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The Vintage Collective

So last week R (my daughter) and I finally popped into a local shop named "The Vintage Collective" that has been open for a while. Any 2nd hand shops in town aren't that great, in fact we haven't found anything really that has anything decent...until now.

I sometimes collect vintage stuff but it has to be something that will go with my house interior or something I can use. 

 

 

 

 

 

In the end I bought an old Brownie camera, a green tea cup and saucer and a lovely 1960s pea green coat. The prices were pretty reasonable too.

Linking up with Through my lens, Ruby Tuesday, Tuesday Treasures, My corner of the world and Wordless Wednesday.

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local alien said…
I love that coat. Beautiful photo. Must have been so much fun browsing there
14 March 2023 at 06:37
Bill said…
The first camera I ever used was my mother's brownie camera. I was in 10th grade. Had lots of fun with it. I would definitely stop in and browse in that shop.
14 March 2023 at 08:57
Lydia C. Lee said…
Are you going to use the camera? I saw a man in the street using one, and he was dressed to match (like Max Dupain!) #BlueMonday
14 March 2023 at 09:09
Klara said…
treasure hunt! yeeey!
14 March 2023 at 10:08
gz said…
Good finds! That looks like a well set out op shop
14 March 2023 at 10:14
Pauline said…
That's a shop I'd like to visit, especially if I could find a bargain like that lovely coat.
14 March 2023 at 12:05
Veronica Lee said…
I'd like to visit that shop too.
That is indeed a lovely coat, Amy.

Hugs and blessings.
14 March 2023 at 16:22
Fun60 said…
That coat looks lovely. A real find.
14 March 2023 at 19:43
s.c said…
Yes these types of 2nd hand stores can be a true treasure trove. That coat, for example, is amazing. Good find.
14 March 2023 at 23:28
s.c said…
Yes those 2nd hand stores can be a real treasure trove. For example, that coat is really nice. Good find.
14 March 2023 at 23:32
Tom said…
...lots of vintage treasures!
15 March 2023 at 01:21
Pisi Prkl said…
Well, hello Amy! Nice to see you. 🙂

I go to flea markets and/or other vintage/retro places regulary. Bought tons of stuff over the years. Actually not long ago I was photographer in recycling center´s webstore. Best job I ever had.
15 March 2023 at 01:52
Villrose said…
I love vintage stuff. Nice coat!
15 March 2023 at 03:07
Iris Flavia said…
Nice finds! I am lucky I find such things in the street. In fact I´ve never been in such a store (way too dangerous).
15 March 2023 at 05:26
William Kendall said…
Looks like a good shop.
15 March 2023 at 06:36
Tigger's Mum said…
F has to sooo stay away from such places. We live in a village of charity second hand shops - 13 last count - and you can easily make a full day out of doing the rounds.
15 March 2023 at 10:35
At Home In New Zealand said…
Looks like the sort of shop I would love to browse through - love your coat too :)
16 March 2023 at 06:57
betty-NZ said…
Such a lovely surprise to find some great goodies!

Thanks for sharing your link at My Corner of the World this week!
16 March 2023 at 11:25
NCSue said…
Fascinating little shop!
Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/03/i-wish-i-was-there.html
16 March 2023 at 12:26
Graham Edwards said…
It's amazing what one can sometimes find in such places.
16 March 2023 at 23:36
Lachezar said…
Beautiful things in there, I wouldn't left empty handed either! Envy your Brownie!
18 March 2023 at 07:05
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