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Thrifty things – salt & pepper skull

During another one of my charity shop splurges, I saw these salt & pepper skull shakers and couldn’t resist. I have a thing for skulls. So much so that I’m going to have to start a new category in my blog for them alone. They’re cool and piratey. I like pirates. And I also like the idea of shaking a skull over my dinner.
Oxfam, Rathfarnham – €5 for the pair.
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Thrifty things – 70’s satchel

Towards the end of my lunch break some weeks ago, I popped into one of the charity shops on my way back to work. As I was leaving, I spotted a 70’s style satchel in the mens section. I really liked it, and thought to myself – if it’s still there tomorrow, I’ll buy it. An “if its meant to be” deal. And would you believe – it was there the next day*. Not only is it awesome, but it’s very similar to an old burgundy luggage travel set my parents have.
I haven’t a clue what material this bag is made of, but it’s heavy duty. It’s sturdy and hasn’t worn at all, considering it’s around 40 years old at this stage. It also has a belt-style strap. I’ve been using this bag every day since I got it. Vincent’s charity shop, €2. Further proof of how awesome charity shops are.
*I may or may not have hidden said bag at the back of a clothes rack the day before.

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Thrifty things – jelly setter

I’ve been finding some lovely items in charity shops these days. And I want to show them off. 
Back in Canada, charity shopping was something a lot of people did. Here however, there seems to be some kind of stigma attached to it. There are some amazing things you can find in charity shops. Plus, it’s super cheap. 
This past week I found this glass stand. I had to have it once I saw it. There was actually a pair of them, but the second one was cracked, and I’m skint so I only bought one. It is cute and petite and was marked as a ‘diner style glass jelly setter’, but I will put all sorts of stuffs in it. €5.00 in Oxfam, Rathfarnham.