Castaways Consignment

Happy Birthday To Us!

2011-06-22T08:17:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all of our fabulous customers! Without you we could have NEVER celebrated our SIXTH BIRTHDAY in Washington. And we've been open for over EIGHT YEARS overall! But who's counting? ;)

We certainly couldn't do it without your fabulous consignments, your happy faces coming into our doors, your continued loyalty, and YOUR excitement as we continue to grow.

We look forward to continuing this happy adventure for a long time to come!

You'll Only Find The Real Deal Here...

2010-06-22T19:26:00.000-07:00

Ugh, those knockoff, purse party, designer inspired bags.... We are proud to say that at Castaways you will only find AUTHENTIC designer handbags. As we learn more about the industry, we have found that selling fake bags is WRONG WRONG WRONG. You can be sure you will ONLY find the real deal at Castaways. For more info on exactly WHY those fake bags are such bad news, click on this link from the National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops.

The things I do for you.....

2010-06-15T06:45:00.000-07:00

Image courtesy of Four Seasons

In just over one week, I will be heading off to Palm Beach to meet with 300-400 other consignment and resale shop owners for a NARTS (National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops) Conference. I will be meeting with the best of the best in the industry to make Castaways an even BETTER place for you to shop!

I will do networking, attend workshops, go on a bus tour of the shops in the Palm Beach area, I will listen to speakers.... and I will go to cocktail parties, and lovely dinners and spend time on the BEACH, for crying out LOUD... all in the name of bettering my business....

All kidding aside (because of course the trip will be amazing), the things I've heard about these Conferences have been so good. I can't wait to come back with renewed energy and a head and heart full of ideas on how to make Castaways even more boutiquey, upscale, and FUN for you guys. I feel like SO many shops get complacent. Once they've opened and establish their clientele, they feel like their job is done. I feel like I can ALWAYS learn more about the business and that Castaways ALWAYS has more room to grow. I can't wait to share what I've learned with you.

In the meantime, a part of me is dreaming of palm trees, sandy beaches, the sound of the ocean, sundresses, and flowers in my hair......

Dig A Little Deeper

2010-06-08T10:55:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the image tradebit!

Have you ever seen the movie, The Princess and the Frog? Well, I am a HUGE fan of all things New Orleans, so I have seen it approximately 87 times since it came out. I assure you, the whole movie is super cute and you'll love it even more if you appreciate the culture of NOLA as much as I do.

Anyway, I digress. There is one particular scene in the movie where the two main characters, who have turned from humans into frogs go to a voodoo queen, Mama Odie in the hopes that she will make them human again (and that's all I'm gonna tell you about the plot, because if you haven't seen it, go RENT it, it's out on video, for Heaven's Sake!) Mama Odie proceeds to sing a song called "Dig A Little Deeper", which fits very nicely into the theme of the movie of which I shall not discuss any further.

Doesn't "Dig A Little Deeper" also apply to our CLOSETS? I think so. We've got the major spring/summer clean out done. But lets take things one step further. The super cute sundress that you're holding on to waiting for that perfect occasion? Or the one that the straps never quite work well with your bra? Castaways! They'll be PERFECT for someone, and you get the cash to buy the perfect thing for YOU! The designer bag you're holding on to because you paid so much money for it? C'mon. Wouldn't you rather have cash to purchase a purse you'll actually LOVE to carry? What about jewelry? Your little guy or gal's Rubbermaid tote that you've stored away in the vain hope that the next little one in line will wear it? Once you store it away and let the next one wear it, those items will lose just about all of their resale value! And honestly? You will have such strong memories and ties to those darling darling outfits on baby #1, you'll want your own new (to you) stuff to associate with the new baby (and you can find those items at Castaways!)

So, before we start thinking about the BIG BACK TO SCHOOL purge, why not look at your summer stash one more time? You might just find a still in the shipping package J Crew bikini or super cute Coach clutch that you couldn't quite jam all you stuff into? Or a great Nine West necklace that someone gave you but it didn't suit your style.... You know you have a few of these gems lying around.... So take advantage of this rainy day and turn them into CASH!!!

Cherry Festival Sale

2010-06-01T14:37:00.000-07:00

Come Celebrate With Us During The Washington Cherry Festival!

