Thrifty Thursday: Diversity Thrift

Almost all of things I get second hand come from one of the best one-stop shops I’ve come across, Diversity Thrift. They’re located in Richmond, just off the Boulevard Exit off Interstate 95 close to downtown. They have a bright rainbow painted building that’s visible from the interstate. The first time I visited, I went nuts. I got 10 items, and it only came up to $23. While I was there, I spotted a beautiful cherry dining table, which my mom ended up going back and buying it for me as a surprise birthday present. It was $39. $39!

Then there was the mirrored picture frame I got for $1. Just two weeks ago I was at Target, and the exact same frame was $12.

There were so many cool things waiting to be brought back to life, or repurposed for another project. But one thing I just couldn’t pass up, that wasn’t priced, was a banana slicer. I try not to get unitaskers, I really do. But I got it give the husband a good laugh. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Ok, really: It gives my ice cream cups some a-peel. I couldn’t resist!

They charged me just 10 cents! You know you want to check them out. The layout is set up nicely, it’s easy to get around even when there’s a crowd, and the prices are the best. So, because I keep finding neat stuff to fill up our poor little house with, I’ll be chronicling my finds as Thrifty Thursdays. What, did you think I was just confused what day it was?