I found the biggest THRIFT STORE in Ohio 👀

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Is Kashi the actual main character of this channel? (Depop.com/kathleenillustrated ✌🏼)

[@robincivis9501]

Yes. Yes she is.

[@jessicawessler1057]

It's Kashi's world...we're all just supporting cast ;)

[@FlammBii]

Minute 1 of the video and i see someone here has listened to the brand new Louie Zong album, as one should, because it's REALLY GREAT

[@leafyswords]

I like the idea of all Ohio dads just waiting in the weeds to jump in and make a silly little comment about your choices

[@KathleenIllustrated]

lol they couldn’t help themselves! Honestly, peak Midwest energy. I don’t hate it 😹

[@thisurldoesnotexist]

"We don't paint wood wood is beautiful" you are already a better designer than half the people on flea market flip

[@KathleenIllustrated]

... no comment LOL

[@manicmuffin]

"Oh, a ruby necklace....OOOOH A LITTLE HAMMERRRRR!!" -a keeper

[@TheyMightBeJenny]

Um how dare you come to MY neck of the woods and go to MY favorite thrift store and not invite ME out for iced coffee?? I'm not sure our internet parasocial bestie relationship can survive this incredible slight.

[@erikalise2256]

I appreciate your username 😂

[@KathleenIllustrated]

LOL please forgive me it won’t happen again bestie!!!

[@leestevielle5333]

The WHIPLASH of seeing this video pop up in my recommended feed not 6 hours after i was just AT VALLEY THRIFT LMAO

[@clairvoyant896]

I love Thrift videos for many reasons. But I think the number one reason is because as a self confessed thrift ADDICT, I get my thrifting FIX without adding more gems to my already full closets!!!!😵‍💫

[@au_barb]

@clairvoyant896 oh big same! Unfortunately I'm guilty of pausing a video mid-way to go to my local thrift for a quick fix. 😂

[@katef1384]

Yes!! Right there with ya ❤

[@gingerlancaster3033]

I totally agree

[@babyanteater3446]

ohio tourism board should be paying you

[@KathleenIllustrated]

I'm gonna screenshot this and send it to them 😤

[@xingcat]

Gus' excitement over the teeny hammer was everything!

[@MMHay16]

Anime intro vibes followed by "today we're in Dayton, Ohio, baby" might be the most Kathleen Kathleen has ever Kathleened

[@kvweber]

The song is from Louie Zong’s new city pop inspired album! Highly recommended.

[@opeitsmeganlee]

8:18 that treasure discovery moment was precious 😭

[@erinvanhandel]

Gus is a natural for unboxing videos 😂

[@ashblue198]

WOW... never in my wildest dreams would I think someone from KZbin would visit my hometown. And I don't ever comment on KZbin videos, but I had to confirm that the thrift store you went to is *chef's kiss*. There are several other thrift stores in the city that are just as good! I can give recs if anyone is interested!

[@SparkleWaves]

I'm interested! I live in Ohio and would love more thrift stores to visit.

[@garlicgirl3149]

yes

[@ashblue198]

@@garlicgirl3149 I left my recs in another comment that's in this thread!

[@colleencrupi1136]

I lived in Dayton for a long time and all of those recommendations are such good stores! I used to almost exclusively get my wardrobe from the Salvation Army in Middletown! I was there recently and they had what I think was surplus Zara bc there were racks and racks of new Zara clothes. Good shoes there too! I’d also recommend the Goodwill in Oakwood, a super rich part of downtown Dayton where there is a lot of name brand active wear and retro!

[@SparkleWaves]

@@ashblue198 Thank you for this!

[@knitsoft]

It’s about time I get my Kathleen fix 🤭 now I can fold laundry and live vicariously through your thrifting.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

haha enjoy!!!

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

I folded laundry too! Twinsies!

[@knitsoft]

@@Leslie-wb8cb it’s kind of tradition round these parts.

[@spiderside3892]

i love finding treasure in thrift store gets. i will always remember when i wanted a new wallet and we got a cute patent leather one at a thrift store and when we got home i started hollering and my mum from the other room said "you better have found money in there!" and it was two $50 bills. we still keep that wallet even though its falling apart because its so lucky

[@jasminebechle5732]

That shot of the sun hitting the water under your bridge and shining on the fish was the most beautiful imagery I've seen in a while

[@jasminebechle5732]

5:46

[@nea.bug13]

3:11 yes we love our dad 🫶

[@KathleenIllustrated]

I’m very proud of you, child!

