Ups and downs are a bit of an occupational hazard of thrifting. Some days, you go out without expectation and come home with an absolute peach. Other days, you go on a determined hunt, and come home downhearted and empty-handed. … Continue reading
Category Archives: obsessions
greetings card girls
It’s funny how certain things that you owned in childhood stay in your memory. Growing up, my sister and I weren’t bought stacks of toys. But one or two spring to mind… Like a ride-on HP Sauce bottle (like this … Continue reading
repurposed
Some say it is better to give than to receive. But not me. I am firmly in the “better to receive” camp. I love receiving gifts. However, sometimes people give you things that you love, but are not quite sure what … Continue reading
squee!
I am not usually the type to squeal. I have always been unaffected by horror films (although I avoid the nastier modern ones). I’ve never screamed at a pop star, even when I was of an age where it wouldn’t … Continue reading
heaven & hell
Ikea is not, as portrayed in the adverts, a popular destination for a day out in our family. Don’t get me wrong, I love it. What could be more heavenly than a Scandi interiors store where you can actually afford … Continue reading
shoe fetish
Ok, this is going to look like showing off. But I know that before long, I won’t be the only one with a pair or two of these taking pride of place in their wardrobe. So… perhaps you’ll be generous … Continue reading