Yesterday, I met up with my two blogging favourites, Sophie and Hazel for a charity shop trip and day out. This is the fourth time the three of us have done this together which is really nice.
I arrived at the station around 10.30am and Hazel and Sophie arrived in the car together and we walked into town.
Up first, we went for a cup of tea and cake but to our dismay, yet another lovely independent cafe that Hazel likes had closed down. We then tried for one of our other regular haunts but this one was full. Luckily, Sophie glanced round and noticed a place called Hullabaloo which was opposite which looked interesting. We headed in and indeed it was the type of quirky individual place it is always nice to visit- plant-based, eco-friendly, fun decor and interesting fare.
After this, Hazel led us through the meandering streets to find the first of the myriad charity shops in Ipswich. If you fancy doing the Chazzer tour, see Hazel's post here about where they are.
After a brief nip into Lush for me to check out the Deodorant and buy something and a nosy in Clarks at the boots (this Clarks was gorgeous!), we went to Arlington's for lunch.
We sat upstairs in the beautiful high-ceilinged room. It was so quiet and peaceful and refined.
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We all chose sandwiches- I had a roasted peppers, Olive tapenade, rocket, chick pea Granary one with Beetroot relish- it was gorgeous!
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So....what did I buy you want to know?
Well...
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I arrived at the station around 10.30am and Hazel and Sophie arrived in the car together and we walked into town.
Up first, we went for a cup of tea and cake but to our dismay, yet another lovely independent cafe that Hazel likes had closed down. We then tried for one of our other regular haunts but this one was full. Luckily, Sophie glanced round and noticed a place called Hullabaloo which was opposite which looked interesting. We headed in and indeed it was the type of quirky individual place it is always nice to visit- plant-based, eco-friendly, fun decor and interesting fare.
After this, Hazel led us through the meandering streets to find the first of the myriad charity shops in Ipswich. If you fancy doing the Chazzer tour, see Hazel's post here about where they are.
After a brief nip into Lush for me to check out the Deodorant and buy something and a nosy in Clarks at the boots (this Clarks was gorgeous!), we went to Arlington's for lunch.
We sat upstairs in the beautiful high-ceilinged room. It was so quiet and peaceful and refined.
Here's a picture of me and Hazel as Sophie wasn't feeling like a photo so she took it for us.
After this, we continued the charity shop tour which was less fruitful for us than previous years but still successful and fun!
Alas, the hideous lime green dresses, that Hazel had promised us were still in one of the shops, had gone.
I also took advantage of the market in the town centre AND a vegetable shop for some purchases too.
Finally, we headed back to Hullabaloo for a final cup of tea/coffee and cake (Hazel and Sophie repeated their cake choices from the morning which proves how tasty they were- Sophie had Banana and fig I think and I joined Hazel with the Vegan Chocolate Beetroot cake.)
We all walked to the station and said our goodbyes. It was a delight to see them both and I am grateful for their friendship through this here old blog.
One highlight for me was an entire shelf of Agatha Christie paperbacks. If I could have, I would have!
So....what did I buy you want to know?
Well...
From the top going clockwise:
A brown corduroy waist coat- £1.50
White Stuff Orange floral shirt- £3.00
Bag of tomatoes: £1.00
6 peppers: £1.00
5 Gold Rings Christmas sweatshirt: £2.25
Falala Christmas t-shirt- £2.00
White Stuff Alphabet dress £4.00
Cavolo Nero Cabbage: £1.00
Purple Kale: £1.00
3 choir vocal scores: 50p
Lush Montelbano shampoo bar and tin: £1.00
The Psychology of Time travel: £1.00
Black vintage mac with tweed piping: £3.00
Total: £21.75.
Yes, that's right, I only bought one book!! What an utter surprise. The funny thing was, Sophie and Hazel bought quite a few books- I felt very well behaved!
I was most pleased about the Cavolo Nero and Purple Kale as no where near me sells those loose, not in plastic- The greengrocers that I got those from was really wonderful! I WISH it were near me!
I look forward to our next excursion!
Hope you are all well!
xx