It's never too early to buy Christmas decorations, right?
I had to buy a huge bag of ugly modern baubles to get these retro Christmas decorations. I couldn't resist though, the whole bag cost a pound and I'll donate the rest of the baubles back to the charity shop!
Retro Santa and snowman Christmas decorations, £1, local Salvation Army charity shop.
Both of these brooches are from Ebay. The owl is sterling silver and turquoise, and the hedgehog is just shiny and cute!
Brooches, £1 each, Ebay.
Yellow salad spinner, a lovely second hand gift.
I couldn't resist this knitted blanket, it's huge,a bit knobbly bobbly and all of the colours! It's massive too, I don't have anywhere big enough to take a photo if it in it's entirety.
Huge Weasley blanket, £6, local Salvation Army charity shop.
Have you had any luck in the charity shops lately?
P.S. Check out my other charity shop posts for more!
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A lot of work has gone into tht blanket - I like things a bit uneven and 'wobbly', they have the true handmade look, I hate handmade things that are just too perfect - you may as well just go and buy a mass-produced one !
ReplyDeleteI agree! I always feel sad when I spot handmade blankets in the charity shop for really cheap prices - the wool cost more than £6 not to mention the time and love in it!
DeleteI love that blanket, what a find! I agree with the comment that it's nicer for handmade things to look handmade too.
ReplyDeleteI've had a few good things from the charity shop recently, nothing exciting, but very useful.
I agree too, nearly everything I've ever made has at least one 'deliberate' mistake in it!
DeleteFab finds! Like the blanket! I think the owl brooch is South American. The hedgehog is late 70s from Avon - I had one! xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks :) I agree, I think the owl looks very South American, didn't know the hedgehog was an Avon one though!
DeleteOoh that blanket is lovely! Kinda want to create one for myself now...
ReplyDeleteIt's so huge and warm and snuggly!
DeleteI also agree with the 'handmade looking handmade' comment! You did well, esp the Salad spinner since you wanted one. I want to find a nice pyrex dish for microwaving things at home and school rather than plastic so I want to keep an eye out for that too.
ReplyDeleteI bought a few things from the charity shops on Saturday- a pack of 6 cotton hankies for 99p (I use cotton hankies), a Cath Kidston gadget case for a present, 2 Sherlock DVDs and a Agatha Christie plus a black cardie (I always need them) and some brand new navy blue t-shirts I want to experiment on and upcycle with a collar for a Clara project!!
That sounds like a brilliant charity shop haul!
DeleteHello! First time commenter on your lovely blog here! I love the Christmas decorations, they remind me of the ones we had when I was little, before the minimal, Scandi aesthetic arrived. On my recent charity shop trips,I have found some plant pots, a (sort-of) Christmassy plate, a pot with lid for the bathroom, and a candle dish. Very pleased with them all...!
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine, thanks so much for visiting :)
DeleteI'm not a fan of the Scandi-minimal-christmas aesthetic - give me glittery retro Christmas any time!
Some great finds.....especially that gorgeous and colourful blanket. My tree decorations are a real mish mash. I try to pick one up everytime I go away. Unpacking them at xmas is always very nostalgic, as I try and remember where I got them all from. And of course gift ones are fab too. :)
ReplyDeleteWe're the same with our Christmas decorations, we buy one together every year, I think it's a lovely tradition :) x
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