Deciding to tackle clutter is a major endeavour, but it is one that can actually pay for itself. As savvy secondhand shoppers we know the social, environmental and economical value of not buying new. We live in an era where we can be proud of our frugal buys but we must also be just as [...]
Archive for September, 2009
Cashing in on Clutter
Posted in Clearing Clutter, tagged Clearing Clutter, Secondhand on September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Bohemia Gallery and ODP Designs Fall Fashion Launch
Posted in Consignment, Local Stores, Shows Events Markets, Vintage, tagged British Columbia, Consignment, Secondhand, Vancouver, Vintage on September 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Bohemia Gallery (3243 Main Street @ 16th), one of Vancouver’s best kept consignment store secrets, welcomes local designer Karen Green, from ODP Designs, to The Loft. Jann Purcell, Bohemia’s owner, is thrilled to showcase ODP Designs and passionately believes that Karen’s designs are a perfect fit with her belief and life philosophy that “fashion is [...]
Delta Hospital Auxillary Thrift Store in Ladner
Posted in Local Stores, Thrift, tagged British Columbia, Ladner Village, Shopping, Thrift, thrift stores on September 14, 2009 | 3 Comments »
The Delta Hospital Auxillary Thrift Store in Ladner (4816 Delta Ave., Ladner, BC) is definitely old school when it comes to how they do business. And it shows, their shop is always busy. Located in the quaint fishing village known as Ladner, this thrift store (located in two separate store fronts side by side) has [...]
Quick Update on West Point Grey Church Sale and Ladner Market
Posted in Rummage Sales, Thrift, tagged British Columbia, Rummage Sale, Second Hand, Secondhand, Thrift, Vancouver on September 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Just thought I would let folks know that at the West Point Grey Rummage Sale tomorrow – Sunday 2pm to 4pm – they will be selling everything at terrific prices. I also heard that they will sell bags for $5 and then you get to stuff as much of what you can into that bag. [...]
West Point Grey United Church Thrift Sale
Posted in Rummage Sales, Thrift, tagged British Columbia, Rummage Sale, sales, Shopping, Thrift, thrift stores, Vancouver on September 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Rummage sale season has arrived….and I couldn’t be happier. There is something to be said for the old fashioned church rummage sales with bits of everything on sale for prices as low as 25 cents. Mind you, there is not much that you can get for a quarter these days, but that the possibility exists [...]
Great Canadian Clothing Exchange
Posted in Clearing Clutter, Local Stores, tagged British Columbia, Clearing Clutter, Clothing Exchange, Secondhand, Used, Vancouver on September 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »
A few years back I had the opportunity to participate in a unique gathering that brought together all the elements for a terrific night out: good friends, fine wine, great food, and a massive pile of clothes. The evening was part of a seasonal gathering called the “clothing exchange,” where women swap their unwanted clothes [...]
Thrift Shopping 101
Posted in Rummage Sales, Shows Events Markets, Thrift, tagged classifieds, dumpster diving, garage sales, Shopping, Thrift, thrift stores, Vancouver on September 8, 2009 | 2 Comments »
It used to be that thrift shopping was seen almost as a bad thing. Fortunately times have changed and not only is it now considered to be both economical and fun, for some it has even become a sport! Here below is my overview of all the different places to score some terrific and thrifty [...]
To Market To Market
Posted in Farmer's Markets, Shows Events Markets, tagged British Columbia, farmer's market, Granville Island, Markets, Public Markets, Vancouver on September 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
To Market, to market, and to market again. Now more than ever, Vancouver has an incredible selection of markets that range from selling fresh produce to art, crafts, knick knacks, antiques and secondhand goods. Whether you are local or visiting from out of town, there is something truly special to be said about Vancouver’s public [...]
Burnaby Lake Antiques Fair – Expect the Unexpected
Posted in Antiques, Shows Events Markets, tagged Antique Show, Antiques, Appraisals, British Columbia, Burnaby, Secondhand on September 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
With dreary cement floors and retractable bleachers, transforming a community centre’s ice rink into a shimmery showcase of British Columbia’s (B.C.) finest antiques is no easy endeavour. But the Burnaby Lake Antiques Fair, recently held at the Bill Copeland Arena in Burnaby, accomplished just that and more. Held on August 29 – 30, 2009, 65 [...]
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