Kansas City’s Thrifting is Out of Control. Salvation Army Thrift Store Was Not What We Expected!

[@patriciawilson6524]

Love coming along with you on thirty trips..great finds..loving the pretty rug and chairs too.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

So glad you came along! I just had to share this! 😍

[@ginamcdonald7854]

The rug is gorgeous, and I love the black and white Williamsburg plates!

[@janelynch2180]

I can’t resist bragging. In my favorite Denver thrift store, Mile High, I found an oriental rug for $39. ❤it is about 4x 6 ft. When I had it cleaned the oriental rug expert said “ i have good new and bad news. Of it were from Persia it would be worth $10,000, but it is from Pakistani and only worth $5,000. It is by far my best ever find and still beautiful. The rug you found is beautiful too. My favorites are those with red.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

That is awesome! What a great find! 💕

[@bunchielove6893]

So wish i could see a picture of it. I am hoping to find a fantastic rug aome day.

[@workingclassdog21]

Is that the one in Thornton?? :)

[@janelynch2180]

@@workingclassdog21 No . The one in Denver. Now I live in Sarasota and that chain, Red White & Blue opened a store near me. I’m in Love again. It’s agazing

[@LauraValentine-gt9co]

On the rug use only cold water because it will shrink then get absolutely all water out so it does not shrink while drying. It is almost worth it to have someone come in to clean it.

[@LauraP-rj9dx]

Great finds! The rug looks fantastic in your bathroom. I lucked out and found a gorgeous room size Chinese wool rug for my bedroom at the local habitat for humanity store for $30!

[@FreeRangeCottage]

That is awesome! 🤩

[@Lillian-z7c]

The art is really cute. That runner was beautiful. It had tons of personality.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

We’re enjoying it!

[@calisworldcalisworld2152]

That rug is gorgeous, what an awesome find

[@elainereynolds7701]

LOVE the Stainless ribbed tea pot...

[@FreeRangeCottage]

I couldn’t leave it behind!

[@melissadavis282]

Next time you are in Kansas City, look up Hillcrest Thrift Stores. There are several in the metro area. Definitely our favorite.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

I definitely will! Thanks so much for the tip!

[@cindystuder9090]

I second this recommendation!! A great store.

[@dodipc]

Omg! That dresser was a steal for $45! Thanks for taking us along…..always fun thrifting with you!

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Yes it was! I would have loved to bring it home!

[@cd2659]

I love the rug! I took mine to a professional cleaner and it really wasn't expensive and it looked soooo much better. I love yours. Great find.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Thanks for joining in the fun!

[@gildastigliano7936]

drooling over that runner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Thanks for joining in the fun!

[@DianeShelley-mn2wp]

Those dishes with the flowers is lovely.

[@LaLadybug2011]

Girl, that antique chest of drawers should have been the first thing in your car....it would've fit! I'm drooling at all of the beautiful furniture they had there! Makes me want to fly to Kansas City and go thrifting and then rent a UHaul to drive home! :-) Great haul--I think the wool runner is absolutely stunning.

[@Lillian-z7c]

Right. ❤

[@VivianDamon]

Next trip take the truck!!! Love the rug and teapot.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Yes! Truck needs to happen!

[@myjournee]

Hi, I am a new subscriber. I love thrifting too. Great deals and buys. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Thanks for subbing!

[@myjournee]

@@FreeRangeCottage You are welcome 🤗

[@cindystuder9090]

There are some pretty decent thrift stores in Kansas city. The Waldo city area also has a few good ones, especially the City Thrift. My husband has bought some French cuffed dress shirts there that had Saville Road tailoring tags from London still on them. They fit him perfectly and were an amazing bargain. Bought a heavy vintage cast iron bistro table with a beveled glass top and chairs for our patio for $40. And i mean heavy. Good furniture as well as home goods. Savers thrift stores are also wonderful, we frequent the ones on the North end of KC near Liberty or on Barry Road. I saw someone in the comments mention Hillcrest thrift and I second that recommendation as well, they're outstanding!! Tons of furniture and the store is put together so nicely. We live one and a half hours north of KC and go there every few months. Glad to see somone giving KC thrift stores a shout out! Happy thrifting!

[@FreeRangeCottage]

So many great recommendations! We haven’t made a trip exclusively for thrifting. But that might need to happen in the near future! 💕

[@HarrisPilton789]

I live in Waldo and I ❤ City Thrift. I bought some beautiful fine china there last night.

[@judyokla]

I live in Liberty, and love Hillcrest Hope Thrift store. Liberty Antique Mall has sadly closed, but many of its vendors have moved to Excelsior Springs.

