tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31121860660577344392024-03-08T21:43:57.406+10:30The secret lives of op shopsBechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-28344068251828109792015-01-07T20:22:00.003+10:302015-01-07T21:51:23.394+10:30Farewell!Hello people that have stumbled across this blog! I would say hello to my regular readers, but I don't think there are too many remaining after having not posted for, uh, well over two years now (and if you do remain I sincerely apologise if you have been checking back everyday for the last 850 days staring wistfully at the page hoping for a new post to appear).<br />
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Given it is a new year, I felt the need to tie up loose ends, this blog being one of them. In the years since I have last posted, I have continued to op shop and my love of secondhand has not wavered. My commitment to my blog, however, has very much wavered and I feel the need to now let it go, let it go, can't hold it back anymore... (I have not even seen the movie Frozen and yet I know the words to the song).<br />
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I will leave the blog up as an archive, but have disabled comments (SO MUCH SPAM) and will no longer be posting. I can still be contacted via email and I will be posting my thrifty finds on Instagram (ie. lazy person's blogging). I may start another blog, but it will be unrelated to this one, so perhaps we will meet in a different place at a different time...<br />
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Until then, all the best with your op shopping adventures and keep thrifting! I know I will be :)<br />
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What's this? No, your eyes are not deceiving you. Yes, this is a very belated blog post! My poor little blog has been a bit neglected of late with a couple exciting things going on. Not to fear; hopefully I'll get back into the swing of things soon.</div>
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I'm not sure if any of your read <a href="http://bespokezine.com/">*bespoke*</a> zine, but if you do you may have noticed a familiar little tidbit on page 37 of the current issue. If you don't, I'd encourage you to grab yourself a copy! *bespoke* is an Australian Zine filled with stories, features and tutorials on craft, vintage, art, photography and all things creatively inspired. How cute is the cover illustration by Rachael Smith of Penelope and Pip?</div>
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Now on to the exciting bit! I was really thrilled to have my Gran's handkerchief trophy from <a href="http://opaholic.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/swimming-in-1920s.html">this</a> post included as a cherish feature, along with a short sentimental spiel. So lovely to see something from my blog in print. Thankyou so much to the editor, Jess, for the feature! I bought a spare copy to give to my Gran :) You might also have noticed in the first photo that I found a nice glass dome to display the <a href="http://opaholic.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/minature-books-of-wisdom.html">miniature books</a> I'd collected. No sooner than a week after expressing my woes at not being able to find an affordable dome, one popped up at my local op shop for $1. It came with a heavy stone base which I think was used to display some kind of plant. Now's it living a second life as a perfectly sized display dome :)<br />
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And NOW, onto the Extra Exciting News. My partner and I moved into our first home together just over 2 months ago. We've been busy settling in and everything is finally starting to look nice and homey :) I'll give you a little photo tour once I've decorated a bit more. In the meantime, I finally have a room to set up my sewing machine and other bits and bobs so I thought I'd give you a little sneak peak!<br />
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This is a stack of old Reader's Digest books. I love the colourful patterned covers. I'm sure there's lots of crafty things you could do with these, will have to put my thinking cap on!<br />
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I've wanting to frame a couple posters from my Frankie magaziness for a while. I went to a picture framer's and they quoted $80 to frame one poster because they're an irregular size :| Then joy of joys I found these plain frames at Target for $9 (half price). I just trimmed a little bit off the poster and voila :)<br />
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Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-48277079204596215612012-04-22T15:35:00.005+09:302012-04-22T15:56:54.493+09:30Minature books of wisdom<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8167/6955085558_d8e9d0f5dd_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hello everyone, just a quick post to check in and let you know what I've been up to. I hope you all had a nice break over Easter :) Instead of gorging myself on hot crossed buns and chocolate eggs, I booked in to have my wisdom teeth out so I wouldn't have to take as much time off work. It was my first time in hospital and I have to say the anxiety leading up to the operation was a lot worse than the recovery. So good being able to eat crunchy food again!<br /><br />I had my graduation back in March. I've been finished uni for awhile now but it was good to officially finalise everything. The ceremony looked like something out of Harry Potter with all the staff sitting on stage in their different coloured velvet robes. I kept expecting Dumbledore to pop up...<br /><br />The picture above is of some mini vintage books I've collected over the past few weeks. I saw this really great decorating idea in Country Style magazine of a glass dome with small books stacked underneath which is what I've got in mind for these. I'm having trouble finding a tall glass dome though; any suggestions? I found the mini cork top bottle in an op shop as well. I thought it looked so cute with the brightly coloured dried flowers inside :) I would love to get more of these and fill them with different things. Have you seen any inspiring home decor ideas lately?<br /></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-37235870485545394722012-03-18T16:40:00.004+10:302012-03-18T17:46:05.662+10:30Fine day for a fair<div style="text-align: justify;">Today mum and I headed off to the biannual <a href="http://www.thewaywewearfairs.com/thewaywewearfairs/Welcome.html">vintage fashion fair</a> held at the Burnside Ballroom. This was about the fourth time we'd attended, so I think that officially makes us regulars ;) We definitely have our plan of attack down pat, which basically involves spending the first hour and a half browsing through all the stalls, heading back to the car for a pre-packed esky lunch, then going back in for round two.