ANTIQUE SHOPPING HAS BECOME ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE PASTIMES
ANTIQUE SHOPPING HAS BECOME ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE PASTIMES// Happy Tuesday, Time for a new video! We can't help it but antique & vintage shopping has become one of our favourite pastimes and we're always on the hunt for something lovely for our house. It's so nice to check out new antique places and share them with you. We found some lovely items, we were looking for some furniture pieces as well but sadly weren't lucky. We keep on looking though!
We found a lovely antique/vintage place right in the centre of Ironbridge which is a large village in Telford with an amazing history! The world's first iron bridge was erected here in Shropshire in 1779 and started the Industrial Revolution.
After we left Ironbridge we went to another antique centre that we fell in love with last year: Church Stretton Antiques Market - we can highly recommend this place!
We hope you like this video - thank you so much for watching and your incredible support! Kirsten & Joerg xx
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THE ANTIQUE PLACES WE VISITED:
IRONBRIDGE ANTIQUES ARTS & CRAFTS: www.ironbridge-aac.co.uk
STRETTON ANTIQUES MARKET: / 100057604982476
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Joerg simply lights up my day. He's such a calm, obliging chap. He has an extremely unique personality but yet it reminds me of my step father who has passed away. It just makes me smile to watch his reactions and remember my step father. Joerg seems the salt of the earth, just a good honorable man.
I have to agree, Joerg is the best!
Lol. Not insistent when he likes something; a bit stubborn when Kirsten likes something not quite to his liking, have yet to hear him give a flat out no, but I just started watching the antiquing videos. Delightful!
Following the two of you Antique Shopping is incredibly inspirational.
“Royal Doulton” will always make me think of Mrs Bucket Keeping Up Appearances
I miss antique shopping. Problem is I love everything and want to buy it all!
It's really fun, isn't it! I know, we always think twice if we need something or else would end up with far too much which wouldn't make sense.
Me too!!!
I used to paint the Toby jugs when they they were in production over 20 years ago . They were all made at the Beswick factory in Longton Stoke on trent .they were made over at least 50 years . Royal Doulton owned beswicks . All the Toby jugs were hand painted & were more expensive to buy back then . Now you can pick them up quite cheap especially around Stoke at local antique fairs .Also the Beatrix potter & Bunnykins were made at Beswicks as were the beswick animals . It was a big factory with lots of many departments making different things . It’s a shame now the factory was knocked down & is now a Matalan .Eventually Wedwoods took over Royal Doulton . The Wedgwood factory is a fabulous museum now & worth a visit so much to see xxxx
Oh wow, you painted the Toby jugs back then? That's amazing! There are such wonderful ones out there. Oh no, I must say we hate Matalan, we never set foot in there. I know, we visited the Wedgwood factory & museum a couple of years ago and also had afternoon tea there - I still had my blog then so we need to go back to film.
Gosh,you are part of England's heritage.How wonderful to read about your envolvement.
Hats off to you Melanie for these artisan skills. You take pride in being part of this legend !
@@KirstenJoerg I have been wishing for a filming of Wedgwood!💗
@@karinbergman1646 Uhh, Wedgwood always without the middle e, please!!!
Going back through older videos again, we love antique shopping!
Joerg check out Warren and Wignall auctions in Leyland Lancashire. They have an online only auction at the moment and I’m sure I saw some Maritime paintings last night in the catalogue. It’s lot number 716 there’s two paintings I think! The auction starts at 10 am tomorrow morning. You can watch it online which is great fun even if you aren’t bidding. They have an upstairs and a downstairs auction so you need to check which number lots are downstairs or upstairs. They have some really beautiful furniture especially if you like Georgian and Victorian and there’s always loads of China and Crystal glass ware. I’ve never bid on anything yet I just enjoy looking at the catalogue each week and watching. Sometimes it’s heartbreaking seeing the low prices some of the beautiful furniture goes for but so many people would rather have flat pack modern stuff nowadays. Give me proper handcrafted solid wood furniture made with love any day…..after all something which has lasted for over 200 years and still looks amazing is surely a better investment than MDT or chipboard which doesn’t last five years ….if your lucky. Sadly another sign of our throwaway society.
Oh fantastic, we will have a look, thanks so much Sarah!
I'm with you Sarah. Love my antique furniture. Half of the new stuff wears out or breaks in no time and is still expensive for what it is.
