going cheap - free in fact!

I ask you...have you ever, or do you known anyone to buy a rug at full price??? I don't think I've ever seen a rug shop whose windows aren't filled with fluro orange starbust signs announcing "up to 70% off" discounts.

So here's the rug sale, to beat all rug sales.......it's FREE!!! The catch is you gotta pick it up from SYDNEY.
It's a really lovely rug measuring 77” x 115”. We had it in our old place, but the colour scheme just doesn't match anymore. It's in good condition but needs a good vacuum


If you want it, leave me a comment and I'll draw the winner on THURSDAY. I'm also extending the Filing cabinet and surfboard till THURSDAY as well. If no-one takes this stuff then it's going on council clean up on the weekend!!

ps - I can't talk about a rug without thinking of those completely hysterically, totally un-politically correct Fast Forward skits about the 'Fukurri Rugs'.
Which then reminded me of this skit that literally makes me wet myself...

and another item up for grabs!

My Lovely new desk in the craft room has 2 neat little drawers for filing, so we no longer need this brilliant filing cabinet (Measurements: 18” w x 26”h x 21”d)

It's uber sturdy and works well - but the bottom drawer doesn't comepletely close - it's just slightly off, but I'm sure a capable handy husband could fix it (Mr Honi's simply never attempted to fix it in the past)

Only for pick up in SYDNEY. Leave me a comment if you'd like ther filing cabinet, and I'll draw this one on TUESDAY

Ps- You are able to leave a comment on each item I post if you want each item. I use the random generator to pick the winner (your number is the order in which you commented) which means it is all fair and randomly drawn. If you win multiple items - that's ok :)

PPS - No, I'm pretty positive that your luck won't run out if you "bid" for several items :)

PPPS - Yes, I know I should post ALL the items i intend on getting rid of so that you can "hold out" for something you really want, but I'm still unsure myself!! It is literally a case of loading each item up here as I find them in the garage!!

Next Item Up for Grabs.

Well, it appears that my beloved dressmakers bust didn't have quite the attraction I thought she would with only 2 players in the game. All good though! I entered the 2 players into the random generator, and the winner is KRISTY @ Lower your presser Foot!

Kristy - I will send you an email re picking her up :)

Next item up for grabs is a surfboard.


I bought this from a car boot sale with the intention of painting it and make it a totally super, radically awesome wall hanging.
The surfboard has been sitting in my kitchen now for oh, around 3 years. So it's time for it to go to a better home!

Again, this is only for people who can pick the item up from SYDNEY. If you would like to go into the draw for this Surfboard, please leave me a comment indicating you'd like it! I will draw this one on MONDAY!

The Giveaway Begins!!

The Car boot sale on Sunday went wonderfully and it was lovely to see Lisa's smiling face pop in to say hello. Most of our vintage goodies disappeared at around 7.30!!! We had hungry dealers swarming the table quoting "you guys have the best stall here"

This is Mama Honi manning the stall. (Mr Honi stuck that little label on her that said "Dishwasher, $15")

Drum roll.......THE GIVEAWAY HAS NOW BEGUN!!!

Moving all those boxes of things to sell meant that I was finally able to get in and start taking some pictures of some of the items I have available for the Super Duper Giveaway!!

So, first item up for grabs is my beloved sewing mannequin. I purchased her from eBay a while ago, and gave her some much needed TLC. Unfortunately her bust is not as well endowed as mine and nothing I pin to her seems to fit me in the end! She would make a lovely display item, but Mr Honi and I just don't have the space.

She's made from plaster, is a little wonky and needs a little loving care (just tightening up all the screws a bit) - but she's going free to a good home!! She's on a stand and can extend to adult height

Please note: This is for people in SYDNEY ONLY as she is too large to post.

If you want her, simply leave a comment below. I will randomly draw a winner in 48 hours. If you are the winner I will email you, and we will need to arrange PICK UP from SYDNEY.

Good Luck!!

Enough!!

Enough clutter, enough crap, enough cheaply made little bits and pieces that I hoard...enough tables & shelves, enough doubling up of things "just in case one breaks"

enough


enough


enough!!

Inhale......exhale......

phew...ok...As you can see below, Mr Honi and I have PLENTY of things to get rid of over the next few weeks. As I said in a previous post this giveaway is going to be HUGE so keep checking here for updates over the next week or so.



DIARY NOTE: We will be having a stall at the Car boot sale through the East Ryde Scouts on SUNDAY 16th AUGUST. In the Park at Cnr Twin and Badajoz Rd, North Ryde.

We will be over stocked with glassware, doilies, tablecloths, pictures, paintings, clothing, books, china, figurines (including some coalport flowers) with the majority of the stuff hailing from the 50's/60's/70's/80's.

Come check it out - or even just pop on over to say hello :)

EDIT: As a few of you have asked about it, I will post more details about car boot sale closer to the date and I will include a map. It runs from 9-3 and only sells second hand items. It's a lot of fun and you can pick up some good early bird bargains!! I recommend getting there a little ealrier than 9 if you're keen though- becuase that's when all the dealers are scouting around!!
If you're intereted in having a stall there, then visit this link to East Ryde Scouts webpage (and go to the very bottom)

Winner and New giveaway

The winner of last weeks Super Duper Blogtastic giveaway of the Vintage paper is Cass!! I'll email you and you can send me your address to recieve your prize!!

Up for grabs today is a set of 3 Goldenweave mens hankies (Very effeminiate mens hankies if you ask me!!). They have the letter "R" and some sweet crosses embroidered on them. New in box, from around the 1970s. Click on the pictute to enlarge the item.

Leave me a commenet if you'd like them!!

The giveaways seem small at the moment, but will get bigger throughout the weeks. I've got a sewing machine, oil paintings to give away and more!!!!

Super Duper Blogtastic Giveaway!

Mr honi and I had another CRAZY weekend cleaning out my Grandmas place. We ended up with council clean up pile that this lovely girl might lust after!! This was ONE DAY's worth. There was a lot more!!

So, rather than stash all the treasures for myself, I’ve decided that this blog will host a blogtastic, super duper giveaway for the next few weeks. The lovely Kirsty started a “deal or no deal” giveaway a while ago, so I’ve decided follow her game. So here are the rules…

I want it - what do I do?

Leave me a comment on this post & I will randomly select a winner which will be announced when I post the next offering

What's the catch?

Some items may only be available to Aussie guys and gals, or even just Sydney due to postage weights.
If you are outside the area I have listed for free postage, but you REALLY want something and are happy to cover the postage costs let me know and I’ll estimate the cost for you.

Whats up for grabs??
We’re starting small today, with a lot of 2 pieces of Vintage wrapping paper that I believe are from the 1970’s.

I will also be updating my Etsy shop every couple of days so if you’re looking for vintage items, have a peek!!

101 posts!!!! (+ giveaway!)

I just realised that the post before this one, was my one hundreth and one post!!!

A very big thankyou to everyone who reads my blog, and for those who have commented. It's nice to know there are so many like minded people out there - you really do keep me inspired!
If you're a lurker - please don't be scared to comment!

In fact, I think this calls for my first ever GIVEAWAY!!! Leave me a comment and I will randomly draw a winner by FRIDAY 29th Feb to win:

- a pair of honi design earrings
- some mixed buttons
- 2 cute fat quarters of japanese fabic (one has mushrooms, the other has little deers)
- a few honi design photo cards.

you gotta be in it to win it!! :) Hope you all have a lovely day