what a wonderful day!

Saturday evening..Post?
nope.. 
Norman Rockwell painting..
nope..nor even a sighting of that famous artist!..

just a super great afternoon!
just ask my hubby how to reach me if I am  NOT at home..
he will say..
"one of three places..
either at
King Sooper's..(our Kroger grocery store)

City Floral.. (if the weather is bad,cold, gray..
I go there for medicine for my soul...with Nikon!)

Goodwill..for any, all or no particular reason..

today it was the latter..
where I wandered at will, picking up, looking at, declining..
but strangely plates hopped into my cart..


as did shirts in my hubby's size..

a darling pair of shoes which fit me perfectly..

as well as did several other items..
but the highlight of the afternoon..
was meeting two new friends..
Jan the mom, and  Sarah,the daughter..
in our conversation, we discovered we are neighbors...
well sort of..
with a major 4 lane artery separating our neighborhoods..
at least we are in the same general area, sharing the same zip code.!
No, I did not have Nikon with me in the store..
(I only take pics inside the store when I have permission to do so)
Jan and I share another connection.. the Gulf Coast..

in the same area as my old stomping grounds..
We probably even know some of the same folks when you get to the nitty gritty details.. 
we just didn't get that far..
they were searching for men's long sleeved shirts for a particular project..
and what a wonderful project it is..
I was amazed..never even considered such a clever thought !
I will not divulge any details..
because..
She is a blogger also!
she says she's a novice..
and I say we all started somewhere..
but she will be posting all about this nifty crafty project..soon!!
which I promise  each and everyone of you will Love..
withroomtogrow.
she has only posted a few times..
but her items and tutorials are over the top!

she is such a delight in real life..
I think if we all visit..
leaving words of encouragement..
she will blossom,filling the room to grow..
with even more of her "upcycled" projects..
while growing a garden full of new friends!
I always say a trip to  Goodwill is always GOOD..
But today's trip was just Great!
especially in finding NEW Blogging FRIENDS!

Another First!

Goodwill does it again! 

Now you all know how much I enjoy my treks for treasure-hunting at Goodwill..

Here's the latest happening from Denver...

Located in the Famous Cherry Creek  shopping area..

Deja Blue opens tomorrow at 9! 

Check out the 9NEWS (KUSA)story here!

(there is a video of the store interior..beautiful!)

Second-hand styles find a high-fashion home in Cherry Creek North | 9news.com

www.9news.com

DENVER - Before thrift shops and consignment stores, buying premium threads meant paying a premium price.

Now there's a new concept in bargain shopping that's less about the hunt

and more about saving in style. 

9NEWS "Your Money" Reporter Heidi McGuire 

went inside a new store in Cherry Creek North, that's full of surprises.

Deja Blue store manager Annette Dosett has worked tirelessly to get to this point where her boutique is fully stocked.

"Here we have women's jeans..

 Rock & Republic, Joe's, True Religion," 

she said grabbing an arm full of denim.

These jeans would typically cost well over $100, 

but at Deja Blue they're just $24.99.

That's just the beginning..

Dorsett  has a stunning, red leather Marc Jacobs bag for less than $40. 

The purse retails for more than $400.

"I think this will be the first to go on Saturday,"she said looking at the bag.

If you're wondering how..

she or the store is offering prices so low..
the folks behind Deja Blue have had 

some practice under a different name: 

Goodwill.

Company spokesperson Vanessa Clark explained,

"Deja Blue is just a new concept for Goodwill, when you shop here, you're supporting Goodwill and our mission..

you're supporting tens of thousands of people 

that we help in Denver every year."

Deja Blue simplifies the treasure hunt ..

since Dorsett and her team hand-pick everything for you.

"Nothing has come from the stores, 

it is all hand-picked at one of our warehouses that have come through from one of the stand-alone donation centers, 

so many hours have been spent in a warehouse going through this," she said.

Deja Blue found a home in the former Homer Reed Limited Men's store in Cherry Creek North. 

When you walk in you realize ..

this isn't some bargain basement, 

rather a high-end boutique with affordable clothes that are in style.. 
it just so happens to be second hand.

Clark says with the location just northof 3rd Avenue,on University Boulevard,

the hope is that many people will stroll in, and discover a whole new take on "thrift store" shopping. 

"Maybe they'll think twice, maybe I do want to step into another Goodwill store. 

maybe Goodwill shopping is for me," she said of the reaction they're hoping for.

Deja Blue opens at 9 a.m.on Saturday 

and with the growing buzz around the new boutique you will want to come early..

to beat the crowds..
 and to find parking. 

Space behind the store is available..

but very limited, 

so on street parking is encouraged.

Deja Blue is not a donation center, Goodwill has 15 drop off locations..

and 24 stores statewide. 

To find out more about Deja Blue or Goodwill

http://www.goodwilldenver.org/dejablue.

See You There!!

Hot off the Press!

Oh the weather outside is frightful,

But the fire is so delightful,

And since we've no place to go,

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

NO! Enough is Enough!!
(especially when having to pay big $$$ for snow shoveling service!!)
 but these scenes are just so darn pretty, aren't they!!!  
makes you want to bundle up, and go outside to play.....
nah.. not yet.. more coffee please!!!  

The Denver City County Building  in Christmas Lights..a Denver, Colorado December Tradition

Current weather in my world..

according to MY official site:

Weather Underground:

Denver, CO

3°F Current: Overcast Wind: E at 6 mph Humidity: 92%

Mon 13° | -1° Tue 29° | 14° Wed 40° | 20° Thu 34° | 14°

followed by this nice BLUE and Yellow  forecast

        the  Most optimistic of the two..
           * * * * * * * * * * * *

One of my Most favorite Blues of all...
and finally... 
a very fun announcement for all Goodwill shoppers!
Rashon has just announced the date for the second annual event! what a fun day we had here in Denver 
last summer.. Here's hoping we see you this time!!!

Now.. back to my regularly scheduled  day.....
first things first...
coffee refill..

finish the tree!!!
finish MY shopping list..
dare I attempt navigating the icy streets?
even worse, icy parking lots..
really do need  several items..
think I'll procrastinate a bit longer....
decisions! decisions! decisions!!!
enjoy your day as will I!!!
aaaah! the joy of coffee!
inspiring as well as warm!!!
now Please visit my friends at these parties..
Blue Monday
Mellow Yellow Monday