Since I went down to Basildon. I always try and go on a Friday morning so that I can combine any shopping I need with a trip to the 'Bargain Box' as well as the charity shops.
I'd be ashamed to mention quite how much I spent on three new winter tops, all I can say is it's a good job I had a gift card for this particular shop, and that I buy most of my clothes seond-hand. How people can afford to dress totally from high street stores is waaaaaaaay beyond me and my budget. I've just spent a very pleasant hour trying the new tops on at home with various pairs of jeans, and having a good go through my wardrobe to see what else I can resurrect for the winter. I did manage to find two tops which I thought didn't fit any more but which seem to be fine - a bit of a mystery that as I swear I haven't lost any weight but, hey ho, I'm not complaining. I also managed to find a couple of items that I'll be putting on ebay - just to try and recoup some of the expenditure of this morning.
I did a quick tour of all the charity shops and came away with a few books for re-sale. Then it was off double-quick to the 'Bargain Box'. They say they are open from 10.00 - 12 noon, but by 11.15 they were already beginning to pack up.
I managed to find a rather nice autumnal tablecloth, I just love the leaf print but, sadly, it seems to have succumbed to a bad case of iron mould in places. I will wash it through with a good dose of Ace bleach but I'm not sure it will have much effect. If anyone has any suggestions about what to do with tablecloth-weight material I'd love to hear from you.
Also picked up were these two full cards of vintage buttons. They're not wildly exciting but as they and the tablecloth were only 50p in total, I thought I'd give them a good home.
Lovely finds! The tablecloth would make great shopping totes - just in time for the Autumn season. I have an old tablecloth that may get the same treatment - the fabric weight is perfect.
Posted by: Mary | 10/03/2008 at 03:46 PM
I think those buttons will come in and I'm sure you will think of something to do with the tablecloth. For 50p who could leave them behind?
Posted by: sharie | 10/03/2008 at 07:11 PM
What beautiful finds. I adore the colour of the buttons. Thanks for the info re the flat, so many people I know who've been there say good things about the area you live in, I'm glad that it's reputation is picking up! Somtimes places get reputations they don't deserve!
Thanks for the lovely comments & support!
Posted by: Frugal Trenches | 10/04/2008 at 06:20 PM
I managed to get 2 really nice tops in my local charity shop on Friday. I was just like you when I got home - trying them on with all my other things. I agree with you about wondering how people can afford to pay the orginal prices for some of these clothes.
Nice to hear a bit about Basildon.
Posted by: wendy | 10/05/2008 at 01:06 AM
I managed to get 2 really nice tops in my local charity shop on Friday. I was just like you when I got home - trying them on with all my other things. I agree with you about wondering how people can afford to pay the orginal prices for some of these clothes.
Nice to hear a bit about Basildon.
Posted by: wendy | 10/05/2008 at 01:08 AM
I love those buttons! Can't wait to get well enough to go visit some charity shops!
Thank you for the message!
Posted by: catz | 10/07/2008 at 01:01 PM