Monday, September 12, 2011

It's always dry in HomeGoods....

Brimfield however was a different story.

Most of the fields were flooded out and the one we went their specifically to see on Thursday (May's field) didn't even open.


We talked to a few folks who said there were some great bargains because dealers were in a rush to clear their inventory before more damage was done. I don't know...we just couldn't see capitalizing on the misfortunes of others so we left.

And on the way home we stopped at HomeGoods....







We may not have got a bargain but sometimes that's not what it's all about.

18 comments:

ANNE said...

Don't you just love the cool things they sell?? I am hooked on that store!!!!!!!!!!

BECKY said...

Wow. That is so sad about Brimfield. I'm sure it was a fantastic event. Rain is one thing buy flooding is another. My heart goes out to them.

Those are some cool items from HG, though. I'm glad you got to do some shopping anyway!
Have a joyful week!
Becky

Susan said...

"we just couldn't see capitalizing on the misfortunes of others..."

That rings such a bell with me - I know I shouldn't view it this way, but when I bought my house two years ago, I refused to look at foreclosed properties, even though I knew they were much cheaper than other housing - it just felt morally wrong to buy a house that someone else had lost. :(

I'm glad that you were able to stop at Home Goods, though - I've heard lots of good things about that store, but there isn't one near me. :(

Unknown said...

almost went to Brim on Friday but changed my mind. oh my..how sad for all those vendors! happy you were able to enjoy a trip to Home Goods though! gotta love THAT place on ANY day! ;)

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Loving your HG finds Diane (I need a fix soon)!
Too bad about Brimfield...I heard it was a mudbowl!

Renee said...

Wow, I was at Brimfield last year. So sad about the flooding. BTW, I love your Home Goods finds!

A Shabby Moment in Time said...

Diane,
You always do sooo wonderful at Home Goods. As far as Shabby Fifi...she's on Fall River Ave in Seekonk. Check out this piece on her shop
http://seekonk.patch.com/articles/old-made-new-again-at-shabby-fifi

Blessings,
Karen

Carole said...

I decided to go on Friday and it was a lot better. I heard that Quaker Acres was not as flooded.
I agree with you to take advantage of some of the vendors leaves a bad taste in my mouth too.
xx
Carole

Melissah from Coastal Style said...

I love those jars.
x
Melissah

Anonymous said...

Such a shame about Brimfield. But you did find some wonderful things at HomeGoods! :)
Wishing you a lovely weekend,
Zuzu

michelle said...

That is too bad for Brimfield, how awful. I am glad that you still got to go shopping and had a good time and it looks like you found some lovely treasures!
xo

Chic-Schnack said...

Ohhhhhh what a Home!!!!!!!!! I love it, it is unbelivable. And Brimfield, that is a nice story;-))
Domi

shannon i olson said...

you bought some amazing things, too bad about the flooding, it takes so much time for everyone to get set up too!

Faded Plains said...

Home Goods sounds like such a great place...love that burlap covered bottle.

Faded Plains said...

Home Goods sounds great...love the burlap covered bottle.

Faded Plains said...

Home Goods sounds great...love the burlap covered bottle.

Stephanie said...

I love Home Goods - you found some GREAT treasures!

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said...

Wow . . . I can't imagine being a flooded vendor.
That does not look like fun.
Nice found treasures. It's always fun to shop Home Goods.
~ Julie