We did find a few books, knitting needles and sewing patterns to add to current collections, an old version of Sim City that still works on our old PC and Buffy Season 1 on DVD (the universe must have heard me saying I had never seen it).
Friday, 26 April 2013
'Magnifique'
A school holiday op-shop outing to visit Y's Buys (who must have the best craft set up of any op-shop in Canberra), Salvos and Vinnies in Belconnen, and while we looked around and hunted through racks of clothes and shelves of crockery, we did not seem to find a great deal that screamed 'take me home'.
We did find a few books, knitting needles and sewing patterns to add to current collections, an old version of Sim City that still works on our old PC and Buffy Season 1 on DVD (the universe must have heard me saying I had never seen it).
We did find a few books, knitting needles and sewing patterns to add to current collections, an old version of Sim City that still works on our old PC and Buffy Season 1 on DVD (the universe must have heard me saying I had never seen it).
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
I'm dreaming of an op-shop run
As the The Shopping Sherpa alluded to in the previous post, I had an inkling that an op-shop run was needed - and it was not going away.
It is fun to not only have another 'I Op' colleague to work with and being able to pop out for a quick look around in a lunchtime break.
My finds are all from the Salvos at Fyshwick - I don't normally purchase 80s style dresses ($9), it's for my teenage daughter who loves to look like she goes to school with Ferris Bueller and definitely can not remember big shoulders the first time around.
Digging through the vintage sewing patterns, I found my 'score' of the day - vintage Disney cloth patches. The stash of patterns, cloth patches and tapestry threads came to a grand total of $4.
Hopefully more lunchtime trips will be planned.
It is fun to not only have another 'I Op' colleague to work with and being able to pop out for a quick look around in a lunchtime break.
My finds are all from the Salvos at Fyshwick - I don't normally purchase 80s style dresses ($9), it's for my teenage daughter who loves to look like she goes to school with Ferris Bueller and definitely can not remember big shoulders the first time around.
Digging through the vintage sewing patterns, I found my 'score' of the day - vintage Disney cloth patches. The stash of patterns, cloth patches and tapestry threads came to a grand total of $4.
A lunch run
One of the (many) fabulous things about where I work is the easy lunchtime access to a selection of op shopping ...err opportunities.
This week Teak has been muttering about her growing urge to do an op shop run and last night I had an op shopping dream. So it was clear we needed to head out at lunchtime. We chose the Fyshwick/ Narrabundah option this time.
Teak did well at Salvos Fyshwick (and has promised to share her scores here). I bought a wooden puzzle for $1, inspired by Jan Hogan's work Little Red Riding Hood which is part of the excellent 100% Books by Canberra Artists currently showing at The Watson Arts Centre.
I did very well at Vinnies Narrabundah, scoring a number of finds for my stall at next month's Sydney Miniatures Show. The plastic baskets (one large: $2, four small: $1 each) and the black and white boxes ($2.20 for the set) will be used by shoppers to hold their items while they shop the stall. And the wool (250g 8 ply in yellow: $7.50 and three balls of 4 ply: $4 total) will be used to knit my next colour range of miniature pouffes.
One and a quarter hours later, and $20.70 poorer, I returned to work a satisfied shopper.
This week Teak has been muttering about her growing urge to do an op shop run and last night I had an op shopping dream. So it was clear we needed to head out at lunchtime. We chose the Fyshwick/ Narrabundah option this time.
Teak did well at Salvos Fyshwick (and has promised to share her scores here). I bought a wooden puzzle for $1, inspired by Jan Hogan's work Little Red Riding Hood which is part of the excellent 100% Books by Canberra Artists currently showing at The Watson Arts Centre.
One and a quarter hours later, and $20.70 poorer, I returned to work a satisfied shopper.
Friday, 1 March 2013
Zonta Pre-Loved Fashion Sale Preview
I accepted an invitation to a preview of the Zonta sale which is on tomorrow morning from 9am at the ATSI Culturla Centre, 245 Lady Denman Drive, Yarramundi Reach.
The preview this evening cost $22 to get in but for that we had champagne, nibbles. I didn't eat any of the food, but it looked lovely - wee sausage rolls, quiches as well as dips and antipasto. The bubbles were entirely acceptable.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre was stuffed full of womens clothing and accessories.
Prices ranged from $2 for scarves through to $15 for dresses. More upmarket clothing was as marked, but very reasonable.
Everything is arranged well, and clearly signposted. The larger-sizes section had a good selection of clothes. I scored a TS 14+ top for $10.
Shoes and handbags are $5 (unless otherwise marked for some of the better shoes). I think I got the buy of the evening. A pair of almost new Rockport loafers for $5 and an Oroton wallet for another $5.
I'm guessing the sombrero is still available, though.
