Hidden Gem of the Rockies. I love thrift stores, I love flea markets, and I love garage sales. While dining in Idaho Springs this past weekend I passed a sign that said«Thrift Shoppe». Thankfully I was able to convince my travel companion to give me «5 minutes»(really means 20 minutes) to run into this store while he warmed up the car for our trek back to Boulder. I entered the building and was immediately greeted by a shopping cart of free books. This I took as a great sign of what was to come. I followed the signage which directed me to the basement where the actual thrift store is held. I descended the stairs and was greeted by sporting goods and books. As I continued the store opened up to a large room with clothing, home goods, kitchenware, and various home accessories. With a daily special of «50% off» off I was sure to find a little something to go home with. As I was in a time crunch I quickly perused the kitchenware and noted various«sets» of good looking dishes and glassware, the outerwear was section was not as large as I’d expected but had coats and ski pants in good condition. I settled on a flapper inspired printed scarf and at just over $ 1 returned to the car happily with my find. I definitely plan to drop into the Thrift Shoppe the next time I am in Idaho Springs.
