First stop, ADRA in Enterprise Way (near Coles). I found this op shop a bit ho-hum on this visit; nothing stood out or tempted me, so on I went on my merry way.
Second stop, Rotary Clothesline in Mitcham Rd, next to the train crossing. I really liked this op shop. It was small but a jumble of this 'n that - my eyes never knew where to look next. The prices here were reasonable, and I ended up buying three things:-
Large print - $10
Moschino handbag, as modelled by my weedy driveway - $6. I have enough bags, but couldn't resist. I really like the zebra print lining.
Mug - hippos arguing! - 50c
My third and final stop was at Vinnies in Whitehorse Rd. This is a large shop and I was impressed with the layout and the quality of the stuff. There was some groovy furniture which I might have been tempted by if I didn't already have all the furniture I need. I would have bought more clothes, but the pricing on most of the clothes was a little steep. ($12 for pants, $4/5 for t-shirts.) Did however manage to find a nice 'special occasion' dress at a reasonable price....
Ojay dress - $10. I don't wear dresses but really liked this one and justified it by saying to myself "You might get invited to a wedding and need to wear something a bit dressy." The photo makes it look more purple than it really is - it's actually more of a brown colour with a hint of purple. Please note, if I ever do wear it, I don't plan to sit on any stove tops like this!
Small print - $5
Another smallish print (the kitty in the corner sold it for me) - $2. It was actually priced at $12, but mistakenly rung up at $2. The angel on my shoulder said "That's not the right price - you should say something", but then the devil on the opposite shoulder piped up with "$12 was too much anyway, just keep your trap shut." The devil won out and my lips remained sealed.
And one medium sized painting - $5. I think this one is my favourite. It's an original painting and you can see the pencil marks where things were erased, which I like.
The reason I've been buying so many pictures is to cover up some plaster patching that my husband has done on our walls. I can't be bothered repainting the walls and figure it's easier to cover up the patches with pictures!
My favourite is that last bird painting too, good finds!
ReplyDeleteI love nature pics, and the bird one at the end is priceless! Well done you. It's very nice to pop in here and see your posts. I find posting takes too much time - got two little ones - I can steal a minute here and there to read though! I love your finds. I think we may have similar tastes... so it's lucky for me that you don't live around my neighbourhood, otherwise we'd be fighting over things :) Funny about that devil on your shoulder, he's done the same to me a few times.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words, ladies. I was really surprised the bird painting hadn't been snapped up already - it was originally priced at $10 and then obviously hadn't sold for awhile, so the price was reduced to $5. I think it was waiting for me to come along!
ReplyDeleteRen, usually the angel wins out, but in this case I let the devil have his way. :-)
Wow I love the small print that the Devil helped you out with. I kinda find it rude sometimes when op shops over price things. It seems unfair doesn't it? love the first print too!
ReplyDeleteI love the mug!
ReplyDelete$12 was definitely too much, I think the Devil was on the shoulder of the person who priced that in the first place!
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