Seeing as I was already out that way, I thought I would cruise along the Watsonia shopping strip to see what other oppies were in the area. I found three: the Salvation Army, the Red Cross and I think it’s the Brotherhood of St Lawrence which is in the church. (All of these are within I reckon 50m of each other. These are in the google map as well.)
And at the Brotherhood I discovered the perfect way to get further discounts on already dirt cheap stuff: I was at the counter looking through some vintage cards, and the woman behind the counter asks me politely, “So how far along are you?” I reply, flatly, “I’m not pregnant.” She looked so embarrassed, it was hilarious. Now I am not a fat woman, but after three children and an extreme case of laziness, let’s just say I carry around a happy little pot. I reckon she halved the total cost of my purchase!
I love this Mothers Day card. It is printed on such flimsy paper, and has such an old world feel to it. It's hard to tell from my woeful photography skills, by the writing on the front is all glittery. I love the idea of actually using this card, but I don't know if I could bring myself to write in it.Maybe it would be different for these cards:
Again, the cardstock is really flimsy, but there are TWO of them!
These ones are so cute. Great to see the owls and birds in their last lap around the circuit...And what trip to the op shop would be complete without yet *another* apron I ask?! Or more patterns and zips??Phew. That was one photo heavy post!!
6 comments:
i'm so pleased to see that someone else buys as much as i do in an op shop trip! what numbers are the style patterns? they're gorgeous.
Style patterns, L->R 3702 and 4560 :o)
what a haul!! love the aprons and the sheet? hmm old patterns! better than chocolate(almost)!!
I just adore that set of four op-shops too. The Brotherhood one has to be my favourite. It was great to see the fun things you bought.
Oooh, I have serious teacup love too! The ones you scored are lovely, I'd agree they're 50's era.
Great haul!!! You've done well, my op shopping this week has netted nothing, I think all the tourists here must be opping LOL
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