Hello Everyone!
I hope you are all having a great week.
I thought I would share a few of my flea market finds with you.
I found this little cupboard at a flea market this weekend.
When I saw it I knew exactly what I was going to do with it.
I love bar soap and
I thought this rustic cabinet from France would be great for displaying my soaps in.
I am excited because I have found some wonderful handmade lavender bar soaps to carry in my shop as well.
I found this french cake stand at the flea market as well.
I love how the cake stand looks inside this rustic little cabinet.
On another note~
Do you like this zinc pitcher from France?
Tracey's blog, French Larkspur!
She is having a very generous giveaway over on her blog! She is celebrating a one year blog anniversary!
Congratulations Tracey!!
You will also be able to have a sneak peek of what I will be carrying in my shop!
Oh oh! I LOVE everything in this post!
ReplyDeleteI'm fanatic about rustic handmade soaps, a real passion for me and for my job (we import hand made soaps from France)!
I love yours.
Have a good day!
Francesca
Already have my entry in, lovely Maria!
ReplyDeleteI'll be gone for the next week, so no opening your wonderful shop until I get back! ;-)
Hugs,
Anne
Hi Maria.......yes, I do love that zinc pitcher! but I must say, I think I like the little cabinet even more!! My husband is making some for the October sale....and I'm so excited to sell them. The soap is perfect inside!!
ReplyDelete(lovely giveaway btw at Tracey's of your wares....your shop is going to be great!!!!!!)
xo+blessings,
Anne Marie
Hi Maria,
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and since I have discovered it I checked it out so many times. It gives me so much inspiration and am so much in love with your style!
Looking forward to your shop.
I have nearly searched everywhere for those seablue glass bottles on your blog. I fell in love with those the moment I saw them.
The soap in the french cabinet is a great idea.
Wishing you a lovely day!
Looking forward to your next post.
Hug,
Rozmeen
That is a wonderful cupboard, I can see many things would look wonderful in it. I am excited for you to have a shop. I hope you enjoy it. I have already commented about the zink pitcher, it is amazing and I think everyone would love to get their hands on it.
ReplyDeleteHi Maria,
ReplyDeleteLove the French cupboard! The cake stand is the perfect way to display your soaps in it.
That French zinc pitcher is gorgeous!! All of your products that Tracey is giving away are beautiful. I would LOVE to have any one of those items!! Since I'm still in Reno (we come home today), I posted the giveaway on my sidebar. :)
I can't wait to see your wonderful shop when it opens, Maria.
Have a wonderful day!
Hugs ~ Jo :)
Great pitcher and cabinet.
ReplyDeleteI like soap too although I no longer make my own soap scrubs and balms unless an old client requests it I seem to be buying it all the time.
Our bath as a vintage dental cabinet so all sorts are on display...but I use them too.
Hi Maria, I love the cabinet...you lucky girl! That's my favorite look ~ something pretty and delicate mixed with something rustic.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to your shop opening ~ I can already tell I will be a big customer. :)
I've wanted a zinc pitcher for so long but haven't found one yet. I have the perfect spot for it and for now it just sits empty waiting for it!
I love when you post such beautiful pictures - where are you putting that charming cabinet?
Have a lovely day ~
Sarah
Lovely soaps are a weakness of mine! You can't beat homemade soap. I love your little old pie safe...perfect for displaying your soaps.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course your zinc pitcher is fabulous. Looking forward to the opening of your shop!
:)
Love the cabinet! Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in Provence eons ago I went to one of their classic Sunday markets---the beautiful bars of lavender soap were something like $2---I wanted to stuff my whole suitcase full of it! I had my husband there to tell me I was insane...so (sigh) I pay way too much for these yummy bars in the states like everyone else ;)
Hope your summer is going well!
Lara
Sweet...which makes me imagine your little cabinet filled with mini cupcakes! ~olive
ReplyDeleteOhh those are great findings ;) I love all kind of soaps :))
ReplyDeleteI adore your little cabinet! It is so sweet! So excited for your shop opening :)
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Hi Maria,
ReplyDeleteI love your new cabinet - you lucky girl! I adore when pretty and delicate things are paired with something rustic. Where are you putting this charming piece?
