Saturday, 26 February 2011

A hippy vibe to the thrifty finds...

I seem to have unwittingly been thrifting to a colour theme this week, with various lovely shades of purple, orange and gold jumping out at me.

First up, and my cheapest find was this groovy tea tray for 50p



There's no label on it, but it seems to be made of vintage material that's been laminated. It looks a bit like it's been encased in fibreglass. I tried to do some research and found an old post by by Caren at Tea and Chickadees on her collection of 'FAB' trays (FAB standing for fabric) although all hers seem to be circular, not to mention made in North America. Maybe mine is a homegrown version of the same idea?

I found yet another bubble base bud vase, I don't really want to become a hoarder, but as they're so cheap and pretty I can't stop buying them! Someone local is obviously slowly purging their collection and I'm taking them in.


Amber bubble base vase £1.00
Goldfinch greeting card (new) £2.95
Gold frame £3.50
tablecloth £2.50

The gold frame was the one thing I actively went looking for this week, after buying the bird card and thinking it would make nice artwork. I had to lever all the staples in the back of the frame up with a knife blade, chuck the existing print and had a bit of trouble getting the chipboard back in again, but I'm really pleased with how it looks now. Also, I finally found one of the hand embroidered bits of granny handiwork that everyone else seems to track down with ease. It's really well done, and has only a couple of tiny spots which I may be able to get out when I wash it.




Bookwise, I found Delia's Christmas for a quid (must stop with the cookery books now) and the first Harry Potter for 30p (no, not the first edition hardback!) for my eldest. Finally, I was able to carry all my booty home in this purple and orange basket handbag :



Basket £1.20

I'm quite in love with this bag, and think it will go well with my 70s dress. What bargains did you get this week?

Playing this week with Sophie.
Also linking up for Thrift Share Monday and Magpie Monday
And linked up to Newbie Party
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35 comments:

  1. The Vintage Knitter26 February 2011 at 08:46

    I love that tray, the colours are so '70s and that's no bad thing! All your other buys are great - the gods of thrift were smiling down on you!

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  2. Scarlett26 February 2011 at 08:46

    Great finds - esp loving the 'granny work' - lol I got a thing for buying these but not enough surfaces to cover them in. As for not becoming a horder, I said the same but looks like I'm getting there - maybe when Im 85 they'll have to dig me out of my house :o) Happy weekend Scarlett x

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  3. Kylie26 February 2011 at 09:24

    Hey Lakota, LOVE that tray! I found four trays
    yesterday too (I'll show you them on Monday) I also nearly bought a bubble vase today but showed amazing self control and left it behind!
    I DID get you some granny blankets though and will be in touch about them on Monday...

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  4. Vix26 February 2011 at 13:53

    I love that tray, it's a stunner. You should wear that rocking 1970's frock to serve tea off it. xxx

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  5. Sharon S26 February 2011 at 14:45

    Hi my dear-fab finds indeed, the bag is cute and I love your 70s dress! xx

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  6. Scarlett26 February 2011 at 21:57

    Glad you're up for the challenge - nice one :o) Wishing u lots of boot sale bargains (and you'll prob kick my butt on the challenge lol) Scarlett x

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  7. nadine paduart27 February 2011 at 09:01

    that basket did come in handy, but the tray won't fit? ha ha ha... i love them fibreglass (is what i call 'em) trays. i found one last week, but this print is stunning!!!

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  8. Catherine27 February 2011 at 09:47

    loving the tray and that basket...

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  9. Knicky Knacks27 February 2011 at 09:54

    The finch card in the frame looks wonderful. Great thrifting. Also love that 70's retro orange tea tray. Bargain!

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  10. Unknown27 February 2011 at 10:57

    Wow,hello! what gorgeous little treasures you found, in love with your retro tea tray, its quite lovely!

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  11. Comtesse de ferveur27 February 2011 at 14:10

    Gorgeous goldfinch card, that's an excellent idea. Love your finds - I've been off charity shops this week as hitting the UK next week and want to save my pennies for the home of the charity shop!
    xx

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  12. Please may I?27 February 2011 at 15:53

    Looks like you found some fab items.

    Really like he straw bag. X x

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  13. Cathy27 February 2011 at 16:15

    Love the granny work! I found some this week too. I am always amazed that these precious bits show up in a thrift store and pretty much given away. I have stacks of them!

