SHOP for boutique winter clothing, classic and quirky holiday décor, one-of-a-kind gifts (jewelry, art, books), and so much more!
WHEN: Saturday December 7 from 9 am to 5 pm AND Sunday December 8 from 11 am to 5 pm
WHERE: Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door, at 2 Pond Road, Gloucester MA
NOTE: PLEASE help us be good neighbors and do not park in our neighbor’s lots!
WHAT: SHOP the Holiday Market at Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door, for high-quality, second-hand goods and one-of-a-kind finds for the holidays. Revenue at Second Glance supports hunger-relief programs of The Open Door.
WHERE: Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door at 2 Pond Road, Gloucester MA
WHAT: Don’t miss the thrift shopping event of the season! Shop for one-of-a-kind finds and help raise revenue for hunger-relief programs of The Open Door. Learn more at FOODPANTRY.org
From left: Appraisers Colleene Fesko, Bryan McMullin, and James Callahan.
Tickets are available NOW for a special event this April at Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door!
Second Glance is holding a “What’s it Worth” night this April featuring acclaimed appraisers who will assess the value of items brought in by attendees.
WHEN: Thursday, April 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: SG Home at Second Glance, 2 Pond Road, Gloucester MA 01930
Each ticket holder may bring one item to be appraised. Second Glance will also be open for shopping during the event.
WHAT: Anyone curious to learn the value of an antique or vintage good can purchase a ticket to Second Glance’s What’s it Worth night. Proceeds will support hunger-relief programs of The Open Door.
Appraisers for the event will include:
James Callahan, Asian Art and General Antique Appraiser of Antiques Roadshow
Colleene Fesko, Art (Painting, Watercolor, Sculpture, and Print) Appraiser of Antiques Roadshow
Bryan McMullin, local Gemologist & Jewelry Appraiser
“This is a rare opportunity for antiques lovers and novices alike to come together, bring in their special items, and revel in the historic and cultural stories of their objects,” President and CEO Julie LaFontaine said. “It’s a collision of history and art, all in the name of raising funds to connect local people to good food. We’re so very thankful to our appraisers for donating their time for this special event!”
“Gloucester never disappoints — and has always been full of interesting people, places and things,” Fesko said. “My colleagues and I are so happy to be supporting the mission of The Open Door and their hunger-relief programs. You never know what you’ll see (or hear!) at an appraisal event, and I encourage the community and beyond to support this event.”
“Second Glance has created such a unique opportunity with this event to revel in the unique histories of local antiques all while raising funds for The Open Door. It’s a community-centric event, and we’re looking forward to seeing what folks bring in for appraisal!” Callahan said.
Light refreshments will also be available, and the main store at Second Glance will also be open for shopping for ticket-holders only during the event.
Shop for clothing, jewelry, handbags, artwork, vintage Christmas, holiday décor and gifts this weekend at Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door.
WHEN: Saturday, December 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Second Glance at 2 Pond Road, Gloucester MA
WHAT: Shop at Second Glance this weekend for a curated selection of one-of-a-kind finds. Sustainable shopping and unique goods make meaningful gifts for the holidays!
Shoppers and donors at Second Glance help raise revenue for The Open Door hunger-relief programs. Learn more at FOODPANTRY.org
Don’t miss out on the thrifting event of the summer! Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door, is holding a Seaside Vintage Market next week.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 22 through Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door at 2 Pond Road, Gloucester MA 01930
WHAT: SHOP for vintage-style home décor, kitchenware, art, jewelry, knickknacks, linens, clothing, accessories, and more at Second Glance’s Seaside Vintage Market!
One-of-a-kind treasures will be brought out daily for shoppers to peruse. DAILY shopping themes will be held as follows:
Wednesday: Opening Day
Thursday: Linens
Friday: Vintage Kitchen
Saturday: Silver and Gold Jewelry
Revenue at Second Glance directly supports hunger-relief programs of The Open Door. SHOP FOR GOOD, and know your dollars will help put food on the table for someone in our community.
More information about The Open Door is available at FOODPANTRY.org.
Second Glance’s Jackie Colussi Shares Tips and Tricks for Creating a Costume from Scratch
With pumpkins on doorsteps, falling leaves and a crisp breeze in the air, the time has come to start planning your annual Halloween costume.
For Jackie Colussi, shift leader at Second Glance, the thrift store of The Open Door, thrifting for Halloween costumes is a beloved tradition she maintained with her daughters as they grew up and enjoys to this day. She previously owned a business selling vintage items, and has a love of fashion that fuels, in part, her love of crafting an entirely unique costume.
“We always enjoyed thrift shopping anyway. When it was Halloween time, we took it as a personal challenge,” Colussi said. “We always wanted to come up with something unique and different, and something we created ourselves. It took time and imagination, and we had fun doing it.”
She says one of her favorite thrifted costumes was a dead prom queen look her daughter once wore, which included an all-gray formal outfit and a poufy veil.
“You’re only limited, in my opinion, by your imagination,” Colussi said. “You might have to purchase some makeup or fake blood, but it definitely makes for an interesting costume. I think there’s a lot to be said for buying and reusing as well, and its more cost efficient.”
“There’s not a lot a pair of scissors and a hot glue gun can’t do,” she added.
Colussi also says for many, thrifting for a costume at Second Glance is a more meaningful experience, because patrons know all revenue supports the programs at The Open Door and helps feed local people.
For those looking to thrift their costume this year, Colussi has shared tips and tricks for getting started:
Brainstorm costume ideas before you shop. Go to the thrift store with a few costume ideas in mind and know what you might need to build that costume. Colussi says this is particularly helpful for parents and guardians shopping for a young child’s costume.
Keep an open mind. She says you never know what you mind find, or what item(s) might stick out to you as you browse.
Give yourself time and don’t limit yourself to the clothing section. Don’t rush the creative process—part of the fun is browsing the various clothing departments, accessories, jewelry, shoes, fabric, art supplies, household wares, and so on that could be turned into clothing and props for your costume.
Think outside the box. Don’t be afraid to turn your costume into an art project or re-imagine something. For example: a curtain or lace tablecloth can be cut and sewn to suit a wide variety of costumes, fake flowers can be fashioned into a flower crown, and a large frame without a painting or photo in it can be perfect for someone who would like to dress up as a painting themselves.
Don’t forget the classics. She says classic Halloween costumes, like a witch or warlock, are often easy to shop for at a thrift store as black tops and dresses are almost always in stock, and accessories can be found to suit the look too.
Once you have your costume ready, don’t forget to enter Second Glance’s Halloween contest! Details below.
Second Glance Halloween Costume Contest Details:
Second Glance is holding its FIRST EVER Halloween Costume Contest this year. To enter, participants must create a costume using at least one item from Second Glance, post a photo on Instagram and tag the thrift store at @secondglancethriftstore. The deadline for entry is midnight on Oct. 31, and the winner will be announced Nov. 1 on Instagram after being selected by a small panel of staff and volunteers. The winner will receive a $50 Second Glance Gift Card.
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