We've been to the op shop ...

... and here's what we found:


Buttons, ricrac and self-cover button kits all for $2.


An embroidery book (something I'd like to try soon) with a few interesting projects.


This is my favourite project from the book. So useful for all the little dogs and junk (sorry ... treasures) the girls collect.


Finally a couple of vintage kids books which most importantly feature dogs. I have vague memories of The Magic Roundabout, but don't recall ever sitting down and watching it. Dougal was too cute to pass up though.

Op-shop love

I love op-shopping. This is not something I usually admit to. I've only recently discovered the thrill of finding that special something sitting patiently on the shelf ... the treasure that was found wanting in the eyes of its previous owner. About once a week I torture my small children and drag them through our busy local op shop (aka broom closet).

Since I am still plugging away at curtains, I thought I'd share my favourites from this weeks trip:



A set of curtains just perfect for Miss A's room. She currently has a frightful, puffy, shiny purple thing that only opens half way up the window. What were the previous home-owners thinking?


Ollie approves.


A Sooty book! As a child I loved Sooty, Sweep and Soo. Who am I kidding? As an adult I still love them! I'm sure my girls will love them too, once the little one gets over her Wiggles fixation.