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 Hello, it's me! I'm finally on work holidays, which is a joy after completing reports for my students. Reports are always a long and sometimes stressful process so I'm glad and very grateful to be able to relax for 2 weeks. 

Here are some things I've been up to lately...

 

Opshopping!

 I've noticed that I don't find many great treasures at opshops any more. I may find a few small things here and there, such as a scarf, book or DVD, costing $1-2 each, but no really amazing finds or pieces of clothing lately.

 

 To me, the markets are where all the exciting finds are! Last Sunday, I found all these pieces for a grand total of $61.

Cable knit sweater - $10

1940s style short sleeved sweater - $5

Velvet pants and cord pants -$7.50 each

Coral pendant - $20

Pink, vintage saucer- $2

And three bags of feijoas - $9.

 

Can you believe I scored this sterling silver and coral pendant for only $20? I collect coral jewellery and have been wearing this pendant all week. Also, I couldn't hand over my $5 fast enough for the vintage tooled leather bag. Just a few weeks ago, I was complaining to my mum that it's hard to find
vintage tooled leather bags without spending a small fortune. And then look what I find!

 

 On Saturday, my mum, sister and I went for a long, sunny walk and stumbled across a swing someone has made. We had much fun and giggles flying though the air, then carried on with our walk.

 

My sister and I also recently made some candles with some free candle wax that came her way. We followed a YouTube video and tah-dah, look how they came out! We used only a few drops of dye and were amazed by the vibrant colour.

Before:

 

 

After:

 
 
I filled up a vintage amber coloured glass and doesn't it just look beautiful?    

 
 
In terms of outfits, I have been living in turtlenecks as I do each winter.  The below turtleneck reminds me of one that Linda McCartney wore in the 60s/70s.
 


 
 
 

  
 
As for today, it was a day of opshopping for mum and I. We also enjoyed a nice warm curry for lunch, perfect in this cold weather. Despite the icy tmperatures, I couldn't resist these Dipping Dots icecream, a childhood favourite. Have you had these before?
 
 
 
I hope you're having a wonderful day. X
 
 
Title: Hello It's Me by Todd Rundgren. 

Comments

  1. Sheila30 June, 2022

    I have never tried Dipping Dots! They look tasty, though.

    I wonder if people are hanging onto stuff more, not donating it, or if there are more folks out there who are shopping secondhand and snapping up all the good stuff? I see fewer really good quality things here in thrift/op shops too, Jess.

    Wow, you did amazing with your scores! I love the pendant ($20 is a STEAL) and the tooled leather bag. I had one with birds on it as a kid in 1976 (I bought it in the US when we did a family vacation to Disneyland) and I regret that I ever got rid of it!

    Congrats on getting through another school year! Yay! Summertime adventures surely await! :)

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  2. Vix01 July, 2022

    I go through phases of finding vintage - its feast or famine! Great finds, the bag is a beaut.
    I don't like ice cream but the mere mention of curry has me ravenous! xxx

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  3. Lulu17 July, 2022

    Oh that swing does look like great fun Jess. Dipping dots! Well that's new to me. Sounds like you've been having a happy market rummage. Car boot sales are where it's at for me at the moment. Love your turtle neck jumper - I call that style 'Scandi Noir', after any number of Scandinavian thriller / detective dramas ;) x

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