Dublin's Thrifted Treasures: Come Second-Hand & Antique decor Shopping 🇮🇪

Discover Dublin's charm as we explore second-hand, salvage, and antique shops around the capital city. Join me on a wander starting at Mac's Warehouse in Islandbridge Dublin 8, where unique finds and treasures await.
We'll then visit the Stephens Green art gallery for a dose of culture before wandering to Francis St. There, we'll explore O'Sullivan Antiques and the NCBI charity shop, where I find stunning antiques and some bargain treasure.
Back home, I'll share my thrifted haul and how I've styled it, proving that beauty knows no bounds. Join me on this adventure around the charity shops in Dublin, and please share your favourite places to thrift in the city in the comments section.
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[@juanitadejager6138]

I just have to tell you ,after a busy tough day watching a video of you is pure joy...I realized that I can hear you smile in the parts where you did a voice over....you are so warm and bubbly....you are like a fresh breeze or a warm blanket...depending on the need....thank you for putting joy back into a mundane day❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aww this is so sweet ❤️thank you so so much! Means a lot to me xx

[@jabronvidra475]

I feel exactly the same way!

[@jenaemarieAZ]

Same!!!

[@sandragutierrez3667]

Yes, it is so true. She is a breath of fresh air. I always leave her videos to the end. They make me feel happy ☺️

[@paulakoflynn3368]

Me too. I went straight to you as I wanted an easy watch video 👍😍

[@michelleshelby01]

'Could smell the poverty off me' 😂 that was hilarious Catherine and yes I've felt like that at posh antique shops too lol

[@DaintyDiaries]

haha, maybe I need to pretend to be rich x

[@swenger27a]

10:28 love all the urns

[@CleoGravel]

That was so much fun thanks taking us along with you 😊

[@lindasmith5190]

Love the candleticks.

[@csalmon503]

7:53 card catalog- I’ve always wanted one of these! Could be used for jewelry, craft supplies, etc. our local library uses one for the seed catalog (free local seed exchange). Also, I saw a Texaco sign - being from Texas, that warned my heart! Than you for the visit to the salvage yard!

[@janicefinch5157]

I love that fireplace too

[@laurabenson5404]

Warmest thanks, Catherine 💗🌿💗

[@marionandrews176]

9:21 Fireplace surround…stunning!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes! LOVE x

[@datamusic4923]

There's a lovely walk from the war memorial gardens up to Chapelizod along the Liffey. Worth a visit another day.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for letting me know that, I go to a girl who does acupuncture in Chapelizod and sometimes love a walk afterwards to clear the head x

[@datamusic4923]

@@DaintyDiaries War memorial gardens are formal gardens. But keep walking up the path along the river and its a straight path up to Chapelizod is just a footpath / cycle track along the river. There can be quite a bit of rowing along the river certain days which I enjoy watching. If you're coming from Chapelizod, the path is on the north side of the river, with the entrance on St Lawrence road, after you pass all the houses.

[@barbarakeen7893]

6:23 the encyclopedias really brought back happy memories, before GOOGLE that is the way we learned about all the things. I spent many hours as a kid “ googling” things I wanted to know more about and things I didn’t even know I wanted to know about!😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Agh yes, the original Google xxx

[@crimsonwhispersva2498]

7:03 the unit I love how it looks 😊

[@fionaguinan8798]

Such an Irish thing to do... light a candle ❤

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

Ooooo Catherine , thanks for taking us along, I loved that sign at 0:59 ... the Fire Place with pretty tiles !! at 6:03 I loved that Wee Grotto x The Dinner set at 14:10

[@Triumphantmama]

Heaven. Every cage lamp anything mech the vélocipède table. So awesome. Drawers. Vitrines. Metal.

[@romainemoss5129]

7.30 the stunning glass lampshade with dragon flies

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thank you Catherine for taking us with you. Wow some very nice pieces of furniture. 👍👍♥️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for watching! x

[@lisalife7994]

715 rooster painting. Not sure why but I like it!

[@AutumnCraftz]

I love a day out visiting all the charity shops. You can drop on some really good bargains. Got one of your books, now just waiting for the other one. They sent me two of the same one. 🙄

[@kathleensabre589]

The brown wooden gates at 6:54! ❤

[@adriaknecht9470]

6:38 I loved the 3 pieces of velvet furniture, a sofa and two chairs not sure if they were gray or a lavender color. I loved several other things too though!

