Wednesday 13 April 2011

Nothing says Easter more than grotty toys...

The charity shops in my area pride themselves on doing a decent window display depending on what the season is or based around a theme. They seem to squirrel away like items till they have enough to fill the window. For example one of them not long ago did a Harry Potter window with all kinds of magical/wizard related items - it was quite impressive.  The same shop did an Oscar's window display too with old Hollywood great pictures and red carpet glamour clothing.  So not to be out done the charity shop the other side of town has done an Easter window:


Nothing says Easter more than grotty cuddly toys *wink*.  Don't fight over the items all at once ladies haha.  I think my nearest charity shop has got some serious competition ;o).  You can see from the reflection that I was hiding behind my massive pushchair taking the sneaky picture.

The other charity shop however had a come and buy me window:


Look at all the breakables just wanting me to take them home :o)

I did treat myself to a couple of bits:

1950's frosted shot glasses - 50p for all 5 (they were on the bargain shelf).


1950's French glass decanter which matches my other one that was bought at the boot sale a couple of weeks back:

I paid £1.30 for the new addition.


His and Hers vintage pillowcases - still in the original box - £2.00 :o)

And in  case you are wondering what the window display at the 'secret' charity shop is well:

There is no window as the shop is hidden in this old school!  You can now see why its a secret charity shop :o)

Scarlett x

35 comments:

  1. LOL at the Easter window - must've taken ages to set them all up like that. Do you suppose they come to life at night? I like the other window - lots of blue & white I'd like to pick through - you found some great things as always. Careful not to give too many hints about your secret charity shop location .... you don't want anyone going through your stuff!

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  2. Am loving the secret charity shop!!! There is a thrift shop here based in the upstairs of a house on the RAF married quarters. Its mostly full of toys and clothes with a few bits of good thrift. It has restricted opening hours so I do not get to it at all these days!!! Good to know about secret places!!!

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  3. That is one manky display!! I love those shot galsses and what a bargain for 50p; my mum has a jug in the same shade of light green.

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  4. Arghhhhh cuddly toys my pet hate yuk yuk yuk lol
    The other window is very tempting though cant believe how cheap you get your treasures for ;)

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  5. Massive difference in display - know which one I prefer! Great finds, especially those pillow cases.
    Liz

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  6. Mi piacciono le porcellane,lo sai che ho anch'io quei bicchieri da bibita?Erano di mia madre,ciao,Rosetta

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  7. Wow that shop is well hidden! Loving those shot glasses :)

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  8. Love the glass's and decanterxx

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  9. Love the shot glasses! Can't believe they were 10p each. Our charity shops do similar with the themed windows, mostly quite good considering but there was a bloody awful one for valentines day.

    I have just been very childish and photographed all the rabbit toys in my house misbehaving. A friend's daughter left her toy here so it's having a sleepover til tomorrow. I just tagged my mate on FB in a photo of all these toy rabbits drinking vodka and snorting lines! (of flour, obviously)

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  10. Woot!! that charity shop window beats my nearest charity shop who also try to do an easter display but failed! it also beats the goods in those window where i can see lots of teapots , teacups and plates!! ohhhh i so want to grab those!! the frosted glasses are so cute and colorful! love them! and you got two matching decanters now! the pillowcases are adorable for his and hers and it's still in the box! I can see now why you call the charity shop a secret charity shop, i cant even see it from here!!as always, great finds and great post Scarlett!!

    P.S: i'm starting to wonder where the book that you sent me, i hope you did put a return address? it's just a shame if it got lost in the sorting post office *sob* but i'll keep an eye of it tomorrow! *hugs*

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  11. What a display! They sure go all out! WOW. I have a secret Thrift with no window display as well. Lovely Blog I am your newest follower~ Hugs from Diane in California

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  12. Love the shot glasses and amazing to get a matching decanter. That's one clucking ugly window display! x

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  13. Why is it I'm obsessed by other peoples finds?

