There are blogs that I read regularly for their "newsiness", some for inspiration and others are day brighteners. So, I thought to myself, I should write a day brightener! Here goes:
According to various news sources, Thrift Stores and Second-hand Stores are now THE place to shop. While retail stores are suffering poor sales, the thrift stores are booming.
I love thrift stores. They combine all the charm of an antique shop with the savings of a dollar store or close-out sale. Fortunately, there are a number of thrift stores in my "home territory" and I do much of my shopping/browsing in them.
The thrill of finding the right item at a ridiculously low price is the ultimate joy of shopping. I once lucked upon a shoulder high, carpeted cat tower for $15, like new. I later discovered it sold for almost $200. It has been well-loved by many cats since then.
There's also the fun of spotting an old glass or cup that's just like one you had as a kid. Or, maybe an old-fashioned pitcher like your grandma had. Sometimes you find a piece like one you inherited and stored away; you check the price and feel good that it has value.
You may also find a replacement item. It's really rewarding to find a lid to a pot or tupperware bowl that has been long lost. There's a sense that some sort of balance has been restored to your personal universe.
So, get out and shop, folks. May it brighten your day!
3 comments:
I, too, love a thrift shop. But you know what I love even more?! A garage sale! Other people's stuff, usually for a buck or less.
Summer can't get here soon enough!
Pearl
Ah yes, the thrill of the hunt! The ecstacy of capturing the prize!
Is there anything better?
I once found a green glass jar that was just like one my paternal grandmother had used to store water in the "ice box." I love it every time I look at it, and remember my grandma Dorothy.
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