I love a visit to our local Lifeline workshop.  The various second hand wares are spread throughout a few sheds and the people who run it are real characters.  Nothing is priced, it is simply a matter of pointing out whatever has caught your eye and you are given a price on the spot.

I recently picked up this pretty little tin tray, the cheerful colours caught my eye and I thought it would look at home on my outdoor table.

These solid Fowler’s preserving jars were also bought from Lifeline for next to nothing.  I have put some little beeswax candles in them and I just love the way they create a pretty glow.

 

Another recent buy was from Ebay.  It is an
addition to my slowly growing collection of old toy caravans.  This little van wasn’t necessarily a bargain
but I couldn’t resist the well loved appearance and the 60’s styling.

 

 

Lastly, I picked up
this rather rough but interesting collection from a paddock on our property
after recent rain.  The old cow bell and
enamel cup and candle holder must have been buried in the dirt for many
years.  They are a reminder of the past
and much tougher, yet simpler times living in rural Australia.

 

Have you found any treasures lately?

For more fun vintage finds link up
with Sophie at Her Library Adventures.