Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Thrift Shop Prophecies


There’s nothing like a thrift store to give you a cold reality check on things that are trending down.  Here are a few things I noticed.

Soup tureens.  It’s a sad state of affairs that we don’t have the time or energy to make homemade soup anymore.  This graveyard of soup tureens is a signal that fast food and quick fixes have left us no time for comfort food. Maybe it’s time to slow down…


Tissue boxes.  Oh, what to say about all these plastic tissue box holders. Are they really necessary? The public has spoken and said “no.” Just wish some clever crafter would come up with an alternative idea to upcycle these.


Piggy Banks. I think the proliferation of piggy banks on thrift store shelves says something about the fiscal direction in which we’re heading as a nation.  We’re not teaching our children the value of saving.  This is one trend I hope will reverse itself. 


Coffee Pots. These coffee containers were once modern beyond grandma’s grasp.  It’s amazing to see this lonely line of glass receptacles that has been overtaken by k-cups, pods, and cappuccino makers. 


Never underestimate the forecasting power of a thrift store.