The Charity Shop Connoisseur
ADVENTURES IN PAUPER LAND or A GUIDE TO THE FINE DELIGHTS OF CHARITY SHOPPING
Saturday, 29 March 2014
An old rocking horse
This old rocking horse was in Limerick Animal Welfare's furniture shop today. I had a tin rocking horse when I was a child and loved it. This dobbin looks as if generations of children have had fun on it. It has a repair on the neck and the handles are loose with the paint worn off them at the ends. It reminded me a little of some of the poor horses you see around Limerick, also cast aside and tired looking with a hesitant look in their eyes as if they don't know what to expect. I put it up on the table to photograph it better and when I went in the shop later it was gone, hopefully to bring more joy to another child somewhere.
Sunday, 19 January 2014
Wooden weightlifter
Bought this charming wooden weightlifter - unfortunately she lost the ends of her weights. Probably knocked off by 'Annette' who also autographed the base in pencil. Little brat.
A catch-up
I'm in the mood for a bit of blogging today so here are a few more things that I have recently acquired and finally got round to sharing:-
Colourful Eastern European style napkins |
This was a Christmas present for a friend who is also a connoisseur of original things from charity shops |
And this was another present for the same friend |
I love sartorial mismatches like this silk polka dot square and tribal necklace |
My new favourite bag |
Saturday, 18 January 2014
Oh deer, oh deer!
Look what I got today in the Limerick Animal Welfare charity shop - a whole herd of deer in a snowy forest clearing!
Oh yes and these lovely leather mirrors - they'll all be together in that spot on the landing, with the dog and the dove and the wallpaper
Oh yes and these lovely leather mirrors - they'll all be together in that spot on the landing, with the dog and the dove and the wallpaper
Sunday, 3 November 2013
A weakness for wicker
At LAW yesterday all handbags were only €1 each. I got this one:-
I also got a lovely Fairisle style tank top which is currently hanging on the line after a 'quick and cool' in the washing machine. I have discovered that this setting is great for washing woollens without felting them.
I also got a lovely Fairisle style tank top which is currently hanging on the line after a 'quick and cool' in the washing machine. I have discovered that this setting is great for washing woollens without felting them.
Thursday, 29 August 2013
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