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Op shopping again

Posted on 03/02/2019 by Aixie

Over the Christmas/New Year break I did a little op shopping and found a few new old treasures! Like these sweet tea light holders and gorgeous Moroccan lantern. And these sweet elephants! And some beautiful batik fabrics… And this lovely … Continue reading →

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Wall Lights Update ~ Sun & Moon

Posted on 08/09/2018 by Aixie

A while ago I updated my ugly wall lights with ash tree leaves and mod podge: see my previous post They looked great, but eventually the heat of the bulbs faded and browned the leaves, so I decided it was … Continue reading →

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Latest Op Shop Adventures

Posted on 13/01/2018 by Aixie

My last couple of op shopping trips have yielded some great bargains that I haven’t yet shared with you, so here they are. Check this amazing 1960s fondue set! I’m definitely envisioning cheese fondue night when the weather starts to … Continue reading →

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Exotic Vase

Posted on 16/07/2016 by Aixie

I bought this green frosted glass vase some time ago in an op shop.  I think it needs embellishing! With this! This stuff is very cool. It’s like the lead outline in lead lighting, but this one is gold. (It … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Candles 

Posted on 04/02/2016 by Aixie

   There is nothing more satisfying to me than things that are organised by colour. I love rainbows and things that are rainbow coloured. I love unicorns too, but that’s another story! So. When I was putting something away in … Continue reading →

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Latest Op Shop Finds

Posted on 17/08/2015 by Aixie

My last visit to my favourite op shop scored me quite a haul!  There were these pretty coloured wine glasses:    And these two floral plates (I need another plate like a hole in the head, but I couldn’t resist): … Continue reading →

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Collecting Vintage China

Posted on 22/04/2015 by Aixie

Every few months or so I rearrange things in the kitchen/dining area on the shelves and on top of the china cabinet. Today I moved my jug collection to the shelves and displayed some of my growing blue and white … Continue reading →

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Rainbows and Op Shops

Posted on 11/05/2014 by Aixie

There is nothing I like more than going op shopping. (For any American readers out there, an Op Shop, or Opportunity Shop, is a charity or thrift store, in case you were wondering!) I love hunting bargains, I love sifting … Continue reading →

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