[@glancycorner7425]

That’s MY Valley Thrift!!! Just around the corner from my work! 🥰🥰🥰. Love The Rootbeer Stande, too.

[@rainniebee]

the rootbeer stande is so good and it’s so fun to go there, i live right around there too

[@sassysquirrelstash1612]

I live just about 3 miles from the Valley and the RootBeer Stand!

[@grinstaspinsta]

✨ what if there's treasure ✨ what a motto to live by 🥰

[@maxiedara]

Genuinely had to make sure I wasn't hallucinating when you mentioned my book at the end there! This channel is my happy place and it's a bonkers honour to be able to say I've now played a small part in it. Between that and those incredible shoes I may never recover! ♥️♥️♥️

[@LizardBrick]

That little swimsuit is EVERYTHING! so so cute!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

RIGHT?!

[@LaurieAnnCurry]

It screams the forties

[@ConnieMW10]

My mom gave me a jewelry box at my bridal shower that looks like the one you showed but smaller. That was back in 1982 and I still have it. Glad I kept it, as my mom passed away in 1986.

[@cremeuxkraft9019]

I think the bow would look neat-o over a headboard or instead of a headboard!

[@aimeejo1366]

I love the green sandals! So cute! Also…I knew right away what the little hammer was for, thanks to a holiday during which my grandma got a little wine-tipsy, got out her little toolbox, and proceeded to tell us the story of how every single item ended up in said box, giggling herself to tears the entire time. Seeing another little hammer made me smile in a big way!

[@romytaylor1817]

You are so delightful. I love your world, "you little stinky stonky". OMG, can't stop smiling.

[@urdadmatcha]

my algorithm stop pushing you so after 2 months of being starved of my eclectic queen I went and searched for you, I am genuinely so happy, every time I watch your videos I feel so happy and like a surge of energy and childlike happiness comes back into me. please never stop posting

[@KathleenIllustrated]

hehe welcome back! Feel free to subscribe so we don’t lose each other again 🥹💕

[@urdadmatcha]

@@KathleenIllustrated dont worry queen i did 🫡

[@smbarone2000]

It's a cool thrift store. It's always busy. People are so nice there. When I first went there, I thought it smelled of strange, bathroom, lemony anti-bacterial cleaner. But I learned VVA brings their donations there. They "curate" toiletries, makeup, hair products and sell them in large zippered plastic bags for like $3 or $5. You found treasure! I will have to head to Valley Thrift and see if I can find treasure too. I'm glad you went to the Rootbeer Stande. Best burgers.

[@keitiuwu8031]

I go here A LOT it is my fave thrift store in Dayton but I live like 10min from it so I get to go early and get the good stuff :) glad you got to enjoy it!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Lucky!! I noticed there’s a trifecta of thrift stores right around there… I’m sad I didn’t have time to hit them all!

[@jodik9167]

Me too! It's also one of my faves. I have approximately 8 fantastic thrift stores within 5 miles of my home. Oh! And FYI - Dayton is birthplace to a lot more than just the airplane and the Wright Bros! We are also the home of the cash register, pop top cans, UPC codes, self-starting ignitions, ice cube trays, cellophane, collapsible baby crib, electric wheelchair, stepladder, and parking meter. Oh and don't forget the home of The Breeders, Guided by Voices and The Ohio Players! =)

[@jessgirr1728]

​@@jodik9167and The Heartless Bastards

[@robinbirb]

Kathleen, you have quickly become my comfort KZbin channel, and the feral gremlin glee I felt when I saw there was a new video... Also, the wildest part of this video was watching strangers talk to you in the thrift store. I live in the greater Seattle area, where I think a stranger would only ever speak to me /maybe/ if I were actively on fire, or something.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

hehe awww i'm so glad to hear that!!! also it was STRANGE haha - people usually don't talk to me while thrifting, either! maybe we can blame it on the semi-rural midwestern location 🤔

[@kaitlin1347]

Haha, wild. I live in the south (US), so I can't go anywhere without someone talking to me 😅

[@conifercrow]

The Seattle Freeze is real! I'm south of the city by an hour or so now, and there's a stark difference in the way strangers interact here. In Seattle, you'd bump into someone, mumble a "sorry" and move on. Down here, you bump into someone, and twenty minutes later you're at Starbucks and you know that Jamie, their daughter, is deciding between UW and an east coast school after she graduates next Spring. You might also be invited to Thanksgiving. :D

[@kitter381]

The roadrunner pendant is a dream. I love it so much.

