Thursday, March 15, 2012

NZ- where vintage linens go to die...

.... Or go to the op shop, to be bought by me!
How do you like these latest acquisitions? From the Salvos, Hospice shop & the interestingly catch-phrased SPCA- Opting for the animals (animal op shop!) in Rotorua!
I hope this pic is clear enough!! I have had an awesome time collecting these linens! Mind you, I visited another 2 shops in Rotorua, and 2 today in Napier that weren't good. But the SPCA shop was like retro pillowcase Mecca and they had all flocked there for pilgrimage! The top left pic is just pillowcases.
Check out the MOST gorgeous round tablecloth in the top right pic!! I'm Gonna have to get a round table now! It's sooooo cool! It was $4 at Salvos, Rotorua. Too cheap! Also in this pic are some sheets & 2 cups that you can see close up in the bottom pics. The cups were 20c each. Lol! The wheat one is Anchor Hocking & I wasn't going to buy it but I love it's delicate shape & it was 20c so, come on! I had to get it. Good thing I haven't been buying souvenirs- I've been op shopping it instead! Lol!
What do u think?!
:) C
Ps I'm linking up with Her Library Adventures so go checkout the other finds this week! (use the link on the sidebar if I couldn't get this one to work!)

5 comments:

Yvette Adams said...

Op shop finds are awesome souvenirs! And pillowcases are perfectly sized for the international traveller! So much variety for a small section of your suitcase. :) LOVE the round tablecloth! Maybe you can take it with you when you visit mum and dad and use it on their table. :) Love the look of the blue linen under the mugs. Is it a placemat? A runner?

Lea said...

Oooh lots of lovely..my favourite is the tablecloth. I hope it's not too smelly in Rotorua;)

Amy said...

Those are beautiful finds! I love vintage sheets and pillow cases. Thanks for the comment on my blog! Totally looking for another printers tray for my sons lego figures. What a perfect idea! Just what I need...motivation for thrifting..ha!

Whimsy and Juno said...

NZ definitely looks like the place to get fantastic vintage linen! You certainly found some gorgeous patterns and colours- I'm jealous! :)

rachel @ idlepines said...

WOW! love at the vintage floral pillowcases. Whenever I travel, which is like once in a bluemoon, I always have to check out the opshops!