[@doreenjones1505]

Watching from Indiana in the USA. What a wonderful delight to shop with you today!

[@angiecleary9003]

6:37 the 3 pce suite. love love love

[@kimberly5465]

Loved this! So fun! 🪻

[@janinecobb]

Your second hand shops definitely beat the ones here in Eastern Melbourne, Australia! I love the candlestick holders, so lovely.

[@kristinhughes5309]

There were to many lovely items to choose from. What a fun game though. 💖

[@DaintyDiaries]

I loved seeing what everyone’s favourite pieces are! 😍

[@helsbels7686]

Love when you take us thrifting, some beautiful items. I'll have to get down to have a nosey myself, charity shops up North aren't up to much craic 🙄

[@ChantelleArts]

I always love looking in antique shops because you never know what you might find! though sometimes they're a little pricey 🥰

[@rowenalatorre4872]

❤ the furnitures!!! 😍😍😍

[@yvonneposey2496]

7:53 Apothecary cabinet❤

[@christinesmyth5491]

7.54... 10.30 some georgeous things...

[@conniemurdoch8528]

7:56 that cabinet with all the little drawers. There was a nicer one at the beginning.

[@kathyvick2710]

Hi Catherine! I just pre-ordered your new book hoping for a signed copy. I bought your first book but was too late in getting a signed copy. 🙄 My bad! 😂 I love your creativity, DIY’s, your silly kitties, and your sense of humor. Can’t wait to get the book! Cheeky thumbs up!!! 👍🏻😉🍷🥰🙏

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hello my love! if the pre order was with Eason's then it will be signed xxx Thank you for your support! X

[@jeanettebeevor-reid5866]

4:48 the huge mirror and ? Dressing table or hall table. Very french looking. Beautiful...just need a chateau to put it in!

[@avrilriordan4219]

7.53 just love this it would be perfect in my sewing room

[@pixiegirl33]

I saw three items that I would love to find. They are all similar cabinets with lots of small drawers. My favorite at 5:46, another at 7:13, and one at 7:53. Thanks for taking us along.

[@cateb.l5343]

I like the big Irish Stout sign and the apothecary medicine cabinet

[@DaintyDiaries]

Very cool!!

[@aileenbell6750]

For a dream purchase…14:34 those yellow and blue vases. For a realistic one, I am always up for more gardening books! 17:30. Excited for your book release! ❤

[@lesleyharris525]

20-24, the china cabinet, and the fireplaces, ❤

[@lisanester3338]

Omg! Too many to list. Just bring me one of everything!!❤😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

It’s too hard to choose!

[@ShannonHassouneh-gg9gn]

7:57-7:59…the cabinet with drawers 😀

[@Dingle1234]

06:53 the round drum-like cabinet with fluted doors (looks MCM). Looks as though it's meant to go through the wall. Oooh, and 07:58, the card file cabinet. Also 08:13 there's a sort of Art Deco window at the very right of the screen.

[@Haberdasherheather]

💚 SO LOVE THIS!

[@nicky__jay]

07:55. Those little drawers I would store my seed collection in. I have LOTS of seeds. Lol

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh they were be IDEAL for the seeds! 😍

[@saundrawilliams1601]

10:29 the concrete pot, urns & pedestals! Love all the old brick too - garden paths for miles!

[@DJ-mj3wd]

7:53 apothecary cabinet...saw several but this one is my fave.

[@yvonneposey2496]

9:39 a room full of settees!

[@MoonSpinners]

The earthenware jar is the same as the one in my kitchen 😊 it was my grandmothers and it was always used for salt, (back in the 1930’s) We had a really huge one that got broken, don’t think they’re worth a fortune, but I hope you love yours as much as I love mine

[@RinaMochi1964]

07:53 cabinet 😍

[@pamelavans5116]

10:29 Garden urns!

[@janetbyrne7765]

6:33 I love that white leather love seat but fell in love with so much! And the bricks. And the copper tea kettles.

