From a gorgeous gold handbag to some retro furniture – not to mention a bit of a designer bling – I’ve managed to make a nice dent on my family Christmas shopping without having to spend a fortune.
Last year, Brits spent just under £400 each on pressies – but with the UK in the grip of a cost of living crisis, it’s no wonder a recent survey found that nearly half of people aged 16-24, and over a fifth aged 55 and up, have said they’re going to buy from charity shops this year.
I have always considered myself someone who shops sustainably – even hiring my party dresses from rental platform – but I must admit I hadn’t really considered applying the same to my Christmas shopping.
To be honest, I’ve always been slightly worried about what the quality might be like, or whether I could actually get anything of real value that someone would cherish.
However, when …