good things come in threes

I think I've discovered the key to charity shop success... booking health related check ups. Seriously. I found my gorgeous Royal Winton yellow cake plate after a trip to the dentist and this time I found a tray, pyrex serving dish AND an awesome pair of trousers after visiting the optician.

I've been hankering after one of these oval serving dishes with a divider for ages and was absolutely delighted to find a pink pyrex version. I usually only come across white pyrex with floral patterns so it's exciting to come across solid coloured pieces. It has a couple of marks and chips but still perfectly loveable and functional. I can't wait to use it!

After picking up my pyrex dish I spotted this tray. Although I generally find I'm less attracted to big, blousey florals these days I completely fell in love with this tray. It's actually very similar to one of my Mum's old trays. Tray twins!

And my third purchase...... super duper totally awesome high waisted sailor trousers. LOOK AT THOSE BUTTONS! 

I used to have a pair of sailor trousers when I was at university but they weren't half as flattering as these and they eventually became too big for me. I rarely find trousers in my size and length in charity shops (I'm convinced only really short people put trousers to charity shops near me) so you can imagine my delight at finding these beauties.

They fit unbelieveably well, like they were made for me! I think the creasing in the photograph is just due to my hands being in my pockets, plus I had already worn the trousers for a full day. The other incredible thing about these trousers is that they look completely unworn. The denim is unblemished and the back pockets haven't been unpicked. I can't believe my luck - perfect trousers for £3. These are going to get worn to pieces.

£5 worth of shopping in total - not bad!