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6992051305_1ef020c364_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I bought this beautiful full skirt made of a shiny crepe material with black velvet roses. The colour is a bit hard to describe but it's like a lovely mix of purple and brown, almost a dark taupe. The stall owner runs a consignment store and she was telling me that the lady who brought this into the shop wore it in the 1950s. There were some other clothes which came from the same lady including a mustard coloured linen dress with buttons all the way down the front and a tie at the waist that fastened with a buckle. I think clothes like this are made even more special by the fact that they were worn and loved by someone so many decades ago and are given a second life all these years later. That they have survived in such good condition is amazing.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/6992009041_ea6893ca1d_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I thought this penguin brooch was too cute. It's as if they're all holding hands and about to go for a penguin family waddle.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/6992009011_28ab7ef5a9_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I found this little squirrel sitting amongst a table of bags, purses and other bits and pieces. After bringing him home I realised his ear had been re-glued at one stage. He's now sitting happily amongst my other woodland critters despite his wounded state :) My last purchase was a pair of sterling silver marcasite earrings. I love marcasite jewellery and these are a perfectly dainty shape.<br /><br />The fair is heading to Brisbane next in a couple of weeks, so make sure to get your skates on :) Did you have any thrifty adventures over the weekend? Check out lots of other <a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/flea-market-finds_18.html">flea market finds</a> and share your own over at Her Library Adventures.<br /></div></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-36367711532177324272012-03-12T12:50:00.007+10:302012-03-12T14:10:52.948+10:30Glomesh Monday #4Today is the final edition of Glomesh Monday. I hope you've enjoyed taking a peep into my (continually expanding) collection :) For this last roundup I have four more bags to share, including my most unusual Glomesh find.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/6828570706_541d796cfa_b.jpg" height="728" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I found this white bag brand new in its box for $5 at my local op shop. I think it looks rather ladylike with its 'vintage' shape and white and gold enamel clasp.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7051/6974693787_378a021286_b.jpg" alt="Black Glomesh bag" height="727" width="545" /><br /></div>Next we have a black bag in a similar style to the one above, but with larger mesh pieces. I think I prefer the style of bags made of smaller mesh but it's nice to have a bit of variety.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6828570640_7417e261d1_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div>I'd never come across a square Glomesh satchel until I found this cream one in an op shop for $4. It's one of the most unique pieces in my collection but I do have one that's even more unusual...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/6828570432_c650571ec5_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">...which is this light brown mesh-suede hybrid ($2). Unlike all of my other Glomesh bags which are completely covered in mesh with a satin or cotton lining, the front and back halves of this bag are joined by a suede-like material. It has an unusual yellow and gold enamel clasp and the strap alternates between a thin and thick chain. I'd be interested to know when this style of bag was produced so if you have any insight do let me know :)<br /><br />So that concludes my Glomesh collection. I'm fairly picky with what goes into my collection now (running out of space in my drawer!) but I'd like to find a maroon bag and I always love finding Glomesh accessories - a lipstick case is next on my list. The Burnside vintage fair is on again next weekend so I might pick up a couple things there :) In the meantime I'm eagerly awaiting the <a href="http://opaholic.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/exciting-news-for-lovers-of-glomesh.html">relaunch</a>!<br /><br />If you missed my previous Glomesh posts, you can find them here <a href="http://opaholic.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/glomesh-monday-1.html">1</a>, <a href="http://opaholic.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/glomesh-monday-2.html">2</a>, <a href="http://opaholic.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/glomesh-monday-3.html">3</a>. What is your favourite or most unusual Glomesh find?<br /></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-36257545518267569122012-03-05T08:00:00.003+10:302012-03-12T14:11:05.396+10:30Glomesh Monday #3I'm a week behind in my Glomesh Monday roundups but not to worry. Today I'm sharing my collection of medium clutches and sling bags. I have a bit of a soft spot for sling bags. I think it's because they're so easy to just wear across your body, leaving your hands free to do some serious op shop rummaging. Anywho, enough chit chat and onto the pictures...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6950640323_59014642f5_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7066/6950640385_acc966cc0a_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm not too sure where I found these cream bags but both are fairly similar. The first one has a diagonal flap and is a little sturdier than the second, which is more slinky and closes horizontally.<br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/6804554128_6f5d70c358_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">This navy clutch is my favourite Glomesh bag and the one that gets the most use. I found it when I first started collecting Glomesh at a Salvos op shop for about $5.<br /></div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7054/6950640443_f8900f0aaa_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I bought this grey sling bag still in it's box at the Burnside vintage fair for $15. I was really excited because I'd never found one in this colour before and I love the gold tassel! The black one was found at my favourite rummage-y op shop for about $5. I seem to have a lot of luck finding different Glomesh goodies at that shop so no wonder I always go back! I love the small gold G on both of these bags.<br /><br />We're almost at the end of my Glomesh collection now, with just the larger bags left to share. A couple of them are a little unusual though so keep your eyes peeled for the final roundup next week :)<br /></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-34033349847198814752012-03-03T17:01:00.006+10:302012-03-12T14:12:20.348+10:30Garage Sailing<div style="text-align: justify;">When I was little I loved going to garage sales on the weekends and seeing what treasures I could find. We used to hold a garage sale about once every year or so with our neighbours which was a lot of fun. I'd get really excited about setting up my own table and selling my books and toys for 20c to $1 each. Some of the smaller bits and pieces I would wrap up and put in a lucky dip box. And of course I loved counting up all my loose coins and seeing how much I had made at the end of the day :)<br /><br />Since the emergence of op shops, we haven't really been to many garage sales. When we do, they all seem to be selling either kid's or baby stuff and can be a little disappointing in comparison to what you can find in op shops now. Every now and then though we do strike a good one, like today (while on the way to the op shop haha). The owner was moving house and had held another four garage sales prior to this one. I really wish we had known earlier because he was a vintage collector and it was like garage sale gold! I can only imagine the great furniture and other items we could have picked up, but we were still lucky enough to come away with a few things :)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/6948309661_165eaa68f0_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The first thing we spied was this sweet floral hat. There were a couple others but I really liked the colour and arrangement of the flowers and netting on this one. I would love to find an old hat stand to hang this and some colourful coats on. I also found this old story book with cute fairyland creatures on the front. It reminds me of the Shirley Barber books I used to read when I was little.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6802199070_331c801540_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">There were lots of little knickknacks to rummage through and we came up with some old keys, a small black and gold bag, an Avon cream perfume jar and atomiser, and an old set of paints from the 1950s. The owner gave us the wooden tray to hold everything in while we looked around and he ended up throwing it in for nothing which was nice.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7051/6802199104_041911022b_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I ummed and ahhed about this old biscuit tin but decided to take it in the end to use for keeping in the laundry to store clothes pegs (plus everything was cheap as chips but I shall get to that soon). I wish biscuits still came in cute tins like this :)<br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7194/6948309723_11080a5686.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And of course, how could I resist these colourful drinking glasses? They'll go nicely with my growing collection (<a href="http://opaholic.blogspot.com.au/2011/03/rainbow-of-glasses.html">here </a>and <a href="http://opaholic.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/saturday-scavenging.html">here</a>).<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6802199004_d998b3cd3a_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Finally, my favourite find was this nifty wooden deer which is actually a salt and pepper shaker! The pepper goes in the head which comes apart from the neck (a little morbid perhaps!), and the salt goes in the body.<br /><br />The best part is that all of these finds came to a grand total of $8. The owner mentioned that he may have another sale before moving at the end of the month, so we might pop back another weekend. Whatever he doesn't sell is going in a big skip out the front, which is a bit sad because there were lots of lovely old children's books, bags and kitchen knickknacks still left.<br /><br />Have you been to any good garage sales lately, or maybe held your own? I would love to hear your stories :)<br /></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-32342849730825024022012-02-25T11:05:00.004+10:302012-03-12T14:12:37.219+10:30Terrific Turquoise<div style="text-align: justify;">I love turquoise and have found a few items of this lovely colour in my op shop travels. Does anyone else find they go through 'colour cycles' and gravitate towards items of a particular colour? I also have a penchant for mustard and raspberry so no doubt they'll be popping up in future posts :)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/6780984792_f5cb3f7a5f_z.jpg" alt="Beautiful Breakfast Book" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I found this breakfast cookbook from 1977 for $1 filled with recipes for muffins, eggs, jam and everything else you could think to serve for breakfast... and some you perhaps wouldn't think to serve like battered sardines and bacon bananas :\<br /><br /></div></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7067/6927103537_19bb52bddd_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This little comb and pouch set was 50c. Not much more to say about this one. Good for combing?<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6780984852_b5bd91c33a_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I found this beaded necklace for $5. I don't usually go for chunky necklaces but I like that this one has a thin chain with the beads then attached so it sits nicely around my neck.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6781031868_627e6e01c1_b.jpg" height="727" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">And finally, my favourite item which is a small painting of a girl and boy washing a little dog :)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It's 39 degrees in Adelaide today so I'm surprised I didn't melt into a puddle while taking these photos! I know it's going to be hot interstate too, so I hope you keep cool wherever you are and have a nice relaxing weekend :)<br /></div></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-301857965284715202012-02-20T09:00:00.002+10:302012-02-20T09:00:01.478+10:30Glomesh Monday #2<div style="text-align: justify;">Happy Monday everyone :) Today in part 2 of my Glomesh series I'm sharing my collection of small clutches and handbags.