Comments on: Thrift Run May 2021

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 03:18:43 +0000

In reply to Teresa in Hampton. Hey there, Teresa! I'm not sure if I've been to Thrift USA in Norfolk but I'm gonna have to check it out! And oh wow, I didn't realize they had gotten that way. Maybe that is why there never is anything! Thank you, so glad you do, and thank you for saying so!! :) Thanks for the tip on the thrift store too!! Can never have too many thrift stores, that's for sure. xoxo

By: Teresa in Hampton

Teresa in Hampton — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:18:39 +0000

Hi, Nancy! I also love to “treasure hunt” at CHKD and DAV here in Hampton. Have you been to Thrift USA in Norfolk? They have LOTS of furniture and great items for your Small Hauls. I love that place! Our CHKD has gotten VERY picky with furniture. I tried to give them a sofa and love seat, and they wouldn’t take it. It only needed to be cleaned. They said if it’s not in great condition, people won’t buy. I check FB marketplace and Offer Up. I’ve gotten some really great items from those. I love your blog! I can’t wait to see what you do with this haul!!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 25 May 2021 00:55:02 +0000

In reply to Barbara Brostrom. We really do have a bunch. It's nice to hit one area and go to all of them. And next time hit another area and go to those. And wow, I did not know that about Goodwill but I am not surprised in the least! Ugh! That's so crazy they wouldn't take your chairs. ReStore is my favorite for furniture, 100 percent! xo

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 25 May 2021 00:53:08 +0000

In reply to Ivory. Yes!! So much fun. I love sharing my trips and finds. The thrill of the hunt, for sure. I'm sorry to hear your stores don't have great finds too. I can tell you, it really is hit or miss though! :)

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 25 May 2021 00:51:23 +0000

In reply to Diana. OH!! That is just awesome, Diana!! Don't you just love that?! :)

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 25 May 2021 00:47:34 +0000

In reply to Sharon. Oh sounds nice!! That lighthouse watercolor sounds like a find, for sure! Woo hoo!! You got a lot of great pieces, sounds like. Isn't it so much fun? (and yes, I totally understand that...the thrill of the hunt!!) I am so very happy to hear that, Sharon. :) Thank you so much! xoxo

By: Barbara Brostrom

Barbara Brostrom — Mon, 24 May 2021 15:25:43 +0000

In reply to Nancy.

Your area has so many thrift stores! I love visiting there, and always seem to find something fun. Re: your lament that many don’t have much furniture anymore, I’ve noticed the same thing. One possible factor: my local Goodwill has gotten really picky on what they’ll accept. Furniture has to be in perfect condition or you can’t donate it. For those of us who love restoring things, this is a bummer. Last week I tried to re-donate two wooden swivel chairs I bought at Goodwill a couple years ago, but the lady looked at them dismissively and said, “Nope,” I was shocked, since they’re still in good condition and can be used as is. Come on, people; it’s Goodwill, not a frickin’ furniture store! I’m going to take the advice in this article and start shopping the ReStore.

By: Ivory

Ivory — Sun, 23 May 2021 17:27:16 +0000

I love going shopping with you. Most of all seeing what you do with all your fabulous fines. As always thanks for sharing. I love so many of the goodwill fines you shared. To bad, the goodwill near us, did not have such fines.

By: Diana

Diana — Sat, 22 May 2021 18:13:17 +0000

Built our new home out of state and moved in….While I LOVED my Vintage Thomasville furniture purchased from a high end hotel that was remodeling, it needed some pizazz! Instead of painting all the pieces i purchased I got stands that were painted turquoise with gold accents. I decided to find a large dresser and paint iT to match. OH MY! Turned out gorgeous!!!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 21 May 2021 02:26:59 +0000

I just had a great run at a nearby Goodwill in my part of Georgia. Got a nice solid end table for $8 and some picture frames that will look great white instead of gold. One of them was with a beautiful watercolor of the Hilton Head lighthouse–nicely matted–all it needs is a little paint on the frame and it will look fresh and new! I also found some wooden boxes and the best of all, a silver painted Pineapple lamp that looks amazing already with a coat of white primer!! It lacks a shade, but I will figure that out soon! I love thrifting! I don’t NEED to anymore, but I WANT to! Thanks to your blog and some others I follow, I have a lot more ideas and how-to now than I did a few years ago! Thanks for all your beautiful and easy-to-replicate ideas! You inspire me!

By: Sara downs

Sara downs — Thu, 20 May 2021 09:53:36 +0000

In reply to Tracey. Agree! So very pretty!

By: Gracie Redfield

Gracie Redfield — Thu, 20 May 2021 07:40:44 +0000

Nancy, you are so fortunate to have so many thrift stores open and filled with possibilities! None of the stores in my area are open yet! A family member works in the warehouse of a well-recognized chain, and he says that they are still refusing donations.