Shop Charity in '23!

Wednesday2000

I went to five local shops today. St Vincent's, Shared Space, Harp, Mind and Cats Protection. I noticed a few of them had different signs up either saying they couldn't take anymore donations at the moment or that they needed more donations.

I was looking for a cross body bag and I found a maroon one finally in Mind. I also got a black and white blouse, a blue jumper and a purple checked shirt. I had a purse full of change and I managed to get rid of all of it apart from about £1 in change. I think it was all about £15.

C_J

I had to run a work-related errand yesterday which took me to the other side of the county and past a charity shop I have never visited before. It advertises itself as a "boutique" chazzer so I expected it to be pricey, but it wasn't at all. They had some lovely children's clothes (£2 each irrespective of brand, and there were some very high end ones).

I ended up with just one thing, a Maxwell & Williams "Fragrant Garden" rosemary patterned pestle and mortar. I have a massive granite one already, and a tiny china one for squishing garlic, but have been on the lookout for a medium sized one as well ... so at £3 I was v pleased. It's this one:

SandyShores

I finally dropped off my bag of donations at the Sue Ryder shop, and had a bit of a browse.  A lovely handmade in India silk scarf for only £2 (not stuffed in any shoes ).  These are great for making silk pillowcases but this one is so colourful that I may just use it as a scarf for now.  I also picked up a pair of brand new (no tags) pink sallopettes for £4 with the aim of selling them on.  There was a used pair on micolet which looks like they were listed for £40 but sold for £14, so I'll try them on eBay. https://www.micolet.co.uk/trousers-women/maui-sports/136823

Brie

(hanging my head in shame)
I bought 2 art books - how to watercolour ones.  2 for £1.  I only wanted the one but basically had to take a second one didn't I?

The shame is that I should stop buying and reading these books and actually spend time practicing painting.  But the pictures in the books are much better than mine.....

DigForVictory

The infernal device! All my notes lost, dashit. Harrumph & back to as far as I recall, with bonus Denby Book researches! As for why some of you are properly named & others not, my apologies - I tried!.

@Cherryfudge - I won't go into how many minutes it took me to find the blinking post, but I felt I had to explain the hallelujah Pyrex reference!..

@Coxy11  - where Denby is concerned, do as I do and Cheat! I have this link as a favourite on my phone 

Whether it'll help fundraising I couldn't say but at least you have an idea of How Recent & just What as people buy their pattern (eg "Denby Imperial Blue large jug 1 pt") more willingly than "Denby jug"...

@Brie - I do admire a man with exquisite taste in fine chinaware supplied from discerning charity shop purchases. Congratulations!  Eugh - scarves only belong near feet for very specific & consensual situations - can you not explain to the shop they are Losing Sales by this bizarre proximity? (Somewhere there's an "influencer" thinking they are So Cool - bah! Wasteful and foolish...)

@tooldle - that is Denby Greenwheat & it is something of a Marmite pattern as some adore it, others loathe it & dealers seem to enjoy having heaps of it but demanding vast sums per piece. As for the shape, yes, glorious & there are Other patterns (like Dovedale & Peasant -) which have the same curves, a more robust glaze (that white can show Every bump) and will in fact be a shorter production run & thus actually more rare & interesting  - but then I am a (largely) Greenwheat nein danke Denbyholic!

@C_J - ooh Duplo! Um, just don't steam sterilise it? Milton tablets are your friend instead. Please do not ask me How I Know. Boutique children's wear, priced by someone who just doesn't get it - hoping you lugged away a capsule wardrobe & a Huge Grin?

@Rosa_Damascena- I have plans to curl up with a brew & The Miniaturist this weekend, just son has guest coming so uproar as we tidy "public" areas!