<br /><br />The first cream clutch was a bargain from my favourite op shop at only 75c. I didn't realise Glomesh bags were made that small until I found this but I love it's cute size. The second white clutch is my most recent find, also from the same op shop at a similarly thrifty price of $2.50 (I'm sensing a theme here). This one still feels fairly rigid, is completely unmarked inside and includes the original pocket mirror. I can't quite remember where I got the third one from but it's a similar size to the other clutches with a small metallic strap.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7040/6899247673_148b391d9b_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6899247773_dbb60c4035_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7195/6899247871_075df7f6b5_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">These are the only two gold and silver bags I have in my collection :) The gold one was picked up from the op shop my mum volunteers at, and the silver was from one of our regular op shop stops, both about $12 each. I love the slinky metallic finish on these bags, but most of all I love the shape. I think some Glomesh bags, like the clutches above, have a universal shape that translates well into 'modern' fashions, but the shape and style of the gold and silver ones below give them a distinctive olden-day feel.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/6899232443_5a9bd8b2cd_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">What Glomesh items have you discovered in your travels lately?<br /></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-61641865328967089682012-02-13T09:00:00.001+10:302012-02-13T09:00:01.482+10:30Glomesh Monday #1<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Since my very first Glomesh round-up back in <a href="http://opaholic.blogspot.com.au/2009/04/glomesh-galore.html">2009</a>, my collection has both been streamlined and expanded (but mostly expanded). To be welcomed into my beloved collection, Glomesh items must now only be the Genuine Article - this means no more faux mesh! If I find any Gold Crest, Oroton or Park Lane items I particularly like, they go in a separate collection ;) Items must be in good condition with the Glomesh tag inside and no missing mesh.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Kick starting my series of Glomesh posts are the small accessories I've collected. First up is my collection of purses, including the large rectangular one which I'm currently using. This was given to me by my Gran a couple years ago for my <a href="http://opaholic.blogspot.com.au/2010/05/glomesh-love.html">birthday</a>, still brand new in its box. The purse at the top is my Mum's, which was given to her for Christmas in 1977, also from my Gran. There's a lucky horseshoe charm sewn on the inside engraved with her name and the date :) The other two cream purses were lucky op shops finds that I managed to pick up for a few dollars each.<br /><br /></div></div><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6861740783_88d42fa7f8_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/6861708501_bb10c2de26_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Next are two small coin purses. I found the silver one for about $6 at mum and I's favourite rummage-y op shop, and the cream one was given to me as a <a href="http://opaholic.blogspot.com.au/2010/12/last-post-for-year.html">Christmas </a>pressie also via op shop :)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6861723313_d95dafda5d_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I picked up this sunglasses case at the first Burnside <a href="http://opaholic.blogspot.com.au/2011/04/day-one-vintage-fashion-fair.html">vintage fair</a> I went to for $18, and this key wallet for $1 from an op shop. I have a smaller key wallet that I keep in my bag but I'm not sure what brand it is. I love that it keeps all my keys together so they don't jingle around in my bag :)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6861728921_f66988eeea_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Concluding my collection of small accessories is this cream cigarette case and gold lighter, both found during a trip to the Burnside <a href="http://opaholic.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/day-two-vintage-fashion-fair.html">vintage fair</a> for $15 and $18 respectively. I'm not using the case at the moment but I think it would be handy to keep something like a packet of tissues, chewing gum and band aids in :) I bought the lighter as a memento of my Grandad and it sits on a shelf of my desk where I see it everyday.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6861735063_44ce1ef455_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Do you have any Glomesh accessories that you use day-to-day or do you save them for special occasions?<br /></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-8258508357265949172012-02-12T20:24:00.004+10:302012-02-12T21:59:55.907+10:30Exciting news for lovers of Glomesh...<div style="text-align: justify;">I've come across a wea bit of exciting news about the much loved Glomesh brand. But first, a short history lesson...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7047/6861594049_3fbf4325b0_z.jpg" height="357" width="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Alice & Louis Kennedy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Glomesh.International?sk=wall">via</a></span><br /></div><br />According to the official <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Glomesh.International?sk=wall">facebook</a> page, Glomesh was founded in 1958 by Louis and Alice Kennedy, Hungarian immigrants who migrated from Israel to Australia with their two children in 1957. The Glomesh factory was first established under the company, Camel, in Sydney's Bondi Junction and shortly moved to St Peters where the distinctive metal mesh was produced in golds, silvers and jewel tones including maroon and navy. Glomesh is perhaps best known as a vintage label available only through op shops and other secondhand means... until now (this is the exciting part!).<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In Winter 2012, Glomesh is being re-launched under the guidance of Louis and Alice Kennedy's grandson, Daniel Goldberg. Although it's all very hush hush at this stage, the word from Daniel is that 'the collection will encapsulate the same glamour and romance that it did back in the day...'