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I have long been a lover of adventure and ancient objects for home decoration, furniture, clothes, children’s toys, and more. While the process may take some time, I think it is worth excess and energy. There are many high quality, unique pieces that are second hand.
Over time, I have developed a Go-Two process that helps me navigate the world of adventure and antiques with more ease and intentions.
Today I am sharing my suggestions for shopping at thrift and antique stores.
1. Know what you are seeing.
It is very helpful to write a list before setting foot in a thrift or antique store. This will help you to be focused on things that will actually add values to your life, and will not distract from things that will only create additional chaos. In my most recent thripping trip, I was specifically searching for a new pair of jeans and a white button-up shirt, which helped me help in my search in the store. I consider a Pinterest Board a “list”, so if you are a visible person, it can also work for you too.
2. Last a lap.
Take a quick lap around the sections where you are likely to find out what you have in your list. Add things to your car that attracts your attention. Then go back to some corridors where you feel that you can really find something specific and want to dig a bit deep. Take a little more time on this second look, because sometimes you can miss things in the first lap.
3. Edit brutally.
Once you make your way through the store, edit your car and return anything on the shelves you do not really need/want. Ask yourself some questions and become distinguished in your answers.
- Where will I display or store this item in my house?
- If it is a piece of clothing, how will it fit in my everyday outfits?
- Is this item in my list for some time, or is it something I had just decided?
I have come in a lot of great things while thrifting and anticing, but many of them were items that I did not really need. While many of these stores may be attracted to low -price marks, the reality is that if you go down in your car, you do not edit down, you will probably end with some things that you don’t really use.
4. Be consistent,
The more regularly you become thrilling or ancient, the better it would be that you will navigate each store and narrow into the pieces that you really want to bring home. I often like to go to some shops in one afternoon to take maximum advantage of my time. On other occasions, I have only fifteen minutes, so I will bauge through a store and browse a specific section quickly. Either way, stability is important when it comes to thrift and antique purchases.
5. Accept the process.
Sometimes when I go to a thrift or antique store, I get nothing to bring home. He is alright. When you find them you will find items in your list – you can’t hurry the process. There are about thrifting and anticing hunt. For me, it is about finding unique pieces that will bring personality and character to my house or cupboard. And when I feel something that I like, it is worth the time and effort that may have gone into search.
6. When you go, bring something to donate.
If you are going to a thrift store that accepts donations, take maximum advantage of your journey and bring some (or some things) to donate when you go.
7. Do not go on an empty stomach.
Last but certainly not at least not: if you can help it, never thrill or ancient on an empty stomach (or thirst, for that case). Energy is required to flow through the corridors and corridors of the goods, and if you are already satisfied it will be a much more pleasant experience. Trust me on this.
These are some of my favorite local spots to go:
- Goodwill: Rosville, White Bear Lake, Orden Hills
- Savors: Columbia Heights, Woodbury
- Missouri mouse antiques
- Art and architecture
- H&B gallery antiques
Kate is the founder of Wit and Delight. She is currently learning to play tennis and is forever Testing her creative muscle boundaries, Follow it on Instagram on @Witanddelight_.
