I know we’d all rather be thrifting about now. It really can’t be said enough—the health and well-being of our crew, customers and their families, along with our communities, is our top priority. And every decision we make as a small, family-owned business is through that lens. We miss our team, and our customers, greatly. We are beyond humbled and grateful to our loyal customers for their amazing care, love and support during this challenging time. We are truly all in this together. We want to be sure the approach we’re taking to reopen our stores is thoughtful, and that we’re creating a stor ..read more

A mix of old, new, texture, painted furniture, plants, funky , vintage and a cute dog make this house a home. It’s highly possible that you might be staying at home 24/7 due to Shelter In Place “SIP”. And like so many others who have found themselves staring at their own 4 walls more than ever, you just might find yourself thinking about how to redecorate your space. If you happen to be an essential worker, THANK YOU for everything you do! I hope you can take the time to beautify your home so you can recharge from your stresses. Here are a few stylist’s tips to get you started on a mini home ..read more

We know, with Shelter In Place “SIP” we’re all itching to get back into the thrift store, but until then we can only dream about the hunt. In the meantime, we thought it would be fun to share what’s hot for spring and summer 2020. I’ve been posting live videos from my living room to yours on Facebook and on Instagram to stay connected to our favorite people, our customers. We know it’s not the same, but maybe you can hunt for these colors and styles in your own closet. At the end of this post, make sure to check out our fun Spring and Summer Trends video. Dress in Pantone’s New York Fashion W ..read more

We at Thrift Town hope you and your family are well and doing okay with the shelter in place orders. Thirft Town misses YOU and we look forward to seeing you soon! “Social distancing measures may be working, according to officials. The U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said the majority of people in the U.S. are “doing the right thing”: staying home and following mitigation measures to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. The White House task force said with continued efforts, it’s possible to push the death toll lower than the projected 100,000.” KSBW website DOING THE RIGHT THING IS WOR ..read more

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?  It’s exciting because this year we have our local San Francisco 49ers at the BIG GAME Super Bowl LIV, @3:30 on FOX.  The Kansas City Chiefs are favored to win. I’m not really a football junkie, but I tune in every year for some football, the great commercials and of course, best of all the SNACKS! Here are a few of Kari Shipman’s ideas to prep for SUPER BOWL! P.S. It’s not Super Bowl at my house without The Barefoot Contessa’s Pan Fried Onion Dip.  You are welcome! YUM! -Happy Thrifting! -Ashley Kari’s SUPER BOWL Party Tips!     First step: looking festive &a ..read more

Nearly 179 million Americans will dress up for Halloween, that’s just about half of us. (Last year we Americans spent a staggering 9 billion on Halloween.) SO, MOST LIKELY IF YOU ARE READING THIS, YOU ARE PROBABLY IN SERIOUS NEED OF A GREAT COSTUME. It’s time to get your costume on!   10 TIPS ON HOW TO CREATE A GREAT (AND AFFORDABLE) COSTUME: No time? Want the process to be easy? Get a premade costume. We sell gently used pre-made package costumes on special racks, so if you’re in a hurry or you don’t want to put too much effort into your costume, it’s an easy bet.   Scaring up your own un ..read more

Insie weensie tiny bikinis can be expensive, but not at Thrift Town. Outfit the entire family for the cost of a new swimsuit!    7 BEACH/POOL READY TIPS Look for signs of wear on that “new-to-you” suit to make sure it will last for the season. Many items at Thrift Town are like new! It’s also a good idea to hand wash the suit and lay it flat to dry. Excessive heat can stretch out the elastic and fibers in the suit. Buy a few! Who likes to put on a wet suit?! Get a few so you and or your kiddos can always put on something dry. Mix and match tops and bottoms for a cool relaxed look. No need to ..read more

  It may still feel like Summer, but Back to School shopping is already in full swing in most mainstream retailers. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend $80.7 billion dollars this year for back to school items for kids in grades K-12 and college students. The survey indicates that families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average $696.70 each, while college students and their families plan to spend an average of $976.78 each. Buyers plan to spend the most on clothing, followed by electronics, shoes and other supplies such as backpac ..read more

First, some interesting history compliments of Wikipedia… “Cinco de Mayo (Siŋko ðe Maʝo “Fifth of May”) is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862” Wikipedia “A 2007 UCLA Newsroom article notes that, “the holiday, which has been celebrated in California continuously since 1863, is virtually ignored in Mexico.” TIME magazine reports that “Cinco de Mayo started to come into vogue in 1940s America during the rise of the Chicano Movement.” The holiday crossed over fro ..read more

Our fans love the great deals they find and also are proud to be living a green lifestyle. Note: shopping bag is reusable and made of recycled materials. Bring your own bag or opt for no bag whenever possible. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22 around the world to demonstrate support for protecting our environment. It’s a great time to reflect on your own impact. If you shop Thrift Town (or thrift) then YOU my friend, are a friend to mother earth. Thankfully these days green living has become popular and a way of life. Here are 10 of my favorite simple green living ideas (in n ..read more