<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7207/6861593975_dbd66a4114_z.jpg" height="367" width="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;">1968 store opening <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Glomesh.International?sk=wall">via</a></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you've been reading my blog for awhile, it will come as no surprise that I'm really excited for this collection! In celebration of the re-launch, every Monday for the next four weeks I'll be posting snippets of my current Glomesh collection. Make sure you check back tomorrow for the first edition of Glomesh Monday :) You are most welcome to get involved by sharing your own Glomesh finds :)<br /></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-35181575795064461182012-01-28T19:37:00.008+10:302012-03-12T14:13:03.641+10:30Saturday scavenging<div style="text-align: justify;">While running some errands with mum today, we popped into a couple op shops for a bit of a scavenge. It's good when you haven't been to a particular shop for awhile and can have a good rummage :) Here are the results...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6775085049_6a467daefa_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our first stop turned up this pile of goodies including an old book called 'Successful Dressmaking' by Ellen and Marietta Resek for $2. It was published right here in Adelaide, most probably sometime during the 50s by the looks of it. The previous owner has written notes in the back so they must have found it useful :) We also found a little book of Regency Greetings 'Fantasy Postals' for 50c. I love the colour of these cute kitten postcards. Our last treasure here was a vintage Avon 'Fluff Puff' brand new in its box for $2. The back of the box describes this as a 'Practical Luxury'. You use it by removing the cap on the puff, filling it with talc and then "fluff lightly and smooth evenly over the skin".<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6774990049_274ac40a18_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6774977645_818496e643_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">At our second stop I found two drinking glasses for 50c each that will go nicely with <a href="http://opaholic.blogspot.com/2011/03/rainbow-of-glasses.html">these</a><a href="http://opaholic.blogspot.com/2011/03/rainbow-of-glasses.html"> ones</a> that I found last year. I actually found another one of those retro glasses in the same shop a few weeks ago so now I have seven plus these new additions :)<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6774985601_2eea8baabb_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Our last find was this small table-topped magazine rack for $1.50 (steal!). It kind of makes me want to start drinking tea so I can pluck a magazine from the rack and rest my teacup on top! If you have any tea recommendations I would love to hear them :)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">PS. I've added an RSS link to my sidebar. I'd be interested to know what everyone uses to subscribe to the blogs they read - do you use a feed reader, blog reader like Bloglovin' or Google reader, or just bookmark the ones you like to read?<br /></div></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-13804672950709980002012-01-24T21:25:00.005+10:302012-03-12T14:13:23.545+10:30Praise for the cook<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6754235767_180fcb975b_z.jpg" height="578" width="391" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I bought this old recipe book from Etsy a while ago and it arrived in my letterbox the other day. It's by Crisco, an old brand of solid vegetable shortening, and is called <span style="font-style: italic;">Praise for the Cook</span>. Inside this little book there are lots of recipes for appetisers, main courses, savory sauces, cookies, pastries and desserts. There is even a section titled 'cookery for men' containing manly recipes for barbequing and camping like 'hush puppies' and 'fancy franks' (because of course men need their own gender-specific recipes haha). What I REALLY love about this little book though are the illustrations! They are just too sweet for words so I'll let the pictures do the talking.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58754992@N05/6754235915/" title="Main courses by Opaholic, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6754235915_1b05e6bb21_z.jpg" height="397" width="545" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6754327099_b28b5fc11a.jpg" alt="Crisco" height="116" width="316" /></div> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58754992@N05/6754236171/" title="Dinner in a hurry by Opaholic, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6754236171_23094b8014_z.jpg" height="403" width="545" /></a><br /><br /><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6754327175_e6a5239b2c_m.jpg" height="145" width="187" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58754992@N05/6754236053/" title="Cakes by Opaholic, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6754236053_bf67c518ba_z.jpg" height="402" width="545" /><br /><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6754327139_ec7c5fe36f.jpg" height="97" width="362" /><br /><br /></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-66577159460004727632012-01-22T13:25:00.004+10:302012-01-22T14:09:43.357+10:30Swimming in the 1920s<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">When I hear the word 'trophy' I usually think of tacky gold figurines or the wooden plaques I used to receive for participation in netball as a youngin'. This one is a little different though as it's a vintage swimming trophy that was awarded to my Great Gran during a carnival in the 1920s. Instead of a miniature metallic-clad figure standing upon a podium, she received this box of six embroidered handkerchiefs made in Switzerland. The embroidery is so colourful and delicate and the hankies have not faded at all over all these years.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6739681155_a957bff16d_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6739681051_4a572e927c_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Inside the box there were some old newspaper articles about her swimming and tennis achievements, including this photo taken at Glenelg which made the front page of the local newspaper in 1925. My Great Gran is the lady in the middle :) I think it's safe to say I didn't inherit any of her sporting abilities (hence the participation trophies for netball haha). There was also a tiny cutout from the paper on the day she was born - her birthday would have been yesterday!