The other week, I treated myself to a trip to a local thrift store called Reconsidered Goods. I had heard about that store for a long time from a former neighbor and decided that it would be a good way to spend a Sunday afternoon. And it was. They had all kinds of things to look at along with antiques: crafts, records, movies, office supplies, etc. There really was a wide variety of things to choose from. And, of course, I did find a few treasures. I did add a few records to my collection and found a lovely small footed crystal bowl. I spent less than $10 and had a wonderful time.
I love going to antiques stores and thrift shops. I intend on going more places like that each month. And I would love to get some people to go with me on these shopping trips. Any other antiques lovers out there? Mine started years ago, decades actually, when I went to the antiques shop in Wingate. That's where I bought my first antique. And then Grandmother and I would go to Waxhaw several times a year to go to all of the shops there. Pretty much anywhere we went, we would seek out the shops and have a great time.
Another reason I want to go to more of these places is to support local businesses. That's a goal overall, but these shops are locally owned and I want to do what I can to help keep them running. There's simply something about the atmosphere of an antiques store that is like no other. There's a friendliness, a familiarity that would won't find in most other stores. And the thrill of the hunt is always fun. So, it's time for me to plan my next antiques shopping adventure. Want to come along?
That is all.
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