For FIVE DOLLARS MORE than I would have purchased it at the store, at REGULAR PRICE! I tried to just ignore it, I mean, $5.00 isn't really that much. BUT IT WAS FROM GOODWILL!! If I just waited a little while, the shelf was sure to go on sale at Target, and it would be an even bigger difference. No way. I called and you offered me my money back. I had already put it together, so I brought it just as it was. After I got my money back, I spied this in the back of the store that would be PERFECT for the girls room. I was cautious this time, but I knew it was a $120.00 shelf, so the $34.99 was a steal of a deal. Right?
Except that it had no HARDWARE! I said, "Ok- I can deal with this. I will just call the manufacturer and tell them it didn't have hardware, and they will send it free of charge. :)" Well, come to find out, Target doesn't stand behind the furniture they produce and so I was stuck. And don't worry! I haven't totally forgiven Target yet either...
So after a LONG shopping trip to Lowe's, spending more money on hardware than I spent on the shelf, a lot of work from a patient and long-suffering Dad, and a lot of "jimmy rigging", we finally had our shelf.
The shelf didn't bring me as much happiness anymore, because it had turned out to be such a pain. Now every time I look at that shelf, I remember how much money I did NOT save. Grr... Today I decided you give you another chance. With Halloween right around the corner, I needed to gather some inspiration.
HAPPY DAY!! I came away with some amazing vintage fabrics I just can't wait to sink my sewing machine into.
Plus I was able to get this pack pack for Miss J (that she so DESPERATELY wanted)
And even a good start on Saroya's Halloween costume
All for only $8.50. So I say to you Goodwill Industries, we are square. But please, don't try to mess with me any more. I will take you down... :P
Sincerely,
Mrs. Frugal and lately Vintage Lover
P.S. I really wanted this too, but it was $4.99 and I just wasn't sure. It seems a little crazy I know,
but the more I look at the possibilities, the more I like it. Not for a dress, but can you see the options this fabric has??? (Thanks to Miss J for taking the picture!) I may be back tomorrow.
14 comments:
cute post Hol... Fun fabric... Can't wait to see what you make out of it. I also can't wait to see you in that dress!!
Oh, you made me laugh OUT LOUD!! :) Too funny!
Oh and I still can't get over Target not kowing who made the shelves so you could get the right hardware fro it. Just ridiculous.
Thank goodness for Dad's abilities.
What has Saroya decided to be for Halloween?
Waitress... She isn't happy with the outfit yet, but I have a couple of ideas up my sleeve. I hope it will be ok. If not, it was $.99. No biggie! :)
So which Goodwill in town sells Target stuff???? I had no idea.
I keep a box FULL of left over hardware by the way. I have tons of screws, nails, knobs etc. Next time call me and you might save a buck or 2. haha.
I'm LOVING those fabrics!!! I've heard our Goodwill is pretty good...I need to go check it out!
Looks like I need to take some trips to DI. You are being lured by the nie nie vintage craze aren't you? You are also becoming SUCH a domestic goddess Hol! You inspire me!
Cute post, as usual. Nikki's comment made me laugh too... such subtle humor.
Quite frankly, I want to see you in the dress too. ;)
I am seeing the dress as a nice basis for a female clown costume. Or there are these crazy ladies in Whitehall from the senior center who have a kitchen band. You could wear that dress and bring a wooden spoon and a pan and I bet they would welcome you to their group with open arms. Maybe you could have a new hobby.
How hilarious that Saroya wants to be a waitress for Halloween! I'm lucky because I haven't exactly told the kids that they can choose what they want to be, so they just assume they're wearing the same costumes they wore last year. Bad mom!
Lol about Goodwill! Can't believe they sold you that shelf for more than it retails! And the white shelf is adorable!
Love you!
Ha, ha! I wrote a Goodwill post tonight. Not as funny, but I love the place too. That is my entire kids wardrobe because we can't afford new stuff :) Good stuff. Sometimes though, I totally agree...way off. But I found the most adorable and new looking Ariel nightgown for $.99 and a super nice and good quality thing that goes over the car seat (you know what I mean) for $5. You take the good with the bad :)
Hey Holly - I found you're blog through Nikki (through facebook). I browsed your site a little, you are hilarious! Great to catch up on your cute family.
Holly -- I have the Articles of Faith tape on CD. I'll send or email you a copy if you tell me what address. Email me at origamikaren at yahoo with the details.
-Karen
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