A lovely, sunny weekend here in Buckinghamshire. We rose early on both days and Sunday we went to a boot sale. I wasn't on the look out for anything in particular but fancied a picnic hamper for our days out at National Trust house where I want to take a really nice cream tea and sit on one of the superb lawns at a big house somewhere.
There is a green grocer stall there that also does some food items. I got three 200g Bovril tubs for £1.75 each. They are £3.09 in the shops and I use quite a lot of it in gravy and love it on toast so into the store cupboard for them.
I also found some really pretty hat boxes which I love for storage and on top of cupboards. I got a stack of three in cream and a red one, all for £5.
I also found a nice, new hamper for £4 which I will add nicer crockery and cutlery to.
I got a lovely little wooden chair, very intricate with a wicker seat area. I know some people don't agree but it will be painted white and a pretty cushion made/found for it.
I spent £28 including entry, yes they charge us £2 each to get in! So that's my 30 tips money gone. The change went into the sealed pot.
Do you boot sale and what's your best bargain?
Have a good week.
FIB. X
LOVE the hamper, oh thats just perfect for those posh National Trust picnics lol. I saw one at a boot sale and couldn't decide, then 2 minutes later doubled back to find it gone... I was so cross with myself for the rest of the day!! Gorgeous hat boxes they are a fortune in those little individual chic shops. I think you spent your £30 on some lovely things and when you think of the "new" cost they are brilliant bargains. Well done. K. x
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
DeleteI was so,pleased with the basket. Can't wait to use it.
FIB. X
Hi glad you treated yourself with your 30 ways money. It goes so much further at a boot sale & its fun too. Love the picnic hamper what a bargain x
ReplyDeleteI love going round them, there were some good things this weekend, I think the weather helped.
DeleteFIB. X
Love the basket xx
ReplyDeleteHi miss PB,
DeleteMe too, such a bargain.
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I am glad you had a nice weekend; the weather in Norfolk was nice too but it did not really bring the campers out so we were quiet again. Well done on your purchases - I used to have a picnic hamper but hubby thought it was a bit girly (he is not romantic) so it never got used, but will be perfect for your cream teas. I think you spent your 30 money saving tips very well - and a little left for the sealed pot too.
ReplyDeleteYes, I love the booties. I made big man carry it along with the hat boxes. Suits you!
DeleteFIB. X
Great finds. I thought 80p for entry was steep as it's what I pay. Sometimes it's worth it though especially when you find wonderful gems like you did. I do find I spend a fair bit of money and am thinking I should have a budget for such trips. Its difficult though cause you never know what you may find.
ReplyDeleteI agree, £2 each is a lot but any later and all the good stuff is gone.
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I love the hamper too!
ReplyDeleteI got given a nice one at Christmas from Fortnum and Mason, now all the goodies are being eaten up we can use the basket for our picnics.
Glad the sealed pot got your change.
Sft x