Did that just make you a little bit intrigued? Did you lean forward in your seat just a tad?
What about Vintage linen? Perhaps vintage hand embroidered linen? And all the profits will go to disadvantaged members of the community. That's guilt free spending in my books. It's recycled and it's helping a worthy charity.
Sandlewood opshop is an entirely not for profit organisation (which means that absolutely no one working here draws a wage at all) that has been created to assist people in crisis situations by providing them with basic start up kits needed to set up a home. It may be pots and pans, cups and plates...all those things that are necessary for day to day living. Sandlewood also helps out many other areas in our community (RSPCA, Children's hospitals, educational grants)
When I asked how someone like me could best help them, the answer was an emphatic "Come in here and shop".
The least you need to know: Sandlewood Op Shop is on Beaudesert Road (on the service Road/Avison Street) in Moorooka. You can buy plenty of vintage treasures here from 70's iron-on patches to bric-a-brac. There's a wall of good quality fiction and non-fiction books. Plenty of men's, women's and children's clothing that's arranged in sizes. All staff working here are super friendly, I once watched one of the volunteers help someone get decked out in a 70's outfit for a costume party for under $30
The opening hours are 9-5 Monday to Friday and 9-11.30 am on Saturdays (though I've visited at 2pm on a couple of Saturdays and they were still open). If in doubt, then your best bet is to give them a call on 07 3277 3521
Treasures....vintage treasures |
Vintage suitcases. I visit at least once a week and there's always loads of new things here to buy |
Vintage hand-embroidered linen. The last time I shopped here I bought 6 linen pillowcases, all hand embroidered for $9 a pair. Some were in their original packaging. |
More vintage kitchenware. |