The things I do for you.....

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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

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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

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

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!

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!

(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!

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?