tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post5310304670839048698..comments2023-12-26T08:05:00.519-05:00Comments on Creative Home Expressions: My First Venture Into The World Of GoodwillKathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-25518900155368974872009-11-19T16:07:53.570-05:002009-11-19T16:07:53.570-05:00Great score! ;) I haven't had any luck in th...Great score! ;) I haven't had any luck in the Goodwill department yet...but then again, I've only been like maybe once! I like garage sales where I can sort of preview what's there without getting out of my car---but if I see something I like, you can bet I'll hop right out!<br /><br />-GraceGrace @ Ruby Moon Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03204825280923125767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-23714254683741526172009-11-19T14:20:04.436-05:002009-11-19T14:20:04.436-05:00Kathy, I remember seeing this post and being jealo...Kathy, I remember seeing this post and being jealous about those Christmas trees!LouLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696910531549477938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-62677754857075638532009-10-30T20:44:00.657-04:002009-10-30T20:44:00.657-04:00While my mother would be in absolute shock that it...While my mother would be in absolute shock that it was your first trip to GW, she would be very impressed with your finds. Very nice, I love the witches hat. <br /><br />If you or anyone else is ever in the Dayton, OH area we have a GW Outlet store and it is the GREATEST thing since sliced bread we have found some of the most amazing things there!<br /><br />You will want to keep going to GW now :)Jen and Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388232924871426528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-80112998647638985242009-10-30T12:57:30.501-04:002009-10-30T12:57:30.501-04:00Those Christmas trees are my absolute favorite.
G...Those Christmas trees are my absolute favorite.<br /><br />Goodwill and other thrift stores are pretty addicting. I found two pair of jeans in most excellent shape last summer. <br /><br />One was a pair of Levi's the other pair were Chaps brand...get this, got them both for $4.81 which includes tax.<br /><br />You consider that brand new they run $40-$50 a pair and finding my size is hard to do brand new so when I find them there, I scoop them up. <br /><br />I've also found high dollar tops there in great condition for under $5. I shoot for the 50% or 30% off tags so normally I am getting them for $3.49 or less.<br /><br />It's addicting by golly.LizOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04002444438237662660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-71123927961880301502009-10-30T07:39:43.020-04:002009-10-30T07:39:43.020-04:00Wow you did great! I need to go shopping with you...Wow you did great! I need to go shopping with you. Love the Christmas Trees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-59311633575811280452009-10-29T22:27:58.320-04:002009-10-29T22:27:58.320-04:00Ack...you scored big! Love those fabulous finds! ...Ack...you scored big! Love those fabulous finds! I wish I could be so lucky here at my local Goodwill!<br />Those Christmas trees will be wonderful this Holiday season too...enjoy!<br /><br />Jane @ Finding FabulousJane B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-391673364647948762009-10-26T12:25:14.689-04:002009-10-26T12:25:14.689-04:00The funny thing is, Teri, that sometimes that'...The funny thing is, Teri, that sometimes that's how I find it at Home Goods. There has actually been visits I've made there where I walked out with nothing {I know, hard to believe}!Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-66045781212559449432009-10-25T22:49:13.953-04:002009-10-25T22:49:13.953-04:00Awesome!!! Thrifting is definately an aquired pas...Awesome!!! Thrifting is definately an aquired passion, but it pays off nicely. It's usually either feast or famine. Either I don't end up getting anything, or I get a ton :)<br />teri@acraftyclan2sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052152236223608826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-21427785434695626942009-10-25T22:15:41.754-04:002009-10-25T22:15:41.754-04:00Thank you, everyone! So, I need to realize that it...Thank you, everyone! So, I need to realize that it can be hit or miss ~ this way I won't be disappointed if I don't find anything. I am hooked, but I think I will try and limit myself to once or twice a month visits. I am very excited about the trees and am really looking forward to decorating for Christmas!Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-73578141789383127482009-10-25T19:49:44.031-04:002009-10-25T19:49:44.031-04:00Love those trees!! I say Big Score!!
