Tag Archives for thrift
My brother (top) with his Kodak Colorburst 100. And my husband (bottom) with his Brownie 8mm movie camera. Both cameras purchased as Christmas gifts at Vavoom in Bisbee.
25. December 2013 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Cameras |
Tags: 8 mm, antique, antiques, arizona, bisbee, brownie, camera, color burst 100, kodak, movie camera, old, purchase, shopping, super 8, thrift, thrift stores, unique, vavoom, vintage |
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We wandered into VaVoom after grabbing lunch one day in Bisbee, Arizona. Little did I know, I would discover every single Christmas gift for my brother in this store. I could spend hours in there. Their selection of old books, … Continue reading →
20. December 2013 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Books and Magazines, Clothing, Featured Stores, Postcards, Vintage Military, Weekday Outing |
Tags: 1930s, 1960s, antique, bisbee arizona, cameras, clothing, hats, jackets, military, old, postcards, shopping, southwest, thrift, vintage, where to find |
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(all photos taken by the talented Rachel Rowland *hire her*) You can call me Mrs. Sheldon now! I’m happy to say, I recently married my best friend Kerrin Sheldon. At the wedding, we incorporated some thrift and vintage finds you … Continue reading →
18. November 2013 by elaine aka bean
Categories: DIY, Jewelry, Style Flashback, Weddings |
Tags: 20s, fun, photo booth, photography, polaroid, thrift, unique, vintage, wedding, west virginia |
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After a year long hiatus…I’m back! I’m currently in New Orleans with some friends for a bachelorette shindig and today we explored Magazine Street, which is packed with awesome vintage, antique and thrift stores. We spent quite a bit of … Continue reading →
23. March 2013 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Featured Stores, Jewelry, Style Flashback, Weekday Outing, Weekend Outing |
Tags: dresses, jewelry, new orleans, thrift, tshirts, vintage, vintage dresses |
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On a weekend trip to Portland, Maine, I found pinecone+chickadee, a super cool store that sells vintage cameras, housewares, purses and other knick knacks. Their prices were reasonable and their selection was quite interesting…if you are looking for a Polaroid … Continue reading →
20. February 2012 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Featured Stores, Housewares |
Tags: affordable, antique, cameras, canon, maine, new england, polariod, portland, thrift, used, vintage |
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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
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts, Housewares, Weekend Outing |
Tags: boylston congregational church, church, church thrift store, clothing, housewares, jamaica plain, outing, saturday, shopping, stony brook, T, things to do on a saturday in boston, thrift, used, vintage |
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Found these black-leather puppies a couple weeks ago at the Buffalo Exchange in Allston! They are getting their debut tonight with some bright turqouise tights and a black and white polka-dotted dress.
23. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts |
Tags: allston, black leather, boston, budget, Buffalo Exchange, consignment, fashion, nine west, shoes, thrift, used, wedges |
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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
Categories: Bean Rating, Clothing, Daily Posts, Featured Stores, Housewares, Vinyl in Boston, Weekday Outing, Weekend Outing |
Tags: allston, antique, bean rating, beans in a can, blankets, boston, brighton, cheap, childrens, city, clothing, dishes, family, Glassware, housewares, location, LPs, ma, records, review, shoes, thrift, ur, urban renewals, used, vintage |
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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
Categories: Daily Posts, Flea Market, Housewares, Sales, Weekend Outing, Yard Sales |
Tags: antique, antique market, blog, boston, brimfield, brimfield antique show 2011, brimfield massachusetts, christmas, decor, decorations, deer, elfs, housewares, old school, photos, rudolph, santa, september 2011, stores, thrift, vintage, xmas |
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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: antiques, beantown, books, boston, dolly pardon, elaine mcmillion, fats dominoe, for sale, free, jamaica plain, JP, LPs, ma, records, sale, selection of records, stores, thrift, tres gatos, unique, used, vintage, vinyl, where to buy vinyl in boston |
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Several weeks ago I did a “bean rating” for the Goodwill on Harrison Avenue. The blouses featured in the photos below were all purchased at that specific Goodwill. The accessories–bracelets, belts, earrings–are all thrift-store finds, as well. Photos by Matthew … Continue reading →
14. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Jewelry |
Tags: banan republic, banana republic, bangles, blouses, boston, christian dior, DKNY, east boston apartments, goodwill, harrison avenue, lofts, melnea cass, thrift, thrift store finds, thrift stores, vintage clothing, vintage clothing for sale in boston |
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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
Categories: Daily Posts, Weekend Outing, Yard Sales |
Tags: allston, books, boston, brighton, brookline, cheap, dishes, estate sales, garage sales, jamaica plain, records, saturday outing, somerville, things to do on a saturday in boston, thrift, used, yard sales |
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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
Categories: Bean Rating, Clothing, Daily Posts, Featured Stores, Housewares, Jewelry, Weekday Outing, Weekend Outing |
Tags: books, boston, cheap, clothing, for sale, frames, good condition, housewares, places to shop, savers, shoes, thrift, thrift stores, used, vintage, west roxbury |
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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
Categories: Daily Posts, Housewares |
Tags: apartment, apartment ideas, beans in a can, boston, cheap, design, jamaica plain, JP, shopping, stores, thrift, unique, vintage |
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Boomerangs in Jamaica Plain will be closed for renovations Monday, July 11 through Thursday, July 21 and will celebrate a grand reopening Friday, July 22. From now through Sunday, July 10, all books, music, videos and dishware will be 50 … Continue reading →
05. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts, Featured Stores, Sales |
Tags: antiques, apartment, apartment ideas, beans in a can, boston, cheap, design, design on a budget, jamaica plain, JP, shopping, stores, thrift, unique, vintage |
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