29 September 2011

recent finds

I went to the dump shop yesterday. It is always crammed with stuff, but has an extremely high turnover.. especially in the Springtime!

It was worth the trip.

I do wish people would donate their things to charity (op shops) rather than the dump, mind you. I believe the shop is privately owned.. but I might be wrong.

This is what I got:



Completely kitsch mounted canvas photo. I was smitten with this! So weird I love it. It is now on the wall in Gilly's bedroom.

I now have 6 of these exact pillow cases! These ones appear to be brand new. $1 the pair.

Find of the day.. Genuine marimekko retro fabric. This is folded both ways.... so is twice as wide and twice as long.  $4

Shirt. $1


How can anyone chuck this out?! Got this for $5. 

John is in love with this!



I shall do a new post tomorrow with more on my recent finds from home.. but here's preview!




Linking this post up to Virginia and the other thriftaholics!


have a lovely Friday!!!
xx



13 comments:

Max said...

OMG, I love all of it! there is not a thing there that I would have left behind, but the marimekko fabric, MARIMEKKO!!!! Far out! I'm wearing a thrifted marimekko dress as I type, I'm a marimekko nut-what you gonna make with it lucky finder? x

Anonymous said...

Goodness you scored well!! I absolutely love that sun lounger..it is so fab :) That fabric is pretty groovy too.

x

Ella B said...

The thought of someone throwing out that shirt makes me lose hope in humanity.

Camelia Crinoline said...

Marimekko fabric from the dump shop? Amazing! That sun lounger is fabulous. Sometimes I can't believe the things people throw away.

lasophia said...

Wow! Those are great finds. I would totally hang that up in my room, I mean my kids room.

Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping] said...

I live on the wrong damn continent! I think I'm a bit in love with your sun lounger too. Who throws these things away?

Vintage Sweetheart said...

Ahhh all those prints are calling my name! I wish there was a tip shop near me. I especially love the pieces hanging on the line.

E :)

Nelly said...

I get so annoyed at what gets taken to the dumps!! Last week they had about 4 boxes unpacked with exercise equipment and he said they had more at the larger dump in town,Takes as much effort to take it all to the oppies I know.
You sure must have a great dump shop ours is ever so sad but I always find something each time I go.Last week was a near new Thomas train track floor rug $3.

Unknown said...

OMG! The marimekko! The fancy-arsed lawn chair! AND THE PSYCEHEDLIC PINK MAXI ON THE CLOTHES LINE! Fabulous.

Sarah xxx

Vix said...

Lost for words! Oh good god, it's all so fabulous, you have a great eye.
My Jon would fight your John for that retro lounger. x

Vintage Coconut said...

Oh my heck did you ever score well!
The teddy pic is so weird it's cute.
I love the pillow cases (I bet thse ones give off wonderful happy dreams!)
OOOOHH That fabric is gorgeous!
I love the shirt print it reminds me of wonder bread.
The sun lounger is AWSOME!

Zara said...

Wow you found so many great treasures. The vetro fabric is amazing. x

The Joyful Thrifter said...

cooool finds!!! Love the chair!

Smiles,
The Joyful Thrifter