Opshop haul with duck baskets and teapot!

 


Vintage mother and baby duck baskets


 Edwardian inspired mini dress that I will be using as a top


Details: insert lace, pintucks and embroidery.


The Anne of Green Gables film collection. The first one was one of my favourite films as a child, but I haven't seen the other two.


Donnie Dark the Director's cut DVD


Red Riding Hood DVD


Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader original BBC series


Teapot shaped like a rosebud

Comments

  1. Debra She Who Seeks7 November 2022 at 13:43

    That duck basket looks very similar to one I have, in which I keep a bunch of pens. But I've never seen the cute little baby duck ones before!

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  2. Vix7 November 2022 at 17:57

    Donnie Darko is brilliant and Gary Oldman (Red Riding Hood) is one of my favourite actors ever - his Dracula still makes me weak at the knees!
    That mini dress is so pretty. I shall come back and watch your video later! xxx

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  3. Polyester Princess8 November 2022 at 04:40

    Aww, those duck and ducklings baskets are so cute!
    Also loving the Edwardian inspired dress, and what a great DVD haul! Don't you just love thrifting! xxx

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  4. Sheila9 November 2022 at 13:07

    My best friend had one of those duck baskets - she kept all her make-up in it. Love the teapot. I adore Donnie Darko!!

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