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Monday, 17 October 2011

Magpie Monday - the joys of toys

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.

Beautiful vintage American children's book by Charlotte Steiner and antique straw filled doggy teddy

1950's Holiday Book

Wooden abacus

Vintage Noddy figures

Vintage American tin spinning top

Wooden marble run

Chunky painted wooden truck


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16 comments:

  1. Lightly Enchanted17 October, 2011 11:09

    I love old toys, so much better to look at than a lot of the modern ones :)

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  2. Unknown17 October, 2011 11:12

    Gorgeous, gorgeous toys! And lots of red to go with the room makeover I see.

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  3. Emma @mummymummymum17 October, 2011 11:21

    Wow, they look fab! Where do you pick them up from?

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  4. Jean17 October, 2011 11:24

    I adore vintage children's books! You find such amazing items :)

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  5. karen Jones17 October, 2011 11:31

    Gorgeous 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.

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  6. Nelly17 October, 2011 12:01

    Very nice,I got a knitted Noddy the other day Must share it soon.That little puppy toy is so cute.

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  7. Anonymous17 October, 2011 12:29

    I 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)
    My fave though is that cute dog

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  8. Emma@christmascupboard17 October, 2011 12:41

    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

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  9. Scarlet17 October, 2011 13:13

    Oh I love the Noddy and Big Ears weeble toys. They bring back memories of infants school for me. Such beautiful finds.

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  10. jenny17 October, 2011 13:59

    Fab collection of vintage toys. Love the doggy teddy.

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  11. KatGotTheCream17 October, 2011 17:50

    They 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!

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  12. Sherry@Back2Vintage17 October, 2011 18:18

    You've found better American toys than I find here!!! Great finds!!!

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  13. ChrisTea And Cakes17 October, 2011 20:48

    Lush items honey! x

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  14. Katey Korzenietz18 October, 2011 11:19

    I 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

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  15. Karen G @ It's Still Life18 October, 2011 14:00

    Vintage toys and games are the best. Great score.

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  16. Anonymous23 October, 2011 14:13

    What a fab post. Thanks for giving me the link. That marble run looks FABULOUS!

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