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Never let anything so fill you with sorrow as to make you forget the joy of the Christ risen...Mother Teresa

BELIEVE
To believe is to know that every day is a new beginning.It is to trust that miracles happen, and dreams really do come true.To believe is to see angels dancing among the clouds,To know the wonder of a stardust sky and the wisdom of the man in the moon.To believe is to know the value of a nurturing heart,The innocence of a child’s eyes and the beauty of an aging hand,for it is through their teachings we learn to love.To believe is to find the strength and courage that lies within us.When it is time to pick up the pieces and begin again.To believe is to know we are not alone,That life is a gift and this is our time to cherish it.To believe is to know that wonderful surprises are just waiting to happen,And all our hopes and dreams are within reach.If only we believe.
- Author Unknown

St. Ignatius of Loyola

Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, All I have and call my own.

You have given all to me. To you, Lord, I return it.

Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Give me only your love and your grace, that is enough for me.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

My Love Affair With Thrift Shops


I love thrift stores. Its always a treasure hunt for me. I never know what I might find there. There is something delightful about finding something awesome at a thrift store…. I can spend hours in those places, I try to go as often as I can.
These pictures are from the Salvation Army near my house. I love this particular store, because they keep it very clean and inviting, and I always find something there.





































Next time I will show some of the things I bought .















10 comments:

The Little Miss said...

WOW! ITS ACTUALLY CLEAN AND NICE! Our thrift shop is so messy and sometimes dirty and no one speaks english. Its frustrating. Thats why I have like my little routine everytime. Make a circle from the door through the shoes, books toys, knick knacks, clothes, pillows furniture, china and then back for one more loop!

bj said...

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE...this is the most beautiful GOODWILL I have ever seen in my entire life! And, I have been in a LOT of Goodwills.
Boy, would I love to get in THERE.
Thanks for sharing...
love, bj

CIELO said...

Good morning, Virginia... I too love thrift stores... I visit our local thrift stores almost every day; it's like going to Treasure Land! :) Yours have great things, wish I could visit it with you....

Have a lovely day sweet friend

cielo

Suzanne said...

Virginia, I use to love thrift stores etc until I moved to Calif. The excitement of treasure for a great price. I have NEVER seen a more clean and beautiful second hand store. One would never know looking at those pictures. SHOP!SHOP! SHOP! Lucky you. Love and Prayers,

Nancy said...

Looks like an upscale boutique! A new SA opened in Round Rock like the one in your pictures - but they're too pricy. So it's back to Goodwill for me! It's so much fun to look through. ;)Nancy

Ballerina Girl said...

Wow, my thrift stores never looked like that! If they did, then maybe I would have gone there more often :)
BG

Debbie in CA : ) said...

Wowie wow WOW! I can't even begin to tell you how opposite this looks from the SA thrift shop in my town. I saw quite a few items I would like to bring home. I can't wait to see what you chose. : )

CONNIE said...

WOW! Your Salvation Army looks like Home Goods to me.. it would put my local SA to shame! No wonder why you love to come here! I would do the same.

Debra said...

I love thrift shopping too....great photos.

santamaker said...

Virginia,
thanks so much for coming to my open house and leaving such a nice comment! I too LOVE thrifting..you have the cadillac of salvation army's there...wow. So jealous. Ours are just piled with junk. I'll be back to visit your treasures.
Be good

santa