Last weekend Anne and I went to the local car boot sale, a flea market where the goods are sold from the trunks (UK boots) of the sellers’ cars, or “bakluckeloppis” in Swedish. When going to these events it’s best not to have too high hopes of finding stuff because then you don’t. I went with an open mind and found quite a few fun things:
1. A metal ornament. No use to me whatsoever but a nice decoration.
2. A glass mouse. This one will go on my desk as a paperweight. Wille wasn’t impressed.
3. Wille gave me a mission to find cool vintage sunglasses. Polaroid. Mission accomplished.
4. A Union Jack tray. there’s one exactly like it at Martin’s mom’s house and I’ve always liked it. It will go on Wille’s desk to corral all his bits and bobs.
5. Five DVD’s.
6. Two Opalex egg cups. We hardly ever eat soft boiled eggs but I couldn’t resist these. Egg not included.
7. More handles. Score!
8. A circuit board ruler and a Creatables noticeboard.
Total expenditure: 350 SEK or USD 50. I could probably have gotten away with cheaper but I’m lousy at haggling. If I decide I want something I just pay what they’re asking because I can’t be bothered…
Ps. Happy weekend!
Lucky you! Loving the tray :) So cute!
Posted by: amycapdet / May Zaragoza | May 25, 2012 at 02:06 AM
My mum had a tray like that. Funny...
Posted by: vita_margarita | May 25, 2012 at 02:19 AM
Very nice selection! i love the Union Jack tray! Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Monsterscircus | May 25, 2012 at 02:55 AM
Way to go med handtagen! Man ska inte underskatta bakluckeloppisar :) Själv fick jag ta till all min självbehärskning för att inte gå, vi håller nämligen på att rensa ut i källaren... Hör och häpna - vi behöver INTE mer prylar!!! ;)
Posted by: Sarah | May 25, 2012 at 03:01 AM
Haha!
Posted by: Carlos | May 25, 2012 at 03:15 AM
Great bits and bobs! Why is it that I now find I can't start the day before reading your blog? I have even attempted to read it upon wakening (whilst still in bed) on my iPhone. I'm a sad creature.
I have been inspired by your ideas though - keep them coming please.
Posted by: Roma | May 25, 2012 at 05:39 AM
Hej Benita
LOVE the UJ Tray
So far I have managed to find 5 of these in Sweden and I buy them every time I see them.
I found 3 altogether in Motala 2 summers ago...oh I just love loppis.
I use mine in our English Tea Room in the forest!
The door handles are great too, you can never have enough of them.
COOL sunshades, you defo need them now ;-)
Have a great weekend.
I'm in Sthlm tomorrow to see my daughter...and then fly that night to London.
Can I get you anything whilst I'm there?
LOVE PEACE enJOY!
Julie
Posted by: SWEDISH HOUSE | May 25, 2012 at 05:59 AM
Wille's wrong - the mouse is great! And I also love the egg cups. What a great haul :)
Posted by: Steph | May 25, 2012 at 06:06 AM
It was a good hunt. I like soft boiled eggs and have a SOFT spot for cute egg holders. Trevlig helg!
Posted by: Zosia | May 25, 2012 at 06:07 AM
P.S. I love the Union Jack tray. I had a few of these (Union Jacks) on my blog this past week since I went to London for a few days.
Posted by: Zosia | May 25, 2012 at 06:09 AM
I'm reading it on my iPhone in bed right now...it's 6:00am. Starting the morning with Chez Larsson is way better than an annoying alarm clock! :-) I think seeing all the things Benita is able to get done is inspiring and makes you feel like you can do it too. Plus her photos are beautiful and who dosent want to look at somthing pretty first thing! Not sad at all! :-)
Posted by: Shelly | May 25, 2012 at 07:08 AM
Thanks Shelly, Good to know there are more iPhone- in- bed Chez Larsson people in the world.
Your right, it is an inspiring and happy way to start the day. Cheers!
Posted by: Roma | May 25, 2012 at 07:34 AM
How odd that there are so many around!?
Thank you so much for the offer but I had a friend getting me some stuff I needed from there quite recently so I'm good :)
Posted by: Carlos | May 25, 2012 at 07:44 AM
Cool stuff!
Posted by: Debbie from Chicago | May 25, 2012 at 09:12 AM
I would've picked the mouse, tray, 3 of the dvds, egg cups and circuit board ruler.
Posted by: Luna | May 25, 2012 at 10:03 AM
While I don't read it in bed, it is the first site I check every morning. Chez Larsson is a wonderful way to start the day!
Posted by: KariWK | May 25, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Wonderful haul! I can't believe you found those handles. Congratulations.
Posted by: Mary | May 25, 2012 at 11:10 AM
How fun! All good finds! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Lisa Flaherty | May 25, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Brilliant spending x
Posted by: Hxx | May 25, 2012 at 01:39 PM
Having been numerous times as a seller on a car boot sale, I know the system. Everyone tries to get something just a " bit " cheaper. It´s the name of the game. Since the prices are already as low as possible, it´s s o annoying to start wheeling and dealing with the price, so I always give in. My main mission is to get rid of the stuff!
I have done my share of " antique, etc. shopping " over the years. Never, ever again.
Anyways, it is amusing to see people wandering around seeking for treasures.
Posted by: metscan | May 25, 2012 at 02:29 PM
Benita! What happened! I came by to search for a post about you organizing your magazines. I can't find the list of posts by topic (Organizing) or the little orange search thingie either. Boo. I am sad now, :-( Is there another way we can look for and find favorite posts? You have many. :-)
Posted by: Michelle | May 25, 2012 at 05:11 PM
ugh, i'm so jealous. door handles in the states are not that cool! and certainly not that cheap!
Posted by: bruns | May 25, 2012 at 11:52 PM
I hadn't updated the page in a very long time and it felt very incomplete so I removed it. The search button is only temporarily gone. It happens occasionally for reasons out of my control. You can ALWAYS search via Google. Just type in "chez larsson organizing magazines" and there you have it http://www.google.se/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CFcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchezlarsson.com%2Fmyblog%2F2008%2F06%2Forganizing-maga.html&ei=BIHAT4K2GpLP4QSP8vDFCQ&usg=AFQjCNENqL6QuM9sPc6Qyz-HxycqDkL-tw
Posted by: Carlos | May 26, 2012 at 04:07 AM
För att inte tala om det bästa kapet: grapefruktknivarna!! ;)
Jag är fortfarande löjligt lycklig över min melittahållare och har inte haft hjärta att sätta in den i skåpet än...
Posted by: Anne | May 28, 2012 at 04:39 AM
Men herregud, dem glömde jag! Blev så ivrig så de åkte direkt in i diskmaskinen!
Posted by: Carlos | May 28, 2012 at 05:54 AM
I forgot! Anne reminded me! I also scored some grapefruit knives!! Awesome!!!
Posted by: Carlos | May 28, 2012 at 05:55 AM