I have one last cheapskate thrill that I want--no need--to reveal. It all started with the cutest raincoat you've ever seen. You don't get excited about rain coats? Well, all I have to say is that you haven't seen this one. I honestly get compliments on it every time I wear it. It's hot pink with a black-and-white houndstooth lining. Cute, cute, cute!
And I think I paid $3.00 for it. Yep. $3.o0. That's why I love thrift stores. I have a friend who is tall, gorgeous and has enough money that shopping thrift is not a necessity. She started first, and I have to tell you that my initial reaction was "Gross!" After all, as my brother-in-law so eloquently says, "This is the age of cooties." Hello...washing machines. They wash all the cooties away!
The pink raincoat was just the beginning. Now visiting Goodwill, various thrift stores and consignment shops is a passion. I'd say about 1/2 of my wardrobe is from there (maybe more) and many, many things in my house. Last week I came home with a new lamp to spray paint black and the cutest pink courderoy jacket. (My whole wardrobe isn't pink, but I can indulge in bright trendy stuff in Goodwill when I see it--fun!) It's not just saving money, although that's great. It's become a challenge. I'm learning to resist blurting out how little I paid when someone compliments me on something, but it's really hard.
I have another gorgeous, stylish friend who I recently discovered also loves thrift. Now, honestly, I would have never thought it of this friend. She mixes high and low fashion so amazingly that you'd think she only shops high-end stores. I walked into her house the other day, and she has the most gorgeous bright red trunk used as a coffee table in her house. I couldn't believe it was thrift, and it was the perfect pop for her room.
Now I'm rambling, but ahhh...the thrift stories I could tell. Think it's gross like I did? I guarantee that you'll be hooked after one good buy. Try it...I'm sure you'll like it! Can anybody in the Triangle suggest a thrift store that I need to visit?
Friday, September 25, 2009
The Thrill of the Hunt
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8 comments:
You are too cute and I love you!
Not telling people how cheap I got something is really hard for me. I want people to know.lol It's an addiction to get something really good for nothing. I crave it sometimes.
It's a way of life for me with four boys..I have to save every way that I can.! I love thrift stores...Even got hubby hooked and he's the shopper of the house...
Got expensive Courdoroy pants for work for him at 3.99 a pair :-)
I'm reading this post as I sit here wearing the 3.39 jeans I purchased yesterday (and washed last night) at Goodwill :-)
Amy,
I was just trying to describe this to my 15 year oldl daughter the other day...it's like the thrill of seeing just how little you can pay for something! In Iowa, we had crazy fun garage sales. Charlotte doesn't really get into it like we did there. I miss those early Thursday morning "hunts".
Keep having fun!
Lynn
One of my fav shirts came from a thrift store in Texas. I love visiting them when I travel - you never know what you will find in different parts of the country!
Thrifty blessings to you,
Kate :)
Amy, this post came right on time. Today is my mom's 46th birthday. She struggles with getting older. Her and I share the devotions occasionally so I'm definitely going to make sure she gets this one in her email. It will be great encouragement for her. Thank you!
The Goodwill in North Raleigh, near the intersection of Capitol Blvd. and New Falls of the Neuse is a great thrift store. Be warned though, the secret is out and now the parking lot looks like a Target on the Weekends!
Our local thrift store has 1/2 off day the last Weds. of the month. I got a pair of mall-store brand jeans for $1.50! I have friends who wonder why I don't just shop at Target, especially for the kids' clothes, but can Target really beat thrift store prices? No! Not only is it a good idea economically, but it's "green", too:) Keep having fun!
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