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Most folks seem to be of one mind or the other when it comes to thrift shopping. My friend Cindy — not her real name! — used to tell me that she couldn’t read library books because the thought of other people handling them before her bothered her so much. Just imagine how she felt about combing the racks of clothes at a thrift store. Me? I love a good treasure hunt. Walking through the doors of Goodwill , Alpha Thrift , or Antique Alley always provides a rush of anticipation. The possibilities are endless!
The patio furniture in my backyard is a combination of thrift-store and estate-sale finds, plus a second-hand wrought-iron chaise lounge that weighs a ton. But I love it so much that I keep convincing friends to help me transport it when I move. The vintage set above is from eBay , and is very similar to my outdoor dining set. I scored mine at an estate sale at The Pagoda House on East Valerio Street, after writing about and falling in love with the home.