Another useful find

@Fleura (30172)
United Kingdom
January 11, 2024 8:49am CST
As I’ve doubtless said before, I never pass a skip without a quick look to see if anyone is throwing anything useful away. And a few months ago I found the Christmassy headband shown. I thought it would be just the thing when panto season came around. And sure enough, working at the theatre it was exactly what was needed. Normally we need to dress soberly, all in black, but for panto season it’s the opposite – Christmas jumpers are in, and the more bling the better. I got lots of compliments on my choice of headwear. The funny thing was the mix of reactions when I said I’d found it in a skip – some people exclaimed ‘What a great find!’ while others just sort of said ‘Oh…’ Anyway I love it. Putting it away now until next year All rights reserved. © Text and image copyright Fleur 2024.
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@LadyDuck (470823)
• Switzerland
11 Jan
I think it's very pretty, may be some were horrified by the fact you found it in a skip.
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@BarBaraPrz (47143)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
11 Jan
Afraid it might be covered in germs or something.
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@LadyDuck (470823)
• Switzerland
11 Jan
@BarBaraPrz This is what I thought. You place in a sealed bag and freeze for 24 hours and the germs are gone.
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@LadyDuck (470823)
• Switzerland
11 Jan
@Fleura I would have done the same, but you know how people can be picky!
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
11 Jan
The headband is fine but I think you might have overdone the botox!
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@Fleura (30172)
• United Kingdom
11 Jan
The alopecia has got a lot worse too : (
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
11 Jan
@Fleura Saves on shampoo though.
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@BarBaraPrz (47143)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
11 Jan
I like it! I used to "dumpster dive" as we call it over here but I'm not so agile anymore.
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@BarBaraPrz (47143)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
11 Jan
@Fleura All the time... even food.
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@Fleura (30172)
• United Kingdom
11 Jan
People throw out such useful things!
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@allknowing (135340)
• India
11 Jan
If you are happy that's all that matters. Whoever said 'oh' should be ignored (lol) That is a pretty hairband.
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@xFiacre (12917)
• Ireland
11 Jan
@fleura What a pity you don’t live beside me - we are downsizing from a sprawling gentleman’s residence to a tiny grumpy old man bungalow and our charity shops can’t take any more of our useful excess.
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@xFiacre (12917)
• Ireland
11 Jan
@Fleura Fear not, it’s not getting dumped at the tip. It’s all going to be stored in the garage till the charity shops have sold on their post-Christmas surplus.
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@Fleura (30172)
• United Kingdom
11 Jan
Don't tell me, I can't bear to think of you throwing good stuff out : (
@Ronrybs (19047)
• London, England
11 Jan
Where would you find these things otherwise. Can't say I have seen one in a shop
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@Fleura (30172)
• United Kingdom
12 Jan
Me neither. I guess I could make one starting with a plain headband, but I never thought of it.
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@snowy22315 (179765)
• United States
11 Jan
Very cute..one time I found a huge Christmas wreath. I kept it for awhile but eventually got rid of it..as it was gigantic and would have taken up my entire door and seemed impossible to mount. It must have come from the door of a mansion or something.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50096)
• United States
11 Jan
It looks very festive.
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@wolfgirl569 (105296)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Jan
It is very bright. Great find
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@LindaOHio (176794)
• United States
11 Jan
What a great find!!! I think it's great. Have a good day.
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• Nairobi, Kenya
11 Jan
I like the headwear on the photo.
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@Karusa (703)
• Italy
11 Jan
Ohhh, that is a pretty nice find. I wish we had skips here, I'd be looking inside too.
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