economy shop
the economy shop
103 S. Grove, Oak Park IL
telephone -708-383-2449
The Economy Shop celebrated their 90th year by hosting a tea in May. We were so lucky with a warm sunny day (which we haven't been able to say in Chicago lately!)
We had past presidents and volunteers join us for the celebration.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
90th Year Celebration
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a couple days in advance, of our next sale.
We will include a peek at the upcoming sale items, too.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Next Sale:
Thursday, January 7, 9-4pm
The shop is open...it's cold... possibly snowy... but the price will be right! We hope to entice you with 75% off all holiday items!!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Next Sale:
Saturday, January 23, 9-3pm
There are not one but 2 post-war Lionel Train Sets available in the basement....
A wooden purse in the Accessories Department (very appropriate for all you Gemini!)
You'll find 0% cotton in these retro shirts - the best part - they are in our Last Chance Room for 50 cents each!
This is one cheesy camera - found in Electronics.
Some really sweet vintage linens - this Sat. all 1/2 off - found in the Antiques Department
Here are 6 reasons to stop by ......
Plenty of retro finds in the Basement - if the clock isn't retro enough - can we interest you in a Lava Lamp?
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Next Sale:
Thursday, February 4 from 9 am -4pm
We had some great furniture come in this week. A few dressers, couches, and more.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Next Sale:
Saturday, February 13 from 9 am - 3pm
The snow may be pilled high - but the treasures at the Economy Shop are pilled higher!!
Come shop for your valentine. Or come shop for yourself for Valentines Day.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Next Sale:
Saturday, February 20 from 9 am - 3pm
Spring is starting to sneak into the doors of the Economy Shop!
Here are a few of my favorite things this week at the shop...
how about a little boy gnome standing watch in your garden to be? (found in the basement)
... or sporting the sweetest vintage umbrella in May showers? (found in the accessories department upstairs)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Next Sale:
Thursday, March 4 from 9 am - 4pm
You never know what you will find this Thursday.
Here is what I found hiding in the Antiques Dept. for a total of $3.50!! Four unique metal trivets now decorate my dining room wall.
Have you found any unique/great finds lately? Send them to info@economyshop.org with a photo!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Next Sale:
Saturday, March 20 from 9 am - 3pm
Friday, March 12, 2010
Next Sale:
Saturday, March 13 from 9 am - 3pm
Some really beautiful things came in this week. There is a 10-piece china set with serving bowls, creamer and sugar bowl and many other pieces.
Then, peek at the table it sits on, the details are fantastic. It has claw foot legs holding glass balls. The table came with information stating it was from the 1890's.
Not looking for fine china or vintage pieces, can we interest you in a cuckoo clock !? ..or a robot who does it all (he picks things up, are you thinking what I'm thinking? (someone who will pick up in the house?!)
We have shoes...anyone in need of some spring shoes, soccer cleats, evening shoes you wear once (and bring back to the Economy Shop once you have worn!), all sorts of shoes can be found on the second floor in the shoe department... and apparently WE have feet to fill them.
Thursday, April 8,2010
Next Sale:
Saturday, April 10th from 9 am - 3pm
This week we are highlighting our Sewing Department. We received a donation from a costume shop that closed. We haven't gone through all of the 50-some boxes, but we have unpacked rayon ribbons, vintage fabrics, vintage lace, felt hats in stages on completion, etc. (and keep checking back, more to come...)
..but if that doesn't interest you and you are a size 5 1/2 - 6 in women's shoes...check out the shoe department - it could just be your lucky day.
Next Sale:
Saturday, April 17th from 9 am - 3pm
Friday, April 16th, 2010
This week we have shelves, and drawers. Traditional, Mid-Century, tall boys, dresser sets, some with mirrors, light-wood, dark wood, something for the kitchen...you get the point. We are bursting with dressers and sets and more.
Of course all the other rooms are bursting with great finds too.
The sewing room is overflowing with new fabric. Start thinking about ways you can use 70's knit with some great colorful prints. (if you think of a way, let us know!)
The next sale after Saturday is our Evening Sale
THURSDAY
APRIL 29th
4pm - 8pm
Next Sale:
Saturday, May 15th from 9 am - 3pm
Friday, May 14, 2010
Many rooms are starting 1/2 off some items to empty their rooms since there are only 5 sales remaining!
We also want your help getting the word out to OPRF graduating seniors that the Economy Shop is the best place to get their dark suit for the June 13 Commencement.
Suits galore for $25!!
And the ties...
..fishing...football...skeletons...Star Wars....need I say more?
Next Sale:
Saturday, May 22nd from 9 am - 3pm
Friday, May 21, 2010
There are more sales in each room this week, as we near the end of the season at the Economy Shop.
Women's Career has an Armani black evening shrug with lace sleeves, a fun French Connection dress (below) great for any summer party and an artist created quilt-detailed jacket .. and the best part: most pieces in the department are 25 to 50% off!!
The sewing department has a table full of new items, fur and leather pieces anyone?!!
Next Sale:
Thursday, May 27th from 4pm - 8pm
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Last 3 sales. Think summer items - maybe rollerblading by the beach, think vintage dresser with marble top, and THINK SALES - everywhere you look and in every room!!!
Next Sale:
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Before: Plastic mountain sheep
After: painted high-gloss red and included in picture collage
First things first, there are only TWO more sales until the close of the season. Almost everything is 50% off - in every room- some items are up to 75% off.
I would like to share a great find of my own. The plastic mountain sheep head (on the left) was found in the Antiques Room for $4.00 (half off
Thursday, June 3rd
from 9am - 4pm
sale). It was a bit bizzare as is, so I got a little crazy and spray painted it a high-gloss red and hung it in a collage of pictures and items - mostly found at the Economy Shop also (go figure!)
I know my find/creation isn't the only one out there - we would love to hear yours! Maybe a great piece of furniture, or did you redo a whole room in ES finds? Send an email to info@economyshop.org We will post your great use of Economy Shop finds on a blog (to be started next season)
