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!
:)

34 comments:

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Congratulations to the winner!

Ann@A Sentimental Life said...

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

E. Charlotte said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Andy's Attic said...

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

LizlovesVintage said...

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

High Street Cottage said...

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

Heaven's Walk said...

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

xoxo laurie

Olde Tyme Marketplace said...

Rex is Hot!! Love it!!
Beth

Sandi said...

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

Linda said...

Your Rex is neat. Congrats to Gail.

The French Bear said...

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

sweetpea said...

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

French Curiosités said...

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

eli said...

Congrats to the lucky winner!!

Carole said...

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

xx
Carole

Vicki said...

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

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

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

Julie@beingRUBY said...

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

Rachel Noelle Pallas said...

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

French Farmhouse 425

Hello Vintage said...

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

lilybets said...

Beautiful scale,congratulations to the winner!

pamq said...

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.

Paula Parrish said...

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

Suz said...

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

Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs said...

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

Rustique Gal said...

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

trash talk said...

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

Unknown said...

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

gail said...

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

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

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!

The Robin and Sparrow said...

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

raggygirlvintage said...

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

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

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