Castaways Consignment

June 2 through June 5

Come shopping at Castaways during the Cherry Festival and save 20% on all regularly priced merchandise ~ AND check out our Red Line Wall ~ everything on it is HALF OFF! We love supporting our community ~ stop in and let us share a little of the love with you.

Castaways 5 Year Anniverary Event

2010-05-18T11:03:00.000-07:00

Please join us in celebrating 5 years of success in our Washington location. We will be offering special sales and goodies store wide all day Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22. We couldn't have made it this far without YOU so please come in and allow us to thank you properly!

Happy New Year!

2010-01-11T07:33:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year from Castaways! We are looking forward to a FABULOUS 201 and we hope you
are too! Make sure you start the year off right by organizing your closets and bringing the
items that you are no longer wearing in to Castaways! Now is the PERFECT time to clean
out, because we're still taking winter, but you can also clean out your spring items, because
we will be taking them on February 14th!

Some things that are selling ESPECIALLY well for us right now:

Boots, boots, and more boots!
Designer handbags (we will be happy to price to your satisfaction)
Premium Brand Denim
Jewelry
Children's clothing (we would certainly be willing to take spring items early in this category)

We hope this gives you a good starting point. Think of how good it will feel to get those closets
perfectly organized. And all the extra cash in your pocket will come in handy for SPRING
SHOPPING ~ because even though it sure doesn't feel like it right now, that warm weather WILL
be here one day very soon!

Wishing you a FABULOUS NEW YEAR!

Back To School Fun!

2009-08-10T14:27:00.000-07:00

(This image courtesy of Kiki_08.)

So. I have an idea. I'll bet EVERYONE who reads this blog knows a teenager who is obsessed with clothing, boy type teen or girl type teen. :) If everyone could just TELL those teenagers about Castaways, they would know that we would pay them CASH for all the clothes in their closets that they aren't wearing! CASH, to be used for dates, shopping, movies, WHATEVER. We all know that teens are.... changeable... in their tastes, so if they won't be wearing it this season, get it in our store so we can sell it for them!

What's in it for you? EVEN MORE great stuff for you to shop for at Castaways, that's what! So, pass it on! :)

A Taste of Fall at Castaways!

2009-08-08T15:37:00.001-07:00

A little bit of everything, from newborn to teen! Right now, there is a LOT of Gymboree for little girls and guys, mostly sizes 24 mos through size 7 for girls, and sizes 12 mos through 5 for the boys. There is a pretty good selection of Baby Gap as well. For the teens, we are starting to REAP in the Hollister for girls and guys, so make sure you don't forget Castaways for all your Back To School fashions. Why spend a ton, especially in this economy?

$5.00 Off Just For You

2009-07-01T07:41:00.000-07:00

Okay, so.... Admittedly, I have not been great about keeping up this blog. We had such a busy spring at Castaways, so much so that it took me completely by suprise! And while, busy is good, it took some getting used to, especially with my two boys at home getting more and more ornery! :)

We've got some changes in store for you at Castaways.... It's going to be even BETTER shopping and consigning with us. And while most of the changes won't be taking place for a month or so, I plan on coming here and keeping those of you who check in "in the know".

Want an even better reason to read this blog? How does five bucks sound? Simply click file and print selection on the paragraph below, bring it in to us, and we'll give you five bucks off your purchase the next time you shop!

TAKE FIVE DOLLARS OFF AT CASTAWAYS!

THIS COUPON IS GOOD FOR REGULAR AND SALE PRICED ITEMS.

PURHCASE MUST BE AT LEAST $5.00 TO QUALIFY

THANKS SO MUCH FOR CHECKING INTO OUR SHOP BLOG.

LET A FRIEND KNOW SO THEY CAN CHECK IN AND PRINT OUT

COUPONS TOO!

COUPON EXPIRES FRIDAY, JULY 17.

Come Shop at Castaways Friday and Saturday

2009-01-15T14:10:00.000-08:00

We've got tons of supercute (and I should know I just organized it) stuff on clearance. Plus we're giving away a $50.00 gift certificate and a couple of cute flat wallets and pieces of jewelry! If you read this blog, I want you to come in and tell me about it! :)

ANOTHER News Story Featuring Castaways

2008-12-04T06:30:00.000-08:00

http://www.week.com/news/local/35519249.html

Get into the spirit of Giving... and Receiving at Castaways!

