Thrifty Finds #2 - 1970's Staffordshire Pottery Soup Set

As soon as I saw this amazing soup set in the window of my local charity shop, I knew I had to have it. It was made by Staffordshire pottery for Boots.  I don't think it has ever been taken out of the box so the set itself is in great condition with no chips or cracks. 

I love everything about this set and I think it will be great for serving desserts too. I especially love the pattern. I can't wait to use them.

 

Have you found a thrift shop bargain recently?

Thrifty Finds #1

I'm in the process of de-cluttering and tidying my flat at the moment. I went along to my local charity shop this morning to donate a few things I no longer wanted.  Of course, the problem is that I can't leave a charity shop without having a quick look round.  Not always a good idea when you are trying to de-clutter.  Within about 10 seconds, I'd spied this lovely Wade Ballet dish on the shelf for just 50p.  

I'm not a collector of Wade in general but I just loved this dish. Not entirely sure what I'm going to do with it though but I'll find a suitable place for it. So much for de-cluttering. 

Have you had any good thrift finds lately?