I can't wait for your shop...linens and soap...I will be your biggest customer. :) And for the zinc pitcher, I've been wanting one for so long but haven't been able to find one. I have the perfect spot which is still sitting empty just waiting for one ~
I love when you post such beautiful pictures - have a wonderful day!
Sarah
Good morning Maria!
ReplyDeleteI don't know why but today I have some problems with blogger! :(
I hope you can read my message!
Federica
xoxo
I'll let you in a little fifi secret ... ooops ... email and I'll tell you the secret ...
ReplyDeleteI have a little cupboard just like yours ...
getting really excited about or shop ....
O.k. I so need some of the frenchsoaps. The cabinet is so cool to as is your blog and home:)elma
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I LOVE soaps, and collect them too! I never thought of displaying them in a cabinet though, mine are just in a cute little french basket in the bathroom. Until my youngest got to them and opened them up and threw them all in the sink. He's two. Anyway, what a score! That cabinet is adorable!
ReplyDeletehi maria,
ReplyDeleteah, the usual swoonfest over here. i love the cabinet and what you are using it for. i have a hunch that your shop is going to take-off like a rocket! your taste is impeccable.
love the zinc pitcher. i have a zinc cup that i purchased last summer at brimfield. the best gray-blue.
xo
elyse
What a great use for that screened box! Brilliant! I'm so excited about your new shop... can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteI've got my fingers crossed hoping to win Tracey's generous giveawy... it's too good to be true :)
Hi Maria!
ReplyDeleteWhat a little treat to pop on here this morning & open up a new post from you. I love your new flea market finds - so french & rustic.. I am drooling that beautiful cupboard.. how unique! I love french soap and have eyes for that purple one! :) You definitely are building up great anticipation for your opening day. Have a great week!
Love,
Lara
Hola dear, how nice is to be here enjoying your beauties, such an inspiration, everything so beautiful!!!! thank you, you have made my day...
ReplyDeletecariños,
maria cecilia
Hi Maria!
ReplyDeleteI love bar soap too!.. I'd love to smell it!! :-)
Kisses
Etta
What a sweet little cabinet!
ReplyDeleteI love finds like that. The soaps are wonderful too. They will make a great addition to your store. Love the look!
...love your blog!...I have the chunky soap @ my kitchen sink...but I will be waiting to purchase your lavenday ones when your store opens...sooo pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little cupboard! There has been one at the shop ~ I hope it's still there this afternoon! Thanks for the idea and the heads up on the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYour hydrangea photos are OUT OF THIS WORLD GORGEOUS=0)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day,
xoxo,
Carol
OOOh here in COlorado Hydrangeas are essentially extinct... I love them... so delish. Gorgeous post.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what else you have in store for us with your new shop! Great finds for your soaps and YES, I love that zinc pitcher and entered the giveaway yesterday.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
T
Oh Maria I'm so excited for you to be opening up your very own shop!! How wonderful...I sooooo drool over all your pillows. I've entered Tracey's giveaway so maybe I'll get lucky enough to win one sooner! Have a great day..I'm melting over here but it beats shovelling any day!! ~Stacey
ReplyDeleteoh PS you've inspired me to go clip some of my lavender from my garden today! you rock, love the soap too.
ReplyDeleteLove the little cabinet for your soap. Loads of character and beauty! I entered your giveaway last night. All of your items are beautiful. Your shop is sure to be loaded with amazing finds!
ReplyDeleteUmmm...YES...I love the zinc pitcher...and it looks like your gonna have some amazing things in your shop...I better start saving my money ;o)
ReplyDelete~Andrea
Oh...and I tried to send you a couple emails but they came back as undeliverable...and I'm still having that same problem with the emails I receive from you.
Hi Maria-
ReplyDeleteHow are you? I feel like I have been so busy lately I haven't stopped by to say hi! I love your finds, the soaps look perfect in there. I saw Tracey's giveaway, I ofcourse commented right away, I was so happy to see your shop is getting closer to opening. I'm so happy for you! Have a wonderful week Maria, talk soon!
