My husband loves to explore our local thrift shops. He often
finds treasures there – mostly clothing and knick-knacks. Since it’s spring, we
will be exploring thrift and hospice stores. This week’s shirt is a
result of one our many thrift store adventures.
It is also a bonus since this shirt is Hawaiian-related.
We usually explore our stores nearby our neighborhood.
Shopping at thrift stores is great for finding bargains for each of us and our
home. Thrifting helps the environment since it is a way to reusing unwanted items, and it also often benefits a local charity. The thrift store that we
frequent most often (Anna’s Attic) benefits a Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Costa’s Program
for women in the advanced stages of breast cancer.
The Hospice has a good selection of
clothing. In addition to t-shirts, polo shirts, and jackets, they also have
dress shirts and slacks, blouses, dresses, and even suits. Of special interest
to us, they also have "Hawaiian Days" where all Hawaiian and other tropical-themed items are 50% off the regular greatly discounted price. You can expect us at
the thrift store on those (not that we need more Hawaiian clothes) days! I
think we bought this shirt on one of the Hawaiian Days. My Hubby has the
biggest selection of Hawaiian shirts – ever! He really knows what to look for
in an authentic, quality "aloha shirt": coconut buttons, double-stitching,
classic print patterns, a matching pocket, and of course, classic shirt labels
like, Aloha, Kahala, Kamehameha, and Paradise. I think he should do a blog
about those shirts next year!
Oh, and just to mention, if you’re not in the mood to buy
something, you can always give something away. Over the years, we have donated
shirts, suits, slacks, jackets, books, and some jewelry.
For more info on thrift stores
around the Bay Area, check out thriftstorejunkies.com. For more Lava Blues Shirts, check out alohafolks.com
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