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I always look forward to a little thrifting when I'm on vacation. Thrifting in The Hamptons was not what I expected! I mean come on... look at this place! It was more like going to an estate sale in a gorgeous home! We happened to hit ARF the week after their huge fundraiser benefiting the animals and they still had the following amazing offerings! Check out these donations! (On a return visit they had Madeline Weinrib pillows on the daybed!) I was completely smitten with this piece and could not get it off my mind the entire trip! Definitely my favorite piece! I was fantasizing about decorating a house in The Hamptons with thrift store finds :) Sigh! I did find a few small treasures in the basement I managed to sneak into my luggage. LVIS Ladies Village Improvement Society East Hampton   Bargain Box Thrift Shop I didn't get many ...

BLOOM   Where Gwyneth, Ina, and Martha Shop! "A focus on highly regarded handmade treasures has made it a destination for design and decor." The owner, Mona Nerenberg, believes in letting craftsmanship speak for itself. "I don't have a concept, I just buy what I like." She explains her philosophy in a few words,   "I carry things that are my point of view." Everything about Bloom feels peaceful and serene. The decor is clean and pared down, from the white clapboard exterior and shutters to the interior white walls and natural sisal rugs. The elegance of its simplicity allows visitors to notice the actual form and craftsmanship of the items for sale. The only burst of color stems from green plants in vases, which succeed in emphasizing that nature and beauty go hand-in-hand. In addition to antiques, Bloom offers stylish glasses from Belgium, France, and Sweden, attractiv...