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  14. home made gorgeous27 February 2011 at 21:28

    Hello fellow bargain hunter! My hair has gone proper corkscrew now after standing in the rain all that time.. hehe worth it though. Wow these are amazing finds, and I love what you have done with the card and the frame... well done on your table cloth find too, I do see them around but usually for about 4 times the price! x

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  15. Alison27 February 2011 at 23:06

    Some cool finds, love the tray also and another bud vase. Yay!

    Glad you mentioned CK'S Stitch in comments re: rug, I think your right. I must get that one also on covet list.

    Have a bright and happy day.

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  16. Liz Burton28 February 2011 at 10:14

    Your basket bag is gorgeous, I love it.

    The print/card looks great in that frame - well worth the effort. Thanks for linking up x

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  17. Tattooed Mummy28 February 2011 at 10:37

    you know that tray would look nice in my kitchen.... :-)

    love it - great blog too - will be following and coveting :-D

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  18. karen jones28 February 2011 at 11:11

    LOVE The basket and what a bargain. If you need more bud vases there are tons in my local charity shop. Perhaps I shouldn't have told you that !
    Some fab finds there. I am soooo living this MagpieMonday vibe. Trouble is I am itching to get out shopping again xx

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  19. Lyndel28 February 2011 at 11:40

    Oh the basket is just great, I would have brought that one home too!.

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  20. Lightly Enchanted28 February 2011 at 12:08

    lovely finds, especially the hand embroidered table cloth, very hard to find in charity shops :)

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  21. QWERTY Mum28 February 2011 at 12:10

    I can almost hear that distinctive creaking sound that basket weave bags make!

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  22. gidders128 February 2011 at 12:49

    Great finds, especially love the bird in the frame and the table cloth, very pretty!

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  23. JunqueMagnet28 February 2011 at 12:55

    Love that tea towel.Super colors and graphics.Thanks for sharing.

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  24. carole28 February 2011 at 14:29

    Lovely finds! especially the Bag x

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  25. Debbiedoos28 February 2011 at 14:44

    Now that is some fun loot! I love all the happy colors too. Thanks for joining my newbie party. Have fun!!~ XO

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  26. icklebabe_com28 February 2011 at 15:54

    Poped over to see yours as you've seen mine #magpiemonday ;) .... I bow to your greatness misses! what great finds, and I love what you did with the birdy greeting card. That's half the beauty in thrifting I think, envisioning what your going to do with something and seeing it come to life again :) xxx

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  27. Monica28 February 2011 at 19:19

    I love the tray! Very cool!

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  28. Laura28 February 2011 at 20:27

    That is a FUNKY little tray-never seen anything like it. I'm in Alaska so chances of finding cool things are slim.
    Thanks for linking up to the Penny Worthy Project.

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  29. Make do Mum28 February 2011 at 20:43

    That tray is fab, such a good find. I saw some bubble vases in a charity shop today and was very tempted (might go back tomorrow!)

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  30. Bargain Hunting Treasure Seeker28 February 2011 at 21:58

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm always eager to meet new blog friends! I'm glad to have found your blog too!
    Love your finds this week!! Purple is my fav color-so I'm looking forward to seeing more purple treasures!!

    If you can find BIZ laundry soap, you can soak your "granny" linen in it and it will take out the stains and not harm the colors...

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  31. mumsarcade1 March 2011 at 11:47

    Loving your finds and how you put things together so stylishly
    My finds are at http://gigglingatitall.blogspot.com

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  32. Becky (Hazel and Blue)1 March 2011 at 13:13

    I love your beautful embroidery tablecloth, it is very pretty! I also buy second hand cookery books for my OH who is loves them. B:))

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  33. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement1 March 2011 at 17:33

    I love that bird card in the frame! So pretty. I think you're very smart to keep buying up the bud vases! They are so nice.

    I'm here from Debbiedoo's party and am your newest follower. I hope you'll come visit my new blog as well.

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  34. katie jean3 March 2011 at 17:56

    I just love the tray you found! Such great colors and a fun print too. Totally 70's fun! And I love hearing that you are already looking for Christmas presents. I thrifted so many gifts last year. I was so proud of myself :)

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  35. Laura11 March 2011 at 00:25

    Great finds! We love that tablecloth. That bag is really pretty and unique!

    ~Laura and Michele

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