Op Shopping

Shopping at second hand or charity stores is usually a weekly occurrence and I almost always find a few treasures, this is where I’ll share them with you.

Op Shopping

What’s in my Wardrobe

07:48PM | April 18, 2013 | 5 comments

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This is my studio wardrobe, not exactly glamorous but it does the job, the majority of my clothes are stored in my bedroom wardrobe. This is an ever evolving space where I keep my high rotation accessories, latest PR garments and new clothes I’ve yet to share in an outfit post. Being able to see [...]

Aussie Curves – Yellow

04:55PM | March 23, 2013 | 16 comments

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Super casual outfit photos for this week’s theme. I found “Yellow” really difficult and nothing ever seemed quite right when I was out op shopping… that is until today. Steve, Aidan and I are spending the weekend by the sea thanks to a wonderful friend who understood I was in need of a break. We’ve [...]

How to set up a Plus Size Market Stall

11:34AM | February 10, 2013 | 11 comments

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Yesterday I held my very first pre-loved fashion market stall. Did I mention I had only decided to do it three days prior? I know, madness but I did it and whilst it was really hard work it totally paid off. I checked my local council tourism website for a list of local markets, picked [...]

Aussie Curves – Secondhand

09:22AM | January 16, 2013 | 31 comments

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If you know me, you know I love op shopping, visiting vintage and thrift stores is kind of my thing. In the last couple of years I went a little crazy, draggin home every old chair, painting and nicknack I fancied. Soon my house was filled to the brim and Steve asked me to stop. [...]

Purge and Redecorate

01:40PM | December 18, 2012 | 7 comments

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It always happens at this time of year. Things start to calm down on the work front and I become a touch more domesticated. Some days I wish I worked in an office, I’m sure I’d appreciate our home more if I did. When you’re in it all day everyday working, cleaning, playing and loving [...]

Room for Living

06:00AM | August 4, 2012 | 4 comments

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So after yesterday’s post I was feeling pretty slack. Really, there was no excuse for me to use use those grainy instagram photos to show you the living room in it’s newfound state. So Aidan and I got to work snapping photos of our new space. The pink couch looks so good there bathed in [...]

Totally Golden

05:09PM | March 16, 2012 | 5 comments

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A few people might have noticed the the brass peacock I posted on instagram the other day. I’d just finished up at my massage appointment to de-stress my “blogging shoulder” and on the way back to the car I walked past an op shop (which had closed for the day) and saw this little beauty [...]

Inside My Studio

12:12AM | February 21, 2012 | 27 comments

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It’s been a long time since I last posted about my studio, so much has changed in that time so I thought I’d give you all a bit of an update. The studio is right next the the lounge room, across from the kitchen and far away enough from the bedrooms that I won’t disturb [...]

Ewww Sushi and Old Stuff!

02:49AM | April 22, 2011 | 13 comments

Going up to Brisbane the other week was really lovely. I got to hang out with Dani and her beautiful girls. We spent our days op shopping, eating all different kinds of foods and spent many, many hours talking about blogging… as bloggers tend to do. Dani has been banging on at me for years [...]

Somebodies Junk…

05:00AM | December 17, 2010 | 18 comments

… is always somebody’s treasure. I thought I’d share a few pieces from my op shop bounty I’ve sourced over the last couple of weeks. Op shopping has become time out for me, and Aidan. When we’re having an off day I’ll pop him into the pram and we’ll go for a walk to check [...]

Weekend Away

01:09AM | October 13, 2010 | 7 comments

We packed up the new car last Wednesday and headed off up the coast for five days for our friends wedding which I was to photograph. We decided to stay overnight at my grandparents which just so happened to be the half way point for our trip. It was so lovely to see them and [...]

Be Bold, Be Beautiful

01:17PM | September 30, 2010 | 18 comments

Today, instead of having the nap with Aidan I so desperately needed, I decided to dress up, head outside and take a few photos… I needed a pick-me-up. Yup, I even put make up on. I bought a huge stash of Benefit cosmetics when I was in Bondi and honestly every single item was an [...]

Baby Doll

10:32AM | September 25, 2010 | 9 comments

I went to the Op Shop earlier this week and I just had to share the little gem I found… and for only $12! It’s the sweetest little dolls pram, the prefect size for a newborn photo shoot. I plan on cleaning it up and replacing the black fabric, giving it a softer look. I’ll [...]

