*SOB*

I just popped out of work and raced over to Anglicare Op-Shop for some  retail therapy but I couldn't find anything I collect  ....sigh..............there was lots of Johnson ware but I don't collect it !!

My favourite Op Shop Find

Up till now my favourite find is this huge pure linen sheet with beautiful embroidery. It has a stamp(French??) I found it in an Anglicare Shop and I couldn't get to the counter fast enough as it was only about $10

More Girlie Collections

Some more of my "girlie collection" I love old Lotus Brand Pearls in boxes, compacts ,50's glam brooches and evening bags although I have had to cull a lot of my bag collection *SOB* The main criteria is cheap op-shop finds except my favourite  blue French beaded clutch bag!!

Collections Pt3

I have a large antique pillowcase collection and this is a few of the  smaller collection of baby pillowcases

Collections Pt 2

I was given ages ago an old shabby box that once would have held handkerchiefs and some sort of photo on top. The blue ribbon inside has seen better days, but it inspired me to add to my"girlie collection".
I have a nice collection of handmade silk victorian hanks, delicate lace and linen and more faded treasures

Monday Finds

I walked up to my favourite Salvos today and found  a couple of interesting items.
A pair of 19th Century  brown and cream transferware plates  for $9,which I hope to start collecting, and an adorable 1932 Waddingtons Bridge set still sealed in a velvet box for $2
The book was a good cheap buy at 3.99

My Boy

I call him pretty boy but he's actually a large  Austrian Amphora figure made around 1900 and he has a beautiful angelic face. Mum handed him over to me when she moved.

Hot Saturday Finds

Phew...a very hot Saturday..but the Salvo's had a half price day and I found 2 of my favourite brands of tops ...Basque and Blue Illusion... $8 for both .......YAY!

Not My Best Friday

My darling little cat has injured both knees and they are dislocating when she walks....soooo annoyed  I couldn't go to the vet with Mr VL because of work.....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Australia Day Trip

We took a trip to the Adelaide Hills for the Australia Day Holiday and found a quaint second-hand shop in Mount Barker where I picked up this old trunk. It's a bit revolting inside but that's OK as I'm not going to use it for storage. Naturally Sascha had to check it out as soon as it was unloaded.

Last Gasp of Tomatoes

The last of the tomatoes picked during a heat wave

The Last Hurrah

It's been stinking hot in Adelaide and my gardenia flowers are frying

Jug Collection

Saturday's Finds

Popped into the Salvo's this morning and found this cute Vintage Globe made in Osaka Japan with a 60's sputnick look and another jug for my collection