Comments on: Retro Saturday: A Guide to Thrifting

By: La Rêveuse

La Rêveuse — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:38:27 +0000

If you see several of the exact same clothing item, it’s probably brand new. Some stores sell overstock (or donate it) to thrift stores rather than put it on clearance. I’ve found several brand-new items for my daughter (some still had the stickers on them) at our local Goodwill, on “Everything is 1/2 off” Day. Bonus!

By: Diaper Cake Becca

Diaper Cake Becca — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:53:52 +0000

We got a wonderful dining room table from Goodwill, once (alas it is ours no longer). It was an old butcher block table from a restaurant. It was HEINOUS looking…but structurally shound and big (family of 7). We were able to get that thing home for $30.00. I spent a week sanding it down, staining it and sealing it. Voila…beautiful table. THAT is the thriftiest bargain I have ever found.

The key is to know what you can and can’t do as far as overhauling a household item. The key is to know how to check upholstered items for infestations (ie: bed bugs). The key is to hold up clothing to the light to make sure you aren’t missing a stain.

Sometimes it is fun just to go in with your pre-set budget to do a little “retail therapy” on the cheap.

By: virginia

virginia — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:53:30 +0000

If you’re looking for home decor items, remember to just look at the structure of them item- a fresh coat of paint can make a piece look entirely different & chic!