My mother- and father-in-law have the most beautiful passion for things of the past. Antiques.Thrifted treasures.Objects with history, character, and stories already woven into them. They don’t just shop — they hunt with intention. They have this quiet gift for manifesting exactly what they’re looking for… especially at garage sales. One moment I’ll never forget was the day my father-in-law, Kev, announced with complete confidence: “Today I will find a good chainsaw.” My brother-in-law laughed and said, “Oh mate… maybe in a small country town, but not in Sydney.” Well… By the end of the day, Kev had found three chainsaws —all under $5 each,all in good working order. We still laugh about it — but there’s something deeper in that story. Antiquing and thrifting aren’t just about bargains.They’re about:🪑 patience🧭 intuition♻️ reusing and valuing what already exists✨ trusting that what’s meant for you will show up There’s a certain joy in rescuing something forgotten and giving it new life —and a real satisfaction in seeing potential where others don’t. In this Passion Projects space, a love for antiques and thrift fits beautifully:• it’s mindful• it’s sustainable• it’s creative• it’s full of stories 💬 I’d love to hear from you:Have you ever manifested the exact thing you were looking for? Or do you have a favourite thrifted or antique find with a story behind it? Share below — these are the kinds of stories that never get old 💛

This one is a big passion of mine. I have had to pull in my reigns a little for the past 11 years as a foster mum, but I have still had the opportunity to do a little here and there. 💬 Let’s open the conversation:What does giving back look like for you right now? - Something you’re already involved in? - Something you feel drawn toward? - Or something you’d love to do more of in the future? One way that I have been able to keep this passion going is to volunteer at my daughters Special Needs School to help run a choir for the kids. This has been such a blessing and a joy to watch the kids start the practices with arms crossed and cranky eyes even, to at the end of the year shouting at the top of their lungs " 4 non blondes song : Whats going on.