And no, it's not to have a formal viewing of my laundry, nor is it to bask in the glory of my comatose whippet. The thing is that Canberra comes into its own in Autumn, DO NOT SCOFF! There's things happening every weekend, and they're fun. No, really.
This weekend we have Fash'nTreasure at the Old Bus Depot Markets. Unrool. Also, Sculpture Garden Sunday at the National Gallery. I love this event, the NGA art educators do a grand job of thinking up some super activities for the kiddos. Live music too. I believe there is an open day with the GG - I've never been but it's supposed to be a rippa. The one I'm really looking forward to on Saturday is the Horticultural Society of Canberra's Autumn Flower Show, rumour has it there is an excellent plant stall, am also thinking of entering the Giant Dahlia comp. the prize is 'Max the Dahlia Man' who becomes your very own house guest for the next twelve months. Intriguing.
And if none of that tempts you, scroll back to those first two piccies. Those are my op shop purchases yesterday for a grand total of twenty bucks. Check out Canberra's excellent I Op Therefore I Am site for where to go for a bit of thrifting joy. xx
We're planning to come down in the next week or so - I want to go to the NGA and the small person has been nagging to return to Samurai & Cockington Green. I think I'll try and convince him to try Questacon rather than CG though - only so many minature windmills a person can take.
Must check out the oppy site first!
Posted by: suzy | March 03, 2011 at 08:34 PM
One of my besties has just moved to Canberra, I'm going to email her your blog link now :-) I also need to ask you for the best plant nursery for her!
Posted by: flowerpress | March 03, 2011 at 08:38 PM
It is a top spot sometimes isn't it? Although I never seem to do as well as you do at the op shops!
Posted by: Kerry | March 03, 2011 at 08:43 PM
Shhhhh! I've been trying to keep the awesomeness of Canberra a secret for the last 20 years!!
Posted by: Michelle | March 03, 2011 at 09:07 PM
What a very beautiful comatose whippet it is too!!
Posted by: Judy Edmonds | March 03, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Oh those are beautiful finds! I only wish I could find such treasures here in Canada but the Vinnies and Salvos here are pretty desperate. Even the Value Village has lost its lustre lately.
Posted by: Wendy | March 04, 2011 at 01:09 AM
Thanks for the I Op shout out.
Makes me feel guilty that I drove past two op shops this afternoon on my way to *gasp* buy new and retail...
Posted by: The Shopping Sherpa | March 04, 2011 at 07:28 PM
What a lovely sleepy whippet! And great basket finds. Am off to the junk shops in St Leonards tomorrow. Can't wait. Have a lovely weekend.
Posted by: Dee | March 05, 2011 at 03:08 AM
I'm in love with the cushion covers.
I'd love tips on how to keep cushions holding shape - short of not using them.
Posted by: Andrea | March 06, 2011 at 08:35 PM
Woah I'm so excited to find a canberra based blog. Nothing beats thrifting in the ACT. I lived there for many years and loved trash and treasure at jamison, op shops that seemed to be in each suburb, revolve at Mugga way and then later at mitchell, even revamped out at queanbeyan. sigh. My house is still full of my canberra 'treasures'.Tins were one of my weaknesses. I am desperately missing it - not much thrifting to be had in jakarta so really enjoyed reading this post. Although feeling a little hot under the collar that I am missing out! Thanks for sharing your finds.
Posted by: sarah | March 08, 2011 at 05:40 AM