Welcome to Magpie Monday. For those of you who've not visited before (where have you been?) just a quick reminder of what this is all about.
Magpie Monday is your chance to share your second-hand finds. I set it up as a way of showing that we don't have to buy in to the consumerism taking over the world, and that it's perfectly possible to stylishly clothe yourself; dress your home; feed your literary appetite and entertain your kids with items that have been pre-loved. Championing the Three Rs philosophy - Reduce; Recycle and Reuse.
If you've been reading my blog, it will come as no surprise that I love Halloween! However, I don't love the throwaway tatty decorations you buy in the shops and supermarkets. So, as well as making my own, I've also been on the hunt in my favourite charity shops and car boot sales.
I found this gorgeous little orange enamel teapot. After retrieving it from Ruby's playhouse - she's commandeered it - I attempted a little seasonal flower arrangement with bits and bobs from the garden - Jane Packer I aint!
In the same charity shop, I found this little applique decorative cushion. I'm not sure if it's handmade, but it certainly has that feel about it.
I'm very happy with these two little items, as I can re-use them year after year, and they cost me the princely sum of £2.50 in total.
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Love the orange teapot! I'm not surprised it's been used in the playhouse - your Ruby has excellent taste!
ReplyDeleteAlso like your statement about showing we don't have to buy into consumerism.
Ruth @ Minibreak Mummy
Gorgeous - I like mixing up my plastic tat with hand crafted things and bits and pieces borrowed from the elsewhere in the house and adapted. Pickings have been a bit thin at my charity shops recently - maybe it's time to find a good jumble sale!
ReplyDeleteI love the shape of that teapot, I always get told off if I come home with pretty things, sadly.
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween and thanks for hosting this thrift share party. Your little orange teapot a cutie.❤
ReplyDeletei love that cushion x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous things - and I love the flower arrangement! Seeing the cushion has given me an idea for KL's room.
ReplyDeleteLove the orange teapot but then I like most things orange. Charity shops are great for costumes and seasonal fun on the cheap. Will link up later
ReplyDeleteI love orange too - great flower arrangement!
ReplyDeleteLove that teapot! The orange is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLoving that cushion, but then, I love cushions xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cushion! I might have a go at making a similar one for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe the bargains that you pick up and use in your house. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to ShowOff ShowCase.