Columnist Sandy Erdman says mass-produced items from China can't compete with the uniqueness of a pillow or bag made from local materials by a artist you can meet.
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Carol Thouin chose the paint color Dried Basil from the current issue of Better Homes & Gardens magazine. (Contributed photo)
Soon you will be heading off if you haven t already to garage, auction and flea-market sales. But thrift shops are open year-round, so you can find items to paint or recycle all year to keep or sell.
Thrift shops are inexpensive places to shop. They help the community, and some are run by charitable organizations. They keep more items out of landfills, and they are great for collectors who love furniture and other little extras. You never know, you may just strike it rich with a certain item of great value.