Hunting for Gold

Look Look Look what I found in the charity shop for £5!!
I couldn't believe it when she said the price, its proper metal and everything! I hope it works, she said they couldn't promise but it was worth a punt for £5. Will go very nicely thank you in the Living Room (when i eventually get around to painting the ceiling)

People give away perfectly good things when they redecorate or fancy a change of style and regular visits to Charityy shops and markets can throw up some amazing finds. Yes we would all like to pop along to our favourite designer store and kit out our entire house top to bottom in brand new furniture and accessories but I guarantee once you've got the bargain bug, you will never go back. When your circumstances have changed and you have a whole house to fit out starting from scratch the cost can be huge. Why tell anyone?
The light fitting above is timeless, still looks as good as new and if it really bothers you that it's not from M&S Home then just don't tell. I on the other hand can hardly contain my excitement that my mothers cost her £200 and mine cost £5, thats £195 that I have to spend on other things!
Previous generations saw nothing wrong with hand me downs and make do and mend, when did we get into the mind set that anything we didn't run up worrying debts on a credit card for isn't worth having? Its challenging, fun and thrilling to go hunting and its also very good for your carbon footprint.