Thrift Store Heaven

I've always been a thrift-store gal, but last weekend I discovered the Mecca of all thrift stores.

I had read a few blogs that had mentioned Habitat for Humanity's "Restore," which is essentially a thrift store whose proceeds go to H for H.  I decided to Google it to see if there were any in my area, and lo and behold, there was a Restore only a few miles away.

Let me tell you, this place is a well-kept secret.  I cannot believe I had never heard of it before.  If I knew what was in store for me, I definitely would have taken my camera.  But alas, I was unaware, and therefore armed with only my iPhone.

This was my view as I walked in.  It was as if the heavens opened, and the angels sang.

I've had my eye out for a pair of caned arm chairs.  They didn't have any, but still, their selection was amazing.  I have high hopes that some day soon I might score a pair there.

The dresser with the mirror on top is a style called "waterfall."  When I was in high school, my mom bought me a bedroom set of vintage waterfall furniture that looks just like this.  Love it!

I kept walking by this dresser.  I'll bet I could find a place for it.  Just needs a new paint color.

This desk will DEFINITELY be mine, hopefully next weekend when I return with a bigger car.  I love the hardware.  I'm thinking I'll paint the desk, maybe a grayish-blue, and spray the hardware with some oil-rubbed bronze.  Or maybe I'll go a little nuts and paint it emerald green or peacock blue.  We'll see.

Look at the cute paper that's lining the desk drawers.  Just another reason to love it.

I think this gorgeous buffet may make it home with me, too.  It would look great in my foyer.  Needs a little loving, though.  Maybe I'll paint it black.  What do you think?

Have you ever been to a Restore?