Tag Archives for housewares

Looking for a Saturday Activity? Go to Church!

The Boylston Congregational Church in Jamaica Plain has a thrift store the first Saturday of every month and guess what today is! I am unclear about what time they close (I think 3 p.m.) but I know they open at … Continue reading

05. 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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Dispatches from Brimfield: Antique Christmas Decorations

Claudette May had an interesting selection of vintage Christmas decorations. I really love these old items; mainly because my grandmother’s house was always full of them during Christmas. Check out the photos under the Special Features tab.

17. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Family “Junk”

Some of my favorite antiques once belonged to a family member. Things that they regarded as “junk” or graciously passed down to me have become treasures in my home. This post is simply to remind everyone that the thriftiest way … Continue reading

12. 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
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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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