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I did a very little shop update today, so I thought instead I'd blog about some recent lucky opshop (thrift store) finds because I always enjoy seeing other peoples' second-hand treasures! 

Here is what I have found lately:

– green sari silk reversible wrap top (I love this- it just needs a little mending and then I can wear for the rest of the summer.)

– three old Beatrix Potter books (there were lots just sitting there and I couldn't believe my luck- I left some for other people. We have nearly all of these now (most of them used to be mine) and K loves them)

– wildflower linen tablecloth

– Tasmanian wildflower linen apron- (we have some Tasmanians staying with us right now so I will force this on them.) 

Have you had any good finds lately?

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22 responses to “opshop finds”

  1. Dee Avatar
    Dee

    that apron is gorgeous!
    what lovely finds. i think my first outing with our new babe will be to an op shop…i’m having withdrawals 😉

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  2. abercrombie Avatar
    abercrombie

    you are so smart, I admire you very much! Your life looks very full indeed, and I can hear your gratitude, and I know it runs deep for many reasons. XO
    looking forward to all the good things your blog shares

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  3. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    No, I haven’t had many good oppie finds lately, unfortunately. You’ve found some treasures, though – well done 🙂

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  4. Lucy Avatar
    Lucy

    Oh Melissa, where have you been shopping? (I need to get the Beatrix Potter’s you left behind!)

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  5. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    hi lucy! you need to get along to the two miramar opshops (you know, the ones together near the start of miramar). i found the BP books at the salvation army and left about 4 there. wish i’d thought to get them for E though. good luck!

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  6. Francesca Avatar
    Francesca

    I found a demijohn, by the glass recycling bin – I guess I need to come thrift shopping with you, Melissa! 🙂

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  7. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    Score Mel!

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  8. OhAbigail Avatar
    OhAbigail

    Good grift you have some good shops and a good eye! Sadly I haven’t found any gems in a while.

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  9. Nicola Avatar
    Nicola

    Love the Beatrix Potter books.

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  10. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    Great finds! I love the apron and your new top!
    I recently found a tin care bear lunch box, which
    I was very exited about, because when I was in school
    I did not have one.

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  11. Mousy Brown Avatar
    Mousy Brown

    I had the best day yesterday…4 vintage sheets, some delicate green stem glasses, a pile of 10 books on insects, birds and plants, two beautiful embroidered aprons, a soup dish that matches the ones I already had, an audio book my husband has been looking for and all in only 10 minutes in the same shop…it was op shop heaven!! 😀

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  12. Brenda Avatar
    Brenda

    I found some hand braided chair pads for 25 cents………(amazing) and a London Fog rain coat in immaculate condition for $4.00. My favorite thrift shop in Kamloops, B.C., Canada where we live is called The Best Little Thrift Store. It is operated by Mentally disabled people. I love it there and the deals are just wonderful. I missed out on a hand sewn Raggedy Ann and Andy. I don’t have any grandchildren. I passed them by and kept thinking about them. They were about 18 ” high and cost $1.00 each. They haunted me for days. And alas, were gone the next time I went. The amount of work that someone put into them……..I should have grabbed them………..Live and Learn as they say.

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  13. Lindsay Jewell Avatar
    Lindsay Jewell

    Those are such great finds! 🙂

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  14. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    What great finds! I’ve had some good op shop luck lately too – two giant pieces of polka dotty and stripy cotton furnishing fabric, a green batwing cardigan, and a couple of cheerful dresses. I had to resist buying a glass dinner set with plates shaped like snapper yesterday when I didn’t know how I’d get it home on the train!

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  15. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    i wish, francesca! you’d be welcome anytime 🙂

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  16. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    don’t you just love days like that? sounds amazing.

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  17. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    I am weak in the knees for that tablecloth!!!

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  18. kirsty Avatar
    kirsty

    The top looks really lovely, and I hate to burst your bubble, but do you realise that today is the first day of autumn :-p good to see that wellington opshops are looking after you (I bet the nelson ones are noticing your absence!)

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  19. Mirabel Avatar
    Mirabel

    Really lovely things Melissa. You have such a good eye!
    I recently found a crochet blanket fit for a double bed. So much happiness!

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  20. Mousy Brown Avatar
    Mousy Brown

    I couldn’t stop smiling! (PS my package arrived today, thank you so much it is all wonderful! :D)

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  21. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar
    Denise | Chez Danisse

    I just adore this apron.

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  22. Melbourne Road Avatar
    Melbourne Road

    oh I LOVE all of your finds! :o)
    Lori

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