Tag Archives: second hand

Nothing new for a year: shopping trip

Posted on January 28, 2017 by downmyfront

I have a week long business event coming up at the end of Feb- and my working wardrobe is way more casual than smart. Since I have pledged to buy no brand new clothes this year, I decided to hit … Continue reading →

Posted in Capsule wardrobe, secondhandfirst, thrift | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Cupboard love – an upcycling project

Posted on October 31, 2016 by downmyfront

Our long-held plan to convert the downstairs study/ spare room/ junk room into a usable dining room is becoming a reality. We have talked the talk for lord knows how long- time for action! Working on this project has helped … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining room, Projects, secondhandfirst | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pimp my van

Posted on August 24, 2015 by downmyfront

One of the ongoing projects over the summer has been to ‘pimp’ our old faithful caravan. Although it’s a few years old, the van is in pretty good condition, however the interior was a little dated. Very beige. Very, very, … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Projects | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Challenge accepted: tranform clutter into cash

Posted on August 2, 2015 by downmyfront

A few weeks ago I read a post from fellow blogger Simply Being Mum who had issued herself a challenge to raise £600 as part of the decluttering process and then invited others to join in. You can read all … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

National Second Hand Day

Posted on April 26, 2015 by downmyfront

In recognition of National Second Hand Day I thought I would share my latest find. We have been invited to a ‘gangsters and molls’ birthday party next weekend so I have been looking for something suitable to wear. A 1920s … Continue reading →

Posted in secondhandfirst, Shoes | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

New project

Posted on February 6, 2015 by downmyfront

I picked up this little beauty in the BHF (British Heart Foundation) charity shop last week. Just £40. I am planning a paint job and it will sit in the guest room in place of the drawers that I never … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Projects | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Oh yes I did…

Posted on January 31, 2015 by downmyfront

Look what I picked up today! One of my favourite charity shops in Leamington Spa, Action 21, posted a picture of this book on their Facebook page this week and very kindly agreed to keep it for me to collect … Continue reading →

Posted in Panto, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Project completed or ‘I love it when a plan comes together’

Posted on January 25, 2015 by downmyfront

Have you missed me? This is my first post since the 365 challenge ended. I took a little break but now …I’m back!! I have been thinking about this blog and whether I should stick to a theme or try … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

364/365 today I had a grand day out

Posted on January 10, 2015 by downmyfront

Today I went out for a spot of shopping with my lovely husband, Martin. We ended up in Leamington Spa Old Town and found the new location for Action 21, a charity organisation that we have visited before. “Action 21’s … Continue reading →

Posted in 365 Project, Food, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

356/365 today i…got a bargain ( or 5)

Posted on January 2, 2015 by downmyfront

Today i picked up some bargains at one of the charity shops in town. They had a new year sale offering 5 items for £5 from selected rails so i thought it was worth a look! I am very pleased … Continue reading →

Posted in 365 Project, Writing | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment