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There are a multitude of charities that benefit from thrift store proceeds. In Florida, where retirement is a major industry, it makes perfect sense to have thrift shops supporting senior residences. The Pines of Sarasota offers assisted living, skilled nursing care and memory care residences. The facilities run two thrift shops, both called Fabulous Finds, [...]
We just received a long email from Frugalicious, a creative consignment boutique in Easton, Maryland. It reminded us of the important role resale shops play in our economy and in expanding clothing choices for bargain-seeking shoppers. The letter is a thank-you to consigners and an update on Frugalicious’s successful efforts to thrive as a business [...]
Modernism Week in Palm Springs has stretched to 10 days in February, and there are so many tours, lectures, parties and films that it's not possible to attend them all. Reise and Allison chose to spend last Sunday at the "Step Into the Past Modernism Fashion Show," which turned out to be a brilliant choice. [...]
Over the past few weeks, Allison has been visiting vintage clothing stores in the Coachella Valley, asking proprietors what trends they are seeing. At every shop, the word "jumpsuit" has been mentioned. Jumpsuits or boiler suits, as they are known in Britain, are hot. Boiler suits are defined as a one-piece protective garment worn for [...]
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