Versatile verse 4

I like some good pieces of really smart design
But I add something homemade to make it mine

I don't like to follow fashion, I find it rather boring

I don't like to follow fashion, I find it rather boring
I prefer vintage - repairing and restoring
Flapper dresses from the Roaring Twenties

Flapper dresses from the Roaring Twenties
Make great statement pieces and very trendy

Plus I know I am doing my bit by recycling

Plus I know I am doing my bit by recycling
There’s a new word I’m hearing, it’s called upcycling.

Mr Google will have to tell me about that

Mr Google will have to tell me about that
Alas, my knowledge has fallen quite flat

It means old stuff given a new lease of life

It means old stuff given a new lease of life
Saving the planet ideas at the moment are rife

Old petrol cans made into lamps seems bizarre

Old petrol cans made into lamps seems bizarre
I made a strange lamp out of an old guitar.

When switched on it plays a song by Queen

When switched on it plays a song by Queen
It makes me wonder where its been

"Salvage Hunters" is a program I adore

"Salvage Hunters" is a program I adore
It's better than any celebrities bore

And is good for planet Earth too

And is good for planet Earth too
I like to hear the adventures of Drew

He seeks for antiques in cellars and barns

He seeks for antiques in cellars and barns
The pieces he finds could tell some yarns

His team of restorers are very skilled

His team of restorers are very skilled
They could help with antiques which to me were willed

I never know what is worth restoring

I never know what is worth restoring
Or to tell it from rubbish thats boring

You need a great "eye" to go dealing

You need a great "eye" to go dealing
Don't just buy what looks appealing.

Some ugly old things are worth a lot

Some ugly old things are worth a lot
To find them you just have to be on the spot

In junk shops, antique fairs or car boots galore

In junk shops, antique fairs or car boots galore
It''s fascinating and never becomes a chore

And sometimes there's profit to be made

And sometimes there's profit to be made
But car boot sales in the cold make enthusiasm fade

A warm auction room is much more appealing

A warm auction room is much more appealing
Or Ill offer online my identity concealing

I can savour my coffee while waiting to bid

I can savour my coffee while waiting to bid
And mull over that old silver teapot without a lid.

Will it reach it's reserve, is it worth the price?

Will it reach it's reserve, is it worth the price?
I must be disciplined because its so nice

And not be tempted into a bidding war

And not be tempted into a bidding war
Sometimes I forget what I'm bidding for!

So I head home and make a cup of tea

So I head home and make a cup of tea
My feet are itching , must go back and see

If the teapot is still there, I'll make another bid

If the teapot is still there, I'll make another bid
But then I recall that it was missing a lid

I should save my money for something complete

I should save my money for something complete
I think I'll just head to Carnaby Street.

And look for a nice vintage frock to wear

And look for a nice vintage frock to wear
Sit outside and have coffee while Im there

People watching in London is so much fun