Last time we looked at a good number of thrift shops here in Los Alamos. Most of the items in those shops focuses on clothes or home goods. But if you’re looking to accessorize your closet on a budget, there are a couple of stores around town you really need to check out!
Seeking Chameleon
Located in White Rock at 35 Rover Blvd, Suite H, Seeking Chameleon is the sort of store you want to budget some extra time to enjoy. The store has everything from vintage items like jewelry and art to handmade crafts, antique collectibles, and everything in between. They also do some reselling, which is a really cool way to not only find some fabulous things for yourself, but a way to repurpose things you don’t need anymore. I hear so often from folks who are moving that they have collectibles or knickknacks that they don’t necessarily want, but they aren’t ready to pitch in the trash yet either. One of the most enjoyable things about buying and reselling is that one person’s discard might be someone else’s treasure of a lifetime.
When it comes to Seeking Chameleon, those items might even be vintage toys! Sometimes it’s fun just to shop old toys even if you’re not looking to purchase. And if you’ve ever wanted to get a great gift for a hard to shop for person, try a toy they might’ve longed for in the past. Talk about nostalgic moments! So whether you’re looking for antiques or unusual glass items and art supplies, stop in White Rock at Seeking Chameleon and have a look around.
The Cricket Window
If you’ve never visited The Cricket Window, it might be due to their previous location being somewhat out of the way. However, the new store (pictured above) at 2101 Trinity Drive, is just across the street from Ashley Pond. This new first floor location provides more room and good light for customers to see the merchandise and there is a LOT to see!
While The Cricket Window is less thrift store and more vintage antiques, artistic gifts, and functional decor, they also offer a rather unique and wonderful service to the community; estate sales. There is no doubt in my mind that more than one of you know someone, are related to someone, or have experienced what happens when one of our local Los Alamos residents has been in their home for a good 40+ years. The sheer amount of stuff accumulated in that amount of time is daunting! And yet, most of that stuff isn’t useless, it’s just too much. As you can see in the photograph below, The Cricket Window has a knack for organizing that stuff, identifying the gems, and tagging the entire sale in a way that makes potential buyers able to find what they want and feel confident in their purchases.
So the next time you’re telling yourself there’s nowhere to shop in Los Alamos, don’t forget the thrift and vintage shops! We have some great stores here locally that could really use our support. And when you’re ready to jump into life here in Los Alamos, give me a call! I love to chat Los Alamos and real estate. So when you’re ready to buy or sell here in Los Alamos, don’t forget I’m your hometown Real Estate Broker!
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