Things have been getting super creative and inspired around here the last few days, I feel like I don't have enough time to sit down each night and blog about it! I'll endeavour to share what's been happening creatively as much as I can though, so watch this space.... there may be a few more blog posts in the coming days!!!
Before you read on, please feel free to enter my giveaway!!!!! Thanks to everyone who has already entered. To check out the giveaway prize and enter your name into the draw, please check out the post before this one.. (if I knew how to make a link to another post, I would! But my technological skills are still somewhat limited...if anyone would like to tell me how to do it, please do!)
Much treasure hunting has been going on in the Coleman household of late, thought I'd once again share my newest finds, linking up with the Blackbird has Spoken's Op Shop Show Off.
sweet little jumpers for little Miss...
We think this is a retro bin! Well, that's what everyone on Instagram told me!
Pretty floral fabric
a pretty vintage Stationary set (untouched!!) I've been using it for letter writing already, love it!
Brown. Yellow. and Orange. Floral. Towel. Yes.
Not sure exactly what this is, but was delighted to come home from work to find that Mr. Coleman had bought it for me!
a wrap skirt for me! (this was 20c in a box of aprons, but it's definitely a skirt!)
cute bag
love these colourful hanging things, we're not sure what they're meant to be used for, but we like hanging our tea cups from them!
My parents had one of these stools. Good times. I remember fighting with my brothers over it!
We really do love London, so had to buy this 50c bag!
Sometimes you have to buy something, even if you're uncertain as to whether there is any real need for it or not. Hence, my new cassette tape belt!
And more books. One thing you can never have too many of I say! (not sure Mr Coleman agrees, poor guy, being married to a book worm and all!)
Hope you enjoy all my Op shop (Charity Shop) finds form the past two weeks. We never spend much on all this stuff, nothing would be more then a couple of bucks at the most. I also scored three bags full of clothes from some friends who were decluttering and about to get rid of stuff this week, so feel very blessed by the amount of nice things coming my way at the moment. In some other exciting news, last week my lovely sis in law Taz had a photo of her very pretty kitchen dresser featured in Mollie Makes most recent Gathered issue. We were pretty excited that her little kitchen down under got a look in!! Head on over to her blog to see the pic and tell her congrats!
Mezz xx
Such great finds Mezz! I love those tea cup hangers and the skirt is so pretty! I look forward to seeing what creative things youve been up to! Thanks for mentioning about my little photo! xx
ReplyDeleteyes the skirt is exciting...sally's in ringwood!loved seeing ur pic in gathered xx
Deletewhere to start- such a awesome stash of treasures! love love the jumpers and stationary set, and everything! hope you have a great week :)
ReplyDeletethanks!i hope u have a great week too xx
DeleteOh my The Magic Faraway Tree .. that was my favourite book as a child good to see old Moonface again ... Sarah x
ReplyDeleteit was a fav of mine too!i loved moonface, although i must say i used to be scared of the washer woman character for some reason!
DeleteSome great finds in there! I love that cassette tape belt and the leather bag is beautiful.
ReplyDeletethanks sara, yes the leather bag is lovely...although ive just realised my purse doesnt quite fit in it!doh!
DeleteHi Mezz, I'm in awe of your finds. What a haul. Love the ickle jumpers - so sweet. The bin, towel, belt and both bags are fabulous. Oh yes, and the books. Mind you, I've been.....brace yourself.....culling our books recently - apart from my ladybirds. They're definitely staying! xx
ReplyDeleteoh no!not the books!!!!
Deleteonly joking, i totally understand the emotional and psychological benefits of a good sort through!
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Great finds, Mezz. Especially love the old Enid Blytons!! Love the Hollie Hobby stationary too and really REALLY loved the note we received in our post box this week. Much love to you and yours - that article was perfectly needed and very inspiring. xxx
ReplyDeletehi nic, glad u liked the article.jonathan and kim are great ppl, and always seem to be able to articulate all the things i think in my brain but am not so good at expressing.weird timing hey, i got their newletter and read the article the same day we chatted...i ripped it out straight away for u guys!xx
DeleteI love that stool my grandparents had one just the same...fancy steps on it and all.....You can link back to your last post exactly the same as you did for your sister in law's blog. Just copy and past the address for that single post. xxxxx
ReplyDeletethankyou thankyou thankyou! sumtimes i feel very silly when it comes to computers! xx
DeleteOh Mezz I love that retro bin thingy....and your stationary too....well done on your stash...
ReplyDeleteD x
Some great finds there!
ReplyDeleteM x
Gorgeous finds Mezz ... I really love the little bag ... Bee xx
ReplyDeleteAwesome finds! I have a few of those flower picture things. I love them!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I can't believe you found a stool like that. I remember sitting on one like that in the kitchen of my grandma's church all the time!! So cool!!!!
so much goodness here! that belt is what the word rad was invented for! and i love the stationary and the london bag too. 10/10 on your thrifting report this week!!!!
ReplyDeletemax x
We had a stool just like that too - actually it was even the same colour! Loving the Enid Blyton books xx
ReplyDeleteOoh, orange in the kitchen, with both the tea cup holders and the bin...used to store onions and potatoes maybe? The brighter the kitchen. The better I say!
ReplyDeleteoh wowzers that is all completely drool-worthy!!!
ReplyDeleteJealous of that orange bin. I've seen those before on other aussie blogs. Gold.