Sunday, June 23, 2013

Finally!!!

Finally, my vacation has started! The last couple of weeks have been murder. It's always like that before the summer vacation, everybody want their projects done and the applications for building permits ready... Trying to stay creative and design some goodlooking buildings amidst the chaos is a challenge.  I'm totally worn out like an old dish rag, and I don't think I can yet fully grasp the fact that I now have a few weeks off. It's gonna be lovely! This year we're off to Italy in a couple of days, to cruise along the Ligurian coast for a couple of weeks. Then, of course, we'll spend some time in Stavanger. I haven't been able to enjoy all your gorgeous blogs lately, but I will catch up!

I celebrated my freedom today by hitting a couple of charity stores:-) and I found some great stuff. I'll start with these fat lava planters. They're larger than the Bay planters I've found earlier, which is great. They're not marked, but they have to be german. I love the combination of orangy red and brown.




Next things I found are these lovely Iittala Senaatori (Senator) champagne glasses by Timo Sarpaneva. Notice the base? Exactly the same design as the Festivo. I actually thought these glasses were from the Festivo series, as I know the design for the famous candle holders started out as an idea for a large wine glass. They're really elegant. I found two, and have to keep looking for them. I might actually "inaugurate" them tomorrow when my husband comes home from Tokyo to celebrate that the vacation has started:-)




If you've been reading my blog for a while, you've probably noticed that I collect Stavangerflint Brunette. I love the color, the pattern and the simplicity of this Kåre Berven Fjeldsaa design from the 60s. Today, I found two medium sized bowls. I have quite a few serving pieces, and use them all the time, they're so versatile.



I have a Haldensleben vase that I found some time ago with a pattern that I really love. Today I found it's companion, a beautiful bowl from that same series. It's unmarked, but it has the exact same design. The vase has the same dark grey color inside it that's on the outside of the bowl. The pattern is really gorgeous, and works really well with the circular shape. Isn't it great? There's a lot of the WG vases around, but I really enjoy finding bowls. I have one from Scheurich too that I love to bits, you can see it here.




Speaking of west german pottery, one of my Scheurich vases also got a companion today, a vase in a different shape, the kind that looks a bit like a hand granate...

 

Finally, I found some Stavangerflint Sera by Inger Waage. It's one of my favorite Stavangerflint designs, I love the colors and the very distinct 60s graphics. I got 4 sets of coffee cups with saucers and small plates, plus two extra plates. The cups are perfect for espresso, which I love after dinner.





That's this weekends catch! I don't quite know how many of the little italian pensiones that will have internet access, there just might be some "radio silence" here. Don't worry, though, I'll be back! In the meantime, I wish all of you an amazing summer! (for those of you in Europe and the western hemisphere) For you guys down under- stay warm!

20 comments:

  1. Your op shop finds are something to behold! Unbelievable. Good for you!!

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    1. Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoy them:-)

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  2. great finds tove....love the champagne flutes. happy holidays!!...cant wait to hear all about it. Al x

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    1. Thank you so much, Allison! Yes, I was thrilled to find the champagne flutes, I've never seen the Senaatori glasses "in person" before!
      I'm sure there's gonna be some pictures from Liguria coming up soon, it's a very scenic and dramatic coastline:-)

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  3. All your finds are fantastic, but I'm absolutely wowed by the Haldensleben bowl. Like you, I have a Scheurich bowl that I love, and it has the dark outer surface like your two bowls. I hope to find more over time.

    Enjoy your vacation!

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    1. Thank you so much, Dana! Oh yes, I remember your Scheurich bowl, it's lovely! I was so thrilled to find this one, it's amazing how the same design as the vase turned up too, given their enormous production. I'd love to find a vase that matches the orange and brown Scheurich bowl. Maybe some day?

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  4. Well deserved break Tove and a holiday to Italy, you are one stylish lady! Your op shop finds are amazing, I love all that you have collected and would of made those purchases too! Seeings your off with the family, I will come by and water those indoor plants for you, just leave the key under those gorgeous Ouch Flowers!

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    1. Oh, thank you so much Pippa, would you? I know my plants would be in the best of hands, you really know how to care for Ouch flowers:-) You gave me a great tip once about using barbecue tongs when I'd had a battle with them. I'm so glad you like my finds, I know you'd purchase the same pieces, cause we're kindred spirits:-) I hope Liguria will be as lovely as I imagine, I'll tell you afterwards. I'm sure pictures will be in involved, I've heard it's extremely photogenic:-)

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  5. Happy holidays to you. Fabulous finds yet again, and I love how much knowledge you have about your new treasures. I have one Stavangerflint dish in the Brunette series...but I had no idea it was even called Brunette until I read your post! Lol! xx

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    1. Thank you so much, you're so sweet! I guess being so close to the source has left some marks. I was surrounded by Stavangerflint and Figgjo growing up and have a knowledgeable mom:-) I'm always amazed at how far this stuff has travelled and I'm so thrilled that you've purchased a Brunette piece!
      Thank you so much for the holiday wishes, I've really been looking forward to it. Stay tuned for some Liguria pics:-)
      Xx

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  6. Åh vad skönt med semester, hoppas du har en fantastisk resa och att du får njuta av några sköna veckor. Fina fynd har du gjort! Sera kopparna har jag med, 10st =), fast det vet du ju. Ha det bra!

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    1. Tusen takk skal du ha!! Ja, det skal bli herlig med ferie nå, det har vært en fryktelig travel vår for oss alle. Nå skal vi bare slappe av, bade, ha god mat og vin, og utforske kysten. Vi har bare bestilt overnatting noen få netter, resten tar vi bare som det kommer! Så hyggelig at du liker mine siste funn, ekstra hyggelig at du er glad i Sera:-)
      Ha det så bra du også, og ha en herlig sommer så lenge! Vi høres!

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  7. ooh, liguria, lucky you! have a wonderful holiday. Ah-mazing find btw xxx

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    1. Thank you so much, Max- I will!! I'll tell you all about it when I get back:-) Thanks again!

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    1. Tusen takk!! Du reiser snart også, kanskje? Hils Belgia fra meg! Jeg er lit misunnelig, må nok ta en turi tilbake til gamle tomter snart:-)

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  9. Love the planters, Tove! I bought a few plants a while ago and all I can think about is finding the perfect planters for them! ;)

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    1. Thank you so much, Anathalia, I was very happy to find them. Now I need some new plants:-) Good luck hunting for planters, some great ones will show up, you'll see!

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    2. Wow, so many great finds Tove! I love the glasses and have never seen them before. Love the bowl and the planters and and the vase and..... too many good ones!

      Have a great time on holiday! Looking forward to seeing photos of Italy and Stavanger.

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    3. Oh, thank you so much Francine!! There will be photos- I promise!! I'm so glad you like my finds. I fell in love with the glasses the minute I saw them, perfect for a glass of bubbly for me and my guy:-) It was one of those days when I didn't really expect to find anything, so I was so thrilled when one great piece after the other kept turning up! We're now having a great time in Italy:-)
      Xx

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