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Shop Charity in '23!
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The Laura Ashley one might be a keeper, it's pure lovely. Not a mark on it, fully silk-lined, proper pockets
I only bought it cos it was a bargain, I really didn't need it. When I look in my wardrobe there are plenty there that are v-e-r-y similar..... I like a certain length/fit/colour combo and a lot of my wardrobe falls into that category. I could prolly give away half and not be lacking....I'm unsure about my spine, I think it's holding me back.6 -
I would definitely keep the Laura Ashley. It's lovely and I think you would probably regret it if you return it.5
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Miró said:Had a rather extravagant chazza day yesterday....spent 20p on a knitting pattern! Now need to find some chazza wool to actually knit it.
Re books - hope the chazza shops are well prepared for the avalanche of copies of 'Spare' that is about to hitNo man is worth crawling on this earth.
So much to read, so little time.4 -
Ludlow today, £10 from Severn Hospice. A Gudrun Sjoden top.
A new Hope House shop has opened on the market square (next to the Assembly Rooms).
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I'm unsure about my spine, I think it's holding me back.6
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Rosa_Damascena said:I was planning to wait until then, but now don't have to - the electronic copy is in circulation! I am not in the slightest bit bothered by books in random order as I am happy to take my pick, scanning through a shelf doesn't take that long at all.
I'm another who doesn't feel the need to alphabetise chazzer bookshelves, I did enough of that when working in libraries as a teenager (and having family bookshelves of alpha fiction & Dewey nonfiction due to librarian parents).2021 Decluttering Awards: ⭐⭐🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 2022 Decluttering Awards: 🥇
2023 Decluttering Awards: 🥇 🏅🏅🥇
2024 Decluttering Awards: 🥇⭐
2025 Decluttering Awards: ⭐⭐6 -
Rosa_Damascena said:I am not in the slightest bit bothered by books in random order as I am happy to take my pick, scanning through a shelf doesn't take that long at all.
Lovely little 'find' today in Cancer Research: a little jug with a transfer print that matches some 1950s china I inherited. I can't quite work out why the print is identical but other details aren't, I can only guess the company updated the design but kept the basic look. It was £2.50 which was an added bonus.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/226 -
Bought 3 paperback books in Oxfam bookshop this week whilst in London. Paid £2.99 each eeeeeekkkkk! They are like new though and it's for charity after all. Just feels like a lot of money.Cross-stitch WIP: Fiver Friday challenge 2025 founding member 😊 Read 25 books in 2025 11/25 Currently reading The Cliff House by Amanda Jennings6
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London charity shops are so expensive, the ones closest to my work are in Pimlico and they are horrendous price wise, although my local one had a Barbour jumper on the racks and that was £30.00. It wasn’t in the best condition either .6
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I did pop into the charity shop furniture store again as decluttering and tidying has made me want some matching plates as I have all mismatched plates and all in different sizes. There was a nice black and white Royal Doulton dinner set for £25 but it was far too much for just the two of us. I was going to ask if I could just buy the plates but they were laid out on a table as a set so I doubt they would have wanted the set broken up.
I am going to go out and look in a few different shops tomorrow or next week.
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