Here are a few things I picked up on my recent shopping spree in Northern N.S.W. These are my favourite places to shop if you are ever in the area:
- Bangalow: Heaths Collectables - OMG amazing place is full of rare and quirky collectables. I picked up these spare set of vintage sunbeam beaters [for my precious one] for $10. They are so so hard to find! So happy. Lazybones Emporium - Fabulous dresses and vintage finds. I could stay here all day. I love Bangalow!
- Ballina: I was to find that Ballina has been named Op Shop Capital of Northern NSW with 11 thrift stores in town. I visited most of them. My favourites were the ADRA shop & Vinnies. I picked up this amazing hand stitched bed throw [pictured above] at Vinnies & the vintage sheets were $3.00!
I often ask myself why I am so in love with shopping around like I do. I know I am not alone in my quest for all things vintage. Meanwhile I am planning my next trip, beach side somewhere of course.
WHOA! Sweet! I love the quilt and lovely fabric in image 3 :)
ReplyDeleteYou go girl :)
Wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bedthrow, and a friend gave me a set of those beaters, I had been looking forever!
I will have to remember to stop in Balina, on my next road trip!
Sue
What gorgeous finds! Judging from the vacation photos below - you know how to live, Simone...wonderful photos! xxoo :)
ReplyDeleteoh how lovely. nice job on your shopping trip..im jealous!
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The YO-YO throw is beautiful--I can't believe someone gave that up!
ReplyDeleteGood finds.
Melinda
Hi Simone love your vintage finds. I have a throw very similiar to yours and I just love it. Sandy
ReplyDeleteGreat shopping :-)
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see the sun is out today :-)
gorgeous finds :) so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteOH those vintage sheets are to die for! I would make handbags out of them.
ReplyDeletePrudence
I love these and living close to the ocean :)
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I'm with you...love Bangalow and that area. If you are ever in Lismore you have to visit a divine store called Alba. Pure heaven. Mel xxx
ReplyDeleteOoo I love your quilt bed cover that's gorgoeus.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with the thrift shopping, there are some great places near where I live in Sydney: namely Paddington, Bronte, Bondi, Glebe and Newtown. So much fun finding things you wouldn't easily find anywhere else.
Just amazing what people will throw out! :-)
These are all gorgeous finds Simone!! I love Bangalow too, isn't Lazybones just dreamy!! Enjoy your fabulous new treasures ~ Tina x
ReplyDeleteThe fabrics are all so nice and cheery.
ReplyDeletethey all look really awesome! great price + great product = great satisfaction! haha
ReplyDeletexxjess
I love the Quilt, so happy feeling!
ReplyDeletegood finds girl! I get so friggin excited when I find cute thrift stuff. It's like striking gold.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds. Im a thrift shop shopoholic. I go to brisbane once a week and theres heaps to be had.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finds my friend! What's better than vacationing and finding lovely treasures? Nothing !!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Karyn
What a great finds! I love the yo-yo blanket!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the links to the shops. I will put them in my notebook of the places to visit when if I am in that area!
Oh my gosh! I love it all! I want it all!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could take so many beach trips! How does your family find the time? Please let me know your secrets!
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely not alone!!!
ReplyDeleteLove all your cherished finds... thanks for sharing
I love your finds...you should check out the Kentucky flea markets and antique marts!
ReplyDeleteOh my word! That yo-yo throw is the cat's meow! ☺
ReplyDeleteVery nice finds Simone! I love that yo-yo coverlet. Beautiful colors. The extra beaters are quite a score too. It's so interesting to see all of your summer vacation photos when we're in the midst of winter weather.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marcia
Lovely finds! I love thrifting! :)
ReplyDeleteSimone I think you need to organise thrift shopping tours - the things you find are amazing! Leigh
ReplyDeleteYou always find the most amazing thrift shop pieces Simone! Love that floral fabric - so pretty x
ReplyDeleteSo fun! Thrift store shopping is one of my favorite things to do on vacation!
