Last Thursday, I was getting ready to go to a business function when I got word that the new Peachtree City T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods store (a two-in-one sort of store) was celebrating its Grand Opening that day. I was torn (do I skip the event or head to Peachtree City?), but duty won the day and I headed to my event. The next morning I had another meeting, but as soon as it was over, I headed my little Ford Focus to Peachtree City and was stunned to discover the entire parking lot of the new shopping center was full! Didn't those women (and yeah, it was 110 percent women) know that these were *my* stores? How dare they! At any rate, I had to make it for the opening weekend, and after a parking space finally opened up, I did some leisurely shopping and left with a new notebook (not tea-themed, but writers can never have enough notebooks) as well as some new teapot spreaders and a new tea mug.
They had very few teacups, which was a surprise, but they had a great selection of tea mugs, including a cute one with teapots on it, but I resisted. Then, I got to the very-long-but-very-efficient checkout line, and that's where I spotted this Milly Green mug in honor of Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday. I'm trying to downsize my china a bit and had told myself, "Self, no more tea mugs!" but a $3.99 royal commemorative? So, yeah. Had to.
And have you ever seen prettier spreaders in your life? I had not. These were $7.99 (less than $2 each!), and I have some tea events planned soon where these will come in handy. Not a bad beginning to the new T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods store, which is located 8 miles from my house. And yes, I clocked it. Wouldn't you?
You're in trouble now! It's impossible to go into a TJMaxx and come out empty handed! It's clearly evident that you have this same affliction.
ReplyDeleteWonderful purchases! I was in a TJ Maxx yesterday, but I didn't see either of those. Have also gone to four different Dollar Tree stores looking for the tea book to no avail. The book must have not made it up to Michigan.
ReplyDeleteIf there were a Home Goods/TJ Maxx 8 miles from my home, I'd be there every day! (My wallet would not thank me, though.) I'd have bought that mug and those spreaders in a heartbeat. Hmmm, I think maybe it is time for a road trip to Home Goods soon. (2 hours away, wish I could go more often!)
ReplyDeleteOh, Angela, you make me smile. You are the best shopper ever. I have those two store closer than 8 miles, but rarely go through them. You did find some fun findings. Hooray!
ReplyDeleteAs always, you find the best treasures. Adorable little spreaders. 8 miles to the best retail tea therapy sounds pretty good to me too! Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteSo cool! Love the mug! I wish we had one closer than 80 miles...
ReplyDeleteThe teapot spreaders are super cute! Lucky you to live so close to your favourite stores.
ReplyDeleteToday was National Thrift Shop Day and I hit 4 local thrift stores, but didn't find anything tea-related to bring home with me. I was excited to find out that a new Value Village will be opening up in one of the nearby (affluent) towns. Yay!
Beautiful goodies!
ReplyDeleteCute finds. Enjoy your new store.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds, Angela! If there was an award for 'Excellence in Treasure Hunting,' you would definitely be in the running for that.
ReplyDeleteThat area of Peachtree City has just exploded with shops and restaurants, one-stop shopping! Enjoy your treasures, Joanie