Eclecticism is the secret to home ‘design remix’
By Mimi Novak Do you wistfully dream about getting a home makeover any time your remote is glued to the Home & Garden Television station? Taking on such a project can be overwhelming, but don’t fret. I’ve scouted our local Goodwill stores and chatted with some interior designers who shared their secrets about blending the old and new to give your …
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Memories in memorabilia
By Mark Backes SF Goodwill I’ve been a collector of sports memorabilia for over 30 years. My passion for these collectables …
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Thrifting has finally gone mainstream
By Mimi Novak One uplifting thought about the economic downturn is that more and more people have discovered the joys …
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Lose your stuff, find yourself
You never know what you might discover. By Tim Murray SF Goodwill When my family moved back to San Francisco a …
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Serendipitous symphony
By Mark Backes SF Goodwill If you have ever found yourself with a lot of free personal time (read: “reorganized, restructured, …
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Lather, rinse and repeat
By Mark Backes SF Goodwill I was an advertising major in college and one of my professors, Don Vance, was a …
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How to declutter your closet and simplify your life
What’s in your closet? Most likely, lots and lots of clothes you no longer wear and things you no longer use. What’s a good way to cope with our household sprawl — and unclutter our lives, too?
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What will you bid?: Chinese Furniture Auction Feb 9th
By Michael Bongiorni SF Goodwill We completed the auction on Feb 9th, and wanted to thank everyone who contributed to …
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Your Personal Shopper: Fab finds online
For the next week or so, as your lack of time and the the impending holidays combine to make you guzzle Peppermint Schnapps for breakfast, take a break and look at some of the amazing gifts available at SF Goodwill’s eBay store: Hermes ties, Coach purses, St. John knits, Ugg boots, vintage casserole dishes, Taxco silver earrings and more.
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Goodwill is now accepting toys again
Let the games begin — just in time for the holidays After a two-year hiatus, Goodwill can once again accept …
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I’m dreaming of a white elephant
What’s a white elephant, you ask? The term once meant a gift that was unwieldy and expensive to maintain. It derives from the East Asian white elephant, a holy animal that could not be neglected or mistreated.
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