my second hand stories

So as some of you may know I have a strange love of second hand things, from fashion, jewellery to furniture and lots more beauties.

When we moved into our home last year I wanted a combination of old and new everything!
My first item was given to us was our small dinning table and three chairs, I sanded, and painted them with an amazing paint from Earth Born that doesn't contain fumes so it can be used in the home too. I picked up this stunning fabric from Laura Ashley that I had my eye on for ages but it was very expensive! I was very lucky and found this in the 'scraps' box for something around £10.00 for a few metres so saved around £60.00!

My second find was our 'glass and alcohol' cupboard (that makes me sound like I am an alcoholic) I bought this not knowing what we needed it for or most importantly where it was going to go but I stuck with it as I love it so much.

We were given a sideboard for a temporary measure but I love it and its now in our bedroom to store many different things, I will probably paint in an off white colour and get a large mirror mounted on the wall for getting ready and doing hair and make up, like a dressing table.

The chair has been given to us from my nan, it was the first chair she upholstered she is now 85! It is lovely to have and will always have and hope to pass down to our children when I am much older.

The next thing was this fabulous lloyd loom washing basket I think we bought it for £10.00, I have just looked on their website and they retail at £205.00!

Then this week I popped into a second hand shop only 20 minutes from our home in a small town called Crewkerne and found this beautiful radio, I have taken a gamble on this as there is currently no plug, so will need one attached and hope that it works. I love the look of it and the colours that have been used.
I don't think my other half has too impressed but have had lots of lovely comments from friends already and looks perfect on top of our 'alcohol cupboard'.

 I love buying second hand as you get so much more for your money, nothing seems to be made with the same quality and detail as it used to unless your paying hundreds for furniture. I also love the thought that there are lots of memories passed into another family who will share lots more happy times.......