Monday, April 18, 2011

The Rex and The Winner


A few weeks ago, while in Florida, Mr. Flea and Lynn
 took me to the Webster Flea for one last visit.


Loved this British white scale...
...minus it's weights.
...not even sure the enamel dish on top is the original
...or just another happy marriage...


In any case, The Rex came home with me.
Thank you Lynn for lending me the cash
 and Mr. Flea for lugging him to the car.


This photo shoot was done in my parents Florida kitchen
 with the help of some pretty blossoms in their yard.
I can't wait to play with Rex in my own kitchen
 with all my own toys and collectibles!


Everyone should have a Rex of their own.
Don't you think so Shelley? 


And so as not to torture you any further...
...the randomly chosen winner of this Give Back
 and a copy of Romantic Prairie Style is...
Gail from Adventures Of An Innkeeper

Congratulations!

Thanks to all of you for your comments and participation!

I have just found out...and am not surprised... 
that the book has been sold out!
Not to worry...
 a second printing, due out in June, will supply books
 to those who haven't obtained their copy yet. 


Hope we all have a great week
 with lots of goodness to come!
:)
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34 comments:

  1. Glenda/MidSouthApril 18, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Congratulations to the winner!

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  2. Ann@A Sentimental LifeApril 18, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Your Rex is the best!! I am so glad Gail won!

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  3. E. CharlotteApril 18, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I love The Rex! :) So clean and crisp and interesting.

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  4. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    well rex is adorable...how nice that mr.flea is not the jealous type! ") Congrats to the lucky gal who won fifi's book!

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  5. Andy's AtticApril 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Congratulations to Gail. The Rex is very cool. It is your blue and I can't wait to see more pictures of it dolled up Laura style.
    Annette

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  6. LizlovesVintageApril 18, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Hello Laura,
    Don't you hate it when you pass something up at a Flea? Well for me it was a scale from England also. I don't think it was a Rex. Very cool in Gray metal. Oh, how I wished I purchased it. I thought about it often. Now, I can come and stalk yours. Ha, Ha, Ha. I'll just have to make a trip to Brimfield Flea again and see if that vendor from England still sells his wares. Tally Ho!
    xxx Liz

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  7. High Street CottageApril 18, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Oh I love the Rex. The perfect kitchen scale!
    Mom's blossoms are beauties too.
    Congrats to Gail!

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  8. Heaven's WalkApril 18, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Congrats to the lucky winner! I don't blame you for nabbing that gorgeous REX! Awesommmmme!!! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  9. Olde Tyme MarketplaceApril 18, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Rex is Hot!! Love it!!
    Beth

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  10. SandiApril 18, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    I really like your REX! Neat piece and white too! lol

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  11. Linda April 18, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Your Rex is neat. Congrats to Gail.

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  12. The French BearApril 18, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    How wonderful, Gail will love the book!!! She is such a sweet gal!
    I love your Rex, now that is a real winner!!!
    Hugs,
    Mags
    xxx

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  13. sweetpeaApril 18, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    hahahaha! you got me! i started reading this thinking lol she's posting about my mr. sweet pea! just kidding, then i see the "don't you think so shelley?"!!! love it, and yes i think everyone should have their own rex! and play with him in their kitchen... did i just go there? kidding, just kidding!

    hugs,

    shelley

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  14. French CuriositésApril 18, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Congrats to the winner and good find on the scale!
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/FrenchCuriosites

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  15. eliApril 18, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Congrats to the lucky winner!!

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  16. CaroleApril 18, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Glad Gail is the big winner. She's a sweetheart!

    xx
    Carole

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  17. VickiApril 18, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Gail is so sweet. Glad she won! Loving Rex.

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  18. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesApril 18, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    What a great old scale...of course he needed to come home with you!

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  19. Julie@beingRUBYApril 18, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Oh boy.. that set of scales has my name on it!! I'm changing my name to Rex!! haha.. and he misses home!! hehehe

    Congrat to the winner.. lucky girl!!! ciao xxx Julie

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  20. Rachel Noelle PallasApril 18, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Congrats to the lucky winner!!;) And i love rex!! Hugs,Rachel

    French Farmhouse 425

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  21. Hello VintageApril 19, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Ahh! Just love old scales. I have a little collection going of my own. Lovely.

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  22. lilybetsApril 19, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Beautiful scale,congratulations to the winner!

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  23. pamqApril 19, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Love the Rex!

    Congrats to Gail!

    And here next week I was finally going to be near a Barnes & Noble and figured I could buy a copy for myself....

    Maybe I'll get lucky.

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  24. Paula ParrishApril 19, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Hello Laura,
    I live in Florida and I have visited the Webster Flea Market for the first time last Christmas. I love strolling around the flea market and taking in all of the old treasures that bring back so many memories. And of course I made a few purchases of old dishes and treasures.
    Smiles, Paula

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  25. SuzApril 19, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    That's a nice piece, Laura. Now I need to go study your pictures. You are my teacher ;-)
    Hugs,
    Suz

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  26. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsApril 19, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Laura ~ I love your vintage scale
    and your pictures are just beautiful!

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  27. Rustique Gal April 19, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Laura, the Rex is gorgeous. I love your style!
    Congrats to the winner!
    Sherry

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  28. trash talkApril 19, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Well if we can't have Shelley's...this would be the next beautiful choice.
    Debbie

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  29. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    the scale is just darling! and with the flowers it's perfect! susan

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  30. gailApril 19, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Hi Laura-I love your Rex-very cool.
    and I am so excited to be the winner....can't wait for that second printing!
    hugs,
    gail

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  31. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 19, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Congrats to Gail!

    I am loving your scale...I did miss out on the one I was eyeing at our white event. You snooze you lose I guess!

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  32. The Robin and SparrowApril 19, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I love that scale! I have a vintage scale in my kitchen but it isn't nearly as cute as that one! It would look so crisp with a bunch of fresh lemons!
    :)clare

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  33. raggygirlvintageApril 19, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    That Rex is a keeper for sure, just imagine the possibilities!
    Tracey

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  34. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopApril 19, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Laura,love the scale..I would not have gone home without it either!!! Enjoy the book Gail..x0x00x

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