2008-12-01T08:31:00.000-08:00

Let Castaways help you get into the spirit this season! Every SATURDAY between now and Christmas, we will reward you for helping others!

Bring in a canned good or other nonperishable item and receive a coupon for 10% off any item at Castaways!

Bring in a new toy (tags still attached) and receive a coupon for 30% off any item at Castaways!

There will be a limit of five coupons given per visit. Coupons are valid on regular priced items only. Coupons are valid on regular priced items only. Coupons expire 12-31-08.

All donations will benefit local citizens in need. Thank you for helping Castaways help others!

Have a wonderful Holiday Season!

New Jewelry and Gift Items for under $20.00!

2008-11-17T08:52:00.000-08:00

Join us at Castaways
Friday and Saturday Nov 21 and 22.
Buy any NEW Holiday item and we'll give you 15% off your entire purchase.

We have great new Holiday Gift items for under $20.00. Join us Friday and Saturday November 21 and 22 to preview our fantastic selection of fashionable jewelry, scarves, and accessories. What a great gift idea! In fact, if you purchase any of our new items, we'll give you 15% off your entire purchase! What a great way to get into the holiday spirit

WAIT until you SEE

2008-11-05T14:58:00.000-08:00

the AMAZING shipment of scarves, flat wallets, and jewelry we got in today! They will be available Friday and they will also be up for grabs at the Central Grade School Vendor Fair in Washington on Saturday. These are just a beginning to the great items we'll be getting in for the Holidays and EVERYTHING will be priced under twenty bucks! I'll bring my camera on Friday to give you a glimpse of the goods.

In the spirit of Holiday Giving...

2008-11-04T06:40:00.001-08:00

Castaways will have LOADS of great new wallets, scarves, and jewelry for Holiday Giving ALL UNDER TWENTY BUCKS!!!! You'll save SO MUCH MONEY, you'll be able to buy a great outfit for yourself and STILL be ahead! The jewelry will start arriving this week, so be sure to stop in and check it out.

Also, don't forget to check out our amazing selection of winter coats and children's holiday dresses!

Happy Halloween.... and don't forget!

2008-10-30T05:29:00.000-07:00

1. We're open until 7:00 tonight!

2. Tommorrow is Trick or Treat Day at Castaways. Dress up and receive 10% off! Treats for the kiddos too!

No tricks, just treats at Castaways!

2008-10-22T05:44:00.000-07:00

We have a few treats in store for you for the rest of this month at Castaways!

1. We'll be open for the next TWO Thursday nights until 7:00 PM. We're testing the waters, so to speak. If the next two Thursday evenings do well for us, we'll continue to stay open late on Thursdays until Christmas. So, please, if those hours are convenient for you, SHOW us by coming to SHOP!

2. On Halloween (Friday, October 31), wear a costume and take 10% off your purchase. If you bring a kiddo is costume, we'll give him a treat! And we'll still give YOU the discount. :)

3. NEW JEWELRY this week! Need I say more? What a treat!

4. We have just marked down HUNDREDS of fabulous items, so come take a gander at our FULL FULL FULL sale rack!

Now, isn't that a treat?

Happy Halloween!

And since you are a LOYAL BLOG READER...

Please Print this section and bring it in to Castaways
Thursday, October 23 or Thursday October 30 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and you will be entered for a chance to win a piece of fabulous jewelry selected from our next shipment!

Have a little girl? Love Gymboree?

2008-10-09T04:44:00.000-07:00

Then you're set! We got in over ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY pieces yesterday, ranging in size from 3 months to size 9! Mostly the smaller sizes. We're also getting another batch of Gymboree and Baby Gap girls this morning, size 4-6. The other thing we seem to be getting an abundance of is holiday dresses. Happy shopping!

This just in....

2008-10-03T08:12:00.000-07:00

1. Girl's Gymboree!!!! Sizes 3-6 months, 12-18 months, and LOADS of 3T. All in great shape. Lots of holiday outfits.

2. 2 beautiful pairs of brand new Brighton shoes. Sizes 7 and 7.5.

3. A fabulous selection of trendy maternity clothing. Really cute pieces from Gap and Motherhood in a variety of sizes.

Come check out all of this great stuff!