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  14. That window is so cute,atleast they try, our charity shop still has hen night decorations.
    Those 1950's frosted shot glasses are the busines,love the Easter colors,wonder if my cocktail shrimp will fit in them.
    another score on 1950's French glass decanter.
    talk about hidden Charity Shop,do you have to have a secret code to go in there?

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  15. Oh I love seeing your thrifty finds!! And I am filled with envy too!! Our thrifty shops don't have nearly has much lovliness as yours!!

    Glad you put your name in for the giveaway! Good luck!!

    xxDaniella

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  16. you are so good at getting great stuff. How do you do it? i need to know. Love everything you got. xx

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  17. Whatever the pink and green thing with the lid on is I like it!!

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  18. Oh dear, that really is a sorry looking display.
    Fantastic find with those shot glasses, a bargain and so pretty. I am also LOVING the pillowcases. x

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  19. Scarlett I love those pillowcases...I'm on the hunt for some now...how cool would they look...

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  20. I would love to go see the Secret shop which one is your fave?

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  21. Wish I lived closer so that I could come over and try out those shot glasses! ;)

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  22. Love the displays but even better the wonderful bargains you find. Love those frosted glasses.

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  23. Oh Scarlett ~ what beautiful finds! I love those frosted glasses! Some of our local charity shops also do window displays ~ some good ~ some not-so-good! I'm not so keen on soft toys either! Love Brenda

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  24. His and hers pillowcases!Could never got the wrong one at night then.
    I love tacky window displays,i don't think any charity shops round our way have an easter theme..yet!
    x

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  25. the cuddly toys in the windows always look a tad on the grubby side dont they as well .. the yellow is always a bit more cream that it was before!!
    i love the french de canter its fab and matches great with the other.. i have the little glasses .. i just love the colours..
    you must show us ( being nosy ofcourse) were all your goodies go in your house.. we need some homey shots now!!
    haha loving that secret charity shop.. is it shut down school ??

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  26. I'm now incredibly envious of the breakables in the window!! They're all shouting 'buy me!' to me even through the internet so you must be hearing it triple loud! :-) Those shot glasses are FAB and I love the kitsch of the pillowcases, too cute!

    Jem xXx

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  27. Hi Scarlet! I just LOVE the Easter Display Op Shop window! It's so colourful and festive, not to mention "CUTE AS"!
    Blessings!Penni xxx

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  28. What a lovely easter display!! ;) the pillowcases are great, they would be perfect for my nephew as a wedding present!

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  29. Hehe, lovely Easter display! Amazing finds too, I love the shot glasses, and how brilliant that you found a decanter that matches exactly the one you bought in the car boot... Sarah x

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  30. Hello madam!!
    Thanks for finding me!
    I'm crazy for those decanters!EEEK! And the frosted shot glasses.I loooove classy breakables,even after the quake has broken some faves!
    Gawd,tacky window displays.They kinda rock in their awfulness!!
    x

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  31. That's some display! A true tackfest.
    I love the decanter...they look great together.
    xx

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  32. Haha, well at least they tried hey?! hehe, love your finds, I'm trying to be very restrained at the moment, trying to get rid of house clutter not bring more in, so staying away from the charity shops at mo! Jenny x
    p.s love the background to your blog, lovely! x

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  33. OMG 50p for those 50's frosted glasses i would have grabbed them and made a run out of the door very quickly ;-)) What a bargin i have a weakness for 50's frosted glass wear its lush. Really like those decanters to. Ha ha ha those shop windows with the cuddly toys in make me just want run away but smiling though ;-))dee x

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  34. Oh I love the word "grotty" I'll add that to my British-isms *winks* And those grotty old toys....eeeewwww!! The battle of the windows has got to be fun though. You so scored on all your finds. I would've grabbed those pillowcases fromn right outta your hands and pointed to the creepy toys and said "they're ALIVE! And run like he** LOL! *winks* Vanna

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