Goodwill

So there are a lot of interesting things you can find at your local thrift store. The below item being one of them. No doubt a carnival prize or bizarre body pillow.

It's just neat to see what people give away and find some great deals on usable items. We saw a very nice but slightly scratched up black acoustic guitar for $10. We almost got it. I like to buy single fancy crystal drink glasses without pairs. Part of me likes the idea of adopting a lonely glass & so my guests, if we ever have any, have their very own unique wine or drink glass not to be mixed up with all the others. We've bought good condition clothes with some of my best & favorite pieces are from thrift stores.

We also feel it's a bit like recycling and being good to the planet if we buy used. The deals are usually exceptional, but it's harder to find quality items.

Anyway Sherman Way in the San Fernando Valley CA has some great antique stores, thrift shops & specialty item stores we really enjoyed walking through. Chinatown LA is fun for atmosphere & food. Farmer's Markets & Festivals ate especially cool for crafts & art items. So once in awhile, get outside the mall, and visit the gritty thrift store to find something truly unique.