Wanna see a three card trick?

There's a sweet little homewares store near my work that I have been meaning to visit for quite a while. A friend put me onto it by recommending it by Facebook (ahhh Facebook... Is there anything you can't do?). I finally popped in as I saw their jumble sale advertised (on Facebook). The store is much smaller than I was expecting, but just as lovely. There are a few smaller items, like crockery, ornamens, handbags and jewellery, but the main event is the furniture. Unfortunately, there isn't a place in our house for a large, cypress Sweedish cupboard from the 60's at a very reasonable price, no matter how I looked at it. Or a lovely pair of white vinyl arm chairs. Sigh. I did pick up a cool piece of kitchenalia for mum for Mother's Day, given I can hold off presenting it to her until then. 

 I also bought a card, which is my first slip in my buy nothing new for 2012... But I think I can get off on a technicality. Firstly, it was purchased at a second hand store. Secondly, it is a wedding card that will house a gift for a lovely couple whose wedding we have to miss (and due to unforeseen circumstances, the hens night, too). So you see, it had to be a very specific card; something special that I didn't have in my cupboard, and please, making a birthday card is one thing... So what do you think? Am I off the hook? Did I mention it was made by a local artist?

On my way home, I came across another little gem. I had seen the sigh once before, a long, long time ago, but didn't stop in, and to be honest, had completely forgotten about it. "Boutique op shop". There was no driving past that sign.. And I was not disappointed. In fact, my words as I caught sight of this side-street wonder were, "you little ripper". The front pavement was a collection of shoe, bag and scarf racks, as well as homewares and about 9 clothing racks for men, women, teens and kids. I'm not sure what they do on a rainy day, as the shop itself is packed, too. Luckily today it was lovely and sunny. Perfect weather for trawling the racks. 

The items are you run-of-the-mill brands, everything from Target to Witchery, but all in good condition. The staff are very nice, too, knocking a dollar off here and there to make a cheap buy just that little more brag-worthy. Everything is organised in size and type, which you know I love. I picked up a hot pink, Grecian-style dress with 'jewels' along the neckline. I'm planning to wear it to a wedding in April. I bought a back up, you know, just in case. A nice black dress with a boat neck, which I find really flattering. Actually, it's a very nice cut. Takes a few kilos off, which you can't argue with. A pair of control-topped panties and I'm all over it for a special occasion. 

What else, what else? Ah yes, a sweet little serving plate, and a great little maroon dress with a white pattern, and a very flattering shirt with a pretty ruffled collar. Most items were around $6.00 each, which I think was very reasonable. There opening hours are a little odd, but if you can make it to this great little store, you won't be disappointed. Oh, and if you are looking for a particular piece of furniture, give Three Card Trick a call with a description and a price range, and she will try to hunt it down for you. Now that's service!

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Three Card Trick
7 Salisbury Crescent
Colonel Light Gardens
Open Wed-Fri 11.00am-5.00pm
Sat 11.00am-4.00pm


The Big A Boutique Op Shop
(At the side Church of Christ)
539 Goodwood Rd
Colonel Light Gardens
Open Mon, Wed, Fri 8.30am-12.00pm
1st and 3rd Saturday 8.30am-2.00pm