Found What I Wasn't Looking For

I was in Life Line today when I got talking to another customer there.  She was lovely and we began chatting about overseas travel.  Our conversation changed and moved over various subject as we walked around and I spotted a few things where there were only single glasses from entire sets on the shelves.  I told her that my Mum had set of the single glass that was sitting on the shelves; and she smiled saying her Mum does too and it's such a pity they don't make glass with gold around the rim or pretty patterns or pictures on them anymore; and it's all found in charity stores like this one.

Well, I got into looking at the books and the lady found she had no money and had to go to the bank. So we said our farewells and I continued to browse the store where I found two books.  The first one was 'At Home With The Templetons' by Monica McInerney and which looked brand new only read a few times.  This book was published only two years ago.  Then I came across this gorgeous little book called 'The Naughty Book for Girls' by Candice Hill

and I thought it would be an interesting read about what kind of girl - naughty or not - I am.  These two books came to around $9.00.  As I was about to pay for them, I turned around the looked up at the bags hanging from the ceiling and found a bag that looked amazing!  It's a backpack

that I thought would do well down the coast or as a carry-all into the city.  So, I asked to look at it; and found it was perfect for what I wanted; at just the right price too!  So, what have you found over the last week or so that's well worth the hunt?  Let us all know and leave a comment, I would love to hear from you.  Until my next post, happy bargain hunting! 

 

Retro Feel

I love the retro handbags of all kinds.  And so, when I walked into Life Line Logan Central, and I found the handbag area full of bags from the 1980's I was totally into it; looking and feeling them to my heart's content!  
Then I found this one!  Isn't it lovely?  I just love the stitching and the handles - which I will get fixed as they've aged badly.  And to give an old handbag a new life, that's often all it needs... new handles.  However, not everyone wants to get those fixed up and would much rather throw out an old favourite than go to the expense of getting it fixed.  For me, wonderful retro handbags are just as good - if not better - as modern handbags.  They have their own stories to tell and - even though they're rough around the edges and a little worn - I'd rather use them again for a few more years then toss them out.  And this wonderful one is no exception.  And just look at the way the handles are attached... I just love it!

Along with the handbag, I found this cute little coin purse.  There were others, but it seemed to just jump out at me as I walked past and it was only about $1.00 or so.  And so, with the handbag setting me back $10.00, I got two great deals for the day.


I did get to use the retro handbag on Saturday afternoon.  It's got a ton of room in it.  I was able to find a little pouch for my mobile phone (so it's a little more modern than I gave it credit for) and there's and external pocket on the other side of the design.  Then, on the inside, there's a zipper pocket and an open pocket next to the phone pouch... plenty of room for all the essentials.  But the bag itself is so roomy!  I could fit in my iPod, glasses, 2 small books and purse and still has room for something small.  And even with it unzipped, nobody would have been able to get into it with it over my shoulder... so it has withstood the test.  Now, just to get those straps fixed up and it'll be able to stand more wear and tear while I'm out and about.