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Walking around Pine Run found an interesting tree.
I was walking around Pine Run estates with a friend when we found an interesting tree along the medium. This tree had an interesting profile, it looked like the profile of a human face. It was unusual. I took photo of it . Tell me if you think it looks like a profile of a… Continue reading
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Beautiful vintage sofa and chair found at Sheriffs ranch thrift shop.
I saw this amazing Victorian era sofa and matching chair at Sheriffs ranch thrift store off of Hwy 200. The fabric was a white damask style fabric it was clean and in very good condition. The furniture had the wood detailing all around it and the wood looked like Rosewood. This furniture was built to… Continue reading
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What is this item, if you know let me know?
A few years ago, I found an interesting object in Divine Providence for a quarter. This item is a cylinder wooden item that had micro miniature carvings of people inside. The carvings were intact in some of the scenes inside. Anyway, I thought to myself how detailed this item was. What was it? I’ve never… Continue reading
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Amazing oriental Asian antique cabinet found at sheriffs ranch thrift.
Was walking around the sheriff’s ranch thrift shop when I came across this beautiful wooden antique Asian cabinet. It is in a pre-owned condition could use some TLC but overall great condition. The asking price is 395.00. It’s very old beautiful cabinet. This is the photos of the cabinet. Check out my blog for more… Continue reading
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Found a vintage wooden Tole desk organizer for a Dollar!
I was at the Countryside Presbyterian church at 8 am for their yard sale when I walked into their book section. Well, along the miscellaneous items was this real beautiful wooden black floral tole design desk organizer. I couldn’t believe the price a dollar! I said sold!. I grabbed it quickly and took it to… Continue reading
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Amazing news about my chair it’s official
My Nichols and Stone black 1930s Windsor chair is original. One of the owners said it’s a Windsor chair worth 350.00 depending upon geography. In NY my chair is worth 350. But in Ocala, FL only worth 125.00. I was told at Ocala auction. I’m not selling keeping my original gem. Excited to find Out… Continue reading
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My find of the month Nichols and stone 1930s black Windsor chair
I was walking around the sheriff’s ranch thrift store when I spotted this amazing chair. It called me to it with its amazing simplicity in style and it’s antique vibe. I loved it right away, I knew it was a Windsor chair and I knew it was old by its stencil. So I bought it… Continue reading
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How Inflation is affecting the thrift stores
It seems that Inflation has hit a 40 year high affecting everything from gas prices, housing, food, and consumer goods. Inflation started to creep up on us back in December 2021 as the pandemic took its toll on employees who were resistant to going back to work again for low wages. No one was… Continue reading
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How to make thrift clothing last longer?
Some thrift clothing can last a long time depending fabric it made with . I would purchase name brands like Ann Taylor loft, Express, the Gap, Talbots, Chico’s because they are quality brands and the clothing may be more resistant to wear and tear of the washing machine. Purchase clothing that is washable in laundry… Continue reading
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Why thrift store reselling is ethical and not unethical?
Why thrifting and reselling is ethical and not unethical? I read an article in the North Texan Daily where the writer wrote that reselling is unethical because it causes the thrift store prices to rise. Therefore making it less affordable for the community that relies on these items. The writer argues that thrifting has… Continue reading
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Some problems with thrift store items
Although I love to thrift, I have to admit these are some cons when you go to thrift especially when looking for items to resell. One of the cons of thrift store items is that once you bought the item you can’t return it. It is bought as is if you purchase the item… Continue reading
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How to repurpose dated thrift store paintings?
Ever go to a thrift store and find an amazing art that you like off the bat. Then, you find some pieces that you feel need Improvement. You brainstorm how to improve on the art or in some cases, you just want the canvas. In these rare cases, where you purchase the art just… Continue reading
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Writing about the thrift niche
When writing about a niche, the blogger or writer will give you very generic information. For example, write what you like to write about or pick a topic of great interest to you. The writers never give you specific subjects to write about. I write about thrift store finds and going to thrift stores… Continue reading
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What are the rules of thrift store shopping etiquette
This is a good question, what is thrift store etiquette? Thrift store etiquette is the rules that make interaction with others less inoffensive and comfortable at a thrift store. Thrift store etiquette involves learning proper behavior socially and professionally, in casual or formal circumstances, here and abroad in the thrift stores. Some rules of… Continue reading
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Top tools of the trade to go thrift shopping
Going to the thrift store may be a fun adventure, especially if you are looking for something specific. If you are looking for that one item to to decorate or for reselling purposes, then you should bring along the these items when shopping. 1. bring a tape measure to measure any furniture and appliances you… Continue reading
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How to save more money shopping at thrift stores.
Thrift shopping is the best way to save money shopping. There are even more ways to save at the thrift store despite all the regular savings. Thrift stores often have sales to get rid of excess inventory. They will list it on a sign or whiteboard, and list which items are on sale. An… Continue reading
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DIY tables done Shabby Chic
I found these two great end tables at a thrift shop solid wood but the finish needed some TLC. At first, I thought they were by a furniture maker named Hadley from Massachusetts. But I was wrong, they did not have a brand marked on them but they were sold heavily well-built tables. The tables… Continue reading
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How to decorate your bathroom with thrift finds
The first thing you should do when shopping for items to decorate your bathroom is to scan the bathroom and make a list of items to purchase. Some great items to decorate a bathroom include: 1 bathroom signs 2 small succulent plants 3 dish soap holders 4 baskets 5 small… Continue reading
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How to display your thrift store finds around the home
Often, when we pick up something we like from the thrift store. We will evaluate what use we wanted it for. Sometimes, we want something displayed or add to a collection. How do you display your items if you don’t have a curio or hutch? If you have a collection, group them altogether… Continue reading
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How to be a good reseller
Reselling items from thrift can be difficult. I know that looking for items from the Thrift is not always easy. To be a good reseller you have to know which items will sell. This is just one attribute of a good reseller. To be a good reseller, you need to do… Continue reading
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Top 20 items to resell from the Thrift
If one is looking to find items at the thrift to resell it can be overwhelming because there is so much to pick from. It can be hard to choose which items to purchase. Before you pick items for resale you have to make sure the condition is very good. They can’t be chipped or… Continue reading
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How to decorate with faux flowers from the thrift?
Thrift stores are a great place to find beautiful quality faux flowers. A lot of people donate silk flowers and faux flowers when they change their decor. Many dollar store flowers look really fake and are not good quality. At the thrift you never know what you will find but I Divine Providence, they have… Continue reading
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Why Thrift Shopping is good for mental health?
Thrift shopping is good for mental health because there are so many benefits to shopping thrift. There is a Euphoria when you go through everything and find that amazing find. The happiness one feels when they find something unexpected or what they find if they have been looking for a specific object. It’s thrilling and… Continue reading
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How to Save Money by Shopping Thrift IN HWY 200 Corridor in Ocala Florida
How to save money by shopping Thrift in Ocala How to save money by shopping thrift includes saving money by setting a budget to shop Thrift. Depending upon your budget set you can shop for both quality and a large number of items at thrift stores. Shopping Thrift you can set up a small… Continue reading