@ch3shirecat4 - whilst mildly resenting the competition, I am Delighted to see the young in charity shops - they're learning to appreciate better quality, planet saving & money saving... There's a very canny mum on this board whose daughter picks her preferred clothing in charity shops - imagine dressing a toddler without a rumpus?! My lads having been hauled in & out of charity shops in pushchairs on do realise they can save Huge on books & DVDs & CDs etc & on one holiday went to a charity shop for replacement shoes! One son views them as a source of reference images - given that he's a fiend to drag out of museum shops, I haul him into More Charity Shops in hope that poor budget can survive another month. He doesn't play by the "just a cup of coffee" rule! (I have explained it.)

yorkie_cook

First visit to the temple to chazza shopping that is st Gemma's in otley since Christmas, the haul included a sleeveless per Una top, a crew clothing long sleeved blue striped top, a m&s good move hoodie which when I look online suggest it is long line relaxed yoga hoodie which is £35, a pair of next trousers. A Wallis jumper & a Zara cardigan for a friend. Can't remember else I got, might update later with a picture of the haul & an update of what else I brought that I can't remember

 I also pickup a hario drop coffee filter for 99p which is £8.99 on Amazon the only difference is on Amazon it has a pack of papers.

I also picked up 2 jigsaws one is of the flying Scotsman. 

Also picked up Delia smiths complete cookery course, my mum had a much loved copy in the 80's & 90's when I was growing up it was only 50p. I spent the grand total of £10.91

I don't tend to get the bargains Miro does as I am plus sizes so less choice than smaller sizes.

Miró

yorkie_cook said:

First visit to the temple to chazza shopping that is st Gemma's in otley since Christmas, the haul included a sleeveless per Una top, a crew clothing long sleeved blue striped top, a m&s good move hoodie which when I look online suggest it is long line relaxed yoga hoodie which is £35, a pair of next trousers. A Wallis jumper & a Zara cardigan for a friend. Can't remember else I got, might update later with a picture of the haul & an update of what else I brought that I can't remember

 I also pickup a hario drop coffee filter for 99p which is £8.99 on Amazon the only difference is on Amazon it has a pack of papers.

I also picked up 2 jigsaws one is of the flying Scotsman. 

Also picked up Delia smiths complete cookery course, my mum had a much loved copy in the 80's & 90's when I was growing up it was only 50p. I spent the grand total of £10.91

I don't tend to get the bargains Miro does as I am plus sizes so less choice than smaller sizes.

Bloomn’ ‘eck, you did well there!  

yorkie_cook

yorkie_cook said:

First visit to the temple to chazza shopping that is st Gemma's in otley since Christmas, the haul included a sleeveless per Una top, a crew clothing long sleeved blue striped top, a m&s good move hoodie which when I look online suggest it is long line relaxed yoga hoodie which is £35, a pair of next trousers. A Wallis jumper & a Zara cardigan for a friend. Can't remember else I got, might update later with a picture of the haul & an update of what else I brought that I can't remember

 I also pickup a hario drop coffee filter for 99p which is £8.99 on Amazon the only difference is on Amazon it has a pack of papers.

I also picked up 2 jigsaws one is of the flying Scotsman. 

Also picked up Delia smiths complete cookery course, my mum had a much loved copy in the 80's & 90's when I was growing up it was only 50p. I spent the grand total of £10.91

I don't tend to get the bargains Miro does as I am plus sizes so less choice than smaller sizes.

Link to the hario drop coffee filter, you put on a cup of as did in the caravan onto a jug flask https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hario-V60-Teal-Coffee-Dripper/dp/B07H8KBNCD/ref=asc_df_B07H8KBNCD/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=226302833456&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6737779671226039930&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046688&hvtargid=pla-536455650610&psc=1 the items I forgot were a cotton traders t shirt, bit of a snug fit so heading to a friend to try if it's too big she will resonate to a chazza, I also forgot the Tu linen blend shirt. Did see somebody puck up a pair of ski trousers off on of the small sized rails. All books & jigsaws were 50p. 

YoungBlueEyes

Popped into Hull yesterday aft to buy a shed and some stuff for the garden. Came home with these instead 🤪 

The box of smellies is for my friend, her favourite fragrance. It’s a jewellery box when the stuff’s been used. 

Books and skirt are for me so are strictly rentals and therefore don’t count. 

Rosa_Damascena

@YoungBlueEyes - let us know how you find the Jon Ronson? I like his stuff, humorous and like reading a Sunday supplement in a book.