We’re currently on holiday so I have been lucky to have several new charity shops to browse.
Last week we were in Teignmouth where I found this beauty:
a vintage Tonka truck. I was strangely excited when I saw this as it wasn’t plastic but metal. There’s a little bit of rust but nothing that can’t be fixed and it’s perfect for Edward to play with in his new sandpit! It’s quite big so I couldn’t hide it in my handbag but fortunately my husband liked it so was happy to buy it.
We’re currently on the Isle of Wight where I found this small brooch, probably 1950s, for me:
It’s very kitsch but Cath Kidston-esque and I couldn’t resist it for £1.
I’m trying to be good and not buy too much but it’s hard when I’m surrounded by so many great charity shops!
Linking up with Flea Market Finds, Magpie Monday and Thrift Share Monday
16 Comments
The Mad House
April 25, 2011 at 10:35 amLoving your finds. we have a metal tonker truck and my boys love it
Liska
April 25, 2011 at 11:13 amYou can’t begrudge yourself such affordable diamond finds x
Liska
April 25, 2011 at 11:19 amYou’ve been nominated blog of the year
x
emma
April 25, 2011 at 12:25 pmGreat finds – I’m getting quite into bargain hunting!!
Frugal in WV
April 25, 2011 at 1:14 pmI love finding bargains! My husband jokes about how much I flea market and garage sale, great blog!
woolf
April 25, 2011 at 3:02 pmon the isle of wight, thrift shops? oh goodie. must remember that, for when i stop over. if ever i stop over… 😉
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Mel (MilkChic)
April 25, 2011 at 4:25 pmYou can’t leave a Tonka truck behind! And it’s not like a brooch takes up room… I think you’ve been incredibly restrained so far.
Karen Jones
April 25, 2011 at 6:46 pmaww, Teignmouth is not too far from us. Hope you are having a lovely time with all this great weather. Love the pretty brooch x
Liz Burton
April 25, 2011 at 7:14 pmWow, posting from holiday – that’s dedication!
I used to have Tonka toys, they are brilliatn. Really built to last.
I adore the brooch too. Happy holiday and hope you find some more treasure x
Thanks for linking up x
Carole
April 25, 2011 at 7:53 pmLove that Tonka Truck, bet your son does too! x
Simply Hayley
April 25, 2011 at 9:19 pmIsle of Wight? Very jealous! Love it there!!!
ChrisTea And Cakes
April 25, 2011 at 9:22 pmLove that brooch, a real gem of a find! 🙂
Kizzy
April 25, 2011 at 10:13 pmMy little man would love to play with that Tonka truck and love the brooch. Lovely finds.
Krissy @ B.Inspired
April 27, 2011 at 11:23 pmWow – that Tonka is in great shape! Most little boys played their toys to death. Lucky!
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