Last week I shared the
chalkboard table and chairs I renovated for Ruby's playroom. I was a bit overwhelmed by all the lovely comments - thank you so much!
I thought I'd show you a few other bits and pieces I've picked up for Ruby's bedroom and playroom. I buy lots of toys, books and games for Ruby from charity shops and car boot sales, but I particularly love seeking out vintage or decorative items from the children's book shelves and toy baskets.
Here's a selection that are currently on display in our home. All were picked up for a couple of pounds or less.
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| Beautiful vintage American children's book by Charlotte Steiner and antique straw filled doggy teddy |
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| 1950's Holiday Book |
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| Wooden abacus |
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| Vintage Noddy figures |
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| Vintage American tin spinning top |
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| Wooden marble run |
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| Chunky painted wooden truck |
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I love old toys, so much better to look at than a lot of the modern ones :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous toys! And lots of red to go with the room makeover I see.
ReplyDeleteWow, they look fab! Where do you pick them up from?
ReplyDeleteI adore vintage children's books! You find such amazing items :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and I love that you have so many traditional toys and not all girly pink. I bet she will adore her room as she grows and really appreciate the quality of vintage toys.
ReplyDeleteVery nice,I got a knitted Noddy the other day Must share it soon.That little puppy toy is so cute.
ReplyDeleteI love the books of course and the wooden toys especially the abacus as I have a thing about them (along with jelly moulds, cake stands, picnic hampers, New Age stuff etc etc)
ReplyDeleteMy fave though is that cute dog
I remember having a spinning top just like that! I'm showing my age now, lol. Love the 50's holiday book sat next to the boat...Fab! x
ReplyDeleteOh I love the Noddy and Big Ears weeble toys. They bring back memories of infants school for me. Such beautiful finds.
ReplyDeleteFab collection of vintage toys. Love the doggy teddy.
ReplyDeleteThey are all so beautiful. I love anything vintage or retro looking and of course wooden. What a gorge collection you have lovingly acquired - lucky Ruby!
ReplyDeleteYou've found better American toys than I find here!!! Great finds!!!
ReplyDeleteLush items honey! x
ReplyDeleteI had a wooden marble run just like that, how lovely! I'm always trolling about after things but have to be strict with myself as my alter ego is a queen de-clutterer who needs lots of surface space! eek :) x
ReplyDeleteVintage toys and games are the best. Great score.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab post. Thanks for giving me the link. That marble run looks FABULOUS!
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