[@PamKopp-ot7fd]

Hillcrest prices have skyrocketed dont bother

[@bonitahobbs2374]

I see the chairs you got now played it. .Was multi- tasking

[@northernbettygirl]

@8:26, the rush seat chairs you were crazy about, you said were French Country. My 4 poster bed has a similar carving. Those hand made 4 knotty pine chairs would go perfect with my table❤️ They're beautiful! Thanks☺️

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Your bed sounds like it’s beautiful! 🤩

[@Lisa-ql5wr]

Blessings Abound in OP is another really good thrift store.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Oh good to know! Thanks for the tip. 🏡

[@Lillian-z7c]

Love the plates. That’s an interesting color. Love the kettle.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Thanks so much!

[@Lillian-z7c]

I have a small antique wooden cart with flaps and big wheels that I use for a bar in my bedroom. Love it. 😅

[@FreeRangeCottage]

That's a great idea!

[@Cavaughan57]

Love your rug find!! WOW what a great deal!!

[@FreeRangeCottage]

I was surprised! 😮

[@RenataMitchell-u6b]

I love thrift shopping 😊 thanks for sharing

[@FreeRangeCottage]

You’re welcome 😊

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

LOVE that runner!!

[@FreeRangeCottage]

I’m really liking it too. Even though I don’t really use red in my house very much. But at $20, I decided to take a chance!

[@chattykathie7129]

I live in Kansas City please give location to this great Salvation Army. I volunteer at a nonprofit thrift store. That’s north of the river in Kansas City. It’s a ministry that helps the homeless, so if you ever get back to Kansas City,…..it’s called Hillcrest thrift store.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Hillcrest has been recommended several times so it’s definitely on my list! Sounds like a great place to check out. This Salvation Army was in Overland Park. Not sure if there is more than one there. 💕

[@bonitahobbs2374]

I liked the hand made looking old set of 4 wooden chairs! If possible I would gotten at least 2 n would have tried to stuff all 4 in there. Not sure which chairs U mean. You have a pleasant voice ❗Thx!!!! Good to be a couple enjoying thrifting!!🎉🎉t

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Thanks so much for watching and joining in the fun!

[@Snow-cu8ir]

All that beautiful furniture! Love that key ball. I so would have gotten that. LOL.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

I should have!

[@chattykathie7129]

Love the rug

[@FreeRangeCottage]

It’s a keeper!

[@ginj5375]

Love the rug and teapot.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Fun finds!

[@chattykathie7129]

At my thrift I got 20 wool hand woven antique Turkish rugs. My friend got the other 20 rugs. So reasonably priced.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Wow that’s amazing! 🤩

[@Lillian-z7c]

I bought a turquoise and brown velour patterns long chaise Lounger that’s filled with feathers right by my home. It’s high quality and It’s perfect for my front foyer. 😊

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Love it!!

[@Lillian-z7c]

Nice trip. Lots of potential items.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Yes indeed!

[@cynthiaann4465]

Love what you showed us. I think the blue butterfly vase at 3:08 was so pretty and unique. 😮

[@FreeRangeCottage]

There were so many good finds! 💕

[@maryoconnell3857]

First time on your channel! We have similar taste!! Looking forward to seeing your next video!!!

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sonjaholder4930]

Omg, I love those rustic looking chairs that were $15 a piece and the two older pieces of furniture, the chest and the dressing table were just beautiful.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

I’m with you in all of those! Thanks for watching!

[@inkydinkydoodle]

I want to cry… so jealous 😮. Here in STL, just seems like the thrift stores are very slim pickings! Great share. 😊 ~Kelly

[@FreeRangeCottage]

😳oh no! Hope you have better luck soon!

[@dawnagoad9745]

Lived in STL for most of my life. Been in Minnesota for 9 years. You're absolutely correct! I have a store here that has supplied my entire 2 bedroom apartment. I didn't bring much furniture with me. What I did bring, I replaced. I never found anything in STL.

[@lauraschram4425]

I always put wool in the freezer for a few weeks after I buy to make sure I am not introducing any wool moths into my home,

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Great idea!

[@trinasyoutube]

2:06 what a find that enamel drink dispenser pot was! 6:10 the runner was in pretty good shape 11:23 the chairs are so cute & so is the teapot

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Thanks so much for watching! 💕

[@deborahoverton7733]

Strap that vintage chest of drawers to the top of the car! Lol. Also the drop leaf table, French country chairs. I'm also a blue and whiter.just discoVered your channel and enjoyed this trip.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

It crossed my mind for sure. Can’t wait to visit again. But I’ll take my truck next time! 😂

[@sunnycadwallader2873]

Thank you!

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Thanks for watching!

[@lillianrivera-kv1wh]

First time watching I love everything thanks for sharing

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@Tina-wi7we]

I love that kettle!

