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





Loving your finds. we have a metal tonker truck and my boys love it
You can’t begrudge yourself such affordable diamond finds x
You’ve been nominated blog of the year
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Great finds – I’m getting quite into bargain hunting!!
I love finding bargains! My husband jokes about how much I flea market and garage sale, great blog!
on 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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You 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.
aww, Teignmouth is not too far from us. Hope you are having a lovely time with all this great weather. Love the pretty brooch x
Wow, 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
Love that Tonka Truck, bet your son does too! x
Isle of Wight? Very jealous! Love it there!!!
Love that brooch, a real gem of a find! 🙂
My little man would love to play with that Tonka truck and love the brooch. Lovely finds.
Wow – that Tonka is in great shape! Most little boys played their toys to death. Lucky!