I am sat in garden enjoying this fine weather, albeit in the shade, and although I have a new camera I don't have a memory card yet. It's been ordered and it should be here within a few days. *please!*
I went thrifting with Linda, from Hey! Homewrecker, and came home with the most exciting things! But first, I must show you this, this is a work of art and made my Linda herself:
Isn't this fantastic. Linda got some coffee sacks and fashioned this one into a cushion. I absolutely love it! I have the kindest friends. The most creative friends too.
We headed to a place near Newtownards called 'Unique' something or other. It's like Nik Naks in that it is a treasure trove for people like me. I came away with a vintage, vgc Star Wars LP - I haggled well, I said my price and got it for that. £10 instead of £15, a 'shell-animal' (obsessed) and some conch shells for George's tank. Unfortunately I had to leave three shell-animals behind because I just don't have a house yet, however I did get this adorable one which I think is a squirrel.
Linda came away with some amazing things - all for a snip at £15. Head over to Hey! Homewrecker to see if they have been posted up. We later headed into Newtownards itself to browse the charity shops, and I came away with 10 books. I really have NO ROOM. I'd bought 4 only the day before in Omagh. I also got the most awesome 70's thick, pink and white, high quality blanket which was a steal at £8.50. I love it! Mum was horrified and Dad agreed that it was indeed a brilliant buy. I'm glad someone understands.
Whilst pouring the Charity Shops (for Enid Blyton books too - Linda Eyes spotted 3 for me!) there was a window display featuring objects people had donated for a big exhibition in the Titanic Quarter that will be open in July. Find out more at Nest.
Perhaps I shall submit a Shell-Animal! Off to do some reading in the sun, currently reading The Complete Polysyllabic Spree by Nick Hornby and on Linda's recommendation The Secret History by Donna Tartt. Really should get a move on with
The Mill for Grinding Old People Young by Glenn Patterson, for book group.
I go now!
xxx
I went thrifting with Linda, from Hey! Homewrecker, and came home with the most exciting things! But first, I must show you this, this is a work of art and made my Linda herself:
Isn't this fantastic. Linda got some coffee sacks and fashioned this one into a cushion. I absolutely love it! I have the kindest friends. The most creative friends too.
We headed to a place near Newtownards called 'Unique' something or other. It's like Nik Naks in that it is a treasure trove for people like me. I came away with a vintage, vgc Star Wars LP - I haggled well, I said my price and got it for that. £10 instead of £15, a 'shell-animal' (obsessed) and some conch shells for George's tank. Unfortunately I had to leave three shell-animals behind because I just don't have a house yet, however I did get this adorable one which I think is a squirrel.
Linda came away with some amazing things - all for a snip at £15. Head over to Hey! Homewrecker to see if they have been posted up. We later headed into Newtownards itself to browse the charity shops, and I came away with 10 books. I really have NO ROOM. I'd bought 4 only the day before in Omagh. I also got the most awesome 70's thick, pink and white, high quality blanket which was a steal at £8.50. I love it! Mum was horrified and Dad agreed that it was indeed a brilliant buy. I'm glad someone understands. Whilst pouring the Charity Shops (for Enid Blyton books too - Linda Eyes spotted 3 for me!) there was a window display featuring objects people had donated for a big exhibition in the Titanic Quarter that will be open in July. Find out more at Nest.
Perhaps I shall submit a Shell-Animal! Off to do some reading in the sun, currently reading The Complete Polysyllabic Spree by Nick Hornby and on Linda's recommendation The Secret History by Donna Tartt. Really should get a move on with
The Mill for Grinding Old People Young by Glenn Patterson, for book group.
I go now!
xxx
