Category Archives for Featured Stores

Dispatches from Brimfield: Faded Frocks

Check out the Special Features tab (above) to see photos and learn more about Faded Frocks, a booth at Brimfield and online Etsy store.

18. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Dispatches from Brimfield: NYC Flea Market Comes to MA

I just posted some photos and details about a very cool booth I found at Brimfield. In addition to traveling around to shows, the ladies at the booth also run a flea market in Chelsea every Saturday and Sunday. Check … Continue reading

16. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
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I broke the rule

So…when I started this blog I said I would keep everything $50 and under…but…. Okay, let me explain. So these boots aren’t vintage, nor were they cheap, but they were a great deal. I stopped off by TJ Maxx today … Continue reading

15. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Get a free bag!

SPEND $50 OR MORE AND GET A BOLSA BAG Allston Buffalo Exchange, Boston Sep 17, 2011 to Sep 18, 2011 Come celebrate the Allston Buffalo Exchange’s first year of business this weekend! Purchase $50 or more and get our signature … Continue reading

14. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Tres Gatos aka Vinyl Heaven

I went to dinner last night at Tres Gatos in JP and was thrilled to find out they have a new/used record and bookstore in the back of the restaurant. The place has a huge selection of artists! I purchased … Continue reading

02. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Bean Rating, Daily Posts, Featured Stores, Vinyl in Boston, Weekday Outing, Weekend Outing | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 comments

“My Secret Boston” Shares Their Favorite Vintage Stores

“My Secret Boston” recently shared “Twelve places to find clothes that don’t look like (or cost as much as if) they came from the mall.” Some of the places are still quite pricy, but there are several vintage stores listed. … Continue reading

01. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Thrifting NYC: Angela’s Vintage Boutique

As I was walking to check out the Buffalo Exchange on 11th Street I found Angela’s Vintage Boutique just a storefront away at 330 E. 11th. St. The store is full of very lady-like clothing from the 1920s all the … Continue reading

26. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Thrifting NYC: Rags-A-GoGo

I took a trip down from Boston yesterday to see Cat Power at Webster Hall and decided to check out a couple interesting vintage clothing stores while I was in the neighborhood. This particular store I sort of stumbled upon … Continue reading

26. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Humpday Dresses

Just some dresses I have picked up along the way… White dress, Goodwill. Orange and Brown Belt, Salvation Army Store. Long-sleeved dress, Regeneration. Accessories, From EVERYWHERE (Goodwill, Salvation Army, Yard Sales, Flea Markets, Brazil)

24. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Bean Rating: Boomerangs, West Roxbury

I rode my bike up to West Roxbury today to check out the deals at Boomerangs and I have to say, I wasn’t impressed. Their inventory is pretty skimpy. I would say their strongest point is furniture. The patterned director’s … Continue reading

19. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Looking for affordable antique furniture?

The Habitat for Humanity Restore in West Roxbury has a fairly nice selection of antique tables, dressers, beds, chairs and vanities. The white dresser (above) is only $30. The pieces to the left are all under $50. The store is … Continue reading

24. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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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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Bean Rating: Savers, West Roxbury

Matt and I checked out the new Savers in West Roxbury. Read the full review and see photos under the “Featured Stores” tab. Women’s Clothing: 4 beans Men’s clothing: 4 beans Books: 3 beans (all books are buy four get … Continue reading

24. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Bean Rating, Featured Stores, Vinyl in Boston, Weekday Outing, Weekend Outing | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

HURRY: Dame is closing!

I stopped by Dame in Jamaica Plain today and found out they’re closing their doors this Sunday. They have ALOT of really cute items (for males and females) left that are 30 and 50 percent off. Hurry before it is … Continue reading

21. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Two New Listings on the Directory in Brookline

Encore Exchange I just added two boutiques on the directory that are perfect for people looking for accessories, in particular scarves and jewelry. Encore Exchange in Brookine is tucked away in a tiny shopping center near the Coolidge Corner Theater … Continue reading

20. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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