Travel, Op shopping and Art are all intertwined for me.
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6 Op Shops to Visit in Onehunga
6 Op Shops to Visit in Onehunga One of the suburbs at the base of One Tree Hill in Auckland is Onehunga. Often people visit Onehunga to go to the factory shops (outlet) mall, however today I only went for one thing and that was to check out the op shops. Five out of...
Exploring San Diego – A tourists prospective
Earlier this year I visited San Diego, as I was attending the Social Media Marketing World Conference which was held at the San Diego Convention Centre. I arrived a few days before the conference so I could do some touristy things and get on top of the jet lag before the fun really began.
7 Must Do Things in Tauranga
7 Must Do Things in Tauranga There are so many things to do in Tauranga and if you are looking for creative based activities here are some ideas. Also check out what op shops I visited while there. 1. Take a Class A couple of months ago I attended a two day Arty...
Op Shopping Hub, Tauranga – 18 stores
Op Shopping Hub, Tauranga Who knew that Tauranga was an op shopping hub? On my recent trip to Tauranga I made it my mission to visit as many op shops as possible in one day. I did manage to visit 15 out of 18 on my list but bear in mind that it didn't include clothing...
Playing The Tourist In Christchurch
On a recent holiday and before catching up with my good friend, I spent time playing the tourist in Christchurch, checking out some of the highlights of the area.
10 Mt Eden Op Shops and Second Hand Stores
10 Mt Eden Op Shops and Second Hand Stores For convenient second-hand shopping in Auckland check out the area of Mt Eden, specifically Dominion Road. Dominion Road has a number of op shops and second-hand stores that are located quite close to each other. In total I...
Ponsonby and K Road Op Shops and Second Hand Stores
Ponsonby and K Road Op Shops and Second Hand Stores There are plenty of clothing recycle shops on Ponsonby and K Roads however I'm more into finding gorgeous retro and vintage second hand homeware. Unfortunately I came home with not much to show for the experience...
9 Op Shops And Second Hand Stores In Frankton
9 Op Shops And Second Hand Stores In Frankton In my blog about op shopping in Hamilton I wrote one blog covering the whole area but since there are so many I've decided to break it up into a few for the different areas. First up is Frankton I made it to NINE op shops...
Exploring New Plymouth
Exploring New Plymouth I recently went on a trip to New Plymouth, all excited to capture some amazing shots for my next word art project. Unfortunately the weather did not play ball! It was gloomy and drizzling most of the time, which made it really challenging to...
Rainy Day Fun: Exploring New Plymouth’s Second-Hand Shops
Rainy Day Fun: Exploring New Plymouth's Second-Hand Shops New Plymouth is a city that offers an abundance of activities and sights to explore. However, if you happen to encounter some bad weather during your trip, it might feel like your options are limited. There's a...
Upcycle a Box and Create a Notebook – DIY Tutorial
Upcycle a Box and Create a Notebook Upcycling is a great way to reduce waste and give old items a new purpose. Here is a tutorial on how to upcycle a box and create a notebook. The notebooks are ideal if you are looking for something unique for a special occasion like...
Second-Hand Shopping in Christchurch
Second-Hand Shopping in Christchurch Christchurch is a great place to go second-hand shopping because there are many different types of shops and markets to explore. Whether you're looking for vintage clothing, furniture, books, or other items, you're sure to find...