[@jilliebeand1947]

Gosh I wish I could just watch your content endlessly. It’s precious and realistic while still being quirky and fun. No pressure because I completely understand that you’re a human and content is time consuming to make. But I’m just so sad when the video is over!

[@jeanjeanagain5954]

I looove the roadrunner charm!! So cool and unexpected!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Right? that charm is CHARMING.

[@sabrinana7687]

Thank you! I saw the rocking chair in your video that I have been searching for for YEARS!! It was still there and is now in my living room. And the Goodwill bins across the street? Yes, please!

[@rittj.1303]

What a cool, huge thrift store! Great finds! Also, I LOVE T. Kingfisher! If you like "Swordheart" you would probably enjoy their "Saint of Steel" series. More adults having adventures, falling in love, dealing with complex issues. Highly, highly recommend

[@luckiwings]

Omg agreed! Saints of Steel is an amazing series.

[@rin_jay05]

i saw this and i was like "oh i live in ohio, maybe it's near me" and turns out it's actually my local thrift store that i've been going to for years now😭

[@theslitherysylvie4010]

The Valley Thrift Store is 20 minutes from my house. I find incredible quality and deals. I bought a sofa for $20 (no bed bugs or roaches, it was so clean!) desks for my children's rooms for $5, and I bought 20 kids toys for $30. All the toys were like Fischer Price and Leap Frog, only a few years old AND THEY ALL WORK. Valley Thrift is worth the trip. I bought my boyfriend a BC Rich Vixen guitar for $70 ! They had a big remodel and the prices went up slightly, but it is still so worth it. And they have self check out!

[@leicean]

You and Gus are just made for each other it’s so adorable ❤❤❤

[@maireadheffernan9943]

That was a delightfully fruitful thrifting trip. Those Brat green and pink sandals are so cute and fit you perfectly.

[@Vandalyre]

The little hammer looked exactly like a replica of the big hammer you picked up in the thrift store! Had the same pointy end.

[@goldenfishman5418]

Oh that yellow dress in the beginning!! I gasped so loudly my partner took off his headphones and asked me what was wrong.. what’s wrong is that I’m not wearing that right now

[@MelliaBoomBot]

whilst the yellow dress is divine, the jewellery box is beautiful...look at that blue velver interior and there are drawers and drawers...a magnificent piece! well done :)

[@styxchyk]

Used to love Valley Thrift, they have blown their prices through the roof....should have gone to the Goodwill bins down the street 😉

[@Cherrytchi]

I gasped at the lime green flower sandals, oh my gosh

[@ColleenHarriganStaver]

Wow! You were at one of my favorite haunts! Did you hit the goodwill outlet across the street? FYI there are two of the Valley Thrift stores in Cincinnati too. I’m in Dayton but I try to hit the Cincinnati ones every so often. And you are right the prices have become crazy high.

[@cattree4108]

I have been there a few times (my parents live there) and I've scored some seriously awesome things!! LOVE that thrift store!!! I enjoy your humor, creativeness, positivity and funky styles!! Very inspiring!!

[@au_barb]

Gus searching for treasure in that jewelry box was so cute. You married an actual goblin. 🤭🫶🏻

[@camiscreatures]

I’m going to harness all of my middle school wood-shop knowledge and combine it with my love of feminine accessories and find a way to make myself a wooden bow. Kathleen always seems to find such cute things! Edit: that rock candy hammer would honestly make a cool layered necklace or bag keychain. I collected tiny metal spoon and tools as a child because I loved using them instead of regular things so I recognize it’s potential😂

[@freelancespirit]

As my lazy Sunday is coming to an end, I just wanted to thank you for the creativity you bring to KZbin. I rewatched your videos the entire day, and they brought me so much joy. Needed a mental reset and your artfulness and humor brought me comfort. Thank you for being you ❤

[@aristi_cthonia]

Oh my god, I would (wood) LOVE to see a wood restoration video!!!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

yesss!!!!! glad to hear it :)

