In total I bought 9 things costing me £11.70. Here's the run down.
Stripey dress - £1
Polka dot dress - £1.50
Black and multi-coloured thread scarf - 50p
Washbag - 20p (my favourite price)
Turquoise handbag - £1
Pink suede stilettos - £2
Tin forget me not tray - 50p
Rug - £2
70s style tea set - £3
The best buy had to be this tea set - the guy was willing to give me a whole box of other stuff including some red and white china that looked remarkably like willow patten but I really didn't have the space for it.
I love this tea set - I was terrified Tom would hate it but luckily he doesn't and it's now proudly sitting above our kitchen table.

What I really love about carboots is when you find something you actually immediately need. I make a point not to buy everything I like because I hate clutter and it's wasteful - but when you can actually find an item that you know at some point you will have to trek into town for, it's a great feeling.
On this occasion I needed some shoes to go with my dress for my friend's wedding next month. The previous night someone had suggested I get pink shoes and lo and behold I spotted these beauties for £2.

In perfect condition - probably only ever worn once. What's more they are really comfortable - now if I can just learn to walk in them....
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| Rocky loves them too obviously |
Whilst at the carboot I tweeted what I was up to. One of my followers challenged me to find some dominoes, a collection of thimbles and a chicken basket. "Challenged accepted" - I exclaimed - and without even trying happened upon all three!
After such a fantastic morning we went over to visit Aunty Gwen (who gave me my 50s singer sewing machine) who showed me some of her amazing tea sets! She also gave me this cute little cup and saucer. I've got a couple of different cups and saucers now so might have to turn them into candles!

I particularly enjoyed the carboot challenge. Anyone want to suggest a new challenge for my next one?










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