Well, we survived Black Friday. Actually I stayed home that day, since the thought of battling it out with thousands of other shoppers does not appeal to me in the least! I do have friends who go crazy for Black Friday and spend weeks planning their assault. Yikes!
The problem with a national shopping day, I think, is that it never occurs to people to go anywhere but the big box stores. Did you know that yesterday was Small Business Saturday? I own a small business, and I strongly believe in spending your money locally. Pat and I decided this year to buy as many gifts as we can from local businesses rather than huge corporations. So on my blog for the next few weeks, periodically I'll be sharing local shopping ideas with you. Think outside the big box store! I'll start with one of my favorite antique stores, Repeat Performance (829 N. Union Blvd., 719-633-1325). I have been shopping there since about 1983 or '84. Seriously, my addiction to vintage clothes, jewelry and accessories was born at Repeat Performance, way back in college. They don't just have the best vintage clothes in town, they have tons of amazing vintage kitchenware, furniture and tchotchkes. It'll make your head spin. The above photo only shows about a zillionth of what is actually packed into that small pink building. I love it. No matter what you end up buying there, it'll be 100% unique!
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