[@robincivis9501]

You are a breath of fresh air in a stinky way!😂

[@KathleenIllustrated]

haha so fresh and stinky at the same time! thank you

[@hansdylan3182]

Omg the way I panicked when your tablet was close to the water 😅 loved the gus special too! Thanks for your reminder about audiobooks, I've already "read" a book since last week! 💕

[@rgs8970]

I really like that Wrangler's denim dress-all! Can't wait to see what you do with it 💙

[@greencoloredstar]

I'm loving all of the book recs! We're going to be down in Cbus later this week so I may have to check out that thrift store. 👀👀👀

[@tessarose8430]

i love that you don't just stick to one thing, but actually talk about other hobbies such as reading! we as humans have so many sides and interests and i love that you show that.

[@lauramayer4896]

I can't believe that it's taken me so long to find you! My other favorite channels have a historical sewing theme, but I am much more of a thrifter than a sew-er, so your videos make me deeply happy. My parents- especially my mom-were thrifters extraordinaire, so I have a lifelong love of secondhand shopping. I also love animals, so it is my very great pleasure to volunteer at the local Humane Society thrift store!

[@Lazyhippie]

I haven’t figured out a time and method for reading since I had a kid a couple years ago and I miss it so much. I love all of your content, but I’m always a little extra excited when there’s a lil mini booktube segment in a video! It seems like our reading tastes are similar, too, so I have somewhere to go for recs if and when I ever become literate again. 😂💛

[@elaina147]

If I found that recipe book in a thrift store, I would literally cry. That is an awesome find!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

right?! i took pictures of the pattern to save forever and EVER

[@alyssagollmer8143]

This is where im from! So fun to see the Valley Thrift Store love ❤

[@EMJ4Y]

Omg that jewlery case is so cool!! And so is the treasure inside, that was so pure seeing how excited you two were about it

[@saraluckhardt3927]

Yay I'm glad you guys found treasure! That was fun 😄. I was happy to clean out my Grandparent's house when they passed away and every box I opened was a surprise (I had a running joke with my family that every box from Granny's had a penny, a button, and a screw in it lol - and the occasional tooth). You guys could have found dentures so be glad it was just rubies 🤣

[@blissgirl9052]

Yes, please bring back Treasure (I.E. the jewelry box). Also I'm still thinking about those dang green and brown platforms...

[@autieglow]

Oh my gosh, I live nearby and have never been here!!! So excited that you were in the area!

[@BaileysDailyNails]

Those lily pulitzer sandals are incredible! I also would have snagged those in a heart beat that’s awesome

[@t.t.6861]

English is not my mother language. So I first thought I heard you say.. "let's talk about bugs".. and I thought, well, why not. Kathleen can talk about anything 🙂

[@karoline123hej]

Thrifting AND booktalk? This feels like very specific targeted content directed at me. Very happy about it!

[@michaliehaddad7251]

I was watching and crocheting and my head popped up like a little meerkat as soon as you said Emily Tesh, I read her book Silver in the Woods and loved it. I'll have to look into the one you mentioned but definitely pick up Silver in the Woods for a dark yet cozy fairytale style fantasy!

[@hollyerin897]

Dude your editing has actually been off the charts lately !!!! Slaying lady !

[@letitiarademakers6304]

I got a hammer like that at a restaurant in Hong Kong. We had a dish that had a crust of baked clay and the 'special' person at the table got to break the clay crust with such a hammer. And then got to keep it. It was my first time in HK so I was the lucky one...

[@LunaLynnLovegood]

The green and pink of those shoes were the exact colour combo of my childhood bedroom walls (by choice I will add - I painted them myself lol) and I had all the green accessories to match. Still own and use the green laundry hamper.

[@AnimaKinz]

The editing on this one was top notch. Had me giggling.

[@LifeLostSoul]

I have been waiting for the mononoke Levi's piece. So excited!!!

[@sarabreitfelder5211]

Okay but the shoes at 2:34 are literally shrek-core

[@aileenbell6750]

I was so stinking happy to see your video today. I have been dealing with a (fairly mild, really) injury this week and needed a pick me up. Your videos always make me smile. And Gus won the treasure hunting internet. ❤

[@trinasthings]

3:42 “there are no rules as we know” gotta think outside the box to use items 😊 7:44 oh you bought it & it has jewelry in it ❤

[@phyllistisler3293]

This is funny that you posted this today.. I was just at Valley Thrift two hours ago. I got almost every week. It is my favorite store.

