Oh, Andrew.... Thrifting?
First of all, he's literally Huntley. Just add a few years and add some height (Huntley is over six feet tall, after all, hunny) add a little gray (and a cuter haircut), and voilà. There he is. Now you know ...
Now, on to the meat and potatoes: he’s giving quite practical, sound advice. I have been to most of the shops he mentions here in Chi and his advice really is spot on. And even though some people favor very new and shiny things, IMHO there’s an irresistible charm in old, gently used things that the product of a big box store cannot mimic. Ever. No matter how much Wayfair would try to 'age' that credenza you think you like.
And you, Constant Reader, do you ever go thrifting?
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I will buy tchotchkes in a Thrift store, and sometimes a great sports coat; I like things with a little age and a little history top them. I've never really seen any pieces of furniture that I wanted, but I love to browse.
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Same.
DeleteAnd I've seen some fabulous Mid-century Modern pieces while out, but always way too expensive.... Some of the stores he mentions offer some fantastic furniture, but it's most times too expensive for me...
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HuntleyBiGuy:
ReplyDeleteYou flirt 😘. And he is quite cute.
This one is right up your alley. I know your penchant for thrifting and the joy of a good find, especially in vinyl.
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Hahaha
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And I love me some thrifted vinyl!!
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Honestly, I hate shopping. I never browse. I always know what I want before I step into a store, go right to that department, and if they don't stock it, leave.
ReplyDeleteOh, when I go thrifting I know what I'm looking for.
DeleteBut browsing in those shops is what IS fun.
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Big says,
ReplyDeleteHaven't been in a thrift store since I stopped with theatre (costumes and props, of course), but a good friend of mine, now deceased, used to buy all his clothing in thrift --- designer stuff. At my age, I have everything I need and my wardrobe is nothing but jeans and t-shirts, which I normally get from Outlet shops. Oh, wait! is that "thrifting?"
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P.S. If that's basically Huntley, I can see why you two were a thing for a while. He's a cutie!!! xoxo
Oh, I can imagine!
DeleteThey call them 'consignment stores' sometimes and yes, you can find fab findings.
And yes, I have a thing for tall guys with mustaches! LOL
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So what you're saying is I would totally do Huntley?
ReplyDeleteHuntleyBiGuy:
DeletePlease?
LOL
DeleteYou two, get a ROOM!
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Well which one of us has to grab her heels? Or are we just going to do one of them flip-fucks?
DeleteI did a lot of thrifting and yard sales when I was young and in university. Hunting for those perfect finds takes a lot of time and dedication. Once in the workforce, I didn't have the time any longer. But I have still occasionally found a few treasures over the years, sometimes in the most unexpected places. I was never into used clothes, however.
ReplyDeleteOh yes!
DeleteMy first apartment in college literally came from second hand stores and the Goodwill LOL. And I have found a ton of cute things while out rummaging state sales.
I don't do clothes too often anymore, but I do love finding a good pair of Levi's when thrifting...
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When I visit my sister in Madison, we take a day and go - just the two of us, as our significants tend to get all bored and antsy - and we hit the thrift stores. We have a great time and I always spend more than I should, but find great stuff all the same. Then we go to her house and have show and tell. I just love it. And thrifting is great - it's a form of recycling. Kizzes.
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