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

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.