This article turned up in The Age yesterday. Its about the odd donations that charities receive and also mentions Buy Nothing New Month.
http://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/homestyle/a-trove-of-trashed-treasures-20111010-1lh8r.html
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
More Forest Hill finds
If you've ever wondered what a wicker whatnot is, well, here's one for your reference.
I found it at the YES op shop in Mahoney's Road, Forest Hill. I think they had bought a bulk lot from an auction house because this still had a number on it and a label saying "antique wicker whatnot, $69". (yes, $69 is a lot, I know, but I got sucked in by the word "antique". And I can never go past anything that is old, antique-y and has lacquer work on it, like this).
It will need cleaning up, so if anyone has tips, let me know!
I also got a Stella McCartney for Target silk top for about $7...
... and some doilies for 50c-$1.
I'm pretty sure they were all handmade, look at the detail!
No idea what I'm going to do with them, but I just couldn't resist...
Monday, 10 October 2011
lions for sale
(Sorry, same title as previously but it still makes me laugh.)
Blackburn North Lions Club's next trash and treasure sale will be held on:
Blackburn North Lions Club's next trash and treasure sale will be held on:
Same time: 8am to 1pm
Same place: 1st Vermont Scout Hall, located near the corner of Canterbury Rd and Mitcham Rd, Vermont.Friday, 7 October 2011
Quilt UFO.
This morning while sorting goods at the opshop, I came across this unfinished quilt. It has had the batting and backing attached, and has had some hand quilting done, so it needs the quilting and binding to finish. I wouldn't be able to do those final steps, but I bought it anyway ($10) to send to a lady who takes in partially made quilts to finish them off and distribute to needy people via the Red Cross and other charities.
(Our cat Tiger kept walking in front of the quilt while I was taking photos, and I just left him there after the third shot!)
(Our cat Tiger kept walking in front of the quilt while I was taking photos, and I just left him there after the third shot!)
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
HIgh Street Road, Ashburton.
Top up your cuppa and put your feet up; this is going to be a longish post. I am in East Malvern once a month, and try to visit opshops in that area if I have time (and I'm sorry, but I forgot to check out the new opshop in Glenferrie Road that was mentioned here earlier). Today I had some time up my sleeve and decided to visit all the opshops in High Street Road Ashburton, and photograph them from the outside, so if any readers are looking for them, they'll know what to look for. (Lyndal, you need not read any further, LOL)
My first stop was at the Salvos, 205 High Street Road. Tidy attractive shop, but nothing caught my eye today.
Next stop was Vinnies at No.252.
Here I found this sugar bowl for $5. I bought it for a friend who has a set of plates and mugs in this design, and is always pleased when she can add another piece to her collection.
Across the road is the Ashburton Opshop (I think they service local charities, not any of the big ones). It was very busy in there, with kids running amok; I felt sorry for the ladies who were trying to serve customers as well as keep an eye on the brats.
I found three kitchen chair cushions for $4 each, which I was very pleased with, as I have been looking for replacements for our old ones for some time. Aren't they cheerful! Ken said "They don't go with our kitchen" and I said "I don't care - they brighten it up."
Also bought some books - the Menopaws book was $1 and good for a giggle, and the other three were 3 for $1.
My last stop was at No.403 - the very end of High Street Road, near Warrigal Road. The Salvation Army Opshop (with a sign inside saying they are not connected with the Salvos???)
I always find some goodies here, and today they were having a half price sale or something because when I took my two bits to the cashier, she halved the marked price.
This is a scarf for a friend in Canada who collects souvenir scarves. If she doesn't want it, I'll just recycle it in our opshop - it was only $2.
This is a carry bag for keeping food and drinks cold. We've got several at home already, but don't you just love the rainbow colours on this one! Couldn't resist it for $4, especially when I only paid $2!
My first stop was at the Salvos, 205 High Street Road. Tidy attractive shop, but nothing caught my eye today.
Next stop was Vinnies at No.252.
Here I found this sugar bowl for $5. I bought it for a friend who has a set of plates and mugs in this design, and is always pleased when she can add another piece to her collection.
Across the road is the Ashburton Opshop (I think they service local charities, not any of the big ones). It was very busy in there, with kids running amok; I felt sorry for the ladies who were trying to serve customers as well as keep an eye on the brats.
I found three kitchen chair cushions for $4 each, which I was very pleased with, as I have been looking for replacements for our old ones for some time. Aren't they cheerful! Ken said "They don't go with our kitchen" and I said "I don't care - they brighten it up."
Also bought some books - the Menopaws book was $1 and good for a giggle, and the other three were 3 for $1.
My last stop was at No.403 - the very end of High Street Road, near Warrigal Road. The Salvation Army Opshop (with a sign inside saying they are not connected with the Salvos???)
I always find some goodies here, and today they were having a half price sale or something because when I took my two bits to the cashier, she halved the marked price.
This is a scarf for a friend in Canada who collects souvenir scarves. If she doesn't want it, I'll just recycle it in our opshop - it was only $2.
This is a carry bag for keeping food and drinks cold. We've got several at home already, but don't you just love the rainbow colours on this one! Couldn't resist it for $4, especially when I only paid $2!
Buy Nothing New month - free shipping!
Hi, sorry I haven't posted in a while, I do have lots to show you but just no time! I just wanted to let you know today that BSL is offering free shipping on their books as part of Buy Nothing New month. You can read about what I got up to on their Fashion Friday here! Hopefully I'll have some pictures to show you my recent finds soon. Enjoy BNN month!
