I wanted to write about where to take thrashed linens and clothes today, but my inner academic insists on doing more research before I get all didactic on you. Just don’t toss them yet.
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| I feel your pain: this is only 1/4 of my "Go" pile |
For the time being, if you are a Westchester local and you want to unload The Excess, Pocantico Hills Union Church (on Route 448) posted this notice on their website:
Currently, we are accepting donations of BOOKS (no textbooks); FURNITURE (delivery to the church is desirable--no old box springs and mattresses); WHITE ELEPHANTS (no outdated or non-working electronics such as computers, printers, TVs, etc.); JEWELRY; ANTIQUES; LINENS; BOUTIQUES; and CLOTHING (men's women's and children's--clothing must be clean, neatly folded, or on hangers).
Time your drop-off right, and—lucky you!—you’ll be able to bask in the church’s glorious stained glass windows by Matisse and Chagall.
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| Matisse's last art work is a five minute drive from Sleepy Hollow. How'd we get so lucky? |
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Union Church is now open for window viewing every day except Tuesdays.
Hours: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays (closed Tuesdays)
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If you haven’t been to the Union Church Fall Harvest Fair—OCTOBER 18, 19 & 20 (Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m; Sun. 12- 4 p.m.)—for goodness’ sake, GO.
At worst, you’ll freak on the unbridled enthusiasm of the fair goers, and stick to the baked goods area, where you will pick up a yummy, homemade pumpkin pie for dessert.
At best, you’ll show up at the opening bell and snag that Chanel handbag that the Rockefellers pitched in to the boutique this year. (I used to think that the lore about Tiffany’s necklaces and diamond rings was fluff hype. It’s not—I lost out on that Chanel last year by the tips of my fingers. Grrrr.)
If you prefer to keep your cash in pocket, empty your vehicle and wait till the Fall Harvest Fair is over—They Curb All The Furniture.
(Though, to quote the fine print on any investment literature, past performance is no guarantee of future results.)
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| photo by Minna Irving for www.visitsleepyhollow.com |
Readers from other regions (and yes, I include you Serbians, Chinese, and Russians that keep showing up on my blog audience stats) tell me: Where Do You Take The Excess?
Copyright 2013, Tanya Monier
In addition to the thrift stores; Alpha, Goodwill, Magnolia; my favorite place for large stuff like furniture, working appliances, etc. is ReStore/Habitat for Humanity. I was just there yesterday and almost came home with a door to make into a work bench, until Rory pointed out that it was hollow and not appropriate for my project. By the way, Rory alone is worth a trip to check things out. He's super helpful, funny and has a looovely Dooob-lin accent.
ReplyDeleteHey there, Mama Beja!
DeleteI just discovered for myself how great ReStore is when we took a trip to Doylestown, PA. We have one in Westchester, but on the opposite end of the county, so I haven't been there, yet.
I feel like leaving ReStore flyers all over the county, since people lay out loads of windows, doors, toilets, and kitchen cabinets...things this Curb Shopper simply does not want to pick up, even though I hate knowing that they are more likely to go into the garbage compactor than other curbed goodies.
I'd love it if you wrote something up on Alpha, the best thrift store EVER.
Restore/Habitat for Humanity - http://www.sbhabitat.org/restore.php
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