Wednesday, July 20, 2011

green theme

My short blogging absence was the result of that cold coming back and leaving me rather tired and achy. But things seem much better this morning, thank goodness. I'm not very good at resting while sick, and to be honest I don't really have a lot of choice with hubby at work all day, but I find that frequent breaks while doing the everyday jobs, helps get me through. Fittingly it rained all day.

I thought I would share with you a few thrifty finds that I picked up late last week at the op shop and a few more at our local recycling centre, otherwise known as the tip.


From St Vincent de Paul : Green glasses, English bowls and mini dessert moulds. 


From our recycling shop : Old worn book, old verse which is stated as being "Quoted by His Majesty the King in an Empire Broadcast" (sadly the frame is crumbling but I don't have the heart to pull it out), two rustic, handmade pottery pieces that I'm already using for my sewing bits and pieces,  handmade by "Cheryl" as is engraved on the back. Thank you Cheryl, I do appreciate your handiwork. And a beautifully worn, green handled rolling pin.

Well, as I type it seems the cloud is clearing slightly. Wishing you a fine day wherever you are.
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17 comments:

  1. dixiebelleJuly 20, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Wow! Great finds, you must live near some awesome op shops/ tip shop!!

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  2. NellyJuly 20, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    How I love all that green!!

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  3. PetaJuly 20, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    that rolling pin is great

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  4. GabyJuly 20, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    It's raining here too :( Hope you feel better soon. xx

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  5. Jenny MJuly 20, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Loving all those green goodies....green is my all-time favourite colour. Hope you feel all better soon.

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  6. KylieJuly 20, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    gorgeous green...
    I often think about the people who have scribbled their names on the bases of their pottery creations...
    I'm glad you appreciate Cheryl's handiwork and that her little piece has found a nice new home.

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  7. EllieJuly 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Loving the green glassware! Aren't you absolutely hanging to know who Cheryl is? Whenever I buy a book that has a name inside, I can't help but wonder who they are and why they gave up the book!

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  8. EviJuly 20, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Oh my, I'm going green looking at all that thrifted loveliness ;-) You really must have some great op shops in your area. Hope you get better soon!

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  9. zigsmaJuly 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Hope you're feeling better. I love those glasses. I'm coming your way in a month for a memorial - hopefully will have time to visit a few ope shopeys.

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  10. humble habitJuly 20, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    It's funny how some colours we are drawn to, for me it is green, and then there are others that I feel almost chose you. I love your finds.

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  11. purplepearJuly 20, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Wow great finds. Love the green bowls

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  12. my thrifty closetJuly 20, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    what beautiful finds, the green glasses are making me green with envy.

    love~mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  13. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    It's always exciting to give pre-loved items a new home.
    Loving the green and that rolling pin...what a fab find!

    x

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  14. Small Things Simple PleasuresJuly 20, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Lovely greens, particularly the rolling pin. And, yes, I made the wrap. Took all of 5 minutes!

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  15. faith76July 20, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    lots of great finds x

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  16. kit and nancy.July 20, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    that rolling pin is just like my nanna's! love all that green.

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  17. tea with lucyJuly 20, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    bravo for the tip shop. i'd be lost without mine. get well soon!

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