ReplyDeleteBetsy
Simone darling these are not just finds, they are treasures, you lucky girl. The bed throw is unbelievably lovely. Enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteLove & Hugs
Duchess
Guess what I did today...went thrift shopping..hit all the shops around my parts. Got some sweet finds. You should see my vintage electric table clock..you would LOVE it..$2.50...I am hooked! I think I will blame it all on you my friend. xoxo
ReplyDeleteMy goodness that blanket is just gawgeous, love love love it!!
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I know I only had an hour in Ikea and it just wasn't enough time.
ReplyDeleteGreat treasures you found.The Yo-Yo quilt is awesome.I love to go thriftin it's all about the hunt! That's what I tell My Manly, he doesn't get it.~Kim
Lucky..You had the best of both worlds..vacation and fabulous finds! ~lulu
ReplyDeleteHi Simone,
ReplyDeleteYou lucky gal-you've done it again! Great colors and great finds.
Marjorie
Your find makes my heart skip a beat!
ReplyDeleteOh i adore Bangalow. Luke and I would love to buy a home there! x
ReplyDeleteoh what a cute selection of treasures! i love them all!!!
ReplyDeletehave a sweet day,
justyna
That bed throw would be the happiest thing to wake up to. And it looks hugely expensive.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful finds! I really like the first one! XXX
ReplyDeleteHey Simone, I new you would love Heaths...great finds, that blanket is heaven! cheers Katherine
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt!! I just make a bunch of yoyo's that i'm going to use on a pillow!!! so cute:)
ReplyDeleteHi Simone- nice to have you back- one of my fave little links to Australia...I loooove Bangalow- always wished we'd bought a house we saw there when i was pregnant with our first daughter 12 years ago- three kids later and living in a big old house in a village in England- i can still feel the excitement i had when walking into this old weatherboard 'shack' behind Byron! And i adore the quilt- that has to be an old time one in a life time find from the picture- in gorgeous colours & condition! HAve a last few beach days for us- or does autumn never hit queensland?!
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I just adore your blog! I even left a special blog award for you over at my place! Come and get it!!!
ReplyDeleteThat bed throw is so gorgeous, what a great find. I'm off to read about your Precious One. I love your blog!
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful and summery things!
ReplyDeletei love that first bedspread.
its beautiful.<3
Thats awesome! I love all of it! When we went on VK to north FL we went to a shoe store and I found the most cutest polka dot peep toe sandals for $1.98!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful score you made! I love it all, esp the bed throw. The colors are fab!
ReplyDeleteTil next time, Have a Good one!
Jackie
Love it all, the bedspread it great....wonderful colors.
ReplyDeleteYou found some lovely things!
ReplyDeleteI like that bed spread
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i soooo wish (for you) that you had a target in australia so you could have access to all the liberty of london lovlies coming our way. it would look so at home in your home!
ReplyDeleteBangalow is one of my favourite places and I love Heaths!
ReplyDeleteThat yoyo quilt is wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteOoooo... I see lots of color, decorating and pretty things here, I might be here awhile! Love your idea of placing the colorful quilt over the chenile spread... I'm off to enjoy more eye candy!
ReplyDeleteOh Simone...youve outdone yourself this time...what an absolute bargain...youve found yourself some real treasures there! good stuff! x
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is lovely. In case you didn't know, I will tell you that is done with suffolk puffs. That is what those pieces are called. If you find another and want to sell it, I would be interested!
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ReplyDeleteLoving your blog, madam, but don't tell people about the holiday delights of Y----. I visit my parents there and want to keep it little, cutesy and quiet!! Happy happy.
ReplyDeleteI Love all your finds , the bed throw is a yo-yo quilt . Mom made me one a long time ago, but hers was random colors, I love how this one is put together in colors like that.
ReplyDeleteI also love the cloth in the last picture , your whole blog is wonderful.
Great taste of shop!
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