The fact that it was bitterly cold meant there were lots of bargains to be had - the sellers were desperate to pack up and go home, so seemed to be taking any offers.
When I spotted this laid out on a table, it was literally calling my name!
Yeah sorry, I haven't ironed it yet! It's a skirt with this gorgeous magpie and blossom embroidery on the front.
At least, I think they're meant to be magpies. I'm not sure the designer is much of an ornithologist. It's by Dee V - that's the failed talent show gal Diane Vickers to you and me. Who knew that's what happens to these people after their 15 minutes of fame - they get their own clothing label with a catalogue clothing company?!! Still, I'm more than happy with my £2 skirt.
At the same boot sale I spotted this pretty little clock and haggled the girl down to £1.50.
It's a modern, battery operated clock, but it has a lovely vintage feel to it. I had a tough time convincing the Other Half that it's not an alarm clock, it's just made to look that way. Why was that so difficult to understand??
And the final thing I'm going to share with you this week is this gorgeous little pair of vintage opera glasses.
I got them for the princely sum of £2 because the bone/bakelite/plastic is very cracked. These are a 'put it on a high shelf' item. To explain, this has become my catchphrase to describe anything that's damaged after I once used it in an Ebay listing description. Whatever works!
Hope you've had a good week bargain-hunting. I'd love you to grab the badge and share your second-hand finds.
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Hello - perfect find! Maybe she has found her niche as a designer, she was an OK singer but so difficult to understand - did you ever see that YouTube video which 'translated' her hit song? I'll see if I can find it in a minute!
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Mine is here http://minibreakmummy.com/2012/05/21/magpie-monday-more-cross-stitch-books-and-buttons/
ReplyDeleteCouldn't join in last week because I was away from home to go to a two day meeting. But I managed to sneak out of the meeting and nip into a charity shop :)
Well done for sneaking out!
DeleteWhat a lovely set of finds. I do like the skirt with its lovely design on it.
ReplyDeleteMy find this week is a Jewellery Box
Thank you x
Delete"High shelf item"- brilliant.
ReplyDeleteThat is bonkers about DV- it does worry me that being on tv for three seconds is a better qualifier for things than a 4 year art degree/ natural passion/ years in the industry.
*pah grumble mumble codswollop*
My things are here, AND, I'm announcing the charity shop blog hop, woooooo: wp.me/pUXeR-hs
A degree? Experience? Talent and ability? Hahaha you crazy lady. What you need is to either a) get yourself on a talent show or b)marry a footballer.
DeleteI'm having trouble with blogger actually, I'm trying to edit my post to link back to Magpie Monday but it's not letting me scroll down to the bottom of the page! Sorry! Will link back when it's behaving.
ReplyDeleteHere's Diana Vickers
OMG that is ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!
DeleteHow I get it from ebay? Woo bowel!
DeleteLove the skirt, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny x
Deleteoh I love all your goodies! I don't think I can pick a favourite.
ReplyDeleteI haven't got any magpie finds this week (still recovering from the cost of the Indian spoon last week!)
Maria x
Oh but it was a good spoon!
DeleteHad no idea that's what DV's been up to! Great skirt - love all your things, especially the 'put it on a high shelf' item - such a fab description! I've got lots of stuff that would qualify x
ReplyDeleteWho knew she was making clothes?
DeleteLove the skirt, really pretty. This is my first Magpie Monday so please be gentle ;)
ReplyDeleteHuge welcome to Magpie Monday xx
DeleteLoving that clock and the spying on neighbours er I mean opera glasses, nice finds lady! Finally got my arse into gear this week to post! x
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ReplyDeletePerfect find for you and it looks gorgeous too. Love the clock and the opera glasses. I have only linked one (not very well photographed) item today. Sorreeeee xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen. x
DeleteI love all of your treasures, but that skirt is delightful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon x
DeleteI love the skirt it is so you xxx
ReplyDeleteIt is isn't it :0) Thank you x
DeleteI adore that clock!
ReplyDeleteOH reckons it's tick is too loud! *sigh*
DeleteSuch sweet opera glasses - love them.❤
ReplyDeleteThank you x
DeleteThe skirts perfect for you ;)
ReplyDeleteMust do a quick linkup of some goodies i've got over the last couple of weeks off ebay as the charity shop isn't coming up trumps with any goodies lately :(
Thanks Jane x
DeleteI'm another on the envy list with the skirt, it's perfect! I'm finally back in the magpie zone this week, and I'm already planning next week's. (Don't worry, I won't be efficient for long)
ReplyDeleteLoving the efficiency!
DeleteGreat finds this week! Sweet magpie skirt, love the colours :)
ReplyDeleteThank you lovely x
DeleteGreat haul. I love the vintage opera glasses and for only 2 pounds thats definately a bargain. I have linked up to your post.
ReplyDeleteLovely things as always Liz. I love that skirt, though not the ironing! Glad to link in at last, hope it was OK to combine my posts. Will be back again!
ReplyDeleteLove that clock! I have a mini collection going...they're so hard to pass up since they look so good even if they're not working!
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