I'm Loving $1 & under Op-shop (thrift-store) bargains

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I'm loving Op-shopping & Bargain hunting!!!!

I've done some more op-shopping and recycling centre shopping & have found some bargains all $1 and under this week. I'm looking forward to using them in some of my upcoming projects.


This is the garage I showed you earlier this week. It's had a couple of coats of free red paint. Thanks Dad (Great having a Dad that's a painter) It needs another coat and some other finishing touches yet.


These baskets, trays, frames & spice rack were all $1 & under each. Love em'.
The two frames were from different shops but are quite similar (bonus!!) I'm wanting to start a collection of filigree/ fancy frames all spray painted one colour. I've been waiting 4 years for my hubby to build a spice rack he insisted he'd make & since I still don't have it this $1 one will do!

I LOVE baskets- great for storage & I think they've just got a nice look to them.

I also love trays so was stoked to find these (the little one still had a turkish delight tag on it so it's iddy bitty but will look cute painted up) not sure just yet what I'll use them for- maybe on my desk?!

What have you found for $1 or less?

Op shop finds

My husband & Father-in-law both had Monday off so we decided to go op-shopping. Check out the bargains we found.

Cheese Platter $1 at Father Riley's

I already had this lid which fits perfectly-Yay!! I'm going to give it a make-over like this one at House of Hepworths:

http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2010/03/22/cheese-dome-turned-cloche/

Or maybe I'll make mine white like this one at Thrifty Decor Chick...
we'll see

http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2010/04/before-and-after-party-diy-cloche.html

Found these bargains for our baby boy for when he's a bit older:

This castle was just $5 at vinnies- has a working cannon and 12 knights.

Just needs a bath.

Can you believe this garage was just $1 at Vinnies?
I love it & I'm gonna give it a make-over too.

The Easter that was & cheap chocolate

Easter mischief,

food, fun, games,

and ofcourse chocolate

We picked up most of these Easter eggs on sale after Easter. The Lindt bunnies we're $1.50ea & Lindt eggs 40c at priceline- bargain!!! Lindt is THE best.