tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post4975026966059153181..comments2024-03-24T12:54:29.192-04:00Comments on P i g t o w n * D e s i g n: Holiday Shopping, Part III: Sweet CharityPigtown*Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-18404145989749722572009-12-05T12:51:34.305-05:002009-12-05T12:51:34.305-05:00I like the Goodwill in Annapolis on West Street. ...I like the Goodwill in Annapolis on West Street. I found an entire set of the same dishes my parents used when I was growing up -- even the butter dish (with the cover!), sugar bowl, and creamer. I bought everything for...I think around $20. I also find a lot of vintage Lilly at that Goodwill, including a long wrap skirt I'll wear until it falls apart.Carol Otthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420308189076917316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-52605050779430348822009-12-02T19:23:00.306-05:002009-12-02T19:23:00.306-05:00I actually seek gently used and previously loved t...I actually seek gently used and previously loved things because they've got stories to tell. Since I live in an 80 year old house, which undoubtedly has stories, I see no reason to change attitudes when it comes to jewelry or pottery ... and the pieces are often constructed better then most "stuff" you find today!Ritahttp://phthalo-blue.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-88502340114330895842009-12-02T15:41:19.774-05:002009-12-02T15:41:19.774-05:00E&E... I stopped by the private psychiatric ho...E&E... I stopped by the private psychiatric hospital where Zelda Fitzgerald was a patient and picked up some little goodies at lunch!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-12496275567953978512009-12-02T14:32:01.824-05:002009-12-02T14:32:01.824-05:00Very good advice. I found a pair of 1930's gre...Very good advice. I found a pair of 1930's grey men's gloves made in London at my Jr. League shop. 50¢. Unbelievable luck!Easy and Elegant Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951907004091808223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-19780954927027661602009-12-02T09:38:11.522-05:002009-12-02T09:38:11.522-05:00Betsy... I might go back and see if it's still...Betsy... I might go back and see if it's still there!<br /><br />Julie... if I worked at the hospital, i'd be best friends with the staff at the shop!<br /><br />Wendi... you know where i am! it would have to be a weekday.<br /><br />Court... You're right about the job opportunities. I had forgotten that. It's equally important in the scheme of the shop.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-62579444906052569852009-12-02T08:23:57.759-05:002009-12-02T08:23:57.759-05:00Fun Chinese panel Meg. I agree with you about thr...Fun Chinese panel Meg. I agree with you about thrift shops. And often the shops associated with churches or Good Will offer important transitional employment opportunities for people trying to rebuild their lives. In Atlanta we have a huge new GW shop with tons of books and household wares. Too early for me to rate the furniture :)Style Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034129367345351303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-70971226305169288572009-12-02T08:23:20.912-05:002009-12-02T08:23:20.912-05:00Meg, any chance of scheduling a shopping day with ...Meg, any chance of scheduling a shopping day with you? Because even though I know these places exist, I never know where they are.Wendihttp://www.bonappetithon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-79187362514179401312009-12-02T08:14:17.055-05:002009-12-02T08:14:17.055-05:00I go into that hospital thrift shop on a regular b...I go into that hospital thrift shop on a regular basis and I NEVER find things that are as good as the things you find. You have such a good eye.Juliehttp://kitchenography.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-7719117911017104552009-12-02T01:28:37.637-05:002009-12-02T01:28:37.637-05:00Great finds! Love the Chinese screen.
BetsyGreat finds! Love the Chinese screen.<br /><br />BetsyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com