XO
Kristin
OH I love soaps and this is adorable!! SO CUTE! Where do you find those block of soaps though?
ReplyDeleteLove it! That cabinet is perfect...I have a yellow one I've been trying to figure out where to put. I think I know where now ;) Someone name-dropped you at our last market by the way...thanks for everything you've done for me! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG!*!*! Over-The-ToP Fab ViNtaGe Cupboard!!! I most certainly would have snatched that one up!! ~ Way to go!!! Enjoy Your Find... Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cabinet, it looks perfect for your soaps! Off to get a peak of what you will have at your shop.
ReplyDeleteLonden
Hi Maria. I was so happy to see the first items of your shop in Tracey's giveaway! What else you've prepared for us??? This soaps are so charming, i bought a few when in Nice, but they're never too much!! and I love how you displayed them.
ReplyDeleteMany many kisses for you, darling
xx
Oh these soaps are wonderful, so homey, rustic and beautiful. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove that little cabinet...so sweet! Don't you just love finding something like that,I found a darling little shelf the other day for next to nothing....now it is my favorite thing (going to post it tomorrow)Enjoy your treasures!! Chrissy
ReplyDeleteMaria, What an precious little cabinet and so perfect for holding your soaps. Oh yes, I love the zinc pitcher.
ReplyDeletexo, Sherry
i just can't wait until you open your shop...i'm SO excited for you!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Maria, where can I get my hand on some of that soap??? When you open your shop you will for sure need tostock up"_ elma
ReplyDeleteelma2179@yahoo.com
Many people speak of dreams as fanciful things like fairies and charmed rings and lands of enchantment, others only believe in faraway dreams such as stars or sea castles with elf like inhabitants.
ReplyDeleteThere are day dreamers and night dreamers who dream up make believe places. They use much imagination and in that are dream gifted.
But the serious dreamers are those who catch dreams and bring them to life to show that when they were dreaming they meant it.......
Hello Maria!! LOVE this piece and what a good idea about putting the soap inside!! I Love using cake stands for soooo many other things than just cakes;) I also LOVE that zinc pitcher!! I've been scowering every antique place I can looking for one similar so I was beyond excited when I found out I could possibly win it!! Hope it's me!!
ReplyDeleteGot a paint sample of the paint you told me about and I LOVE it!!! It's got this nice sheen to it!:) Beautiful! Can't wait to use it!!:) Don't know when the hubby will have time to paint:( Waiting patiently....
What a lovely find.
ReplyDeleteFondly,
Glenda
Oh Maria,
ReplyDeleteI love it all. I have a little french cupboard like it but in gray that I keep my old cafe au lait bowls in and Italian coffee (my weakness!). I love your using yours for soap, such a great idea. Love the zinc, can't get enough. Can't wait to see your shop.
~Tracie
Your soaps and new cupboard for them are precious. All I came home with this weekend was a wing chair :(
ReplyDeleteI MUST have that zinc pitcher! I can hardly wait until the winner is picked. I am already off shopping for one online, that's how patient I am!
~~Nancy~~
maria, i am so glad to be at your blog!
ReplyDeletei've had two friends recommend your blog to me in one week - how about that!
theresa at garden antiques and
anne lorys of fiona and twig both recommended your blog.
i am now a follower and after having spent the last hour on your blog i must say i'm very happy to be here.
your sense of decor and your photograph skills are wonderful.
i look forward to getting to know you, jan
Maria ! I have been a silent observer for the past few weeks, and I'm so bummed that time hasn't allowed for comments, as they were in the beginning of your FAB blog!
ReplyDeleteDid I hear you say Etsy!? I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!
Dashing off to the FAB Tracey's blog to get a peek. HUGS to you .... ever in SoCal? Perhaps its time for a roadtrip?! ;) 2nd Sunday is the Rose Bowl Flea.....I'm just sayin'!
xoxoxo
What a wonderful cabinet, and the soap looks really yummy!
