Goodwill *Now with more odor*
Well the proverbial ball is officially rolling for our move, as today was our appointment with TMO (Traffic Management Office (or fancy military talk for the people who get us squared away for our move)). So what did I do to "celebrate"? I bought two plates. Yep...two breakable items to be packed up and shipped 1400 miles away. I'm too smart for my own good.Before you judge me, like I judged myself, let me say I got them from Goodwill for $1.99 a pop. Now also let me tell you that I am shocked...SHOCKED I tell you, that I found anything at one of our local Goodwill's. While the rest of you thrifty people find awesome things to clean up and transform...I find crap. Our Goodwill's are filled with absolute crap (98% of the time).
Some of you might say "But Ashley, we really have to dig for our finds" and you know what I have to say to that? You suck (I kid, I'm just bitter). I'm lucky if I am able to stay in one area for longer then 2 minutes because there is someone following me around with awful BO or someone who it farting or someone with farty smelling BO. I kid you not...they find me EVERY TIME.
Thus finding these two wall hanging plates...originally from Target at that, was lucky. Very very lucky.
If these little babies make it through the move I am going to use them in the kitchen for my very own wall of plates display/art (pretty much everyone and their dogs are doing it and I'm following suit damnit)!
So there you have it...three years here and the only thing I've found are two plates and a headache from the smells that have followed me.
Have you found awesome things at Goodwill? Yes I will judge you, lovingly of course, for your awesome finds. Can I come visit you and your Goodwill?
Those plates are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMy (and my friend's) finds are a set of Blue Willow pattern plates, a cast iron teapot that we figured out was waaaaay more that she paid, awesome clothes, and the best giant red hat you'll find this side of the Mississippi.
I never really find anything at Goodwill either! I am always amazed what people in the blogworld find at Goodwill...I'm with you and the only thing I find are annoying children and creepy people.
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute! I love the birds on them. And I promise I never find anything when I'm out and about. I wish I found cool ugly furniture to make in to cool pretty furniture. Not so much.
ReplyDeleteFound you through SITS!
ReplyDeleteI can never find anything at the Goodwill, so I gave up on trying. If someone else finds something awesome and wants to give it to me, okay cool, but I don't try anymore.I always get followed by the really creepy sweaty woman who feels the need to reach past me to touch everything I have my hands on.
I am a Goodwill and Salvation Army shopper, but will admit most of what I find is garbage and I do try to keep my distance from the other shoppers. I did find a brand new suit in my size which was awesome and amazing. A few years ago I found a painting that I sold on Ebay for more than $500, so that was pretty nice, but no most of the time I don't find anything.
ReplyDeleteOh that's too funny. I love our Goodwill. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones, because I'm always finding cool, new items, plus our Goodwill doesn't stink...lol. One of my favorite Goodwill finds was my brand new Liz Claiborne handbag for $5 (it's a large tote-style - excellent for all the stuff I can't live without when I leave home). You did find some cute plates though! Maybe your new location will have a much better thrift store. Peace. :)
ReplyDeleteI still "dislike" you and your friend's finds. I'm going to "borrow" that teapot, but I already told you that and I'm guessing you passed that bit of info on. I also lurve your hat!
ReplyDeleteOMG I forgot about the kids...oh the kids. They always slam into my knees and then glare at me...right along with the glare from the parents. I'm glad I am not alone in not finding stuff.
ReplyDeleteI dream of ugly furniture to paint as well. I was even having a hard time finding stuff on Craigslist until recently!
ReplyDeleteWelcome! I feel your pain! I'm always amazed at how some people lack a personal bubble. Hello...I don't want you touching me and I found the damn thing first, back off. Or at least that's what I am thinking in my head.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome about the painting! I dream of finding things like that...and not knowing it. I don't know where there is a Salvation Army, but I might have to see if we have one (though I doubt my husband wants me to).
ReplyDeleteI'm trying not to "hate" you for having a good Goodwill. I will be coming to stay with you to thrift shop...okay? That's not too creepy or forward I hope. What a great purse fine! I love finding stuff, so I am really hoping for great Goodwill stores in our new location.
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