Friday, May 20, 2011

[thrifting with mr. goodwill hunting]

one of the most amazing things about this blog is that i have the opportunity to meet some amazing people, who ultimately become great friends of mine. back in february, i completed a small makeover for a client, which also happened to be featured on the nate berkus show, shown here

one of my services i offer as a lifestyle design blogger is a personal shopping experience.
sometimes people just need a little push in the right direction.

lets see how a recent personal shopping experience unfolded with my dc client.

before we even walked in the store we saw these bikes. my client wouldn't let me ride one.
(crappy photo...i just bought the camera days before arriving)
although i was shopping with my client, i couldn't help but plunder through the books. heaven.
these light fixtures could have been awesome in black.
for a rustic feel...we could've bought this antler chandelier. but...er raa ummm...it was a no go.
now this huge painting would have been a perfect focal point in a child's room or a nursery...
and seeing that my client was 8 months pregnant at the time we went shopping...we probably should've bought it. wait now. she was 8 months pregnant, but she had more energy than i did! seriously.
does this look familiar? well after i blogged about my score here, my client refused to let me take it. so here it sits in her home.
during my client's personal shopping experience, we saw a lot of items we wanted (i meant she wanted), but just didn't have the space for them all.
and yes...i have a NO policy. sorry ambrie...lol
if this lamp had a sister near by, it would've went home with us and would have gotten a nice high gloss coat of black paint!
remember these chairs i blogged about here?
now some people may think $69 for each of these bird prints were a steal...but we didn't. 
(i really want to insert a good fowl joke here...but i cant think of any...lol)
remember this painting (here)?
above all else thrifting with mr. goodwill hunting is a whole lotta fun!

guess what? SHE HAD THE BABY!!!
oooohhhh and awww your hearts out....HERE.
thanks so much barbie for letting me crash DC with you...

if you or a group of friends would like to schedule a personal thrifting experience with mr. goodwill hunting email rashon@rashoncarraway.com and lets do it!

Perhaps you would like a personal design assistance, my rates are listed here.

Rashon aka Mr. Goodwill Hunting
LifeStyle Blogger and Designer



20 comments:

TamStyles said...

LOVE AMBRIE(BARBIE) who just had the baby. Be sure to stop by and see her new baby. I bet this shopping was a whole lot of fun Rashon...she is a ham as it is.

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Diamonds Pearls and Crazy in the world of Barbie Jones said...

LOL es thrifting with RC is a BLAST thrifting with Barbie is comical LOL! No more belly bump! Now book that ticket sir we have some more stores to divide and conquer!

Evie said...

She might be the cutest 8 month pregnant lady I have ever seen! So tiny! Those bird prints were NOT worth $69...good call! Still so in love with that DC print that you got! BTW Rashon, what do you charge for a personal shopping experience, just out of curiosity? I would love to provide a similar service for some people here in Raleigh....

Marcus Design said...

Wish I could go thrifting with you Mr.GW!!

Nancy xo

Angela said...

She's the cutest pregnant lady ever.

Simply LKJ said...

You two look like you had a blast thrifting together! Congrats to her on her new baby.

Mrs. DeVore said...

Looks like you had a great time and found some great things! I actually really like that "rustic" chandelier :)

Ms Hanak said...

Would you mind sharing what thrift store you went to? I live in DC and I'm always looking for a new shop. Thanks!

DeeAnna said...

Looove watching you in action Rashon! I love that you are teaching people about the merits of thrifting, and being thoughtful consumers!

J'Anns Boutique said...

I know I knew her face from somewhere hehe. Looks like you guys had fun! Love the mini pic of her space with the wedding pic...gorgeous.

A Girl's Next Best Friend

Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle said...

I'd love to have a thrifting buddy who'd tell me no when I need to hear it. Looks like a fun day.

design elements said...

wondeful to see you in action...lovely greetings

Denise at PinkPostcard. said...

I am so excited to be your newest follower, Rashon! I saw you the first time you were on Nate's show, and my husband and I both just adore you. You have a real talent. I am a new blogger, and in the last few months have become a thrift store addict. :) (seriously!) Looking forward to seeing all your fun finds on a regular basis! I would love to feature you and your blog sometime!

Richmond Thrifter said...

Looks like fun!!! Wish you lived closer! We could do some damage!

Mrs. Chic said...

Ahh, I love Ambrie!! She's been on my mind alot :) I've been thinking about her baby and if she's had him. I've been a bad blog reader of late - call it baby brain! :)

Congrats to her!! Looks like a fun shopping date

Anonymous said...

It's so funny you are at my local Value Village, I passed that picture of the capitol building so many times and debated buying it.

bazaarofserendipity said...

Those chairs are to die for!!! OMG. And is she the cutest prego thing I ever saw! I think yes ;-)

bazaarofserendipity said...

ps too bad we can't go thrifting together :-)

The Fancy Pants said...

i think i am in love... totally your newest follower.
i can appreciate a great thrifter like yourself.
xx,
mags
thefancypants.com

SHERRY HART said...

OK...I am so behind in my blog reading, I may be here for about an hour. Boy that sure was a great thrift store with lots of goodies. I wanna go shopping with you :)