<br /><br /></div></div><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6739696497_64d59d33c3_b.jpg" width="456" height="703" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6739696573_11b2dd88b9.jpg" width="366" height="277" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I also wanted to welcome new readers that have stumbled across my wea blog. Please feel welcome to share any of your favorite thrifty finds or just say hello. I love hearing from people who read my blog so don't be shy :) Tomorrow is the first day of my new job. I'm a little bit nervous (no longer a student!) but hopefully everything will go smoothly :)<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-68220704579354752462012-01-20T17:58:00.005+10:302012-01-20T23:06:29.386+10:30Paper dolls and handkerchiefs<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6730459323_355751931f_z.jpg" width="545" height="549" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I went to visit my Gran the other day and she gave me some old treasures that she'd had tucked away in the cupboard. At first I thought this was a paper doll wearing a dress made out of the same material, but upon closer inspection I realised the dress has actually been fashioned out of a handkerchief! According to my Gran and the message on the back, this was made as a Christmas gift for my Great Aunty Ruth by her friend Lucy in 1964. It is amazingly detailed and must have taken a long time to make. I'm so glad Gran kept it all this time as it's just the sort of thing I love. I'll share my other treasures soon :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6730459509_6d206b2cd3_z.jpg" width="545" height="546" /><br /></div></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-73768468482920783022012-01-12T20:25:00.007+10:302012-01-18T21:20:04.338+10:30Life is one big happy picnic<div style="text-align: justify;">Just a quick post to share some of my recent finds. First up is this glass trinket box with yellow and silver embroidered flowers on the lid. According to the price sticker on the bottom this was meant to belong to a set of 3 but was left sitting on its lonesome on the shelf. I rescued it for $3.99 and it currently resides on my beside table happily housing some bobby pins and hair clips :)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6683563415_22e7c03abe_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Next is this little cat trinket that I bought for $1 much to my mum's delight- <span style="font-style: italic;">"It's a cat and a mouse with their arms around each other reading a book and they're not meant to be friends!"</span> (I think she was a bit overwhelmed by its cute factor haha).<br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6683565541_4a2b468702_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And finally, my favourite find (also a dollar) which is this old "Smarty Pants" notepad by Paula Presents. Each page of the notepad has the same little character in different settings with cute sayings. I've shared a couple of my favourites below and the rest can be found <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58754992@N05/sets/72157628835582941/">here</a> :)<br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6683578627_263152d3cf_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6683569931_3c502919b7_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6683576181_1b68802db9_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /><br /></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-31537441907798756872012-01-04T17:50:00.009+10:302012-01-18T21:21:14.999+10:30Hello 2012 :)<div style="text-align: justify;">Happy 2012 everyone! I hope 2011 treated you well. For me, it was spent in constant study mode which involved high levels of procrastination accompanied by frenzied bursts of writing as I worked to complete my honours thesis for my final year of uni. I'm really proud of the work I put into cultivating my own research project (with the guidance of my supervisors) around a contemporary issue that, in the words of the external maker, contributed a relevant and much needed perspective to my field of practice <span style="font-size:78%;">and if I can toot my own horn, resulted in a High Distinction :)</span> I still have one more assignment to go but I'm <i>almost</i> there.<br /><br />In other exciting news, I completed a three month field placement during October to December and have been offered a full-time contract beginning in a few weeks' time. I'll be working in a different team so hopefully the people there are just as welcoming as the ones I worked with during my placement :)<br /><br />And because this wouldn't be a proper blog post without some thrifty goodness, here are a couple things I received for Christmas including an old copy of Betty Crocker's Hostess Cookbook and some vintage cocktail forks.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6633333417_3b2688ff32_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /><br /><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6633332637_ca4f016787_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /><br /><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6633298333_86441186a9_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /><br /></div>The book is inscribed to Sue and Stuart, <span style="font-style: italic;">May your lives together be filled with much happiness and good meals!</span> although it seems as if Sue and Stuart were not fans of Ms. Crocker :/ I, on the other hand, can't wait to try out the recipes for 'Gay Supper Parties' and 'Two-table Bridge Luncheons'. Toasted pecan waffles anyone?!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58754992@N05/6633334635/" title="Waffle batter by Opaholic, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6633334635_ba0ea7a296.jpg" width="409" height="545" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The year has started on a really positive note and with that in mind (and because I love lists) I thought I'd share some of my goals for 2012. They're not huge resolutions but goals that I think are manageable and that I'll be able to feel a sense of achievement from completing :)<br /><br />- Start new full-time job and do well in my role<br />- Reconnect with old friends<br />- Grow nice nails and get a manicure<br />- Write a journal article from the results of my research and submit for publication<br />- Officially graduate!<br /><br />I have another sneaky goal which I will hopefully share at a later date! I love the beginning of the year when there is a sense of anticipation for what's ahead and hearing about other people's goals and resolutions. What are yours for 2012?<br /></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-41172244646156468942011-12-11T15:52:00.004+10:302012-01-12T21:20:44.250+10:30Deck the halls<div style="text-align: justify;">Hello everyone! I hope your preparations are coming along for Christmas. Only two weeks to go now so not long at all. One of the things I love most about Christmas are the decorations so I thought I'd share some pictures of our trees (yes, plural haha) and other bits and bobs we have around the <strike>magic cave</strike> house.