Let Thrift shopping thrive in 25!

General_Grant

Miró said:

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Please…..what the flippety flop is a ‘neck gaiter’?

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I'd describe it as a versatile tube of fabric which can be used to keep the neck warm and also pulled up to cover part of the face (eg up over the nose) or even as a type of snood.

Floss

Miró said:

Picked up a Radley bag today in the BHF shop in Northallerton.  Burgundy patent and b/n £12.  Now wondering if Radley bags are more of a young persons thing?

That's gorgeous, I do love a patent bag... let me know if you ever want to move it on!

Magpie100

General_Grant said:

Miró said:

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Please…..what the flippety flop is a ‘neck gaiter’?

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I'd describe it as a versatile tube of fabric which can be used to keep the neck warm and also pulled up to cover part of the face (eg up over the nose) or even as a type of snood.

@General_Grant has nailed it! https://www.buff.com/blog/en/neck-head-clothing-accessories/what-is-neck-gaiter/

I am devoted to mine - makes the difference between being cold and being warm, and much easier to manage when out walking. I also find them useful as cold wind hurts my teeth (they are sensitive) so I can put it over my face. They are all-round brilliant! 

Rosa_Damascena

Magpie100 said:

General_Grant said:

Miró said:

. . .
Please…..what the flippety flop is a ‘neck gaiter’?

. .

I'd describe it as a versatile tube of fabric which can be used to keep the neck warm and also pulled up to cover part of the face (eg up over the nose) or even as a type of snood.

@General_Grant has nailed it! https://www.buff.com/blog/en/neck-head-clothing-accessories/what-is-neck-gaiter/

I am devoted to mine - makes the difference between being cold and being warm, and much easier to manage when out walking. I also find them useful as cold wind hurts my teeth (they are sensitive) so I can put it over my face. They are all-round brilliant! 

I feel the same way about my scarves! There are umpteen ways of wrapping them to keep my various bits and pieces toasty

I_Love_comps

Can I join please.  I love mooching about in a charity shop. 

On Friday I went into a local hospice shop and bought the book A Tiny Bit Marvellous by Dawn French  for a £1. Price on the back of book £8.99 

EcoIntent

I got my first few buys of 2025 yesterday. 

I’m doing a low buy year, as also decluttering and trying to increase savings 🙂. However have my new assigned budget for the month and had money from sales so got a few things. 

My most expensive but couldn’t resist him was from a vintage shop as opposed to a charity shop. It is so lovely, they have 8 sellers and take it in turns to run the shop. A David Sharpe Rye Pottery brown glazed tortoise 🐢 money box for £24. He was just completely my thing. 

Also a vintage brooch for £2, the brooch has a little chain on it, not seen one like that before. 

Brie

EcoIntent said:

I got my first few buys of 2025 yesterday. 

I’m doing a low buy year, as also decluttering and trying to increase savings 🙂. However have my new assigned budget for the month and had money from sales so got a few things. 

My most expensive but couldn’t resist him was from a vintage shop as opposed to a charity shop. It is so lovely, they have 8 sellers and take it in turns to run the shop. A David Sharpe Rye Pottery brown glazed tortoise 🐢 money box for £24. He was just completely my thing. 

Also a vintage brooch for £2, the brooch has a little chain on it, not seen one like that before. 

I presume the chain is to keep it safely attached to you some how???

Miró

Oooh love the brooch!  If It has a safety chain I think it is a sign of quality?  I’ve never quite got the hang of brooch wearing….they always end up looking stuck on as an afterthought with me.  ☹️

Today’s finds…a big solid storage tub for £1 and a candle making kit for £3…..guess wot I’m about to doooooo 😋

Brie

Miró said:

Oooh love the brooch!  If It has a safety chain I think it is a sign of quality?  I’ve never quite got the hang of brooch wearing….they always end up looking stuck on as an afterthought with me.  ☹️

Today’s finds…a big solid storage tub for £1 and a candle making kit for £3…..guess wot I’m about to doooooo 😋

I used to love making candles - especially the ones where you put ice cubes in the outer layers.  Gave a lovely effect when the candles were burning.  But a right mess if done wrong.

Coxy11

Loving that brooch @EcoIntent

A few purchases yesterday:
Pottery Slug Beer Bath £2
Boxed set of 6 sealed tins of T2 fruit teas £7*
Emma Bridgewater tea and toast black labrador mug £2*
Khost dress (for me) £5

*to Ebay for my charity fundraising.


I have also given in two bags in donations this year - so feel a balance is being made.