Whoopee, it's Friday!
We end our travel/shopping series today but I
hope to feature more markets in the future.
Today, we're in New York and instead of
a flea market, we're going to a thrift store.
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This is just one of the many branches of the
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Proceeds from shop sales go to New Yorkers
affected by homelessness and HIV/AIDS.
Isn't that TADA!?
All merchandise are donated and I visit
as often as I can because there's
always something new!
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Recently, they arranged their books by color.
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Lots of records, CDs and DVDs.
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They have awesome furniture, too.
I would have loved to get that school desk and
matching chair and possibly add a fresh coat of paint.
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They also have a nice selection of
clothes, shoes, bags and accessories.
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I like to spend extra time in the houseware section.
This is what I found in my latest visit:
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An alphabet cookie cutter set.
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All 26 letters complete!
You'll have to tune in to see the many ways to use this set.
Have a fun weekend everyone!
Looks like a great shop...what a great find, those alphabet cookie cutter are!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of that shop, especially the colour coded books, how pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marfa & Sooz! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd now you need to make alphabet cookies!
ReplyDeleteCOOKIES...yumyumyumyumyum! Thanks Betty! :)
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