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Second Hand

I received the most beautiful crib for my birthday. Our neighbours have a second hand market every Saturday and Sunday. I have bought several items from there, but when I saw this crib I simply fell in love. So a couple of days ago my Man surprised me with it. I am SO happy! It's from 1821, isn't it just amazing?

The cats thought it would be a nice idea to pose, by the way.

The chair I also bought from there and I plan to paint it white and change the fabric to a blue-grey with a little bit of grey-silver mixed in it.

The blue-white vase I also got for my birthday and I just love it. Blue and white is my middle name. The flower I'm a bit unsure of, is it Amaryllis?

The other images is from earlier in the summer, they are taken just outside the house.

' and get more for your money.

A few tips from Swedish Lantliv.

Remember to:

• Bring cash when visiting a farm auction. And bring a chair if you feel like sitting down, which is nice when good weather.
• Check porcelain twice. It might be damaged.
• Gustavian furniture painted gray may be fixed to look old. Painted black has been popular for a while too, check for damages and renovations. Black is an excellent colour to hide changes.
• Small items may switch places in boxes during show. When your box is sold perhaps you should take a second look to make sure everything is in there.
• Don't be too eager. At farm auctions many items may cost much more than at a city auction during autumn and winter.
• Check where bids are starting so that your first bid automatically is the starting bid.
• Check who you're bidding against so no one in your family is bidding on the same item.

Good luck!

 
Source: Lantliv