There are many things that people have missed whilst the shops have been closed due to the Covid lockdowns in England. I am one of the lucky ones, in that we have good local shops that have kept us well … Continue reading
a revelation
Tag Archives: charity shops
thrift of the week
My favourite charity shop is a place of extremes and opposites. It is a large shop, but never busy. It has a lot of stock, but much of it is not worth having. It is staffed by people whom, if you … Continue reading
reciprocal rummaging
It’s very handy having a friend who is an even more enthusiastic – and talented – vintage rummager than I am. Once again I was running out of eyes. It’s because making owls uses twice as many buttons as making … Continue reading
thrifty pickings
What a difference a couple of weeks makes! I think all the thrifty mavens (except me obviously!) must be away on holiday. Or else too busy dealing with holidaying offspring to go bargain hunting. Because after the utter dearth of … Continue reading
thrifty rewards
I promised yesterday that I would share the other items found whilst on my tea towel quest. I know it was naughty to buy stuff other than tea towels when that was specifically what I had set out to snag, … Continue reading
a good morning’s haul
Whilst I usually browse the charity shops with nothing much in mind, just a magpie’s roving eye, occasionally I do actually go on a quest. Part of the joy of thrifting of course is stumbling across the unexpected. But when … Continue reading