Thrifting and shopping for the new house

We bought a house (I will do a BEFORE/AFTER at some point). And we have nothing! As we came from Europe to NZ, all we brought was our personal effects (tons of books, photos, clothing and useless memorabilia) and a gorgeous marble table that I've inherited.

So, we need to fill the house. BIG JOB!

Guess what was the 1st thing we bought? Obviously a massive wood bucket that could be "filled with ice to put all the drinks for the BBQ parties). Yes, very useful... we may sleep on the floor, wash everything by hand but hey, at least we can organise a party! Now.. what do you think was no.2 purchase?? YES! you got it... an ice bucket! This time normal size.. (and I am thinking: Is this setting the tone of what life is going to be for us from now on?) - Pictures to come

We then found a sofa from this friendly guy who only owned it for a few months in a flat where he never was (he was always at his now wife's house), so we got a bargain deal on a fabulous almost-new "design-y" piece with a retro feel.

I've been trying to get interesting pieces for the house in 2nd hand stores to create an eclectic feel between modern and vintage.

So I got hold of these beauties that I love.

This is a Mad Men inspired salt & pepper shakers. We are crazy about Mid Century now...

Nice warm piece of cloth that I got no clue what to do with but.. for that price?!
I'll come up with something!!

A granny shirt.. for... ).30 cents? I thought I could reshape it and

make something really summery with it

Some retro table cloths for my "pincnic" themed Engagement/House Warming party

(that so far is only happening in my head, must start organising!!)

Gorgeous tea set from Japan, 6 teacups, with saucer and cake dish... so delicate looking,

the photo doesn't do justice to the colour

 Apart from that and a super duper fridge (with its own separate draw for veggies & fruit that stays dry) a washing machine that is like an space-ship of how sophisticated it is and eco-friendly vaccumm (my fiancée said that after a house and a car, these were the most expensive things he's ever bought - I think he forgot the engagement ring!!). So things are happening!

Now I need to start choosing wall colours and.. wall paper!! yippee