[@KathleenIllustrated]

That’s awesome! 💕

[@abbeyskinmagicdayton]

I’ve found soooooo many jewelry boxes at that exact thrift store & never found treasure!!! The roadrunner necklace??? Sooooo lucky✨ but from a local - all I can find is she in anymore and those prices are criminal now that they’ve completely redone the store

[@ColleenHarriganStaver]

It is frustrating! They took away the 25% off Mondays and now you need to go by what color the tag is for the discount. The prices have gone up quite a bit too, it is upsetting.

[@alexasunshine83]

The heels!!!!!!! Amazing 😍 I need to go to that thrift store

[@crystaljcaldwell]

I love the vibe of the video from the start, the music, the relaxation of it all. Just (french kiss) Amazing! I love your videos Kathleen 😊♥

[@nattiemae]

I love that you talk about books!!! Please never stop, I love the book recs along with the AMAZING thrifts and arts!!! 💜

[@stephanieg2000]

Treasure!!!!! What a dream come true! Gus' Spidey Sense was tingling!

[@sheariggenbach]

That cookbook is gold! What a find!

[@ingridferrer5517]

The denim dress! can't wait to see it's transformation 🎉

[@brynn05]

using this video as entertainment while i move out of my apartment. thank you kathleen 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@KathleenIllustrated]

It's the least I can do! Best of luck :)

[@SapphireWolf1996]

THE ROADRUNNER IS SO CUUUTE

[@begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766]

Yessss

[@aggie7157]

"You're gonna crap your brains out later." 😂😂😂

[@lilgorgo]

Aw, I have those chunky slide stompers @1:59! They became my only pair of shoes and therefore became toooo STINKY for this world

[@KathleenIllustrated]

lol! as they should be

[@GracieLovesFluffyCows]

I love how you always film the doggos you see

[@ritalynb7070]

Maxi length denim skirts - I have 1.... plus a corduroy one & a canvas/cargo one ❤ all thrifted all vintage

[@nicolepearson203]

Thanks for introducing me to Murderbot. I’m currently binging the audiobooks. Not sure what your target demographic is, but I’m sure a 61 year old woman isn’t in there, but I love your channel. Please keep up the “stinky” shows. 👍😘

[@Hairaluia]

YES GIRL grab all the size 14/16 60s/70s funky prints! We have different taste so if you don't like it, I probably will!

[@heididepotter8136]

Love your jewlerybox I agree wood is beautyfull I love that bow Love the sandals Grate finds, Katleen! So nice to meat your tribe

[@peggybeirise8388]

That "book" at 4:04 is actually a photo album from the 80's. I have the same one and I, too, used it for my recipes. I literally freaked out thinking "how did my recipe book end up at the Valley Thrift?!"😅😂

[@schirack485073]

It's older than that mom. Lol

[@peggybeirise8388]

@@schirack485073 Yeah..I talked to Matt and I remembered I bought it when he was born to put his baby pics in.😁

[@LuckyStars881]

I adore T. Kingfisher and Swordheart is so much fun!!!

[@BaeAmore]

definitely the perfect denim dress for the princess mononoke collab! Such cute finds as well, I don't think i've been a size 2 since 2006 XD

[@beebedoe]

i still think about the glass fish in a baggy trinket you found, it lives rent free in my mind

[@tara1638]

I caught myself smiling and thinking about being creative throughout this video. So thank you!!❤

[@KathleenIllustrated]

hehe good!

[@Miroumitchou]

Gus opening the treasure chest! So cute! He was so excited!

[@wtfbecky]

Right up the road from Valley is the Village Discount Outlet, they have better deals (and still have a good chunk of stuff!)

[@survivalsilk2101]

ahhhh this fulfilled all of my thrifting dreams dopamine to my brain. thank you kathleen

[@ColleenHarriganStaver]

Looking through all the comments and WOW! There are a lot of Dayton people here on this video! We all need to get together and make our own thrift mall! Goodwill and Valley Thrift and getting crazy with their pricing.

[@bexxxxxx]

I also got my mid century-esque jewellery chest of drawers on the same day I manifested a jewellery box. Great find and wonderful surprises inside.