Tag Archive | "Thrift"
Giant Ukrainian Rummage Sale Today
Three Toronto Ukrainian organizations have teamed up to host a massive rummage sale this Saturday in the huge parking lot at 145 Evans Avenue (Evans & Islington) from 8 am - 2 pm. Think of it as a Church sale on steroids.
Reader Makeover: Vintage Thonet Chairs
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
StyleNorth reader Catia wrote to us with a story about these fantastic original Thonet chairs, which she scored for $15—for the pair! Unfortunately the chairs were also in their original condition. But with a little ingenuity and a lot of elbow grease, Catia was able to completely renew them and return the chairs to their former glory. "I'm so glad you like them," she writes, "I am very proud of my find!"
Cheap Thrills: ReStores
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
On the weekend, I made a huge discovery; I visited one of Calgary’s two Habitat for Humanity ReStores. ReStores offer quality used and surplus building materials, fixtures, appliances and furniture at ridiculously low prices. The surplus items are donated by building-supply stores, contractors, demolition crews and individuals. I went in expecting leftover drywall and discarded [...]
Shops: G.U.F.F.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
None of the furniture featured in this post is still on the floor at G.U.F.F., one of my favorite Toronto vintage shops. Unlike a lot of its neighbours, G.U.F.F.'s stock is priced to move and move it does, right out the door. If you see something you love at G.U.F.F. buy it, don't ponder, don't "be back" just buy it, because if you don't, your piece will be gone.
Shops: Leo’s Second Hand Store, Calgary
Monday, February 23, 2009
As I was strolling through Inglewood (9th Ave SE) on Saturday, I came upon Leo's Second Hand Store (1225B 9th Ave SE). I came close to cruising on by...had Leo not placed such a large sign that read "Large Discounts" in his front window. How could any thrifty decorator resist that? To the non-junker, Leo's will seem like complete chaos. Be prepared to dig, move things around and open cupboards and doors, as you just never know what you'll find.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
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