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Posts tagged "@potd"

Thrift Tour: Full Circle Resale Boutique

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Goodwill International reminded me that it’s National Thrift Store Day today, (August 17). In honor of the thousands of people who volunteer their time and talents for the charitable causes behind many thrift stores, join me in a tour of a worthy shop in Glenview IL. Full Circle Boutique opened just a little over 6... Read more »
By didurkes,
August 17, 2010 at 1:34 pm
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Are the Rich Different? Inside a Kenilworth Rummage Sale

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Somebody once gave me this book as a joke, but among the ridiculous stories, of course, there are some truths. With money in your pocket, you are wise, handsome and you sing well, too.                                                                                                                       –Yiddish proverbNo rich man is ugly.                                      –Zsa Zsa Gabor I went... Read more »
By didurkes,
July 26, 2010 at 11:11 am
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A Design Oasis in Gage Park

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This is turning out to be a good year for Lynne McDaniel and her Gage Park store, An Orange Moon.  The shop was just recognized by the Reader as the #1 VIntage Pop-up market in Chicago, and, on its one year anniversary, business is brisk—knock on teak.  Fans of mid century modern are finding their... Read more »
By didurkes,
July 9, 2010 at 9:45 am
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Pics from the Randolph Street Market

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Scenes from the Randolph Street Market on Sunday, especially some new vendors in the mix.  A booth owner with that pretty French wire and garden look said she’s busy with a show every weekend this summer.  Her prices were low. A tole floral fixture (like this one I grabbed from Ebay @ $225) was in... Read more »
By didurkes,
June 22, 2010 at 1:49 pm
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