I love how you got one thing that’s kind of more for Jörg, one thing that’s more for Kristin and one thing that’s for the both of you, the plates ✨😃 Well-balanced!
This is really fun, antiquing with you both. I love the older pieces, some are built so well and of course unique. It is very exciting to find pieces that match things you already have. Your plates are beautiful. It's a joy to watch you when you are having fun. thanks
Always enjoy your videos, you always make me smile ❤️
Thanks so much!
Aside from giving me the pleasure of your company, your videos make me feel that I'm discovering the UK on a relaxed, personal level that is truly delightful. I so enjoy these outings with you and I'm always waiting with bated breath to hear Joerg's verdict on the next sausage roll ;) Thank you!
Awww thanks so much!
What a lovely day out. Thank you for Shairing. The Beatrix Potter that you saw reminded me that my grandparents bought me the full box set of all the Beatrix Potter stories for my birthday when I turned three. I still have them on the shelf in my office. They are just beautiful!
So glad you got Joerg’s mug!
Yes!
Ein Lord Nelson ist schön. Gab es keinen Mr Darcy?😍. Währe auch nicht schlecht.👍. Einen schönen Tour. Ich liebe antique. Shops. So viele schöne Sachen.....Stay Safe😘
Hahah nein, den gab es leider nicht!
I've got the big blue dollshouse. My father made to lower storey floors to go with it. I made a garden too but it took up too much space and I had to remove it. As I told you before I make dollshouse furniture so if you get a dollshouse just let me know. Joerg sometimes seems serious, but I can see he has a cheeky sense of humour!! You always made me smile both of you!! xxx
How fun to go antique shopping with you. (Nicely filmed!) Yay, I was hoping you'd purchase the two plates and Nelson jug but you decided against the fabric? I love your crystal jam pot, I use my Waterford jam pot all the time. 💞Marvelous vlog, thank you! ((Hugs))
Thanks so much! As mentioned in the video, we didn't need fabric, just wanted to show that it was a real bargain but we didn't need it so it would have been a waste for us.
@@KirstenJoerg I was thinking the fabric would make stunning placemats🥰.
Oh! The B A S K E T S...!! The UK buries the needle on the 'amazing hampers and baskets' meter...!! Love it!! xx
Bonsoir, c'est toujours avec un énorme plaisir que je regarde vos vidéos, j'adore ❤
Bonsoir et merci beaucoup!
If you Want a maritime picture for the attic I think you would find it in place near the sea. I always admired doll houses specially the old genuine British ones. They are plenty of nice, amazing things in these antiques shops, some very kitch but funny to look at. I love these promenades in the English countryside. I’m impatient to see your attic.
I am french and love all about Great Britain ! Really ! I am so glad to see you and your vidéos Love love love 💕
Thanks so much!
Love going on antique hunts with you!
Thanks so much Lynne, it's always so much fun!
Joerg you must get Kirsten the doll house for Christmas! She loved it so much and I think there was a little hinting that it would make the most beautiful Christmas gift! I knew you were going to eat a pork hand pie, it looked delicious! 😊
Aww lol, no that's fine, no hinting at all, just wanted to film it for you guys, don't want a dolls house lol.
I love antiques and I am so very lucky that my best friend is an expert in antiques and is a dealer, so I often go off to auctions and the like with her, and I learn so much from her and she has helped me find some lovely pieces for my home that’s Victorian styled 🌹🌺🌸❤️
Love antiques! 😍❤️And the plates match perfectly! Unbelievable!
Beautiful village...thanks so much for taking us along, always fun.
You are more than welcome!
Always enjoy the antique shopping videos. It is the thrill of the hunt! We call that goofing around in the US. Can’t be serious all the time as life would be just too heavy. Thanks for sharing. Keep laughing.
I knew you were our kind of people. The hunt is half the fun and the cherry on the top is when you find that special piece. Happy hunting.
Oh yes, it's so much fun!
I guess I was just in the mood for this video because I certainly enjoyed it ! But I did so want u to have that gorgeous floral fabric for 12.00. I love this entire video , thank u so much ..
that pork pie gave me alot nice memories when i lived in Oldham
Nerve wracking watching this in case I see something that I love!!
Hi Kirsten and Joerg I love all your videos...you two make me smile no matter what you're up to!
I love antique shopping too. I enjoyed coming along with you guys! Take care.❤
Thanks so much Sue!
