The op-shop guide to the Christmas market

I saw this story on the Canberra times Web site, and figured it was worth reposting a link to it here.

I would suggest it, read it, and then go through what you are about to donate to your local op-shop.

Here is the link to the story.

Hats off to the Shoalhaven shire.

With summer approaching, some of our regular readers will be heading down the coast for the summer holidays.

A couple of years ago, Taph and i found a copy of the Shoalhaven guide to op shops, but until we could find an online version, we didn't post about it.

We, it is now online and can at the shoalhavenholidays.com.au site or at the link below.

http://shoalhavenholidays.com.au/visitors-info/brochures/

If only other shires could get this organised, it would make our searches for op shops so much simpler.

Massive clearance at Tuggeranong Vinnies

Head down to Tuggeranong Vinnies this weekend for the crazy weekend sale.

This weekend, Tuggeranong Vinnies is celebrating its 23rd birthday with a massive sale.  Running over Friday 24th – Sunday 26th August, the sale will raise much needed funds to continue our good works.  As usual, our volunteers have been the backbone of the event.

Run along the same lines as the very successful Monster Warehouse Sales held at our Mitchell Distribution Centre, the Tuggeranong Vinnies Birthday Sale is an opportunity for us to have a massive clearance of stock.  The sales help convert donated items into much-needed cash for the support of our clients.

For more details go to <http://forms.vinnies.org.au/blog/massive-clearance-at-tuggeranong-vinnies-with-volunteer-help/>

Poplarves to offload stuff

I found these placemats at the tip shop. We had the exact same ones when I was growing up. They remind me of brussels sprouts being covertly concealed in napkins. Aaah, nostalgia.

And this sweet little pot. I found that in an op shop.

My father brought some figs around and I'm going to make this which I saw over at chez MMMC. And I have to copy everything she does.

This wall hanging was retrieved from father's garage. It used to hang in my childhood kitchen. I love it. For many reasons.

And this! This was also retrieved from puppah's garage. (Note the crepuscular light in this shot.)

It (and the two armchairs) will require new foam and fabric. I have no idea what kind of fabric. Maybe I'll sew some child smear-hardy calico just for the interim. From what I've seen people reupholstering Fler suites tend to remain faithful to the era's muted hues - greys, greens, blues.


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But I'm tempted to go for something bold. Husbandido has suggested cerise. (I know! Who knew?) Any other suggestions?

Autumn in onkytown is rather stunning. The light, the turning leaves, the sunshiny days. There are quite a lot of poplars in these here parts. I love poplars.

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And my mind is turning, as it does at this time of year, to cashmere and US ebay.

I think I may buy these:

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Can you think of anything more luxurious and snoogly than cashmere knickers?

And socks. Some cashmere socks.

Playing along with Sophie