St Vincent de Paul Society Op Shop Aro Valley

The Aro Street 'St Vinnie's' is one of my favourite op shops in Wellington. It's a small store full of clothes, colourful art, homeware, toys and kitsch knick-knacks—though they don't stock any of the larger items like furniture or beds. It's a busy shop with a high turnover of goods, and there are plenty of nice, good quality clothes donated by the Aro Valley community—all for a bargain price. Mum has found a few label skirts and jackets. The woman who runs the Vinnie's is lovely, with an eye for making good use of the floor space—it's well laid out, quirky and fun. In many ways it's the heart and soul of the Valley.