Hi Guys, I am new to your channel and I have now watched several of your videos and I must say, I am really liking them. The two of you are so cute together and I really like your style of fashion and design as well. My husband and I also enjoy antiques and we have several collections within our home. My husband is very knowledgeable about antiques and knows a lot about glass and old bottles, etc. We have a vast collection of Watt Pottery and we also enjoy the green jadeite (Fire King) pieces too. At one time, my husband had a vast collection of vintage RS Prussia porcelain (chocolate pots, euers, cracker jars, etc.). He is 86 and I am 68 and we sell "trash to treasure" type items out of our large barn on the weekends here in our small town in New England, USA. I look forward to watching you guys as you travel more and find your treasures. Stay safe!
Hi Kirsten & Joerg! so wonderful to see you both! What a beautiful town you took us to! The English Countryside is like a fairytale! I love your purchases. It is so fun to find pieces to match existing pieces you collect. It was meant to be. It like a giant puzzle adventure hunt! Thank you for you both and you look so smashing in those boots! Hugs xoxo
Hi Joanne! We are so glad you like it, it's a lovely place to visit. So agree, it really is like a puzzle hunt, so fun. Hope you're well.x
@@KirstenJoerg Hugs xoxo
The old dishes are actually a better buy than the new( and more expensive!) ones that you get...! I always go for OLD!
I love a good rummage through an antique shop , the more cluttered the better . Now you need to find Mrs Hamilton to go with Lord Nelson .
Absolutely beautiful items and pastoral village trip
Patience is a virtue. I must say Joerg is a very good shopper & husbund. I don't think mine will ever have patience for any of the antiques. Hahaha. I am so happy you showed that Iron bridge & I loved the houses around it too. Can you Imagine they build this bridge without any contemporary machine?
Yes, Joerg and I love shopping together, he's always been like that.
I feel so homesick watching these videos.
YOU TWO HAVE SO MUCH FUN...............
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I’ll never be able to go to England, so I enjoy your outings.
Love the Spode woodland plates I have a few dinner plates Got them for a bargain $15 each Bye see you next time
LOVE the antique shopping trips. I wonder sometimes if things will ever be made the same with such a variety. Here in the U.S. all the stores have the same merchandise. You really have to seek out specialty shops and of course the antique stores lol. Vielen Dank fuer das schoene Video. 👍❤💐
I know what you mean, sadly nowadays shops have become the same worldwide due to globalization so if you want something different, you really have to look for it.
@@KirstenJoerg Thank you for your reply. Yes globalization is absolutely correct. Have a wonderful week.🌈💐
Never be afraid to ask what their best price is. Most antique dealers almost expect and many enjoy a good old haggle over prices. If they really want to make a sale they’ll always cut a deal even if it’s only 10% off. The fabric looks like it might have been Sanderson which is a good British make. If you want a larger antiques centre there’s a big one here in Preston in Lancashire. It’s called Preston Antique s Centre and it’s off New Hall Lane Preston in part of the old Horrockes Cotton Mill buildings. It’s one of the largest if not the largest Cotton Mills in Preston. I’ve not managed to get there yet but I’ve seen their website and it looks amazing.
Absolutely, we do that too, especially because I lived in Egypt with my parents as a teenager, I'm used to it lol. I tried to find out the brand of the fabric but couldn't see it, was definitely amazing quality. Thanks so much for the tips re Preston, sounds perfect!
I so enjoy watching your channel it's so relaxing and sweet I love the two of you how you interact and how happy you are
It is a pleasure to watch you both each video,always feel I learn something too.
Love your antique shops Kirsten and Jorge,,,you both such a lovely couple,,,oh,bliss to these little places,that you always find ,I want to go too,,,thankyou 💖 both once again for super video, such an escape from it all,,!!💖🍰 Ps, I wish there were antique tours,,!!!! Lol,I like Jorge,s meat pie, yummy 😋
I really enjoy when you go antique shopping. You are discerning buyers and only get you love and have a use for. I am pleased Joerg is delighted with his Nelson Toby mug. Patience will in time allow you to find the right picture for his office.
Thanks so much Sophie! Yes, we love browsing but try not to get carried away.
I'm so happy you got the Royal Dalton jug and Spode Woodland plates! Jam jar too! I used to love antiquing and hopefully will again. My grandmother had several of the Royal Dalton pieces. I liked the teapot with pink flowers in the first shop! It's always so enjoyable to "accompany you" on your adventures. The meat pie looked delicious! 💗
One of my favorite outings is to go antique and thrift shopping. I just love old things. I always think of the stories they could tell.
I so agree!
Joerg & Kristen : this maybe a crazy ? in this month of May - did you gander round the Little Christmas Shop . I personally could get lost in there HAHA . Nice trip around town Thanks !!
I love your music choices!
Admiral Nelson is so glossy and colorful. Will go great with that fabled nautical picture. Nice Lady Mary jam jar. You can eat tea and scones with jam when watching DA reruns.
Oh yes, next time I watch DA, I will do it, I now need a try like that as well :)
Hello beautiful love birds 🐦🐦 praying blessings over you
Gosh I loved the 2nd antique shop, but I’m glad joerge found his Horacio! I’m so happy you found the Spode woodland set! I CANNOT wait to see the attic room!!!
Oh yes, the 2nd shop is so good, highly recommended! Thanks so much for watching!
Such a fun choice of music today.
So happy you like it, thanks so much!
You both create such lovely videos. You should have your own telly show. Thank you for sharing.
What a great day of exploring! Love those shops. 💜💜💜💜
It was so much fun Tonya, thanks so much - hope you're having a lovely week.
My son and step son live in Ironbridge up Church hill overlooking the Ironbridge with exceptional views , its a beautiful place and we only live about 8 miles away from them and there. I'm so glad you liked this special place and the houses and cottages are simply gorgeous. X
As always, your charming vlog allows a peek into the Antique browsing, an to the thrill of What takes your eye, when I was a child growing up in Ireland , my grandmother Would take me to all the Antique auctions, grandmother had amazing classical taste An was always so pleased with her purchases, your little journeys to the beautiful English towns Reminds me of my time with my Grandmother.thanks so much Karate. An Joerg, an delighted For Joerg his Nelson find. Mary Canada 🇨🇦
Oh wow how cute! There is the teddy bear with the red ribbon I have sitting in the shop window!
We enjoy antique shopping so much that Im currently building a 1930's themed house with all period antiques. Gives us something to hunt for.
Dishes will be all ready for when your family comes for holidays
Going to the antique stores is always an interesting adventure. I’m very happy for you that things are opening up where you are. Take care! Mary
I knew you were going to get those small plates! Haha ... glad to see you did! Loved the video as always!
Hahah how great!
Hello dear couple ! Yeeesss! You bought the Spode 's dishes! So happy you did that! I looove Spode so much! Well done! Bisous from Alsace 😍😘😁😁🏩🏩🏩
Love the jingle you chose for this vlog. Perfect! I just adore you two!
When you first showed those spode plates I shouted!! Get those!! get those!!! Lol!!
Loved, loved, loved this video! I also LOVE antique shops! Thought I heard you and Joerg speaking German at one point in the video. Thank you two for taking us all to such awesome places. Kirsten, your videos are the best! Continued success.
So much better than going to a regular shop.
great finds,beautyful pieces.
Loved seeing the iron bridge and the lovely town. And I also enjoyed browsing around the antique shops with you.
I really enjoyed this sweet video ❤️. Iron Bridge Gorge is simply stunning and I loved seeing your antique purchases💕. Thank you so much for sharing your weekend adventures and stay safe and well 😘
Thanks so much Ellen! Yes, Ironbridge is lovely and quite quirky too.
@@KirstenJoerg I would love to visit it someday ❤️😘
Thank you for showing us around Ironbridge... with the birdsong and beautiful surroundings I felt like I was there... I can't wait to visit the UK again (I live in Australia - my husband is British and we have family and friends in UK)... your purchases were lovely... When I first started watching your channel I thought you were British Kirsten! I've been binge watching your videos in all sorts of order and to find out you're actually German! I couldn't believe it! not from your accent... I have a fondness for Germany... My Oma was German born but lived in Netherlands for most of her life... Take care
Thank you so much Jeanette, Ironbridge is lovely and well worth a visit. Hope you can visit again soon.
Love these antiquing trips with you....so many interesting things to see..pottery,crystal,baskets....I too,always wanted a doll louse as a child,looking forward to seeing your attic room completed
Such a nice trip. Love the music it is very fitting for the views of this little store and village. Think it is fun to start out like this and get your cottage together exactly as you would love it! It will mean so much more to you in the end, that you pick out each piece with love.
Thanks so much! We live in a Victorian Terraced house, not a cottage I'm afraid, kitchen has definitely some cottage vibes though.
