I haven’t been thrifting for quite a while. Having had something of an expensive Christmas, I’ve been keeping my pennies to myself and staying away from the shops. Even those of the charity variety. But yesterday I cracked. Having gone … Continue reading
Tag Archives: thrifting
friday fabric finds
Oh, Friday! How I do love thee! Friday evening in our house usually means the start of family time. Often the three of us go to the local pub for tea. Lad likes the pizzas and I have a soft … 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
location, location, location
Strictly speaking, I shouldn’t be posting these as they’re not really mine to post. My friend Maria has a fabulous eye for vintage treasures, as I know from sharing a stall with her. I’m helping her to turn her collection of vintage British souvenir … 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