Charlottechicken Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I received a £20 Homebase voucher the other day, courtesy of my buildings and contents insurance (really cheap last year plus £7 cheaper at renewal plus if I renewed before a certain date I got the voucher ). So, I popped over to my local Homebase yesterday, 10% off day, and bought; A lovely wirework three tier cake stand in cream Three 1 litre pot Dianthus for a tenner A two litre pot Lavender (papillon) from the sale shelf A pot of horseradish from the sale shelf the whole lot came to £20.63, so I had to cough up 63p As I had a bit of cash in my purse, I popped into Aldi on the way to the train and picked up an ice cream maker for £19.99. Phew! I wish shopping was always like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I love that kind of shopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Good bargains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 That's the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Arran Chooks Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Maybe I should hire you to be my personal shopper, I'd save a fortune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I'd love a get together with Charlottechicken & do a £20 shopping challenge! See who could get the best things for £20. You always do brilliantly! I remember in Winter when you got your stripey socks, cardi etc. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I want a cake stand! Sounds like a great days shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 And me Poet - can be used for more things than cake. I noticed Snowy uses one at her craft fairs. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I have the cake stand it's fab except mine has never held a single cake I keep my fruit in it! It looks lovely and I put the bananas at the top so they don't ripen everything else before I want it. Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I wonder what Snowy puts on hers? Looked like little hearts. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 I have the cake stand it's fab except mine has never held a single cake I keep my fruit in it! It looks lovely and I put the bananas at the top so they don't ripen everything else before I want it. I have fruit in mine too! It looks lovely. I saw the cake stand a couple of months ago when I was in Homebase last, and thought it was so pretty and delicate looking. I just wouldn't ordinarily buy anything like that. At just £7.49 it was a good buy anyway, but 10% off and with a £20 voucher in my hand it was a bargain They also had cream hen shaped egg holders, traditional style (£20 though, I didn't want to blow the whole voucher on one thing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
