I Kinda Have a thing for Pineapples

The love affair started innocently enough......I spotted this little wooden pineapple at my local Vinnies for $3.00.  It was cute and kitch.  I liked it instantly!

A few weeks ago, Ross and I were at Freedom getting Ideas for our little home reno when I spotted the little ceramic summer pineapple for $19.  A friend for my little wooden one? Ross rolled his eyes and shook his head, he knew what was coming.

I have since found a third, large olive green ceramic pineapple from Haven and Space in Berry.  So my trio is now complete.  But my obsession is not.

One,Two,Three,Four,Five,Six.

The pineapple is everywhere this summer, and I can't get enough of the spiky fruit!

Have you ever become slightly attached to a certain object, or trend?

Love Lil xx

Op Shop Show and Tell #7

Hi thrifty friends!  I have to say that it hasn't really been a winning week (in thrift land).  For the first time my local Vinnies didn't come up with the goods.  Or, all the goods have already been bought.  It was sooo busy when I went.  Racks were empty and people hunting for treasures everywhere!

I came out with two little finds, and spied some vintage goodness that hopefully some lucky person went home with.

The Australian classic, The Magic Pudding was $2.00 and in perfect condition.  It smells like the books of my childhood, takes me back to bedtime stories instantly!

Pink, neon and gold bangle for $4.00.  I am seeing this colour everywhere at the moment.  Will be on high rotation in spring.

This red, vintage beauty case was $12.00 and was in pretty good condition.  I hope it went to a happy home!

And this lamp.  Oh it was retro-tastic!  It was $20.00.  In hindsight should have snagged it up cause when hubby saw the photo he said he would have loved it for his bedside table.  I'm sure it was gone within minutes of me leaving.

Hope I have more luck next week!  Am linking up here with Sophie from Her Library Adventures and here with Liz at the Blue Eyed Owl.  There were SO many amazing finds last week.  Can't wait to have a look at all the new treasures this week.

Love Lil xx

Op Shop Show and Tell #6

It was another good week for op shop goodness!!  I got to go on a little thrifting adventure with my sis before she headed home for the holidays.

I really need to venture out to other op-shops, but our local Vinnies (Sutherland) always comes up with the goods!

This polka-dot shirt was $8.00.  It is made of the softest cotton.  It has already become a fast favourite!

This gold, sequined cardi was $8.00 too.  When is a little sparkle not a great thing!

And....another book for the Bug.  A beautiful version of Winnie the Pooh.  I have to be honest, I'm really not a fan of the Disney version of Winnie and his friends (although Gus loves the movies)  But I really love the story and illustrations of the original book.  I think this was $4.00.

I honestly can't wait to read Gus all the books I used to love as a child. To see his little face light up when we read his favourite stories.  And, there will always be room for a classic!

I'm linking up here with Sophie, and here with Liz.  There were some amazing finds last week!

Do you shop at the same thrift/op-shop stores or do you mix it up?  Would love to know.

Love Lil xx

Op Shop Show and Tell #5

The other night I was scrolling through my bloglovin app in bed and was soo excited when I saw my little post about my op shop finds featured here on Liz's blog The Blue Eyed Owl.  This is one of my absolute favourite blogs.  Liz seems to have the magic touch when it comes to thrifting!

So, here are my latest finds.  Love when you walk into your local oppie with kinda low expectations and come out with treasures!

Makes me happy!

Absolutely in love with this vintage dress! Love the pattern, love the colours, love the cut.  Love, Love, Love.

This jar for $3.00.  I'm hoping to find a whole lot of mismatched jars to put all our baking needs in them.  Maybe some cute floral labels too.

The Muddleheaded Wombat. $2.00.  Not only do I love this book for the illustrations and story, but my family had this exact book when I was growing up.  I think it is so great that I get to share this Aussie classic with my bubba boy.

The weather here in Sydney has been blah to say the least, So I'm hoping to head out to do some treasure hunting when the sun comes back.

I'm linking up here with Liz, and here with Sophie.  Lots of new blogs to explore and thrifted treasures to fall in love with.

Love Lil xx

Op Shop Show and Tell #4

I've been a bit absent from the blog over the last few weeks, but thought I would start back up again with a few of my finds from my latest thrifty adventures.
I really am a fan of our local Vinnies!  Never come out empty handed and they always have new stuff to hunt through.

I got this sweet blouse for $6.00.  I love the geometric print!

