Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Charity Shop Treasure...Vintage Plant Pots, Tea Tray and Embroidery...

 Some of the treasures I've found recently...


Pink poodle-y plant pot holder, £1.50, local charity shop.


Snail plant pot holder, 50p, second hand shop in Aberystwyth.


Vintage tray, £1.20, local charity shop.



Retro tapestry, £8, Ebay.  I love this, it reminds me of Aberystwyth (where I used to live), with the castle and the cove.  I'm going to hang it in my living room somewhere but until then it's leaning against my cupboard.

Have you bought yourself anything marvellous recently?

12 comments:

  1. I really like the snail planter! Nice finds! I have definitely tapered down my thrifting, due to 1. trying to streamline/simplify and 2. Being closer to broke than not broke. Now I REALLY scrutinize purchases (of all sorts) before buying. Recent highlights include a hand pieced heart table runner (in my latest post) and a tapestry with crazy-ass animals (like the squirrel is as big as the cheetah-thingy!).

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    1. Thank you :) I *had* put a stop to my spending, but I have a new flat and an excuse to buy stuff...I do try to only buy things that are beautiful or useful (as Mr Morris has taught us all). I like the sound of that tapestry with the giant squirrel! Please share photos! :)

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  2. Hi Sooz,
    Can I email you privately please ? you can leave your email addy on my contact page - thanks.

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    1. Yep, have got your addy off your blog and sent you an email :)

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  3. You have a good idea for design! I love that snail!
    I'm now folling you on pinterest as well, I'm so glad I've found your blog!

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    1. Thank you :D

      I'm following some of your boards on pintrest now too! I'm so happy you have a Doctor Who one too!:D

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  4. Recently I bought a lovely miniature with a cottage and sheeps signed by Sharon Jervish for a euro and fifty cents. :) Thanks to you I'm liking to collect real treasures at the charity shop! ;)

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    1. Oooh that sounds like a lovely treasure! :)

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  5. I am very jealous of your tray! I got a few mismatched bits of china in our local charity shop. Everytime I hear that chairty shop song (you know the one?) I want to go shopping!!

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    1. I know the one, it makes me want to go shopping too! :D

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  6. I lived in aberystwyth too! ! 2008-2011 I miss it! !!! Ps love ur charity finds

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    1. I miss Aber too! It's nearly time for my annual birthday trip to Aber though, yey!

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