My Redesign by Goodwill Grand Opening Adventure

My daily shopping destination,
(not daily, but almost)

Goodwill Industries of Arizona,

 reached new heights this weekend and I was there to join in on the fun!

Redesign by Goodwill,
their new concept store, 
composed of new and gently used furniture 
and home decor,
opened in Scottsdale.

Long before the doors opened at 10 a.m. on Saturday, 

the anxious G.W. shoppers formed the standard line, which wrapped around the building. 

 

Even Sonny, 

this little doggy,

 knows a good shopping opportunity when he see's one!

Robin,

a super sweet, 

Goodwill Team Member,

was doing some last minute store primping when I stopped take her picture.

 Meet Taylor another team member.

He was quite helpful with loading my cart during my shopping frenzy.

Poor guy, didn't know what hit him.

He was a trooper for sure, thanks Taylor.

The Grand Opening Ribbon was cut, 

the doors were opened and the sea of people were ready to be led in, 

but not before I got a shot of the first people in line.  

Personally, I would have shown a lot more enthusiasm, but they came to shop and had their game faces on. 
I'm sure they could see what was ahead 
waiting for them and wanted me out of their path.
Really, I don't blame them take a look at this:

Your probably saying,

 "wait a minute, is this Goodwill?"  

Yes people, this is 

Goodwill of Central Arizona.

 

While the G.W. stores I frequent in the greater Phoenix area are very well organized,

this store was decoratively staged.

Shoppers could get an idea of how to display some of the merchandise in their own homes.  Sometimes it helps to have a little design inspiration.

Look at this Asian inspired grouping.  

A couple of mugs, some bowls, a statue and a nice vignette is created.

This Asian inspired console table was solid wood, gently used  and priced at $89.99.

A similar table, if not the very same, is currently for sale at 

Cost Plus World Market for $249.99.

It's a no brainer as to which one to purchase, right?

The table scapes were nicely set.

How about this set up?
It's perfect for a teen or college student.

The black futon, the red coffee table,
that red, comfy chair with ottoman,
and the rockin' red electric guitar,
put them together and they just scream,
"come on over to my crib and chill."


Another fun arrangement.

There was a collection of rugs, 

racks of crystal, silver, gold, pottery, ceramics,
the list goes on.

The details on this cabinet gave it character

and it was the perfect place to tuck a small t.v. into and close the doors when not in use.

There was this country, corner cabinet filled with a collection of chickens.

Priced at $12.99,

I would have considered taking this fun ice bucket home with me 

if I didn't already have 2 other silver ice buckets.

For those with a current obsession of coastal design,

these starfish

were priced at .99 cents each.

Now, if I could have gotten this in the house without my husband seeing me ,

I would've spent the $99.99 to bring it home.

Another solid piece of furniture, it was perfect for a flat screen t.v., a dining room buffet, or even something a little more imaginative,

like a dresser,

very similar to THIS one. 

 I could've found something to do with it but chose to keep my husband sane for one more day.

I'd like to thank the kind and fun 

people,

from Goodwill Industries of Arizona,

for inviting me to experience their grand opening.

Courtney Nelson, 

Marketing Communications Manager

Jim Teter, President and CEO, Jackie Halleen, Vice President of Retail Operations,  Tim O'Neal, Chief Operating Office and 

Chandra Stewart, Vice President, Marketing and Communications (not pictured)

I found 

Redesign by Goodwill 

to be a bountiful resource for quality new and gently used furniture, home decor and unique finds waiting to be discovered, 

all at a modest price.

I'm already planning my next visit,

would you like to join me?

Signed,

Popcorn

Self appointed President of the

 Goodwill of Arizona Fan Club

Tomorrow on Popcorn

I'll be posting some pictures of some little treasures, 

both mine and other shopper's I met on Saturday,

 that found their way to our homes.

A $500.00 find for a mere $29.99.

Unfortunately, not my find, 

but another very happy G.W. shopper.

It's going to be "Good!"