[@FreeRangeCottage]

I couldn’t leave it! 😂

[@lauragarrette9220]

Hi Tanya I love all ur trifting finds thanks for taking us along 💗 always Laura happy weekend xoxo

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Happy weekend Laura!

[@janicedauksch1821]

I go up there in K C shopping also.my niece and I haven’t been so lucky at salvation stores but didn’t know about this store! I never have found anything good at savers in KC .love that rug in your bathroom I’d use it in my kitchen .full trip for you guys

[@FreeRangeCottage]

We got lucky for sure! 💕

[@gloriaprimeau7318]

Great finds lucky you

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Thanks for joining in the fun!

[@twoblah1]

great haul. love the rug. i noticed you have a boston terrier. i also have 4 of them. i just love them and we take them camping with us. A labor of love. i like getting decor ideas. thanks for sharing. God bless susan b from south la.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Yes, we just love our Boston “Peanut”. I can understand why you would end up with 4 of them! Thanks for stopping by.

[@roselynbalce1319]

Love the tea pot and rug!!

[@FreeRangeCottage]

There were so many great finds there! Thanks for watching!

[@beckycollett917]

Nice Finds! Thank you for sharing!

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Thanks for watching!

[@HollyGoThrifting]

Just found your channel, and love seeing what you picked up. I’ve never seen that much furniture at a thrift store, wow! Love the chairs you selected, also really loved that set of 4 rustic wooden chairs, not my style, but so cute. A fishing cabin would definitely be perfect for those. The rug you found and that piece of art were my absolute favorites. That artwork looked like an original ink wash or water color. What a score! Was it signed? Anyway, home recovering from retinal eye surgery so think I’ll go peruse some more of your videos! 🌸

[@FreeRangeCottage]

So happy we found each other! Hope your recovery goes smoothly and quickly! 💕

[@vickyspiers2835]

What great finds! I think I would have had to rent a truck to get that gorgeous dresser! They had so many nice pieces of furniture. The runner looks amazing in your bathroom! I live in Williamsburg, just outside of the Colonial area. I’ve walked past Kings Arms Tavern many times. Enjoy your pretty plates, that’s a great price.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

How fun that you live so close to the Colonial area! Thanks for stopping by today!

[@sand3882]

I'm not a big fan of rugs of any kind in the bathroom if they aren't the throw in the washer quite often type. I believe they can harbor bacteria. I really like the blue abstract watercolor, but don't expect it to last long at all if it's an original and if you keep it in a damp area like a bathroom because just as your mirrors can fog up, the glass on the artwork will fog and collect moisture eventually (actually won't take too long) and ruin the paper and make the paint run. Don't mean to sound negative. I just really liked your pick there and want you to get a long life out of it. If it's a print, the paper will still become damaged and wavy, but at least the color shouldn't run as much. Those 4 rustic chairs! I'd have found a way. I bought a Heywood Wakefield table with 6 chairs in Kansas City once. I was driving a Honda Accord back when they were really more of a sporty car as opposed to a sedan. I got the whole set in that car with all the windows and doors closed properly. Still don't know how, but I REALLY wanted them. 😀

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Yes! I drove with a chair on my lap for hours in the past. Ha! Where there’s a will there’s a way.

[@HarrisPilton789]

I would love to thrift with you the next time you visit KC!

[@FreeRangeCottage]

We need to do it! Love KC!

[@nanidogmomstevens6386]

Really nice finds. Love the tea kettle so much. Really really really love your Boston‼️👩🏻‍🦳🐾 I’m in between and can’t wait to start my hunt for a new baby. #6. Thanks for your channel share. carla ohio

[@FreeRangeCottage]

I highly recommend Boston Terriers if you want a snuggly pup.

[@nanidogmomstevens6386]

@@FreeRangeCottage Yes, on the Bostons!I’ve had for 70 yrs. Off and on! “Thrifting and Bostons”! Yes!👏

[@barbettewelsh2358]

If you could feed a string of small lights into that key ball would make a cool nightlight

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Little fairy lights would be so cute! That’s it. I’m going back! 😹

[@bonitahobbs2374]

Hi First time seeing you. Do you ever rent lil trailers to hook on to your SUV? Thanks.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

No. I need to have limits! 😂

[@christinestrider6406]

Very fun to watch… and that’s not a tea kettle… That’s a water kettle… Is it stainless steel? It’s definitely a keeper… I myself him five hours away from Kansas City but next time I go, I am definitely going to hit the Salvation Army store! Is that the only Salvation Army store in Kansas City? Per chance what is its address… ? Hehheh

[@FreeRangeCottage]

This one was in Overland Park.