I suggest a round trip around the lake tomorrow - start at the YMCA garage sale at Yarralumla at 8am and race over to Yarrumundi reach for 9am or close to.
And tell these women that I Op sent you.
The preview this evening cost $22 to get in but for that we had champagne, nibbles. I didn't eat any of the food, but it looked lovely - wee sausage rolls, quiches as well as dips and antipasto. The bubbles were entirely acceptable.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre was stuffed full of womens clothing and accessories.
Prices ranged from $2 for scarves through to $15 for dresses. More upmarket clothing was as marked, but very reasonable.
Everything is arranged well, and clearly signposted. The larger-sizes section had a good selection of clothes. I scored a TS 14+ top for $10.
Shoes and handbags are $5 (unless otherwise marked for some of the better shoes). I think I got the buy of the evening. A pair of almost new Rockport loafers for $5 and an Oroton wallet for another $5.
I suggest a round trip around the lake tomorrow - start at the YMCA garage sale at Yarralumla at 8am and race over to Yarrumundi reach for 9am or close to.
And tell these women that I Op sent you.
Sunday, 24 February 2013
Zonta preloved fashion sale
The doors of the annual Zonta Club of Canberra Breakfast preloved fashion sale will open at 9am Saturday 2 March 2013.
The quality is always high, the prices are set to sell, and you will be delighted with the range of both informal and formal clothes and accessories for all seasons.
The sale will be held at the ATSI cultural centre on 245 Lady Denman Drive, Yarramundi Reach ACT. Doors open at 9am and entry is free. Brewed coffee, fresh cakes and other refreshments will be available all day.
The quality is always high, the prices are set to sell, and you will be delighted with the range of both informal and formal clothes and accessories for all seasons.
The sale will be held at the ATSI cultural centre on 245 Lady Denman Drive, Yarramundi Reach ACT. Doors open at 9am and entry is free. Brewed coffee, fresh cakes and other refreshments will be available all day.
The Zonta Club of Canberra Breakfast undertakes a range of development and welfare projects for women, including:
- funding educational scholarships
- providing toiletries, sheets, towels, kitchenware and clothing to women's refuges in the region
- making protective breast cushions for women who have breast surgery in Canberra or Wagga
- assembling thousands of birthing kits for women in countries where birthing facilities are poor
- supporting homeless women in Canberra's winter.
Friday, 22 February 2013
ANU Student Garage Sale.
Sorry about the late notice, but the email only just came
across my desk.
The ANU Green are organising the 2013
‘Move Out Recycling’ Garage Sale for Saturday 23 February.
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
YMCA Garage Sale
The first YMCA Garage Sale of the year is on this Saturday, 2 February.
8am-12pm
Mueller Street
Yarralumla
We didn't get to many last year, so am really looking forward to to this one.
Anyone else going?
8am-12pm
Mueller Street
Yarralumla
We didn't get to many last year, so am really looking forward to to this one.
Anyone else going?
Sunday, 27 January 2013
Monday, 21 January 2013
Southside Samplings
We have squeezed in a few visits to op-shops on the Southside, in January (it is handy that a Salvos shop is located in the same area as our Doctors).
It seems there have been some cupboards been cleaned up over summer, and I have managed to add a number of sewing patterns to my collection. Just after Christmas we managed to find a set of leather bound Les Miserables books, published in the 1950's. Sorry no photo, as they were given away as a January birthday gift.
The Salvos at Tuggeranong is apparently way overstocked with books - we picked up a some hard copy Harry Potters for $1 each, including some with the 'adult covers'.
ETA: with the Salvo's store - not Smith Family shop.
It seems there have been some cupboards been cleaned up over summer, and I have managed to add a number of sewing patterns to my collection. Just after Christmas we managed to find a set of leather bound Les Miserables books, published in the 1950's. Sorry no photo, as they were given away as a January birthday gift.
The Salvos at Tuggeranong is apparently way overstocked with books - we picked up a some hard copy Harry Potters for $1 each, including some with the 'adult covers'.
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| Vintage sewing patterns, a 12 cup Bodum, and European phrase book. |
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| 1980's dress |
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| some Disney |
ETA: with the Salvo's store - not Smith Family shop.
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Vinnies, Braidwood
We had heard of a Vinnies opening in Braidwood, and it had
been a while since Taph and I had been that way, so we took a trip there.
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It has unusual opening hours, as in that it is open from
Thursday to Monday, and is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. This meant we were
able to take a Sunday drive there.
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It is on the main street in Braidwood, just across the road
from the very popular bakery. As Braidwood is a small village it is very hard
to miss it.
It has a small street frontage, but does go back a long way
from the street.
It’s a well organised shop with friendly staff and with
reasonable prices.
I was able to pick up five shirts and a Pierre Cardin dinner
suit for less than $50.
Now I have another quest. I am searching op-shops for a wing
collar shirt in my size.
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