I haven't...Love those trees!! I say Big Score!!<br />I haven't ever been a goodwill shopper, but these blogger friends are wearing me down. Maybe I 'll check mine out this week. Could be fun!!Love the Decor!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04961834150274237880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-25743856543716915832009-10-25T12:30:09.981-04:002009-10-25T12:30:09.981-04:00Hey Kathy! Great job on the GW finds. Especially...Hey Kathy! Great job on the GW finds. Especially the X-mas trees in the urns!! It is truly a hit or miss kind of thing. You hit it on a good day!!Lisa@Pickles and Cheesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154819162615247516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-12972874416536577302009-10-25T12:20:00.960-04:002009-10-25T12:20:00.960-04:00Looks like you rocked it to me! I found some grea...Looks like you rocked it to me! I found some great stuff at some local thrift shops on Friday. Makin' a post about it today. :O)<br />Welcome to the thrifting addiction :o)<br />peace.cindy@cottage instinctshttp://cottageinstincts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-25755197189581566922009-10-25T11:12:24.401-04:002009-10-25T11:12:24.401-04:00Those Christmas trees were a wonderful find! And ...Those Christmas trees were a wonderful find! And it's amazing that you found the matching pair. I can't believe that was your first time to GW. Are you hooked? By the way, you did awesome. :)Miss Mustard Seedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628769209767003185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-72688511465818558012009-10-25T10:25:00.033-04:002009-10-25T10:25:00.033-04:00Great job on your first trip, thrifting. Love thos...Great job on your first trip, thrifting. Love those trees, I've been thinking about getting one for my front porch. You have a great blog, very informative. Thanks for sharing all the info.<br /> SandyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16580216068890540482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-24692869204791066792009-10-25T03:09:30.558-04:002009-10-25T03:09:30.558-04:00Nice! Maybe I should check out goodwill!Nice! Maybe I should check out goodwill!Tiffanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399356023285503468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-11834965455610715242009-10-24T22:53:42.837-04:002009-10-24T22:53:42.837-04:00Awesome price on the trees, I've been wanting ...Awesome price on the trees, I've been wanting some of those too !Tammy@InStitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765482687115757907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-46045303176919123632009-10-24T22:47:14.597-04:002009-10-24T22:47:14.597-04:00Hi Kathy, Well, I'm not a veteran GW'er bu...Hi Kathy, Well, I'm not a veteran GW'er but I'd say you did awesome. Great score on those trees! Love the amber glasses, too! :-)<br />SusanSusan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09655622740971576915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-76574612979625839132009-10-24T22:34:26.551-04:002009-10-24T22:34:26.551-04:00So are you hooked on "our" hobby now? Y...So are you hooked on "our" hobby now? You did GREAT! I am always buying something for the container. Often I will "donate" what's inside telling the GW staff that I don't want the contents, only the container. They do look at me a little strangely!<br />Oh my! I love those trees in the black urns. I would have been thrilled to have found those, and oh yes, reindeer moss will be just perfect. I hope you show us your fluffed up version. Good work!<br />DonnaDesigns on 47th Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14271738835222534908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-78175987294396820322009-10-24T21:51:23.808-04:002009-10-24T21:51:23.808-04:00You did awesome! Definite SCORE!! I LOVE those t...You did awesome! Definite SCORE!! I LOVE those trees!!!<br /><br />Great finds!!<br /><br />Lou Cinda :)Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510473014465241443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-16446367068238131882009-10-24T20:21:15.693-04:002009-10-24T20:21:15.693-04:00I am very proud of you.
Like everybody said, it...I am very proud of you.<br />Like everybody said, it's hit or miss. I had never been until this year. I get an adrenaline rush when I go. Most of the time I'm not even looking for anything but I see something and think of the possibilities.You did good on the urns. Those can be pricey!Norma Lee @ Norma Lee Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05561580260451233386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-23795298231132160642009-10-24T20:16:36.829-04:002009-10-24T20:16:36.829-04:00I think you know how you did you lucky girl!!! Wh...I think you know how you did you lucky girl!!! What a wonderful first time. I am loving those black urns. I would have bought them just for those alone. And that witches hat is adorable. Nicely done.Beth@The Stories of A to Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020016704172617145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-78790428525194361772009-10-24T20:10:58.941-04:002009-10-24T20:10:58.941-04:00Score!! Love the treesScore!! Love the treesBeverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763205779706887100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-51953324842915795502009-10-24T19:59:59.338-04:002009-10-24T19:59:59.338-04:00You lucky duck! :-) These are great finds (espec...You lucky duck! :-) These are great finds (especially the trees!). I tried my local GW the other day - disappointing. I'm sure it's better if you go consistently, just like anything else. Congrats on the finds and I'll try not to be jealous...<br /><a href="http://roomremixblog.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> pk @ Room Remix </a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-67334154736981707932009-10-24T19:54:06.119-04:002009-10-24T19:54:06.119-04:00Well done! GW is a wonderful resource especially ...Well done! GW is a wonderful resource especially if you are not looking for anything specific.Red Door Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436860522731628140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-49536026431459770862009-10-24T19:31:54.048-04:002009-10-24T19:31:54.048-04:00SCORE INDEED! Well done! I wish we had a goodwill ...SCORE INDEED! Well done! I wish we had a goodwill here - we only have the salvation army.Kelly @ turned UP to ELEVEN!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17316990503032552760noreply@blogger.com