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6490491853_766d753165_b.jpg" height="545" width="409" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Each year we rotate through different themes for our Christmas tree. This year's was decorated with all the ornaments that we've accumulated over the years, including some from my Gran and Mum when she was a little girl. It's my favourite tree with lots of memories attached to each decoration :)<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6490435289_69883c3c82_b.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6490501105_ec975ff71f_b.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div>We have lots of old decorations hanging on our tree including a few of the apples pictured above, kitties with candy canes, snowmen, angels, little wooden people... you name it!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6490433233_f4e2828bf6_b.jpg" height="545" width="409" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Mum's quite proud of this mini pink Christmas tree that she rescued from the opshop and decorated for the lounge room.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6490480495_baca8795ff_b.jpg" alt="Vintage advent calendar" height="545" width="409" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I found this old Kruger advent calendar from West Germany in an op shop recently for 20c. There are little pictures under each of the windows. I have to confess that I love chocolate advent calendars and still get one every year haha.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6490458707_5c9039c4f5_b.jpg" height="545" width="409" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lastly, here is a mini plastic Christmas tree that belonged to my Grandad, pictured with an old reindeer ornament that was found in the free box at an op shop. At the risk of looking like a crazy Christmas lady, I've taken a few more photos of our decorations which can be found <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58754992@N05/sets/72157628367188741/">here</a>. What are some of your favourite Christmas decorations? If you have any photos feel free to share the links :)<br /></div></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-22534151419383689082011-10-03T16:03:00.005+10:302012-01-18T21:21:57.966+10:30Spring is in the air<div style="text-align: justify;">Hello, remember me? It's ok if you don't. Since my last post I've had a hair cut and a bit of colour, got some new clothes, shoes, skincare and had a leg wax, so I wouldn't blame you if you didn't recognise me. I'm practically a new woman. I submitted <strike>a year of my life</strike> my thesis last week and start a three month field placement tomorrow, so thought I'd pop in while I have a bit of a breather!<br /><br />I found these flowery items awhile ago and it seemed appropriate to share them with all the nice Spring weather we've been having lately :) Apart from the days where it's been raining with gale force winds of course but anyway...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6149/5980022383_59ac8d31e5_z.jpg" alt="flowers print" width="409" height="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first is this sweet framed drawing of some wildflowers. I love the shabby frame which is now hanging all pretty-looking on the wall above my desk :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/5979993333_66fb267cf4_z.jpg" alt="wildflower diary" width="409" height="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Continuing the theme of wildflowers is this Australian Wildflower Diary that I picked up for $2.50 at Vinnies. I really liked the illustrations inside for each month that are accompanied by a poem for the different seasons. Plus underneath the dust jacket, the book is a mustard colour that I'm kind of addicted to at the moment.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58754992@N05/5979995033/"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/5979995033_708701f949_z.jpg" alt="September" width="545" height="409" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58754992@N05/5980552802/"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/5980552802_eae60bb373_z.jpg" alt="Summer" width="545" height="409" /></a><br /></div><br />That's about it from me for now. Hope you're all enjoying the lovey (or not so lovely) weather wherever you are and I shall check back soon with some more finds :)<br /></div></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-88844611050225764412011-08-02T09:00:00.002+09:302012-01-18T21:22:09.877+10:30Agatha Christie<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6146/5980531180_bef7d3b44d_z.jpg" width="545" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lately I've been really into reading old Agatha Christie murder-mystery novels. I used to love reading Nancy Drew books when I was a kid and always fancied being a mystery-busting detective. At primary school in year 2 my friend and I created a 'Pet Detective' agency and charged $1 to find people's missing pets. Business was slow and it never really got off the ground :|<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6122/5980530514_af5b6b55ae_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I've started collecting Agatha Christie books from op shops, ebay, etsy and second hand book stores. This is just a small selection from what has already turned into a rather large stack. I found a whole lot of cheap paperbacks at the Salvos for $2 each, but the ones I really want to collect are the old hardbacks with interesting dust jackets like the two above. I would love to have a whole shelf of my bookcase filled with a hodgepodge of vintage Agathas :)<br /><br />I'd love to hear some recommendations for other old school detective novels and mysteries. None of this fancy forensic stuff, just good ol' whodunnits :)<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-49458945402738599192011-07-28T09:00:00.002+09:302012-01-18T21:22:20.597+10:30Penny for your thoughts<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6141/5979950001_e3a9fe4984_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /><br /></div>I found this little piggy bank for $1 the other day at the op shop. It's one of those old ones that you have to break with a hammer to get your pennies out because it doesn't have a stopper on the bottom.<br /><br />Upon first inspection it's just a cute little pig with some sweet pink roses on his back. And then...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6020/5980507530_0a26013b69_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">BAM! Evil pig! Pig could karate chop you with those eyelashes! No robber's gonna pinch my pennies, hah! Despite his crazy eyes I still found this little piggy strangely appealing. Besides, I don't think he's really evil. Just misunderstood.