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    Charity Shop Finds: Hebden Bridge

    I had a little charity shop luck recently whilst walking home last week. A couple of brand new (newly knitted) blankets which I couldn’t resist, a floral tin, a pale denim shirt from River Island, a simple black knit jumper from M&S and four great reads. Tender is the Night by F.Scott Fitzgerald has been on my ‘to read’ list for a long time, so I’m happy I stumbled across this, amongst the other books I quickly snapped up. I…

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    Lately: Satsumas and Socks

    A little note sent to a friend Pretty brogues gifted to me from the lovely Kathryn A morning pastry at North Tea Power, Manchester A new pub in town… A final peek through our Summer photos. This was taken in the Lake District on the way to Grasmere.    A bowl of satsumas  to rid my cold A pair of the comfiest socks in the world c/o Joules A thrifted real leather bag Pockets left, right and centre! ♥

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    Inspired

        Well, that was a pretty special weekend, wasn’t it? We’ve had the Olympics on 24/7 and have been left reeling from Saturday night, let alone from the opening ceremony the previous week. I’m really hoping it inspires people, not just the young generation, to aspire to do something you love and to concentrate on being the best in whatever you do because Great Britain has so much to offer and to be proud of. Aw, group hug. I’m…

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    Thrifted! 1940s greetings cards

    I haven’t been thrifting for a while – trying to keep a tight hold of the purse strings n’all. But I did happen upon these delightful 1940s greetings cards at my local flea market. I thought a few people I know would appreciate them including moi, so I took them home. My collection of cards have been dwindling of late, so many birthdays in May/June! So, along with some handmade cards, these will be added to my card box. You…