ReplyDeletexo,
Debra
Gorgeous flea market finds Maria:) I am so excited for your shop to open!! Hope you are having a wonderful week. Hugs ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteHi Maria,
ReplyDeleteThough I accidentaly discovered your blog a couple of weeks ago this is the first time I leave a comment. I have read all your precedent posts and by "all" I mean "all!" I 'm fascinated by your style, I'm telling the obvious if I say you have a remarkable good taste but for me the incredible thing is your immagination and the skills you have to create amazing things with your findings. I like your blog, your beautiful house, your wonderful family, I just wanted you to know. Cheers from Fabi in Madrid - Spain.
Hi Maria. Such a charming cabinet. I could think of so many uses for that.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a wonderful week craeting all your lovlies for the shop!
Now that is a great find sweet Maria! Loving the soap (my fave kind) and your styling is gorgeous as always.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a sneak peek at your shop ;0) and the giveaway is very beautiful and generous.
Hope you are haveing a wonderful day.
Ness xx
i love all the piuctures! so cute!
ReplyDeletecompliments for your lovely flea market finds!
have a great day,
justyna
that pitcher/vase is STUNNING! I am beside myself with envy!
ReplyDeleteThe little cubby is sooooo wonderful and I love how you have displayed your pretty soaps in it. Always so fun to come visit your lovely blog.
ReplyDeleteLove the marseille soaps but even more the hamam style soap from Morocco ;) esp. in those cute silver baskets!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful, very nice cupboard!!!
ReplyDeleteI also want to have such a cupboard.
The flowers are also so beautyful!
I love them.
Have a nice week, Biene from Germany
(my english is not so good)
Ohh I'm clapping over your soaps you will be carrying! I love having yummy soaps in a glass jar by my tub!!
ReplyDeleteYou found the cabinet!
Wishing you a wonderful week,
xo,
LuLu
very beautiful! lovely blog.
ReplyDeleteYour finds are fantastic! I love lavender in every way!
ReplyDeleteYou always surprise me with your beauty!
Hi Maria! I lov the way you've displayed your soaps! And I can't wait to have a look at your new shop! I'm counting the days untill August!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Mara
Hi Maria! I never would'ave thought to display pretty soaps on a cake stand. Just beautiful! Another little inkling of your serious talent, girl. lol! I'm also loving the great big bunch of lavender laying on top of your adorable cabinet, too. (sigh!)
ReplyDeleteAnd that zinc pitcher? I'd give my first born for that! lol!
Have a great day!
xoxo laurie@heavens-walk
I love all of your pictures~ ! Everything looks so lovely in the cabinet!
ReplyDeleteYa! Girl I am so excited and proud of you. This store is going to be amazing! Can't wait! I have MIA working a ton! Hope all is well with you! I am so happy for you! ~Lulu P.S. Love the soaps I will take one!
ReplyDeleteLove that pitcher!! And your beautiful hydrangeas.. if only I could find the right spot in my yard where mine would behave ;)
ReplyDeleteI like soap and i love your blogg. I am often here and i always like what i see.
ReplyDeleteVarm hugs to you/Ingela.
hello maria,how lovely...
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I`m on your blog.I went to the Fleamarket this morning.It was fabolous.I was going alone and came home with some nice things ...like everyone who went there!!
Very nice impresseion at your blog.
Have a good time
Astrid
I'm looking forward to your shop opening in August! Love the pillows you make with the grain sacks. And of course, the zinc pitcher is FABULOUS ;-)
ReplyDeleteLOVING the cabinet my friend! you have such a gorgeous collection of soaps~ I brought so much back from france as you can't beat the scents I found there!
ReplyDeletexx
Everything is divine, as usual. I didn't even know you had a shop! What?! Yes, I love that bar soap. I purchased some on clearance years ago at World Market. I didn't want to use it because it looked so cool and I finally had to throw it away.
ReplyDeleteThe cabinet and pitcher are beautiful. What a day!
Do I like that zinc pitcher from France. No. I LOVE love LOVE LOVE LOVE that ZINC PITCHER FROM FRANCE!!!!!! Thanks for sharing that new blog...you rock!
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