A few nice little finds this week...
some doilies & trim...
floor cushions from the white elephant stall at the school fair...
alpaca wool blanket, sweet plate & noddy bowl...
$2 volleys for the little guy!
My hubby's always been quite proud & more than just a little impressed with my thrifty ways, and he's partial to a bit of a fossick around the odd garage sale or op shop himself every now & then. It seems though, over recent weeks, that there is a very slight look of concern on his face as I head off on yet another thrifty adventure...at what point do you decide enough is enough? Or even enough just for now...
I do know that I have one very certain rule to keep me in check...
THRIFTING RULE:
What I find must be practical, something that can be of use immediately & not just put away in the hope that it may be needed one day.
I think I do well sticking to this rule...I'm sure everything up there is already being used...
I think I do well sticking to this rule...I'm sure everything up there is already being used...
I also wanted to share with you this adorable piece from
dottie angel...
dottie angel...
enough said!
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those doilies and trim look gorgeous all piled up and i love the noddy bowl!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! Wow, those doilies look in perfect shape!
ReplyDeleteSaaweet!!! What great finds. I love finding great deals for the kiddos "especially clothes"
ReplyDeleteMel, you pick up the best things. I also have a general shopping rule, I have to LOVE it. If i'm not sure I don't buy it or figure I can always come back for it, if its gone it wasn't meant to be...
ReplyDeletePretty things! Nice that your man is supportive of your thrifty habits! Nice image from dottieangel - love her blog! I'm afraid I would never be able to stick to your rules - too much bowerbird in me I think!
ReplyDeleteyou've got a keen eye, that's for sure. i love the doilies, the blankie and especially the Noddy bowl. and i totally AGREE with Dotty Angel's philosophy!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. Once you start it's hard to stop. It's an addiction. Melinda xo
ReplyDeleteNice finds and good rules ... in theory! Once the thrifty fever takes over, all bets are off!
ReplyDeleteYou know i'm a sucker for doilies... But how about those $2 volleys! I want some!
ReplyDeleteWow didn't you do well , love the Noddy plate !
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your op shop finds, you've had some real luck recently! x
ReplyDeleteThat is a great rule and I do sort of apply that rule, except where it comes to craft supplies!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! My hubby is impressed too, especially when I bring home things we have been meaning to buy for the house or the baby, and at a fraction of the price. :)
'Enough is enough' never happens! As long as you have a use for something why would you stop. Gorgeous doileys!
ReplyDeleteThose doilies look so dainty!thrifty finds are always fun.thats a great rule to keep in mind while thrifting :)
ReplyDeleteI really admire your restraint, i couldn't impose such a rule on myself , I'm afraid i must have the clutter gene. I've seen curtains made out doillies ...looks great
ReplyDeleteI love this! ha ha
ReplyDeleteOh great finds! I am afraid I don't always stick to your thrifting rule, but I do like it very much. It seems I also like collecting random things that serve little purpose :). Great Volleys, for $2!
ReplyDeleteSophie x
Stunning finds - I so admire your thrifting rule - but am unable to be so restrained ;)
ReplyDeleteI am also very inspired by Dottie Angel at the moment which has benn reflected in my op shop finds too!
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