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Thursday, 17 January 2008

A Thrifting Opportunity

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.


I have to dash, I am off to the supermarket to buy CHAMPAGNE because my MUM HAS GOT A JOB!!!!!!

I am so proud of you Mum xo
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23 comments:

  1. Alison Gibbs17 January 2008 at 15:55

    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

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  2. Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things17 January 2008 at 16:14

    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!

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  3. Lori17 January 2008 at 17:34

    congrats to your mum!!!

    and what wonderful thrifting finds:) i just LOVE the ballerina print and red plate, yummy!!!

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  4. Our Home Schooler and Jen17 January 2008 at 17:54

    CONGRATULATIONS to your mum

    Jen

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  5. bluemuf17 January 2008 at 18:29

    Great finds Rachael. Congratulate your mom on her new job.

    Hugs Karen

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  6. 12 Days of Christmas Swap17 January 2008 at 22:34

    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!!

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  7. Sugar Bear18 January 2008 at 06:58

    Ooo - some great stuff! Congratulations Mum!
    Karla

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  8. Amy18 January 2008 at 08:21

    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...

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  9. Our Home Schooler and Jen18 January 2008 at 08:41

    theres an award for you over at my blog :)

    Jen

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  10. Felicia18 January 2008 at 10:26

    Congrats to your mom :)

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  11. Unknown18 January 2008 at 10:56

    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

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  12. Anonymous18 January 2008 at 13:00

    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

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  13. karlascottage.typepad.com18 January 2008 at 16:12

    That is a lovely print, with all the twirling ballerinas. good finds!

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  14. Cape Cod Washashore19 January 2008 at 08:51

    Congratulations to your Mum!!!

    What lovely treasures! I'm really loving your red transferware plate! =)

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  15. Wolfe's den19 January 2008 at 14:29

    Such wonderful treasures you have found thrifting!! That is one of my favorite past times!!
    Jenn~

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  16. Anonymous19 January 2008 at 17:35

    Oh what lucky thrifty finds so pretty!
    xo
    mary
    hoganfe handbags

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  17. Ruth Welter20 January 2008 at 02:25

    Great finds Rachael...what pretty displays you have made with them.

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  18. Linda20 January 2008 at 03:32

    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

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  19. Britt- Sparkled Vintage Charm20 January 2008 at 07:37

    great finds!!! Lucky you!!! congrats to your Mum!
    xo Britt

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  20. Just Between Us Girls20 January 2008 at 08:53

    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!!!!!!!!

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  21. Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques20 January 2008 at 17:29

    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

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  22. Anonymous21 January 2008 at 17:43

    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!)

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  23. Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents23 January 2008 at 09:06

    Hi Rachael! What wonderful finds! Hmmm, wonder if I could swipe your cherubs? You KNOW I LOVE them!!

    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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