So the summer is properly here. The school holidays have begun and lad and I have been gallivanting, making the most of the lovely weather. Today we went to the river with friends to lark about and picnic. It was … Continue reading
Tag Archives: bargains
cut to fit
Yet again, it seems that I have managed to buy a frock which doesn’t fit me. It’s something I do seem to be making a bit of a habit of. I have a pile of things to alter already. First … Continue reading
label lust
I am not normally a coveter of designer labels. I don’t even look at them usually, to be honest. Give me a bit of cheap Crimplene, or a rail full of 1960s floral frocks and I am more than happy. High … 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
a doer-upper
Just a very quick post today to show you this embroidered beauty. I forgot to mention this as one of my purchases from the antiques fair! I’m not quite sure what it’s meant to function as – a tea cosy? … Continue reading
beautiful bargains
I spotted this little cabinet in my all-time-favourite local charity shop a couple of weeks ago and my heart skipped a beat. I’d been looking for something to store some of my ever-expanding fabric stash in – and this little … Continue reading