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$5 Chairs in Elkview, West Virginia

I am home for the holidays and stumbled upon these awesome $5 chairs at the Elkview Goodwill!

21. December 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Los Angeles

Last weekend, I traveled to Los Angeles for an awards ceremony for The Lower 9, a documentary I co-directed/produced. Because it was such a rushed trip I didn’t have alot of time to check out the thrift stores but I … Continue reading

13. December 2011 by elaine aka bean
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$10 Chairs at Savers

I spotted a pair of super cute yellow chairs today at Savers in West Roxbury for $10 each! Hurry up before someone snatches these up…they’re in good condition!

25. November 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Urban Renewals: Allston/Brighton

Bean Rating I finally made it over to Urban Renewals located here on Brighton Avenue in Allston. Although the store is huge and fairly well organized, I was slightly dissapointed in their selection. Alot of the things for sale are … Continue reading

17. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Halloween Costumes for Cheap

Today, I went down to Goodwill and Boomerangs on Centre Street in JP to find some cheap costumes for a birthday photo booth I am setting up tomorrow for my backyard party. First, I went to Goodwill and was shocked … Continue reading

14. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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It’s My Birthday!

Happy 24th birthday to me! Today-in addition to celebrating my birthday–I bring to you recent news about thrift store’s major boom season: Halloween. Check out the article here “Halloween is basically thrift store Christmas. Americans spent $6 billion on costumes, … Continue reading

14. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Planet Records: Harvard Square

Matt (the vinyl-fanatic for beans in a can) found some great vinyl yesterday at Planet Records in Harvard Square. He picked up a Louis Armstrong, Professor Long Hair, The Traveling Wilburys, and Slim and Slam albums. Definitely check this place … Continue reading

09. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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“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: 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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End of summer yard sale this Saturday

I wish I would have had this yard sale two weeks ago, before I gave away three garbage bags of clothing to Goodwill but nevertheless, my neighbors and I have some things we would like to get rid of. I … Continue reading

26. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Long Vintage Skirts=Knee Length Strapless Dresses

I have been doing this for many years now and I’m sure there are many others who do it too, but here’s the scoop on how to get a cute strapless dress for cheap. Go to the skirt section at … Continue reading

19. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Yard Sales: Saturday-Sunday (August 13-14)

I grabbed a couple listings for garage sales tomorrow around Boston. Now is a good time to buy furniture because alot of people are relocating and moving! SATURDAY AUGUST 13 Brighton: Where: 360 North Beacon Street (Directly Across From IHOP … Continue reading

12. August 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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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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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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