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lots of sifting going on these days
The Opawa Community Op Shop was kinda like a thrifting treasure hunt, & I can’t wait to visit again. Now, if I could only figure out how to get back there.
I thought I had a return trip sussed, but the roadworks going on surrounding this Op Shop has it virtually beseiged by diggers, traffic cones, & construction workers fixing the sewer mains. I just hope they are still getting lots of visitors.
The Sifter: on my wishlist for yonks. I’d spied one in an antique mall/resellers shop in Woolston, but wasn’t about to pay $35 for it. I knew if I bided my time & kept looking, one would turn up.
How I found it: Always look to the floor! Look both high and low. Some of my best finds have been found under the tables or up high on shelves.
I am still hunting for another sifter as a thank you pressie for the Op Shopping Ninja who introduced me to this fantastic shop, the lovely Nin from Sailor Spy and Make. Life. Beautiful. By bringing me to the Opawa Op Shop she Made. My. Month. ! :o)
the red apron has already seen heavy kitchen duty
The Other Goodies from the Opawa thrift Shop:
Aprons: It seems I am amassing a small collection of aprons. I’m a bit messy in the kitchen, but that’s not all that surprising. I blame it on being a lefty. This red apron reminds me of Little Red Riding Hood, & was just one of 4 aprons I picked up. The other aprons are deserving of their own post, perhaps worthy of a link up to Op Shop Mama’s collection linky.
Books: Some childhood faves
my FAVOURITE library book, circa 1985/86
The BOOK: I was pretty excited to find this book in the thrift shop. So much so, that it warranted a video Skype call to my parents. I LOVED A Very Young Gymnast…In fact I think there was a period of 2-3years in the mid 80s when I pretty much had it on permanent loan from the Winchelsea Elementary School Library Flipping through, I showed my hubby all my favourite photos.
More Little Golden Book classics to add to the growing collection
Must’ve been the day for Little Red Riding Hood! I’ve got a pic of me & the little one dressed as LRRH for the Featherston Christmas Parade somewhere in the saved photos. If I find it, I’ll update the post and add the pic.
Even the back covers are fab
Opawa Op Shop Highlights: The volunteers at this Op Shop take real pride in their wares. The place is clean, tidy, organised & very reasonably priced. They have lots of clothes & accessories (Nin came home with a fab pair of ’date night” heels/stilettos, definitely deserving of an Op Shop Showoff Post!) The linen section is fantastic. The linens are priced a little higher than some of the other shops I’ve visited in Christchurch, but I feel its $$ well spent considering the presentation and cleanliness of the shop. Lets not forget, these volunteers are there to raise funds for various charitable projects.
Have you ticked anything off your thrifting wish list lately? Ever come home super excited because you’ve stumbled upon a childhood favourite? Do you have a favourite section in your local Op Shop?I’d love you to share your thrifting strategy or your own op shopping experiences in the comments below. I’m all about sharing the knowledge, but if you’re an Op Shopping Ninja who thrives on a stealth mission, I get and respect that too!
Linking with the lovely hosts of:
Op Shop Show-Off, The Nifty Thrifty, Thriftasaurus, Remnant, Thrift Share Monday, Magpie Monday
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