[@AlandraHubbard]

Hi Tanya All furniture ,rugs and heavy items cost only $5/each at the Goodwill Outlet store in Kansas City Mo. There is no sale tax at Mo thrift stores. I purchase a beautiful wool runner and a 8x10 wool area rug. Both $5 each. The large rug will cost me $100 to have it professional clean. I thought about trying to clean it myself much too large and heavy. PS no children under 16 allow in the store with parents.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Oh wow! Thanks for sharing. I’ll definitely check it out next time! 🏡

[@Naillieux6]

Who knew that “rug envy” is a thing?

[@FreeRangeCottage]

😂

[@Pameladch]

I live in Kansas City and would love to know where this one is. Those close to me are not big. And junkier

[@FreeRangeCottage]

This one is in Overland Park.

[@jojo-tl5ei]

Is there a way to determine whether the teapot is stainless, gorgeous piece. Tanya, you mentioned you will be cleaning the rug. Could you share how you would go about that? I picked up a beautiful wool rug at a yard sale.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

I haven’t researched the tea pot yet. Not sure how to determine stainless. Maybe someone will give a tip in the comments? 🌸We just used our little green machine to clean it. Probably need to get it professionally done if it were bigger or really dirty! Thanks for stopping by!

[@ale7564]

Are the vintage knives a match to the famous Corning pattern? Great haul. That oak dresser would have made it in the back of my van, if I’d seen it.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

I think they do match the Corning pattern! I wanted to bring that oak dresser home also. 😉

[@ale7564]

@@FreeRangeCottage I’m sure the person who did buy the oak dresser needed it and is going to love it. KC had some great deals!

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Absolutely!

[@marilynnarnold811]

I did! Wool rug. Long like yours. $7.99 half off day so $4!!! like new,

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Wow! How fun! 🏡

[@memaschies4967]

Share prices please !

[@FreeRangeCottage]

I shared on many of the items I showed, and in the haul. Unfortunately, I couldn’t price everything. Thanks for watching!

[@Mabel461]

What? There are price tags on most items or she mentioned the price.

[@anitabruss9716]

You should have bought everything you wanted gone home got your truck and come back

[@FreeRangeCottage]

It was tempting! 😁

[@Vieweratlarge]

Good grief with those plates! Nest them in your Nordstrom bags or they’ll break!

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@ileyburkett7814]

how fun. Can you tell me where this was in KC? I live near

[@FreeRangeCottage]

In Overland Park. 😀

[@nancychannel8513]

The purple transfer ware Bowl was to die for

[@lindeehopkins6439]

Did you say where in KC? KC is huge

[@FreeRangeCottage]

It was in Overland Park.

[@HarrisPilton789]

@@FreeRangeCottageI like that Salvation Army store on Metcalf.

[@sunnycadwallader2873]

Sweet finds!! Kansas City MO or Kansas?

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Overland Park

[@sherryarbuckle2717]

I would like to know what part of KC the salvation army you were at is located. I periodically go to KC and have visited a few thrift stores but don’t think I have been to this one.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

This one was in Overland Park. 🏡

[@vestamorgan9025]

I am guessing it was the one on S. metcalf by the JoAnns?

[@veeford1117]

What street or area was this salvation army in kc? I live a couple hours from kc but have never been to the SA. Wld love to go.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

This one was in Overland Park. 🌸

[@debbietruelove8505]

Good luck with a 100% wool rug. Wool rugs shed really bad. I was constantly sweeping little particles. It was a good brand and an expensive rug that I really liked, just not that part of it.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

So sorry you had a bad experience. Bummer. So far no shedding from this one. Maybe being just a runner will be better results. 🤞

[@christinedrowne8922]

@@FreeRangeCottageI have newer (Pottery Barn and the like) wool rugs that shed quite a bit but vintage ones never seem to

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Hmm. That’s interesting. 🤔

[@AcornHillHomestead]

Great finds.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@kathrynhartleroad7132]

Would you mind sharing the street address of the store? I live in the KC area.

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Hi. I don’t have the street address but it’s in Overland Park. Happy hunting!

[@d__extraordinary175]

Oh ok. That's not Kansas city Missouri That's the state of Kansas

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

The key globe would be really cool out in the garden - weathering would add to it too. 👍🏻😉

[@patdrenowatz8773]

If time here- are you a reseller or just for yourself??

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Hello and welcome! Just for myself. I have done some reselling in the past. But not currently.

[@sallyaustin2760]

Which Salvation Army did you go to?

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Overland Park

[@lisab9541]

Where is this in Kansas City?

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Overland Park.

[@abzcreative1815]

What stores in KC -lease?

[@FreeRangeCottage]

Overland Park is the Salvation Army that we went to.

[@rdbwdc774]

I will never do business with Savaion Army.

[@lauriesisco3416]

Why neverSalvation Army?

[@christinestrider6406]

Am not him

[@julierichards136]

The cabinet behind you needs an undo. You are better than that !

[@FreeRangeCottage]

🤷‍♀️😂