๐ This is amazing!! You managed to capture the fun, minimalist bliss, and opportunity in thrifting all in one!
The frames are a big score, that's one thing I will never ever buy new. I also think it's great that you found them because they spoke to you- I find that things I thrift are always ones I actually want. As you said, there is a calm in not having each object marketed... I think with the right mindset it ends up like, if you buy it, it was probably waiting for you ๐
And LOL at the book aisle at Savers!! Do they have the buy 4 get 1 free by you as well? Here that leads to some sort of passive aggressive madhouse in the aisles, but only once one person has dared to venture there! It is a unique phenomena, and I've had my vibe killed by it too ๐คฃ
Itโs like you were there. I almost want to write more about it. One minute Iโm almost alone in the entire store. The next minute, a mob manifests behind me all interested in the non-fiction end of the book. My secret move is to walk away like Iโm satisfied or frustrated, depending on how much I want to act that day, and I just wrap around 1-2 aisles until Iโm back with the best stuff in the house: the books. Thrifting feels good because you donโt overspend and like you said, you prioritize real needs. If only Iโd do that when grocery shopping, Iโd be alright!!