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Photo: Madigan Made
Last July I took part in I <3 Thrifting Day. It was a day where thrifters all over the country got together in their city and towns to enjoy a day of thrifting and meeting new people with similar passions. It was all spearheaded by Rashon Carraway – aka. Mr. Goodwill Hunting.
Here are a few photos that Shannon from MadiganMade took of our Philly group.
Photo: Madigan Made
We had a fun day and found lots of treasures. You may remember 2 of the projects I made using the items I bought that day.
I found this mirror for $12.
and transformed it with White Paint to go in my family room.
I found these chandelier shades for $1 a piece.
and made DIY Changeable Chandelier Covers for them using scrapbook paper.
You can read my full recap of Philly I <3 Thrifting 2011 here.
This year, I <3 Thrifting Day is Saturday, July 7th and Shannon and I are organizing a fun-filled day of thrifting to celebrate. We’d love to have any local readers or bloggers join us!
Last year we shopped in and around the North Wales/Montgomeryville area. This year, we decided to keep things simple and follow a similar route in the Bucks-Montco area and hit our favorite thrifty stores!
The schedule Saturday July 7: Starting at 9:00 AM
We will start at the 2nd Avenue Value Store in North Wales.
1200 Welsh Road (Rt. 63) • North Wales, PA
Then, we will head over to Impact Thrift Store in Montgomeryville.
979 Bethlehem Pike • Montgomeryville, PA
After that stop, anyone interested in dining out for lunch can join us at the Village Tavern (very close to Impact).
511 Stump Road • North Wales, PA
And then if you still have the time and want to keep shopping after eating, we can head up to ReStore in Chalfont which is about a 10 minute drive from the restaurant.
31 Oak Avenue • Chalfont, PA
If you would like join us, just leave me a comment or send Shannon or I an email. My e-mail: inmyownstyle@gmail.com
The biggest group from around the country that day will be featured on Mr, Goodwill Hunting’s blog. So don’t be shy – come and join us for a fun day of thrifting and getting to meet and hang out with others who love the thrill of the hunt for thrifty treasures.
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You’ve found some real steals there, that mirror looks so much better in white!
Sounds like a blast!!! Hope your thrifting day is a huge success!
xo-Lisa
p.s. I need to get one of those t-shirts! :-)
I would love to join you, but I am hosting my first-Saturday-of- the- month quilt group here in Chalfont. Hope you find a bunch of bargains and report back! Have fun.
I would love to join you guys at a few of the location stops could you email your store routes.
I love to thrift! Too bad you’re not in So. Calif. so we could all go thrifting together!
Have a happy 4th of July Diane & thanks to all of our service men and women who serve our country.
Would love to join you, as I am in NJ, right outside of Philly, but have a graduation party to attend that day. I will look out for this event next year for sure and me and the hubby will definitely join you! Have fun! I am a blog lurker of yours and Mr Goodwill Hunting! :)
Have you ever been to the Salvation Army Family Store in Falls Township? It’s is heaven on earth for Thrifters. It’s on Old Lincoln Highway in the old Frank’s Craft Store. Wednesday is half price day and you can score some fabulous bargains there (even if it’s not Wednesday). Check it out!
Hi Pegg -
Thanks for the tip. We went out today and were thinking of going out again in the fall to some different places. This store does sound like Heaven on Earth. I will have to take a trip and check it out.
LOVE!! Wish I was closer because I’d be there!!