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Things of yesteryear


Sometimes when I venture into op shops it can be a bit dangerous. Recently in Reefton we popped into the local traders and I spotted this rather old vacuum cleaner. Can't say I'd buy it but I do wonder how good of a job it use to do compared to today's modern ones?



I did however buy this little Choysa tea caddy which probably was part of a promotion once upon a time. It now stores my teabags in it and will be perfect in my new kitchen.


Not many people know I have an obsession with vintage hats so when I managed to buy this one online made of faux fur - I was very pleased. I will definitely be wearing it in Winter.

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

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NCSue said…
It's fun to explore places like this - brings back memories!
Thanks for joining us this week at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/04/beautiful-quilts.html
11 April 2023 at 10:36
magiceye said…
The hat looks good on you too!
11 April 2023 at 13:03
Veronica Lee said…
I agree with magiceye - the hat looks fantastic on you.

Hugs and blessings, Amy.
11 April 2023 at 15:01
local alien said…
Nice hat! It reminds of the one I had to wear to church almost 60 years ago. Vintage indeed lol
11 April 2023 at 20:30
s.c said…
Indeed dangerous those visits by always nice.
11 April 2023 at 21:51
roentare said…
I have an affinity towards aged items too
11 April 2023 at 22:39
Tigger's Mum said…
Excellent selfie. F is dangerous in those sort of shops, so we keep her away from them. Enjoy your new hat.
12 April 2023 at 00:52
Sharon said…
I love your new hat! It looks great on you. I'm beginning to believe that all old appliances work better than the modern ones.
12 April 2023 at 02:58
Bill said…
I agree with Sharon. The old appliances were made to last. Some new ones begin having problems right away. Love your new hat, it looks great on you.
12 April 2023 at 07:44
Pisi Prkl said…
Well hello Amy! Nice to see you. You look nice and you have a friendly face.

I´m gonna post a selfie from yesterday later today. I look way better compared to the hospital selfie I posted while back. Maybe you wanna check it out?
12 April 2023 at 15:24
Tom said…
...you look lovely with that hat!
12 April 2023 at 23:32
At Home In New Zealand said…
The hat looks great on you. You would have loved op shops in the early eighties as they were full of hats in those days - I used to buy them for the kids' dress-up box! :)
13 April 2023 at 08:01
The Happy Whisk said…
Looking super duper cute in your new hat!
20 April 2023 at 08:07
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