Category Archives: Second-hand Scavengers

Rejuvenating a pair of school trousers

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

I love school trousers–they keep you warm, they’re made to last, and pleated grey wool is such a classic look. I picked up this pair from the op shop for $7. The length and cut give away their daggy origins, … Continue reading →

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A stylish lesson in how to make do: Flea Market Style

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

Most books on interiors encourage readers to buy in on a certain trend. Flea Market Style is no exception with its double-page spreads of what could only be described as Frankie chic. For most of the book, stylist Emily Chalmers, interiors writer Ali Hanan and photographer Debi … Continue reading →

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Frugal thrills: spring in Melbourne

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

It’s past the midway mark for spring and the weather is finally warming up in Melbourne. Time to try 5 outdoorsy activities: 1) Bike it, hike it Grab your bike, a mate or a date and pedal along the Capital City … Continue reading →

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Second-hand rags to second-hand riches

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

Once there was a shirt from the flea market. Despite its lovely seventies floral print and one-dollar pricing, passers by would pick it up only to put it down because it was missing half a dozen buttons. Then a Mustbethrifty godmother … Continue reading →

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Cheaper than Ikea? Yes, we can!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

We’re not going to try to explain life, but we know there’s more to life than furniture. And everyone deserves to have a beautiful home and still have money left over for other things. At IKEA, we’re inspired by all … Continue reading →

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