[@saundrawilliams1601]

2:47 those gates would make the perfect entrance into my garden! ❤❤❤

[@beautyawakenmack5971]

Love those old wooden doors, the concrete urns, the tiled fireplace that you liked and at 4:46 the beautiful ornate gilded mirror with the marble topped table as it looks very French country to me. Thank you for taking us along on this cold day 30 F degrees here in the states and we got snow yesterday, in April! Unbelievably cold for this time of the year. 🍀❤☃🤗

[@sewdarn2770]

05:04 that trike bike caught my eye. Also the red chair beyond it. Oh I could use that one. 15:19 cream Anne? chair. I have a similar one but very run down that needs a fix up

[@CVenza]

For a minute there I thought your kitty was going to knock down your green vases. 😁

[@DaintyDiaries]

She just wanted that box 📦 😁😁

[@CatherineLong-d3u]

Sso many things I could enjoy! I'd have a blast there. 7:15 Rooster painting stuck out to me.

[@sabrinakingston-miles8346]

I also love the cabinets with lots of drawers. Particularly fancied ones at 7:00 and 7:53. Really liked the metal one with wood drawers. You have a knack for video and photos!

[@yvonneposey2496]

8:14 oval mirrors✨

[@carolynb2457]

Looking forward to getting my book from Easons!

[@lesleycockcroft7056]

06.04 lovely fireplace, wuth beautiful tiles. I'd love to spend time walking around there. Love your posts. Have a hreat day

[@debbieredhill]

I would have chosen loads of stuff in the first one! In the posh antiques shop I surprised myself by recognising two ceramic vases from Seville, the ones that have got Betica and No8Do ( there's a good story behind this word. Maybe fun to Google it 😉) on them (14:32 more or less). I feel like that in those shops. xxx

[@mariajordan9047]

Enjoyed your voiceover 😊 brought smile to my face as usual. Looking forward to my pre order 🙀😻

[@DaintyDiaries]

yay, I am in the warehouse on Monday, its so exciting! X

[@donnabridges5858]

06.55 that brass and glass beauty with ferns in your greenhouse oh my .

[@ehpeachylove]

Catherine I’m so happy you bought those candle holders, I thought they were perfect. Great little video. ❤❤❤ loved seeing kitty in the box!

[@ilensantamarina9715]

7:56 library card cabinet♡

[@anniedavis4569]

I really loved you bringing us to the charity shops and the Warehouse Catherine. I loved the same fireplace u did it reminds me of my home grown up and I love 7.17 the lamp

[@DaintyDiaries]

The fireplaces were beautiful! X

[@yvonneposey2496]

11:11 YOU!!😊

[@kladdfia]

As always, a pleasure to watch your videos! Too many things on my wish list in that store! 1.04 mirror, 1.12 painting, 4.19 tap, 5.20 lamp, 6.05 fireplace, 7.16 floor lamp, 10.28 urns. I could probably add at least 20 other things that I only got a glimpse of.

[@ErnieCG]

Nice things to look at

[@doriscluthe9100]

I would be so poor at the end of that trip, love antiquing and thrifting. Can’t wait for your book to arrive, not sure how long the journey to Canada will be but I’m looking forward to it!

[@julieannheath8977]

Hello, Just preordered your book, can’t wait to receive it( clever you). Thank you for your lovely KZbin videos, always great to see you. Take good care. See you soon on screen. JulieAnn xxx

[@DaintyDiaries]

I really appreciate the support! X

[@annbutler8302]

That would be a fun way to spend an afternoon. At 7:57 the card catalog 🤩, life goal is to acquire one. Thank you for taking us thrifting today.

[@DaintyDiaries]

LOVE the card catalogues x

[@juliebower4265]

7:55 ❤

[@bobbysocks7152]

6.04 tiled fireplace.🙂

[@ritaparton5183]

Hello Catherine. My favourites were 7.57 the cabinet with lots of small compartments and 8.12 the leaded glass. xx

[@vnickcolvin4971]

6:40 tufted sofa, wow I would buy that!😊❤

[@alisonpiggott4157]

7-57 The Cabinet with all the drawers ❤ Thank you for showing us all those gorgeous pieces of furniture X

[@irisstormo6913]

9:21/20:24 I love that fireplace. Best wishes on the sale of your new book. 🌺🌲🌺❤️

[@SpaceyStacy74]

Wait, 10:04, love the radiators!

