Tuesday 8 January 2008

The thrifting thrill.

I usually go to op shops alone, but as it is school holidays I had the kids with me today.

Everyone had their arms full of Salvo's good stuff. As we were standing in line waiting to pay I was fossicking through the bargain bins. Just look
what I found...



It was just a calico folder - nothing special. When I opened it & saw this Strawberry Shortcake stationery I squealed with delight. I'm young enough (just) to remember when Strawberry Shortcake first hit the scene. I got her show bag at the Royal Melbourne Show that year & I had the shoelaces in my Dunlop Volleys.

My big girl said to me: "Mum, do you always do that when you find things you like in Oppies?"
Me to big girl: "Do what?"
Big girl to me: "Squeal & dance around like you need to go to the toilet!"

The thrill of a great op shop find is surely worth a little squeal & dance.

4 comments:

Amelia said...

oh i remember strawberry shortcake! i'm going to keep an eye out for a pair of those shoelaces ...

Bird Bath said...

I got that showbag too and Strawberry Shortcake still rocks my world.

meetmeatmikes said...

Shake it up Kirst! Esp for Strawberry Shortcake!

Anonymous said...

LOVE that strawberry shortcake stationery!! ^o^