I must admit I do buy new clothing but once a year at best. Op-shops, thrift shops … they are new words to me, I think we call them charity shops here as usually charities run them. Anyway my most recent purchase from a charity shop was some china tea cups so I could feel fancy drinking my Earl Grey tea ☕️
Op-shops sound far more glam than the “thrift” shops here in the US (often called vintage shops, I can live with that). I only recently started haunting these spaces, mainly for old cookbooks and started collecting a series of cook-booklets published in the 70’s. It’s all about the hunt.
PS: has anyone told you what an amazing human you are lately?
I've been disappointed with my local op-shop (why are they called op-shops over there?) recently and haven't been going so much - but I went last weekend and discovered a lovely granny square blanket that seems to be made from wool-blend yarn - and I don't think anyone ever used it before, it's in great shape. At the moment I'm using it as my film-watching blanket but when it gets a bit colder here I'm going to use it as the top blanket on my bed, on top of my recently-purchased-on-final-clearance-sale-duvet-cover-revived-duvet. The only trouble I've had with my new blanket so far is that my little dog wants to make a bed out of it herself!
I also picked up a chalkware cowboy at a thrift shop in Calgary, Alberta, recently, because you have to bring a little cowboy back with you if you go to Calgary, don't you?
They are called op-shops as it is short for Opportunity! As they are all usually charity stores, I believe this is why they have this name. Then in true Aussie style, we shorten everything we can! HAHA!
And your FINDS! They sound PERFECT! Wow! Yes to both of these. I hope your doggy is a good sharer as it gets colder hehe 🧡
I must admit I do buy new clothing but once a year at best. Op-shops, thrift shops … they are new words to me, I think we call them charity shops here as usually charities run them. Anyway my most recent purchase from a charity shop was some china tea cups so I could feel fancy drinking my Earl Grey tea ☕️
Oh YES! What a fabulous find! They sound perfect and lovely!
ah, kids can be cruel, but you're right. It is how we are told the world 'should' be. Now I am older it matters less ;0)
Thank you for sharing your memories and your present, love you lots my friend xxx
Thank you so much for reading and for your lovely words! Love you so much! 🧡🧡🧡
Op-shops sound far more glam than the “thrift” shops here in the US (often called vintage shops, I can live with that). I only recently started haunting these spaces, mainly for old cookbooks and started collecting a series of cook-booklets published in the 70’s. It’s all about the hunt.
PS: has anyone told you what an amazing human you are lately?
Oh I BET the cookbooks are phenomenal... now I want to keep an eye out for some Aussie gems for you over here!
PS: I am so grateful for you. Thank you, wonderful friend! 🧡🧡🧡
I've been disappointed with my local op-shop (why are they called op-shops over there?) recently and haven't been going so much - but I went last weekend and discovered a lovely granny square blanket that seems to be made from wool-blend yarn - and I don't think anyone ever used it before, it's in great shape. At the moment I'm using it as my film-watching blanket but when it gets a bit colder here I'm going to use it as the top blanket on my bed, on top of my recently-purchased-on-final-clearance-sale-duvet-cover-revived-duvet. The only trouble I've had with my new blanket so far is that my little dog wants to make a bed out of it herself!
I also picked up a chalkware cowboy at a thrift shop in Calgary, Alberta, recently, because you have to bring a little cowboy back with you if you go to Calgary, don't you?
They are called op-shops as it is short for Opportunity! As they are all usually charity stores, I believe this is why they have this name. Then in true Aussie style, we shorten everything we can! HAHA!
And your FINDS! They sound PERFECT! Wow! Yes to both of these. I hope your doggy is a good sharer as it gets colder hehe 🧡