Positives #16

I don't really shop unless it's thrift

Jeremy Scott

It's been a good thrifting weekend. The charity shops provided 2 brand new in packaging single sheets and pillowcases for our caravan bedroom at £3.50 per set, and a large mirror to replace the one above the caravan fireplace. The original was too blingy for our taste and was badly foxed along the edges. We've been looking for a replacement since last year, and there it was at the Shelter shop for £3.

I found the perfect rug for our caravan bedroom at the carboot on Sunday. It also cost £3, and a plain mustard cushion originally from Next cost £1. I also bought a Sylvac pot for £1; it's perfect for hiding my husband's vitamin bottles in ( I can't stand seeing them on the shelf) and another pair of BNIP pillowcases also for £1.

New one... much less in your face and blingy.

Original one...too much mirror for my liking, and showing damage. Next on the list to go... those curtains.

Apart from the mirror, I had no success in finding things for the living room makeover, but I did remember that I have some vintage velvet curtains that will be perfect to make cushion covers from, so that's  a win, and a cushion I used to have on a chair in the kitchen will also match in. New curtains will be the biggest cost, but we've just saved £90 on something else, so that will go a long way towards them. I'll have to buy new as I need 4 matching pairs for the living room area of the caravan.

Apart from thrift shopping we've walked for miles, enjoyed some beautiful sunsets, reunited a phone with its very grateful young owner using the power of social media, and found our first painted rock.

A lovely weekend was had.