Category Archives for Housewares

Featured Store: Savers in West Roxbury

Savers in West Roxbury recently moved from 1600 VFW Parkway to a huge store at 1230 VFW Parkway. The store is pretty awesome and is a great place if you’re looking for records, books, frames, clothing, shoes and/or trinkets. Despite … Continue reading

24. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Repurposing Used Children’s Books

Old books feature some of the most interesting and inexpensive artwork for your home. Several weeks ago I began searching for antique frames and classic children’s books to frame for my friend’s baby nursery. I found an old “Jack in … Continue reading

24. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Map Your Walls

Look for books with maps or sketches and frame them. This was a book of US maps that were intended to be used as placemats. My friend and I split the low 12-dollar cost and divided up the book. Frame … Continue reading

07. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Frame Walls

Frame Walls When designing a wall of different frames and art, pick a subject or color to base the theme around. For this wall I chose to frame B&W photos I bought for a $1 each at an antique store … Continue reading

07. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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JP Featured on Apartment Therapy

Don’t miss these photos of unique apartments in Jamaica Plain. Many of the items in the homes could easily be thrift store finds. One thing they all have in common is alot of color; and for those of you who … Continue reading

05. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Bean Rating: Thrift Shop of Boston

I checked out the first night of the Summer Stroll in Roslindale and I have to say it was a bit of a let down. I thought there would be more going on outside, more of community-gathering of sorts. Instead, … Continue reading

01. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Featured Store: Regeneration in Roslindale

Regeneration is going out of business unfortunately. The store, which carries vintage/used items and new items, is located in Roslindale Square. For the next couple weeks items in the store will be continually reduced. I bought several small gift items … Continue reading

15. June 2011 by elaine aka bean
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