Thrift Find: Brooch

I'm not one for shopping. In fact, I don't know why I still get invited by my girlfriends on shopping outing. After all, I get blinded by the myriads of items on display, and bombarded by different the different choices available gives me a headache. Sometimes, I only buy stuff because I've been persuaded to by friends. Half the time, I'm thinking, "What a rip-off", or "I think I can make it". What a wet blanket, right? So, I just pay attention to my friends instead, and enjoy their company. Mostly, I ignore the shopping part.

When it comes to thrift shopping, I'm pretty much the same. I avoid erything else but the pattern basket, the fabric shelf and the linen aisle. Sometimes, I may admire the "valuable or unique items" display that goes on auction, only to walk away.
This morning, as I was admiring the display, my attention kept being drawn to the glass jewelery cabinet next to it. Right at the very corner, my gaze kept returning to this porcelain brooch. When I got to touch it, I think my heart actually skipped a beat.

So, I'm the proud owner of a beautiful brooch:


Well, I don't know much about jewelery. I'm not even sure if this is new or old, although it looks old. All I know is, that I really, really like it.

And it goes well with my latest refashion: