Op Shop things
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Staining my Doc Martens
I recently became the happy owner of a pair of Doc Martens “Pansy Fayre” edition which came into our Op Shop. Kelly and Sonya pointed them out to me: “They have Joanna written all over them”. Aww. Well, it’s true… Continue reading
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Against all odds
Be inspired. Taken at my Op Shop. Continue reading
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Herbs in a small vase
I don’t even know what this little glass vase is called. My friend Sonya gave it to me. “It’s an old-fashioned thing, for small flowers and herbs. Weave them into the grid in the lid,” she said. Quiet joys. Changed… Continue reading
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Op Shop life! Found an old moka pot
I swear, working at the Uniting Church Op Shop is the best job I’ve ever had in my life. It’s all feel-good: you’re happy for customers when they find bargains, you’re part of an organisation which enables things to be… Continue reading
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Polished up a copper pourer
Picked up this old copper-plated pourer for $3 from the Op Shop in Beaudesert where I volunteer. I love old things but have never collected much because I’m always moving around. Maybe that’s going to change. Who knows? Anyway I… Continue reading