Fall Open House This Weekend At Castaways

2008-09-21T15:03:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again... The beautiful weather and gorgeous foliage aren't the only wonderful things about fall! It's also the time of year when everyone brings beautiful fall and winter clothing, bags, jewelry, and shoes to Castaways! The store is chock full of such amazing merchandise that we simply can't resist passing some of the savings along to you.

Open House
Friday and Saturday September 26 and 27. Draw at the counter to receive 10% - 25% off your purchase. Enjoy refreshments while you shop our beautiful selection of name brand, stylish fall clothing!

Fabulous drawings and giveaways!

SNEAK PREVIEW WINE AND CHEESE NIGHT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 FROM 5:00 to 7:00! DON'T MISS IT!

Here at Castaways we pride ourselves on a fun and exciting, boutique~like shopping experience. Our Open Houses really are a special event, so bring a friend and have FUN while you save money!

Our small size diva has come through again....

2008-09-17T03:53:00.000-07:00

We have a rounder FULL of size zero White House Black Market, Cache, and Banana Republic things for fall and winter. Beautiful and amazing quality, as always from this consignor. If you happen to be tiny, come check it out! And pass this gem on to your friends, if they happen to be lucky enough to wear this size!

So busy....

2008-09-16T04:43:00.000-07:00

It has been so crazy at the shop, I can't possibly even begin to tell you what we've gotten in.... but I'll try to highlight the best of the best...

* Lots of GREAT quality, name brand, stylish plus size clothing. Sizes 1X, 2X, and even some 3X.

* Darling girl's clothes, size 5 and 6. Mostly Gymboree, with some Ralph Lauren and Hanna pieces.

* REALLY cute boy clothes. Sizes 6-24 months. Gymboree, Baby Gap, and more. The most darling Halloween costumes you've ever seen. Octupus? Shark? You HAVE to check them out!

250 pieces in today.

2008-09-04T19:20:00.001-07:00

Oh my goodness, girls! Fun, funky clothing in all sizes, great jewelry, girl's clothes. A little bit of everything.

And that is all I have to say. :)

This just in today....

2008-09-03T15:05:00.000-07:00

1. Little girl's Limited Too, Gap and Children's Place. Sizes 7 and 8.
2. Little boy's Gap, Children's Place, and play clothes. Sizes 4 and 5.
3. Ladies' fall jackets. LL Bean and Eddie Bauer. Mostly red. Size Medium.
4. Several Coach Bags. All leather, red and black. Priced in the 50-80 dollar range. Also a brown suede Cole Haan bag. 85.99
5. Two really cute trendy designer inspired bags. Will price at 34.99.
6. Cute Clarks and Borns. Sizes 6.5-7.

We are getting swamped! Come check us out!

I Vow

2008-08-28T07:38:00.000-07:00

...to update this blog AT LEAST once per week. I must tell you that when I don't update, it means I am TOO busy at work to even take a moment to tell you about the fabulous things we're receiving every day!

But this blog has brought us recognition from the Peoria Journal Star and it has also sold a great deal of merchandise, so I feel badly when I neglect it.

So no more of that! I will be posting at least fairly regularly. So don't stop checking in!

New Arrivals

2008-08-11T06:15:00.000-07:00

As of Friday:

1. Boys sizes 10, 12, and 14. Gap.

2. Some fun kids Halloween gear! It's only a little over two months away. That means fall is coming. Woo Hoo!

3. Really, REALLY cute Baby Gap boys clothes, sizes 2T and 3T.

4. Cute womens Gap and Banana pieces, sizes 8 and 10.

Come on, ladies. Clean your closets. And girl moms, we need your stuff!

New Arrivals

2008-08-07T19:14:00.000-07:00

- A whole bunch of darling, darling, DARLING baby boys 0-3 months. Mostly Gap, Ralph Lauren, and Gymboree. Fall/Winter.

- A boatload of really cute girls clothes, running the gamut from newborn to 5T.

- Cute Halloween costumes for kids - Tigger and an Indian girl

- Vintage jewelry

- Lots of womens clothes, size 12. Variety of brands, but all really nice stuff.

- Cute junior things - some Limited Too and other store brands - really cute transitional, back to school styles!

