Home Proud: Vintage vanity tray

Whilst doing some eBay browsing I accidentally came across this gorgeous vintage vanity tray. The seller obviously wasn't aware of its true value and sold it to me for just £16! I know...antique bargain!

These were used with the vintage brush and mirror sets back in the day, simply as a display dish on the vanity tables.

The details on the embroidery on this one are stunning, and the metal around it is as well. Quite rare to find such a lovely tray so I had to have it. There are lots on eBay all the time and for various prices, sizes and designs so do check it out if you like this one! Search terms 'vintage vanity tray' or 'vintage vanity tray lace'.

I used it as a display for all my perfumes, what do you think?

Vintage vanity tray bought on eBay

Beautiful details

Embroidery on the inside of the glass

Very Victorian?

I used this tray to display my perfumes

Perfumes from left...Vintage bottle, Marc Jacobs Honey, Chanel Chance, J'Adore Dior, J'Adore Dior mini travel bottle, Diesel Fuel For Life

Home Proud: Vintage china

One of the larger plates I bought on Portobello road...the detailing on the sides is beautiful

I've always been obsessed with all things vintage, including vintage china and kitchenware.

There is something very cute about them and they really do fit into any household, whether shabby chic or modern cosy is your style. They remind me of Marie Antoinette and cakes and everything sweet, so I love to serve cookies or cake on my carefully selected plates.

You can find mismatched tea pots, cups and plates anywhere for a great price if you know where to look, so I thought I'd share some of my 'search spots' with you.

Rare and Racy
This lovely young seller buys her vintage finds in the West country and then sells them at a stand on Portobello Road on Fridays and Saturdays. She has the most beautiful cake stands (£15) and mismatched plates (£3). She also makes her own mismatched cake stands.

Portobello in general has a lot of choice with some sellers not specializing in china that will have cheap prices.

Actual image from the Rare & Racy stand

eBay
Good old eBay - you can pretty much find everything here. From specific china designs from different eras, to cheap bargains like a 'lot' of plates (or bunch of plates). This is great if you are planning a party or want lots of china for your wedding.

Everything Stops for Tea

Amazing selection of china for reasonable prices. I would recommend getting a better bargain at the markets but if you prefer to shop online then this is the place.

The China Girl on Etsy (Or Etsy in general!)
Really lovely selections of 'lots' of china plates, cups, etc.

Vintage Tableware Hire
There are a lot of companies that hire all sorts of vintage china for parties and weddings, and this can obviously prove to be a much cheaper option if you're looking to get them in bulk!

Pretty Vintage

Vintage Glamour Days (Also vintage styling and caravans)

Vintage Flair China Hire (Also styling)

Cupsa Daisy Vintage

Images from me and Google Images