Category Archives: thrift shops

Thrifting in the Outer Hebrides

Posted on July 16, 2017 by

My husband and I recently visited Scotland for the third time, this time focusing on the Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Skye. I knew from previous visits that Scotland is a haven for charity shops, with even the smallest … Continue reading →

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Surgery, First World Problems and Travel

Posted on June 10, 2017 by

Back in March, I ended up in the hospital with an inflamed gallbladder. It wasn’t pretty; I was in the Abbotsford hospital for a week, only to be sent home to await surgery which was scheduled for 6 weeks later. … Continue reading →

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A New Kind of Consignment

Posted on April 25, 2017 by

There’s a franchise that’s opened a new store in Abbotsford called “Plato’s Closet”. The store sells used clothing that it buys from people. Unlike a traditional consignment store, Plato’s Closet buys your clothing outright. I like this method. In a … Continue reading →

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A Fresh Start

Posted on January 23, 2017 by

I’ve been somewhat remiss in maintaining this blog and have been trying to figure out why. I think there’s a few reasons: I do not thrift shop as often as I once did and I think that’s because my work … Continue reading →

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Spruce Collective

Posted on November 20, 2016 by

There’s a couple of great little shops in Abbotsford called Spruce Collective and The Market by Spruce Collective. The Spruce Collective is actually that: a collective of women who met as vendors at vintage markets and together opened up a … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Clothes Pin

Posted on November 6, 2016 by

Yes, there is such a thing. I spent this week in one of my favourite thrifting places – Victoria, BC. There are tons of thrift shops in this city and many of them in the downtown core, within walking distance … Continue reading →

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Granny and Grumpa’s

Posted on August 14, 2016 by

Last week, my son and I visited a place that’s been on my “to visit” list for ages: Granny and Grumpa’s Antiques. Truly, dear reader, this is a place to be experienced. The most honest way to describe Granny and … Continue reading →

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