Saint Salvage

I live in a two story townhouse, with next-to-no entryway. I had a small plastic organizer there before that became a messy area that my two cats would climb all over. They would knock things down, too. I also have books that I wanted to organize in my small place. So..... I called ahead to one of my favorite thrift stores,  Glassboro Thrift Village . Not only did they have "lots" of bookcases, but they were having a 30% off sale for furniture! Whoo hoo!!!! I drove the 45 minute ride, and settled on one that was $50 before the 30% off, which worked out to be $35, plus tax. It has five shelves, plus a nice top for the kitties. My son and I brought it home, moved the plastic organizer, and set up the bookcase. I cleaned it, filled it with my books, and put their bet bed on the bottom shelf, and a fuzzy blanket that they like on the top of the bookcase. My female cat, Sydney, approved of it! I also have plenty of room!!! 

After the Fire: July 2 Progress Photos I called  Glassboro Thrift Village  to see that they might have the elusive sectional/ sleeper sofa/ recliner. I have found  other cool things  there before...... Guess what? They did have one.  It was marked $500, but it was marked down to $350, plus tax. I went there right after work, and there it was....... It fit our needs perfectly, but it was too big for my car  (thanks Mom and Dad) When I got to the house....... the new A/C unit was installed. I hope this is going to save on those upcoming electric bills... Eh, not so much..... Here's what the old one looked like..... bye, bye...... Here's two of the three pieces of the sectional in the living room. The center piece will be here tomorrow. I think the teal (turquoise?) color goes well with the walls and the carpet. So far, so good....

I had the pleasure of visiting Glassboro Thrift Village  on April 3, on the way to visit family. I don't live or work near here, so I don't get to "hunt" here very often.       Per their website: "We are the largest thrift store in New Jersey. Established in 1993, we have grown to become one of the cleanest and most organized thrift stores you will ever visit. With a 20,000 square foot sales floor we have everything you could ask for and we are conveniently located minutes from Philadelphia in beautiful South Jersey."   You never know what you're going to find: video games, purses, furniture, housewares, clothing, tools, jewelry, DVDs, art..... Pretty much anything.   Photos courtesy of  Steve Giangola, The Spirit of Glassboro Blog In case you can't visit, they have an eBay Store Their contact info: Glassboro Thrift Village 169 South Delsea Drive Glassboro, New Jersey 08028 (856) 863-5558 Times and schedules: Monda...