New Arrivals

2008-08-06T14:10:00.000-07:00

- A good selection of Coldwater Creek/Talbots, size 12P/large petite
- Silpada jewelry at significantly lower prices
- Cute fall crochet sweaters from American Eagle and Express, size small
- A gorgeous dark blue big slouchy leather handbag

....and more great fall pieces!

My outfit today

2008-08-06T07:18:00.000-07:00

I incorporated a few of the fall trends and I LOVE the way my outfit turned out!

Shoes - berry Mary Janes from Target (the ones I posted earlier)
Pants - wide leg denim trousers from Gap
Shirt - Old Navy short sleeve scoop neck grey tee (Castaways)
Necklace - berry Coldwater Creek beads (Castaways)

I'll try to post a picture later, but I wanted to mention how you can DEFINITELY pull together a look with new pieces and pieces from the shop!

Oooh, the colors to be found!

2008-08-06T05:58:00.000-07:00

I'll take one in every color, please. And at Target you can, for just about $20.00 a pair! So go grab an array of colors and come buy an outfit at Castaways to match your great new shoes!

A Sneak Preview For Fall

2008-07-29T09:20:00.001-07:00

These outfits and accessories are all courtesy of Banana Republic.

The jewel tones are HOT for fall. I love the berry and teal shown here and there is a fabulous true red that is just amazing. I'll try to find a picture. Sometimes these bold colors are hard to wear, so that is why I included the picture of the fabulous little teal envelope clutch. You can always let your bag or shoes be the focal point of your outfit.

Also, note all of the long necklaces. I love the chic look of a simple top, wide leg trousers (forgot to mention that these also look like a big trend for fall) and a long necklace.

I'm so excited for fall. And we get a LOT of Banana at Castaways, lucky us, so don't miss any new looks coming in our doors!

Saturday was our best sales day ever!

2008-07-28T07:32:00.001-07:00

Thanks to all of you who came and shopped! Remember, the sale runs all week and then on Saturday everything that's left in the clearance section will be just $1.99! There's still a great selection of cute stuff, so make sure to stop in this week and check it out! We're also getting a LOT of super cute Back to School and fall kid's clothing in. (Check out our boy's sizes 3-6 months and 5 and 6 and our girl's 5 and 6! for a GREAT selection of funky boutique stuff, Baby Gap, and Gymboree! Hope to see you this week.

To those who say you can't find cute boy things....

2008-07-24T11:32:00.000-07:00

Baby Gap just proved you wrong!

But (and you know I have to say this - it's my job) you can put together the EXACT SAME looks with things we have on the racks at Castaways.

Our Back To School items are starting to hit the racks. And BOY are they cute!

Summer Sale Details

2008-07-22T04:56:00.000-07:00

Our huge summer clearance sale will be held Saturday, July 26 through Saturday, August 2!

It's our biggest sale yet with a great selection of children's and women's clothing, shoes, and accessories at unbelievable prices.

$3.99
All final markdown capris, jeans and pants, skirts, long sleeve tops, bathing suits and shoes.

$2.99
All final markdown kid's clothes, camis, tees, and tops, shorts, accessories, and flip flops.

All remaining final markdown items will be $1.99 on Saturday, August 2!

These shoes are amazing!

2008-07-21T16:01:00.000-07:00

These shoes will set you back $225.00 at J Crew. They are amazing, aren't they? So, here are your options if you, like me, can't afford to drop that much money on a pair of shoes:

1. Covet them. Imbed their image in your mind and check Castaways weekly until we get a similar pair in. You'll score similar shoes for under $20.00 and probably find a lot of other great buys as well.

2. Continue scouting the deals at Castaways. With the money you will have saved in a few months, you could probably even justify dropping the big bucks on those spiffy shoes. (And by then, they'll probably even be on sale!)

Like the new digs?

2008-07-19T15:22:00.000-07:00

Me too!

Some new info for you so that you know it will be worth checking out the new place regularly....

We've got a HUGE sale starting next Saturday. Our summer clearance will be selling out at $2.99 and $3.99! We'll even have some new 50% off markdowns!

And.... hip mamas and grandmas take note! We are now taking appointments for fall kid's clothes! It really does sell well for us early, so don't hesitate to break it out now!

That's it for today's update, but I vow to do them at least twice a week, so check back soon!