Eau-La-La - My 'French' inspired Bicycle from the local dump

I've been at it again. Yesterday I drove past the local dump and spotted exactly what I've been looking for to put outside my gate, at La Petite Maison'. Luckily, this morning, this beauty was still waiting for me. My 'French' inspired bicycle had to be old & rusted so's not to tempt theft, and that exactly what it is, with such character.

Simply Sam Trading at the Hilton Arts Festival

Simply Sam Trading at The Hilton College Arts Festival
Find us in the Campbell Hall
Simply Sam Trading will be selling some amazing pieces including quirky ceramics by great SA artists, Vintage Ware, the odd antique up-cycled piece of furniture, as well as our usual range of items. Find us at the Campbell Hall connected to the main reception building. Hilton Fest Map



Find Simply Sam Trading at the Hilton Arts Fest in the Campbell Hall along with

JOHN THE POTTER
CHRISTIANE JAMAR VARNE
AMANDA LEGGA
LIEZE MEYE
MICHELLE OFFERMAN (SHARING WITH PATRICIA LATEGAN
MARYNA WAGENAAR

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Look what I found in the Museum's Rubbish Bin

I'm all about recycling - love it. There's nothing gives me more pleasure than taking an old neglected 'thing' and restoring, either back to its original state, or up cycling into something quite wacky. This includes furniture, buildings, even broken pottery.

So you can imagine my delight, whilst driving yesterday, when I came across these two scruffy, yet vintage, mannequins outside of one of our Museums. On my trip to Paris last year I spotted lots, but the word 'Paris' stamp onto them had the prices sky rocketing. Needless to say my Parisian mannequin is still some where in Paris, to be bought on another trip.

So watch this space. I plan to give these sad mannequins a new lease on life, similar to the second photo below.

Let us sell your Antiques for you

At Simply Sam Trading we offer an online web store with beautiful items for sale, all of them wonderful quality items. If you are looking for a platform to sell your Antique items why not let us list them for you AT NO COST unless your item is sold. We work on a 'commission only' basis. We'll up-load your item, then send this out to our customers as well as advertise your items through our social media channels. Let us do the hard work for you. Simply email your pics and a description and we'll contact you for the rest. simplysam@telkomsa.net

Below is a matching pair of antique Kaap style chairs we are selling for a young entrepreneur who is saving for a trip overseas.

A pair of unique old time CHURCH CHAIRS (priced per each), with rush seats and shelves to the back section. Possibly fruit wood

Simply Sam Antiques Brocante & Gifts now at VinLee Art Gallery Hilton College Road

New Retail Outlet now open in Hilton, Kwazulu Natal

We're excited to announce that Simpy Sam Antique Brocante & Gifts have opened a retail outlet in Hilton, Kwazulu Natal. Conveniently situated at the VinLee Art Gallery, on the Hilton College Road, VinLee Gallery boasts some stunning Art, including collectable art by many well known artists in South Africa. Names such as Keneth Baker, Walter Meyer and Kaffie Pretorius, to name but a few. This was why we felt our choice of outlet had a compatible charm. Not wanting to showcase our stock in a stuffy shopping mall, we looked for an outlet with a breath of fresh air, and that's exactly what you'll find at VinLee Gallery, in the wide open landscapes, just off the Hilton College Road.

Join us weekends from 9am-4.30pm for a complimentary glass of wine, coffee or tea and drink in the beautiful views. Select antique pieces, gorgous hand-made 'proudly South African' gift items and beautiful art that will knock your socks off. If you're a descerning buyer, you'll love what we have in store for you at the VinLee Gallery. 5kms from the Hilton off-ramp on the Hilton College Road. Follow the signs for VinLee and Simply Sam Trading

Open Weekends 9am-4pm or by appointment

LeeAnn 0834504157 Sam0726059909  

Sophie's Choice Willowmore

To think we almost missed this wonderful antique shop & restaurant deli in Willowmore en route to George. Sophie's Choice in Willowmore will certainly delight the taste buds with real coffee and perfectly baked treats presented like something from a Victorian tea party. Their antique shop, though quite pricey for a little our of the way 'dorpie', has some real treasures. You will not be disappointed. About 50km away from Uniondale.

Ode to Oranges - hot off the press

Midlander, Linda Hatting, followed her dream with her recently published 'Ode to Oranges' Recipe Book filled with delicious recipes á l'orange, a simple cookbook on oranges and "parts of my life through the seasons". Stunning photography and inspiring recipes from some of the top culinary venues in the Natal Midlands. This wonderful books allows you to take a piece of the beautiful Natal Midlands home with you. So go on, spoil yourself, or treat a friend. Available on line or direct from Blueberry Gallery Cafe, R103 Nottingham Road