Charity Shop Haul + Why They're Pretty Cool Places!

Wednesday 15 November 2017




I've seemed to have made my blog very budget-friendly recently (and why not I say) and I'm excited to continue that trend by talking about one of my favorite new hobbies: 
DISCOVERING GEMS AT CHARITY SHOPS 

I know what you're thinking, and no you don't have to go digging through piles of old clothes in order to find precious items. Sometimes I visit my favorite stops and find bugger all. But then others I leave feeling like I discovered a treasure mine. If you pay close enough attention to whats scattered on the shelves you never know what you'll find. 

It's also the one of the only kinds of shopping that actually gives back to the community, as well as the environment. You're basically recycling old, unwanted items and donating to charity all in one. And you get to take home some beautiful stuff!


And you wanna talk about saving money? This haul only cost me $12. 




The gorgeous pink-flower jar was the first find of the day. It was just too pretty to leave behind and I knew there would be a lovely spot in the house for it (now a sugar jar looking very precious next to my blue coffee one.) 

I always love looking in the children's book section for some reason. Mainly for a bit of nostalgia and hoping to find some old favorites. I don't know how I was expected to walk away from some Disney classics and a Little Golden Book of The Jungle Book that is in perfect condition. I'm not gonna lie to you, I want my children to have their own library by the time they're born, so these will probably end up with them in a few years time. 





I was just about to leave the store when I felt I should take a look at the miscellaneous section. Nothing, nothing, and then I turned around and gasped as I saw these glorious fawn bookends! I've been searching shops (both old and new) for something like this and now I finally found one.  

And how could I resist a Mickey Mouse decoration for 50 cents? Great addition to my decorations this year!


When you think about it, anyone can go to a mall or shop online and buy the same exact purse as you. And even though it could be a very lovely purse, it's probably one of one thousand out there at that moment. Charity stores are filled with items that tell a story and you'll find beautiful things that no one else will have. Or even items to pass on to the next generation, like my Little Golden Books. 


I would always recommend making a visit to your local charity shop, just for the fun of it. You could end up making a difference and finding something beautiful too. 

Do you love charity shops too? What's the best purchase you even made?
Steph x.  


8 comments :

  1. I do the same thing Steph! I have a hoard of disney picture books that I found at various times, all in perfect condition, and they're just waiting to be used by my kids one day haha! I adore charity shops so much! :) x

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    1. Aw yay I'm not the only one! Charity shops are the best for finding Disney treasures :) You'll have to share sometime!
      Steph x.

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  2. I love charity-shop shopping! Buying clothes second hand or from indie businesses has become my jam over the last year, and I'm loving it. I agree that it's hit or miss, but there's always something waiting to be unearthed! xxx

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    1. It's so fun, right? There's such a thrill in finding a hidden gem that someone else didn't want =)
      Steph x.

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  3. Aww this is such a lovely post Steph!! :) I love this, things don't have to be expensive to be fashionable or perfect, this is such a great idea and those books are beautiful! I love that you want to create a library ready for your kids, Kelly and I do that too, when we find a children's book we can't resist, plus we have all our childhood books still too! :) You found some lovely things! :) Lucy xx

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    1. Thank you! I knew you girls would get it :) I'm glad you have a love of children's books too, I just find it so fun picking through collections. I'll share more of what I find :)
      Steph x.

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  4. I love charity shops, you never know what you'll find and often its something you wouldnt expect but love!

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    1. Agreed! You never know what you'll walk out with
      Steph x.

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