Yesterday Mum and I braved the heat to do a good deed and take a whole pile of 'crap' cleaned out of Babe's grandparents house to the Hospice Op Shop, 'Op' is what we call 'Thrift' shops here, 'Op' being for 'Opportunity' if you hadn't already guessed! I like to use the term, 'Thrift' it makes me feel virtuous, like I might be saving money . . .
As you might imagine I don't need a lot of encouragement to get within sniffing distance of a good 'thrifting' 'opportunity'!!!
It was good, I am getting picky, could it be something to do with the overwhelming amount of 'treasures' pouring out of every nook and cranny in our house?
This little selection here are keepers, two cherubs for my collection and a fabulous red Burslem transfer ware plate. Actually we don't really use the term 'transfer ware' here either, we call anything remotely like that 'willow pattern'.
I do love Carlotta Edwards prints, this one, the pomander and wash basin and jug are already listed on Trade Me. Trade Me is New Zealand's very successful version of EBay.
Today I had to go and pick up something (remote controlled speedboat) for Babes in a part of Auckland that just so happens to have four 'thrift' shops. I got this gorgeous hand stitched dressing table set, a little pram for my baby ornament collection and another pomander.
23 comments:
Well what wonderful thrifting opportunities came your way!
Lots and lots of lovelies.
Way to go Liz. Congratulations. I guess she'll do a post and tell us all about it.
Alison
Congrats to your Mom and her new job! I love the great finds you got at the Op shops!!
Penny
p.s. thanks for participating in my name the mosaic pig giveaway!
congrats to your mum!!!
and what wonderful thrifting finds:) i just LOVE the ballerina print and red plate, yummy!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to your mum
Jen
Great finds Rachael. Congratulate your mom on her new job.
Hugs Karen
You didn't tell me that you had been thrifting again today!!!
Too much excitment, and yes I will do a post tomorrow to tell The World -yeeeeeeeeeeeh!!
Ooo - some great stuff! Congratulations Mum!
Karla
Congrats to your mum! And you found some lovely items :-) I'm still on the lookout for that glass bathroom container/jar with a lid...
theres an award for you over at my blog :)
Jen
Congrats to your mom :)
Oh Racheal! You always find such gorgeous things! I love the basin and jug!! Eveyrthing is so pretty!
Congratulations to your sweet mom too! That is great!
Thank you so much for the award! I will put it up on my blog :)
Love ya lots,
Amy
Hi Racahel, fabulous thrifting, yes that word does sound better! Lovely things, you lucky girl :) Thanks for sharing the link to the NZ Trademe. Congratulations to your Mum, so happy for her :) Jenn and Jacqui
That is a lovely print, with all the twirling ballerinas. good finds!
Congratulations to your Mum!!!
What lovely treasures! I'm really loving your red transferware plate! =)
Such wonderful treasures you have found thrifting!! That is one of my favorite past times!!
Jenn~
Oh what lucky thrifty finds so pretty!
xo
mary
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Great finds Rachael...what pretty displays you have made with them.
Great treasures from the OP shops. I especially like the plate, I have a few pieces of red transfer ware and love it.
Enjoy your celebration and congratulations to your Mom. Linda
great finds!!! Lucky you!!! congrats to your Mum!
xo Britt
Rachael....I just left you a conversation at Etsy...the shipping is 8.00 but read the Etsy conversation first and respond. Thanks for you comment in my blog. I love those love letters. Great about your mom's new job. WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!
Hi! I just LOVE your ballet prints...and I checked out "Trade Me"....wow! We had no idea there was another kind of "ebay!"
What would shipping be to Pennsylvania, USA?
Thanks
Jillian
Wonderful things!!!! I am in love with the pitcher and bowl you found!
(I am adding your blog to my blogroll right now! Sorry I hadnt' done it sooner!)
Hi Rachael! What wonderful finds! Hmmm, wonder if I could swipe your cherubs? You KNOW I LOVE them!!
Stephanie
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