This Basque blouse I got for $8.00.  I have already worn it so many times!

This Sunny Girl Leopard print coat was also $8.00.  Love me a bit of leopard!

These though......I think they are my favourite finds so far!  Original 1963 Enid Blyton story books.

Look at that cover!!  The stories are so sweet and oh so 1960s.

I love building Gus's story book collection with both vintage and new.  These books might be for a bit later, but that doesn't mean that I can't enjoy them now, right?

I'm linking up here with Sophie from Her Library Adventures.  Lots of thrifty goodness every single week!

Have you found any treasures lately?

Love Lil xx

Op Shop Show and Tell #3

I had quite a few little op shopping adventures over the last week.  The op shop crew (My sister, the Gusbug and myself) went to the Vinnies at Caringbah for the first time, and unfortunately didn't come out with any treasures.  But, the store is very clean and well maintained.  So, it was back to our local (Sutherland Vinnies).  We even stopped in at a Garage Sale across the street. The Garage Sale was a part of the annual Garage Sale Trail.  The ladies there had some lovely vintage Nick knacks but we left with only a bag of ANZAC biscuits (Yummo by the way!)


Sutherland Vinnies is so well maintained by the staff and volunteers.  And has the BEST furniture section I have ever seen at an op shop.  They have just installed a 'vintage' display at the front of the store with mid-century furniture and vintage tea-cups etc.


I walked out with a Babar book for the Bug for a sweet $1.00

I have loved Babar for ever.  I used to love watching the cartoons when I was little and Gus already loves the book too.

It seems at the moment that all I thrift are books.  I had forgotten about this though.

I bought this book in Tasmania, when we had a short stopover in the town of Ross.  That little town has the MOST amazing antique stores!  Anne of Green Gables is my favourite childhood book.

So, I was beyond excited when I found this in the back corner of the store.  

And the 1925 edition no less! It cost me $10.00

I adore the fact the the front cover is scribbled in.  Just imagine the lovely Rosemary or Kitty that owned it and loved it before me.

It now sits pride of place on my bedside table.

How about you? Did you find any op shoppy goodness last week?

P.S - If you love op shop/thrifted treasures, link up here where people share what they have found every week.

Love Lil xx

Op Shop Show and Tell #2

These little op shop treasures are from a few weeks ago.  

Oh the shoes........I died and went to vintage baby heaven!!!

An absolute steal at $3.00 and never worn.

Currently sitting on the Gusbug's dresser waiting for the right outfit!

'Waddle Giggle Gargle' by Pamela Allen.  One of my favourite    authors when I was tiny.  And the illustrations........LOVE

And this.....I nearly squealed with excitement when I saw this in amongst the Children's books!!  Gus loves it....and to tell you the truth so do I.  The story is adorable and the vintage illustrations, need I say more.

I'm heading out now for a bit of treasure hunting, with my trusty sidekick..............

Love Lil xx

P.S - I have joined the link up thrifting party at Her Library Adventures.  One of my absolute favourite blogs.  If you love a bit of thrifty goodness head on over to join the Flea Market Finds link up.  Lots of lovely people's thrifty finds every week.

Op Shop Show and Tell #1

I LOVE looking for op shop treasures! It is one of my favourite ways to spend a day.  Taking a walk down to my local Vinnies with Gus, my partner in op shop crime my sister, Astrid, and a large coffee.  We can spend hours trawling through the racks, oohing and ahhing over the kitchy brick a brack, and wanting to take home half of the furniture section.  Since I do this on a regular basis I thought that I would show you some of my recent finds....

A collection of books for the Gusbug. Total cost $6.00

4 Paddington Bear Books.  I loved Paddington when I was little.  Hope to pass on the love to Gus!

'The little red Caboose' Golden Book.  I'm an absolute sucker for the amazing illustrations in vintage Golden Books.

And the Australian Classic, Possum Magic. Every Aussie Kid has to have this book in their collection.

This beauty of a side plate for $2.00.  I love the navy, gold and green detail.  Should just look at it, but have used it many a time to eat a little something off it.

Closer detail of my pretty plate.

And this cute shirt for $5.00.  It has a cute ruffle detail and I have worn it so many times already.  

So grand total: $13.00!! What a steal!

Can't wait to unearth my next set of treasures!

Do you love a bit of a op shopping?  What have been your latest finds?

Love Lil xx