Saturday Thrifting

I had big plans to head out and hit the local op shops, to see if I could source some small plates and bowls that would complement the many Johnson Australia dinner plates I have accumulated over the past weeks and months.

However, two auctions in our street meant I was house bound until the last hammer fell as we live at the end of a dead end street (or cul-de-sac as the auctioneers said) and we were parked in.

Finally the last hammer fell, and after a quick check of the opening times of my new favourite Salvos at North Parramatta, I hit the road with an hour 'til closing.

Here are my finds:

A vase to complement one I inherited from my Nanna. Her's is a similar colour but shorter and squat. 

Another Johnson plate. An orphan, on its lonesome. I thought I'd bought every Johnson plate in that Salvos, but there was still one gem waiting for me. 

an addition to my growing teapot and accompaniments collection. 

Some more vases similar to another vase I inherited from my Nanna. Her's is a coppery colour and little taller. 

The parental unit are off to see South Pacific at the Sydney Opera House next month. I bough them a copy of the soundtrack - on vinyl - for $1.