I am trying to drastically declutter this year, you know, the things you don't use or have multiple of, so I could probably have done without a browse around charity shops yesterday. In my defence, the items I purchased were bought with purpose, (with one exception), so I think I'm ok?
Firstly, this Agatha Christie puzzle.
I'd been looking at these in Waterstones at the weekend, there are various book related ones, as you are completing the jigsaw there are clues to spot or solve, I wasn't even aware that these existed and I was very tempted to buy one, but as the price tag was £16.99 I resisted, so you can imagine my delight when I spotted this one in the charity shop for £3.95 😁
A little wicker planter for £1 - which was the perfect fit for the pot of narcissi's I bought in the supermarket a couple days before
A little chopping board for £1.45
I've been on the look out for a smallish board for a while to use for a cross stitch finish, the stitched piece has been patiently waiting for three or four years at least.
I wasn't sure If the board would be too small, but look, it will be perfect! ( I bought the little gingerbread man topper with this finish in mind a few years ago).
No excuses for not fully finishing this one now!
This Moroccan style dish had to come home with me for £3.00 - it will make the perfect place to keep fruit instead of keeping it hidden in the cupboard, it might even encourage me to eat more fruit as I can see it, lol.
My last find does not have a use, and I definitely don't need it, but priced up at £2.49 I thought It was cute enough to rescue.
Now Its not a design I would stitch, I think it's very typical of the English designs from the 1980's but I have a thing for houses, and wouldn't you just love to live in a little thatched cottage like this?
I was quite happy with my 'finds'
How about you, have you found any bargains lately?
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18 comments:
I love your purchases, the dish is very pretty, and the basket is perfect, well done on your bargains.
You did very well with your bargains. I love the new fruit dish, and the thatched cottage is just lovely.
God bless.
It's sometimes hard to resist bringing things home when you find bargains. Mick bought me one of those jigsaws the Christmas before last, it's a Dickens one. I haven't done it yet but I have a hankering for doing a jigsaw at the moment so I may get it out very soon.
Oh Maggie , your just like me , I go out with a friend ever two weeks and do the same , I picked up a lovely teapot and paid a pound and its worth £ 145 . Also I picked up a picture and it was worth over £170. We love looking around that is where I find all my frames from. I love all your goodies . Hugs June .
I do like all of your purchases ... excellent finds.
All the best Jan
Your found some lovely goodies, Maggie! I always enjoy seeing what people find while at thrift stores--I even watch YouTube videos about them :) Especially love the blue dish and the sweet cottage cross stitch piece. Enjoy your weekend! ♥
Great purchases. Little treats that only cost pennies, perfect. I love the AC puzzle.
Your purchases are lovely, Maggie I did my huge de-clutter last year, and have avoided browsing in charity shops ever since. They are far too tempting. Xx
I do have regular clear-outs but want to reduce the amount of stuff we keep in the garage this year, I don't tend to keep a lot in home. I was quite pleased with my finds :-)
I think the dish is my favourite and is already in use.
I think the dish is my favourite and is already in use, I love houses so this just had to come home with me :-)
I was happy to find the jigsaw, I don't often find bargains in charity shops, we haven't started it yet though
Oh wow, well done you!! I've never been that lucky but I'm happy with my bargains :-)
Thank you, I was quite chuffed :-)
The dis is my favourite bargain :-)
Yes my finds cheered me up that day :-) We haven't started the puzzle yet, too busy decorating, lol
The puzzle was a great find especially as you had seen it earlier in Waterstones. I love the little cross stitch and the board seems to have been made for you to finish the project. The Moroccan dish is a beautiful colour and will be perfect for a fruit bowl. The cottage cross stitch must have taken someone a long time to complete and I'm glad it has found a new home with you. Thank you for sharing your bargain treasures.
I just love your bargains. I am a sucker with anything that has poppies on it, so just love that cross stitch. Well done on your purchases.....
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