Thrifty Finds

06:00AM | September 19, 2010 | 2 comments

While Aidan was having a nap I left him under the watchful eye of his grandma and snuck off to the Op Shop. I’ve been having withdrawals as I haven’t been in so long. When I arrived I was greeted with so much bounty. A pair of silver candle sticks for $12, a silver raised [...]

Full Throttle

11:44AM | August 15, 2010 | 5 comments

I decided I wanted to make my sister (my one & only) a cute handbag for her birthday. I could easily go out and buy her things or send her money but I knew that this year, with all the brave choices she’s made lately, would appreciate a lovingly made gift more. She could cart [...]

Salvos

01:30PM | April 11, 2010 | 9 comments

I haven’t been Op Shopping in quite awhile. I’ve really missed it. I can’t blame Aidan for my lack of visits as he seems to enjoy them too, I think I just know myself and can’t be trusted not to return home with a car load of stuff. I always like to ask the Staff [...]

Health Matters

10:27AM | February 26, 2010 | 6 comments

I finally booked myself weekly Chiropractic sessions as my back has been killing me ever since I fell pregnant. In the weeks after Aidan was born I was getting weekly massages on my neck and lower back as the strain from breastfeeding was taking its toll. My chiro is lovely and I felt really good [...]

The Op Shop Hop

09:50PM | November 10, 2009 | 0 comments

On Saturday Mum, Aidan and I headed out on an adventure… an Op Shopping adventure! Everyday last week I’d driven by an Op Shop and everyday I neglected to go inside but as Saturday was our last day in town I thought why do one, when you can do them all…The first one we went [...]

When I’m bored…

11:14AM | August 18, 2009 | 10 comments

… I go Op Shopping. It’s something I can do on my own and if it’s a good day can take up most of my afternoon, jumping from shop to shop. I don’t feel guilty because I’m helping charities and I know I’m not going to spend more than loose change. I’ve been trying my [...]

Bassinets, Bjorns & Boobs

02:10PM | July 6, 2009 | 4 comments

Before I left for Darwin I noticed in the window of my Op Shop a lovely blue portable bassinet but the shop was shut and I was leaving for Darwin the next day. When I got back home I thought maybe, just maybe it still might be there. It wasn’t… but a better one was! [...]

Baby & Kids Market

01:44PM | June 1, 2009 | 5 comments

On Sunday Steve took me out for the morning to the Baby & Kids Market held at Kellyville, 15 minutes from home. We’re loving all of our second hand nursery bargains and were keen to try our luck for more. Plus Kellyville is a bit of a yuppie area so we were on the look [...]

Op Shop Delight

11:40AM | May 28, 2009 | 4 comments

I haven’t been op shopping in MONTHS. It was my thing… that is until I found out I was having a baby, donated and purged most of the items in my house and vowed not to fill it with stuff again. Well, not for awhile anyway. Isn’t the bouncer ugly! To an untrained eye it [...]

Time to Organise

10:51PM | February 28, 2009 | 2 comments

Buffet $50 SOLD Steve and I have started culling with the help of Mum this week. Our little house is prefect for 2 but not for 3, it’s just a little too crowded. To be honest the house is over flowing with my stuff. All arranged perfectly with everything in it’s place of course but [...]

I think I need to go to Op Shop rehab

12:43PM | October 29, 2008 | 4 comments

So I’ll start with something I received as a gift. I got this lovely perfumed shimmer powder and puff from Paula. It smells so sweet and makes my skin so wonderfully soft. Perfect for all the humid weather that will be upon us soon. Thanks Paula. Now onto the Op Shop bargains. I have been [...]

Op Shoppin’ Along

03:47PM | October 23, 2008 | 7 comments

This is Me. Not Dee. As it says on my name badge.This is my new $2 bag, Love it. The little old ladies made a whole heap of hair gems for the up coming Melbourne Cup. I picked this pretty comb up for $2. I love it I think it looks fabulous. I also scored [...]

Re-Loved

06:24PM | October 8, 2008 | 6 comments

Today was a very busy/lovely/hectic day. I helped sort out some minor mishaps with the rosters at work. I helped Luke move some of his stuff to his and Gerard’s new house in Richmond (I’m soooo excited for them) then I went to the Op Shop to grab a bowl I saw last week (but [...]