The Oppie God's are indeed still smiling on me... todays little trip netted all these gorgeous melamine treasures for 50c a piece, the fab-u-lous kitchen scale for $5 and what can only be described as the prettiest plastic container/bin I have ever seen, for $3. On the bottom of the container in old lady writing is the name Jessie and I like to imagine that her and her husband owned the melamine too and she used to serve him his tea outside in it while he worked in his shed fixing and making things for their home. The blue cup was extra tannin stained and had white paint fingerprints around the handle just as if he had stopped mid job to have his drink with his wife (maybe why she only used the melamine, te he!)
The tangible history (fantasy or known!) is one of the reasons I love Op Shopping so much. Like so many other dedicated Op Shoppers I love the idea of giving forsaken souls a new lease on life in a loving home and making sure they stay away from being landfill for a long time to come.
...and besides... they just don't make plastic containers/bins as pretty as that any more, she's beautiful!!
Till next time, xxx
Get out of town! You are SO lucky with your op shopping. I love the scales especially - do they work? BTW I found the perfect mustard yellow owl on madeit which I couldn't go past because Doots is mad for yellow. Thank you for making your little sweeties available :)
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! Op shopping is undoubtedlymy most beloved hobby! Have a wonderful weekend. x
ReplyDeleteI just love those scales. My kitchen scales are battery opperated so i've been searching for some old scales just like that to replace it.
ReplyDeleteoh man! SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big time. *s*
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you found those scales at such a bargain price. I just love it's redness.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty colours for the plastic.
You have such a good eye Allana. Oh and there is a little parcel winging its way out to you and Ella. And I'm back :D
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely incredible finds! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI have those scales too...and I use them although I'm not sure they're accurate!!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds