The green bar stool in Anna and Sean Easton’s home is one of three they bought for $2 at a tip store in Shoalhaven, New South Wales, strapped to their car roof and drove home to Melbourne. The green lamp was salvaged from kerbside inorganic recycling... : Op shops a trove of treasures

Anna and Sean Easton bought their Marantz stereo second-hand for $800. ‘‘For us, that’s expensive but music is everything ... ’’ she says. ‘‘We connected six sets of second-hand speakers to it and they play all through the house.’’ White plastic... : Op shops a trove of treasures

The gold couch in the living room cost $200 at a Salvation Army shop in Melbourne. The yellow curtains were $10 at ReStore in Dunedin and the coffee table is a stereo speaker. : Op shops a trove of treasures

Mr Easton enjoys growing flowers from seed. : Op shops a trove of treasures

Frankie’s daybed was found in hard rubbish put out for collection in Melbourne. The vintage sheets and pillow case were $10 from the St John op shop in Oamaru and the teddy bear was Mrs Easton’s great-grandmother’s. ‘‘It’s over 100 years old and still... : Op shops a trove of treasures