I liked the antique shop very much! You got lovely pieces! Thank you for this lovely post!
You two are adorable. I enjoy watching,and I can't wait to see the attic.
Thank you again Kirsten and Jorge. As soon as I get a notification that you have uploaded a video I can’t wait to see it. I love antiquing but in England it’s the most fun. I use to go to all the markets in London back in the early 90’s. Now I’m in Virginia but I am surrounded by many lovely antiques from England. Cheers😍
Thank you so much, that's so kind! Antiquing is honestly so much fun, we enjoy it a lot!
Enjoyed spending some time with you, it's a rainy day here so the perfect time to watch the antique shopping.
The jam/marmalade glass container is fab - but the spoon is a little big - you need a silver one with a wide corrugated spoon bit - that would be fab 🥰. Looking forward to seeing the attic room
Yes, we are aware of it, we simply put it in tents for the time being.
My ancestors came to the US from the Iron Bridge area so I loved seeing what you filmed. Thanks for taking me along - it made me so happy to see the village & bridge!
How great to hear!
Beautiful finds..I love Stretton antique centre, it’s huge, my father used to take me there when I was young, we used to live in church stretton. The Toby jug is fabulous..I can imagine Nelson sat on Joergs desk! x
You should get those beautiful Spode plates out of the cupboard and exhibit them on the wall!!
love your videos, and you have very good taste, love your china and crystal.Love going on antique hunts with you. Take care.
What delightful people. Staffordshire figures are out of favour currently, buy the ones you like at a good price. Like all things they will be back in fashion, as I do.
Love this video 😀, your purchasers are lovely , when I was small my mother had a Toby jug on a window sill , it would frighten me so much , that every time I came in that room I would tell her to draw the curtains 😀😆😂🤣🤣, I love looking round the centers with you it's so interesting 🤔, when. We go on a Day out we love to buy something we both like so that when we look at it ,it brings back memories of our day out , it's so lovely , Take Care you two 🥰 Oh and yes I'm being very patient and wait for the reveal of your attic room , so looking forward to it 😀xx
"Small things make you happy" , is so true! I love antique 🛍 shopping, and I love watching you two lovely people browse the various antique markets. Looking forward to the next Jane Austin trip!
I really enjoyed this lovely video. What a joy to antique shop with you two. A passion of mine also! Your purchases are perfect and made me smile! You will enjoy them so much. Looking forward to seeing Lord Nelson displayed in your mariner themed attic. 🤗
You are right...small things are the best!
As always, your video has made my morning. I loved the antique shops!!The Iron Bridge is beautiful, I have seen this in documentaries I have watched. The town/village is beautiful. I loved the name of the first shop on your video, Merry Thought Teddy Bear Shop. Have a wonderful week my dears.
Thank u for another great vidio .enjoyed looking around the beautiful place and shops .
Enjoyed the shopping trip and I knew you would purchase those plates 🤗 also love the jam jar.
Thank you!
Thank you! Wonderful episode! Love the Toby Jug! I found one years ago. They have such personality! The bridge is fabulous and something I would love to see in person! This is my past time too! Take care! Have a lovely week!
Good for you being able to roam through these lovely towns, again. Stay well and safe, Kirsten and Joerg!
Absolutely wonderful is Vienna, so thank you very much❤last year we visited Vienna..and we had a fantastic time!! Sometimes i could get glutenfree cake, but not as often as i wanted😊
That’s a lovely Grantham set. The cups with two handles are for creamed soups!
My husband and I love antique shopping too. We have a lot of pieces from his parents and we mix old and new. I loved the Adm Nelson stein you bought!
I have really missed going to our local antique mall in Florida during COVID or even just browsing at Goodwill, the charity shop. Or buying yarn in person rather than ordering online. We are all vaccinated in our family so we are going to venture north to Virginia and DC in a few weeks. It will be very strange driving for hours after being at home for months and months. During isolation we did redo our front garden, installing a little stone walk, seating area and plants that do well here in the heat and humidity. Azaleas are long finished blooming, begonias in the window boxes are looking very pink and showy, English ivy is peeking out between them. Daylilies are putting out flower stems so in a few weeks we will have yellow daylilies blooming. We have warm days of 85 (29.4 C) now but not too much humidity yet. Once that sets in it gets uncomfortable outdoors. Everyone rushes to get all their gardening done by the end of May and then everyone disappears into the AC indoors until end of October.
Beautiful video. Enjoyed it.👍