Last week B. and I went on a little adventure, back to our old suburb to look in all of the op-shops. As usual, there was lots of digging through ugly junk, but we managed to find a few treasures.
The sweetest little baby cardigan (complete with bonus cute coathanger) to go in our ever-growing pile of baby things. (I’m not expecting yet, but we have started putting things aside. It doesn’t hurt to be prepared, right?)
Pretty pillowcases. I was planning to cut them up to use the material, but now I’m thinking that a mixed collection of vintagey pillowcases might be a nice thing to have…
Knitting goodies! There wasn’t very much wool, but I discovered that op shops are a goldmine for knitting needles. There were jars and jars full of them for 50c a pair. Amazing!
We had a pie dish just like this one which got dropped and broken. So I was very happy to find this replacement! And I love this scarf. It’s a little different from my usual style, but I think it is so pretty ♥
Have a look at Danielle’s Treasure Hunting post for some more amazing thrift store finds! I want that school desk in my size!
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LOVE the cardigan it is so cute.
You found some great things, I never have the patience to comb through all the junk in a op shop, but you’ve inspired me to maybe try!
You do have to dig through a lot of junk to find some nice things, but they are hiding there sometimes :)
I love when you find lots of goodies! That’s so neat about the knitting needles. I really need to get back into knitting.
xo,
Em
I’m just learning to knit but it’s really fun so far!
Great finds! :D everything look so neat there.Make me want to go thrifted too.
Thank you! I’m so jealous of the instax camera you found!
I always tend to find crap, rather than treasures in op shops :) lucky you for finding these! that baby cardigan is just too adorable.
There is a lot of crappy stuff to dig through to find nice things! Some of the things there I just think, why would anyone ever want to buy this? Like underwear… Ew. I’m always hoping to find something amazing, like a fancy designer dress, but no such luck yet :)
Sadly it’s been far too long since I’ve any spare time to go op shopping. You’re making me jealous!
I don’t get to go as often as I’d like! I hope you find some free time for op-shop hunting soon!
Aw I love your finds! I think it is really sweet that you are getting “prepared” :) I love that scarf..where it lots..I bet it looks lovely on you! -Lo
Thank you! I will make sure I take a picture next time I am wearing it :)
I am getting a little op shop obsession lately, i have found some wonderful stuff! I really should do a post about them. You have inspired me. Wowzers I have just started collection vintage pillow cases, i love the old floral designs. My first few i found at home, old pretty yellow ones that belonged to my dearest Nan. Gotta love that Ma is a little bit of a hoarded! Bless.
I am getting prepared too… and not a baby thought in sight. Baby things are just so cute and tiny. xx
I love seeing other people’s finds! Even if I do get a little jealous sometimes. Just a little!
I think my pillowcase collection will be fun. They’re all so soft from being washed so many times too~
Oh, these are such lovely finds. I adore going thrifting myself, but sadly I live in a very small town and we have only one thrift shop here. But I’m visiting Washington state in august to visit my dear cousins and we’re planning a treasure hunt in many thrift shops, so hopefully I’ll find something.
Ooh, that sounds fun! I hope you find lots of nice things!
It is a gorgeous cardigan & isn’t lovely to find something nice? lovely finds ;)
I wish the cardigan was in my size! It’s so much fun finding treasures :)
Nothing better than a good op shopping trip!
Isn’t it so much fun? :)
Ah, these are some pretty finds. Lucky you!!
I really love the pie dish.
It’s really sad the we don’t have op-shops and thrift stores here in Germany. Only in the biggest cities. :(
Happy weekend – it’s nearly there.
Aw, that’s a shame. We have quite a few but a lot of the time they are full of junk, so I need to do lots of digging for treasures!
I hope you’re having a lovely weekend!
What amazing finds! I love that little sweater and hanger. I’ve been looking for hangers like that. They’re hard to find, so you really found a gem!
Thank you for linking to my post, too, love!
You’re welcome!
I’d been wanting some of those little hangers for a long time (I’m sure my mum has some from when I was little), so I’m happy to have found it!
okay, i’m absolutely smitten with all your swell finds but that coat hanger is really just so darn cool! i’ve never seen one like it. what a keeper!!! i think it’s sweet that you are making a little hope chest for the day you have a baby. i’ve got one filled with knitted treasures my nana made when i was just a wee girl. saved and beloved is what, keep going on that.
pie dish kudos, glad you found a worthy contender ; ) happy almost weekend, thanks for that rad comment too. your vulture and our sharks need to have brunch one day! cheers lades.
Knitted baby things are the sweetest!
Now I just need to make a pie in my new dish… Maybe cheese & spinach pie, which I love but haven’t made for so long :9
Some brilliant treasure there… that scarf in particular. Scarves are one thing I seem to buy an awful lot of. They are my weakness.
This is actually my first scarf in this style! I’m looking forward to wearing it :)
I’m in the exact same quandry about some vintage pillowcases I thrifted a while ago. Intended to make at least some of them into other things such as a cute apron, but taking the scissors to them just seems wrong somehow and so now am also considering a collection of mis-matched pillowcases instead!
I started collecting them thinking I might make a little patchwork blanket or something. They are all made with such pretty material!
fantastic! op-shopping is by far my favourite activity :) i collect vintage pillow cases as well, and i had some good clothing finds (50% off!) at my local salvos on Saturday!
It seems like lots of people collect vintage pillowcases :) I’m in good company!