Today I bought myself two presents. Both were things that I had hankered after since moving into our new house but could not justify spending lots of money on.
In the Hospice charity shop where I volunteer each week, larger donated items such as furniture are regularly brought down from the warehouse in Douglas and put on display in our shop. They are generally used but good quality and are always snapped up straight away.
I was very lucky to find exactly what I wanted - both items on the same day - before they could be sold to anyone else. I think Elfie must have had a word in Santa's ear .
I persuaded P to come with me this morning to collect them, even though he thinks they are frivolous and a waste of money. ( Both items together only cost £80 so didn't break the bank).
Elfie has tried them out and he approves. He especially likes the swivel recliner chair which now fits snugly in the window alcove, and says the faux log burner is very cosy..
No log chopping or clearing out ashes for Elfie or P. They look really good.
ReplyDeleteIt's surprising how much difference, psychologically, the flames make. Even if the heat is not switched on it seems to feel warmer.
DeleteI often day dream watching the flames in our stove. They are memorising at times.
ReplyDeleteWhat great bargains you found, JayCee! Both are in wonderful condition. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ellen. I couldn't believe my luck when I saw them both for that price.
DeleteThat chair looks great JayCee! Well-spotted! If Lord Peregrine thinks that they are frivolous and unnecessary items then tell him he is not allowed to sit on the "new" chair and only switch the heat on the faux log burner when he is out of the house. That'll teach him!
ReplyDeleteHe is already trying out the chair, sitting with the footrest raised and working on today's crossword.
DeleteLucky you. I would have snapped up both items.
ReplyDeleteI usually miss out as the best items are sold within minutes of going on display. I feel very lucky today.
DeleteYou did well there!
ReplyDeleteDidn't I just!
DeleteYou did really well - those were absolute bargains! The chair looks really comfortable and I see elfie's already warming his toes by the fire.
ReplyDeleteHe doesn't realise it is not real.
DeleteBest purchases ever! Heat without fuss and a comfortable armchair. I have a very similar one right beside the flames. I lie back, watch the telly, feet up, glass in hand.
ReplyDeleteOnly I have to clean out the ashes in the morning
That sounds wonderful, well, apart from the cleaning out the ashes bit.
DeleteWow, good buys both. Pop open the bubbly to celebrate :)
ReplyDeleteI am way ahead of you there, BB!
DeleteThey are both great finds. Glad you got there first. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI shall!
DeleteThose are great finds. I hope that Elfie doesn't burn his little seater on the heater!
ReplyDeleteOnly if I switch on the heat setting.
DeleteThat chair was worth more than £80 by itself. Comfort is worth good money!
ReplyDeleteI am sitting in it right now. Last night P monopolised it.
DeleteI have often thought it must be handy working in a charity shop as you can get to snaffle things up before the shop opens! Both purchases are a bargain.
ReplyDeleteI only volunteer one day each week so usually miss out. I struck lucky on Friday.
DeleteElfie in the hot seat!
ReplyDeleteI think his seat was certainly hot.
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