In Chicago last week, I had the opportunity to visit a couple of thrift stores with friends, but managed to resist quite a few nice finds including several pieces of Pyrex. Sad, but true.
(aside: It's amazing what setting up for a garage sale and packing can do your sense of ownership! The garage sale starts tomorrow and I'll be selling lots and lots of thrift store finds. My friend Alyson told me to keep only what I love. But since I love all of it, I'm passing on delicious finds to friends and strangers. All of this in preparation for the move on the 26 of September.)
We visited one old Salvation Army that looked like it might have been the area headquarters, with a soaring facade replete with glass blocks and rusty letters. This store features three stories crammed full of great junk and even has a boutique that sells the best finds of the place. Unfortunately, while we shopped inside, evil people took a piece of the curb, busted Michael's window and stole Ryan's golf clubs! Unbelievable. And the glass? There was so much glass from one little window, it was difficult to believe. While a depressing event, we did recoup karma points that evening with a fantastic meal at Green Zebra.
Remember, thrifting can be dangerous. Shop prepared.
(aside: It's amazing what setting up for a garage sale and packing can do your sense of ownership! The garage sale starts tomorrow and I'll be selling lots and lots of thrift store finds. My friend Alyson told me to keep only what I love. But since I love all of it, I'm passing on delicious finds to friends and strangers. All of this in preparation for the move on the 26 of September.)
We visited one old Salvation Army that looked like it might have been the area headquarters, with a soaring facade replete with glass blocks and rusty letters. This store features three stories crammed full of great junk and even has a boutique that sells the best finds of the place. Unfortunately, while we shopped inside, evil people took a piece of the curb, busted Michael's window and stole Ryan's golf clubs! Unbelievable. And the glass? There was so much glass from one little window, it was difficult to believe. While a depressing event, we did recoup karma points that evening with a fantastic meal at Green Zebra.
Remember, thrifting can be dangerous. Shop prepared.