<br /></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-40070044280361433242011-07-27T12:34:00.006+09:302011-07-27T13:12:40.836+09:30Winners are grinners<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I can finally announce the winners of my thrifty giveaway, albeit a week and a half late sorry about that! Selected using the highly complex and reliable method of names-in-a-tin, the winners are...<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6130/5979712329_b1817f9346_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Congratulations to Nat of <a href="http://dearlittlehouse.blogspot.com/">Dear Little House</a> and nessQ :) One of these pretty little packages will be making its way to you very shortly. In the meantime I'm off to take some pictures of my recent finds while the sun is shining. It's a nice change from the gloomy weather we've been having that's for sure. Hope you all have a lovely day :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6133/5979801051_aea1cbf198_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /></div></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-16104980391867536232011-07-02T16:26:00.004+09:302011-07-02T17:21:58.228+09:30Giveaway time :)<div style="text-align: justify;">It is finally time to hold my elusive giveaway as a belated celebration of reaching triple figures. Mostly it's a thankyou to everyone who has read my blog and continues to come back despite the often long time between posts. I really appreciate all your lovely comments and being able to share a snippet of my hobby with you :)<br /><br />I have two little packs of thrifty treasures to giveaway. The first contains a tapestry clutch that you may remember I picked up at a vintage party I went to not long ago, as well as a sheer vintage handkerchief made of flocking-type material embossed with velvet flowers, and finally a lovely brown compact mirror with silver detailing.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5319/5892772127_3b89111d2d_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The second pack contains a small, gold, vintage-style clutch with a lace edged silk handkerchief and a cute heart shaped ring from the 70s that I picked up on etsy. The ring is a little big for me and I would estimate it to be a size medium.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6057/5893340784_38f611a287_z.jpg" height="409" width="545" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">To enter, just leave a comment telling me how you follow my blog and which prize pack would be your first and second preference. I love reading new and interesting blogs, so if you feel like spreading the love perhaps share one of your favourites :)<br /><br />The giveaway will be open for two weeks, ending on the 16th of July at 6pm AEST (or there about; I never was any good with timezones). Don't forget to leave a way for me to contact you! If you don't feel comfortable leaving your email for all to see, you can always email me and let me know the name you used to comment :)<br /></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-54129887503532294442011-06-01T14:02:00.002+09:302012-01-18T21:23:22.034+10:30Show us yer clickers!<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5488548036_16216d7c36_z.jpg" alt="Dscf4093" width="545" height="409" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I found these old party favours in box when mum did a bit of a cleanout. They're made out of tin and are most likely from the 50s. The beetles and indian man are clickers that have a metal tab on the back and make a delightful KER-CLICK KER-CLICK KER-CLICK noise when pressed and the other two are whistles :) I wonder whose idea it was to include these in the lolly bags of party-going children who are already high on sugar?<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5488547044_6e519515b9_z.jpg" alt="Dscf4101" width="545" height="409" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Continuing with the party theme I found these sweet old packets of Medallion party invitations at the op shop. I haven't opened them yet but according to the back of each packet one side has "Dear____ Will you come to my party on..." with date, time place etc. and the other side is for the invitee to circle their attendance :)<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5784825719_4559f9e266_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /><br /></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112186066057734439.post-73385109285833285882011-05-10T23:25:00.005+09:302012-01-18T21:23:51.518+10:30Day two vintage fashion fairHi everyone :) Thought it was about time I shared what I found during round two at the vintage fashion fair. As well as the dress in my previous post, I got these floral clip-on earrings from the same stall that the little umbrella brooch came from. I haven't worn them yet but they look really cute and colourful sitting on my shelf with my other jewellery.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5656644950_c12b711c15_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The next couple items are a bit sentimental because I bought them with some money my Grandad gave me before he passed away and that I'd been saving for something special. My Grandad was a smoker his whole life and while I know this is a terrible habit, it's something I'll always remember about him so I bought this Glomesh cigarette lighter as a little keepsake.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5066/5656718910_97d24ba8af_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He used to play footy when he was younger so I bought a tiny football boot charm that I'm going to polish up and attach to my Mum's old charm bracelet that she gave to me. I think it will be nice to carry around something that reminds me of Grandad and I'm going to try and wear it more often. The last thing I bought was a pair of beautiful old marcasite and pearl clam shell earrings. I thought they looked like something that would have been around during Grandad's era and that they would just be something special to keep and remind me of him.<br /></div></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5656641716_f34c5f39d9_z.jpg" width="545" height="409" /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />So that concludes my purchases at the vintage fair. I had so much fun rummaging around at all the stalls and couldn't think of a better place to spend my birthday money or to pick up a few special treasures.<br /><br />Hope you all have a lovely week :) I'm going to spend a couple days relaxing since I submitted the literature review for my thesis on Monday and had a presentation today.<br /></div></div>Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370380515120331600noreply@blogger.com10