[@bmj1680]

9:20 and 10:02 were my favorites

[@purrmageddon5749]

7:53 the library catalogue card drawers, that takes me back 😊

[@denisemcdonald4663]

At 10:30: I loved the urn planters!

[@highlandlakecottage4276]

Hello! I’ve just recently discovered your channel and I’m completely smitten! Gardening, thrifting, cats…kindred spirits! You are a joyful breath of fresh air!! Cheers from Highland Lake, Alabama USA!

[@kimberlyshearer6299]

Your visit to the antique store had me drooling over the leaded glass windows…especially the triangular ones. Thanks for sharing your sweet, upbeat thoughts and wanderings. Your joyful demeanor is much appreciated.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Those glass windows were so pretty! X

[@maryanndobrowolski]

10:29. Those cement urns!!! My garden needs them🤩

[@acaciabaker5935]

That’s it, i must go thrift shop there

[@mariacristinaoclos9804]

Hello Ms. Catherine that was a huge 2nd hand store... I love it ♥️ nice pick love the candle holder I always light a candle at my altar every morning. Also beautiful Grotto we make a wish every time we light a candle.

[@DaintyDiaries]

I love that you light a candle x

[@kimberley1195]

Hi Catherine I loved the black fireplace 6:04 and the copper teapot at 5:44 also was that a water fountain at 10:05 imagine spraying that black it would make a gorgeous feature in the garden,we had a log burner installed last year it is wonderful but that black fireplace is beautiful and then you could set the copper teapot on the hearth I remember a friends husband years ago had all his pipes hung from the mantle of their massive fireplace the things that I remember,have a lovely weekend 😊.

[@susanyaggi6533]

7:53 card catalog. I want to use one to put wine bottles in and insert labels on the outside to note what wine is in each drawer.

[@vickinoeske1154]

I love salvage yards. We had a fantastic, somewhat famous one in Atlanta, Georgia that closed about 30 years ago. A crying shame. That place had it all!😔😢😭

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh nooo that’s such a shame!! Hopefully some replacements have popped up since?

[@vickinoeske1154]

@@DaintyDiaries No! Which makes me so sad.

[@yvonneposey2496]

5:24. Curved-Front Buffet 😍

[@annmcnamara8]

The cockrell painting

[@starreyez77]

wow accouple of things, 5:47,6:37,10:26! congrats on your new book! looking forward to more garden and diy videos :)

[@ceahorse56]

Wow so many treasures at the salvage yard, I would had asked prices on the planter urns at 10:28 so pretty. “They could smell the poverty “ 😂 I don’t mind vintage but some antiques creep me out!

[@barbaradavies4061]

Im sorry but i couldn't make a decision, i loved 90% of it all. ❤❤

[@lilred312benett6]

7:55 the display table to the left. I've been looking for something like it to display my ever growing collection of oddities. You got the Winnie the pooh honey pot!

[@maryruud9566]

I could spend all day in that salvage yard, dreaming of building a greenhouse out of old windows and doors. The concrete urns and pedestals at 10:30 and the bird baths at 16:43 were some of my favorites, but there were so many interesting things to see!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh yes! A greenhouse with those windows! X

[@janlisseman6302]

6.57 love the Tiffany lamp xx

[@ImeldaByrne-z4x]

2.34, 2.40, 6.27 (that chair brings me back to my childhood sitting on chairs like that in my uncles farmhouse)and finally 16.25. Thank you for bringing us with you. Will definitely go on a rummage trip soon now x

[@annbarron606]

Great video. Second time watching here 😊. I think its gas I had already took a screen shot of something I liked before you even mentioned it. Around 1.27/1.28 mark. I been hoping to get my hands on some sort nest of tables and upcycle with picture frame. To display nature things like dried flowers, conkers acorns, memories and stuff. Totally inspied from tables I seen in Avoca years ago with pretty things under the glass. Everything is gorgeous, love a montage of pretty things. Myself and my mother use to get the train in on Saturday to Waterford and we would have a half an hour before the shops would open so we use to go to the church light the candles for everyone that we knew that was not well or gone. Then to a tea room that was open at 8.30am. Very nostalgic. My Granny has those switches and also sockets with the round pins. There is a modern socket for the washing machine 😅 Love love the white garden chairs 17.02 ❤