Posted: October 27, 2022
Thrift Your Way Around the Pikes Peak Region
Thrift your way around the Pikes Peak Region this holiday season to find unique gifts, home decor, or that fresh outfit for the family or office holiday party. Whether you are looking for vintage items, modern decor, discounted clothing, the shops in the region have you covered.
Thrift your way around the Pikes Peak Region this holiday season to find unique gifts, home decor, or that fresh outfit for the family or office holiday party. Whether you are looking for vintage items, modern decor, discounted clothing, the shops in the region have you covered.
Contrarily, if you are looking to contribute your loved pieces to a good home, donating to a local thrift shop or boutique helps the community and cleans your closet at the same time.
Coralun Vintage
Starting a decade ago in Northern California and with inspiration from travels abroad in Greece, Italy and Spain, owner Lauren Abbott is not new to the thrift and vintage industry. Lauren sells handmade jewelry (Coralun Handmade) and vintage and thrifted clothing in her southwest-boho-style downtown shop. Inventory is found through personal buys, consignment of art pieces, estate sales, garage sales and thrifting. Coralun specializes in vintage pieces from the 1960s to 1990s. Tune into their Instagram stories for the most up-to-date inventory and outfit inspiration.
Bargain Box
The Bargain Box Thrift Store, owned by the Assistance League of Colorado Springs, donates all profits to their designated philanthropies, such as supporting survivors of assault, children in traumatic situations, foster or at-risk youth and clothing for disadvantaged school children. The staff consists completely of volunteers, who dedicate their time to assist customers and support their causes. Donations are more than welcomed at their store on Nevada Ave. as well as shopping their online-only inventory.
Eclectic Co.
Eclectic CO. is a local, vendor-based shop that exists to curate artists who provide local, sustainable, and handmade goods. They are proud to support a healthy local economy and social impact enterprises to promote social justice and environmental improvement. Eclectic Co. has 8 vintage vendors in their shop. Included in the store is vintage and thrift clothing, artwork, jewelry, stickers, home décor, body products, coffee and tea products, eco-friendly items and more. On top of all that, Eclectic CO. is owned by two fierce women who are changing the way small businesses think and operate. Stop by their Downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City locations to support local creators.
Local Motive Thrift Bus
Local Motive Events provides events, transportation and epic party bus rides. One of their most unique events is the Thrift Crawl, where the party bus drops guests at a thrift store to purchase thrifted clothing, then guests wear their thrifted outfit to local bars. No alcohol is allowed on the bus for safety purposes as well as to promote the support of local bars. They host new events frequently, so keep checking their website or email them for a private event request.
St. Paws Thrift Stores
St. Paws Thrift Store
St. Paws Thrift Stores began with a mission to serve, protect, shelter and care for abandoned, neglected and abused animals. Donations of gently used items such as clothing, furniture, small working appliances, jewelry, books, accessories, cars, etc., are sold and the proceeds are then passed on to organizations that support these causes. They also distribute over 200,000 pounds of pet food annually to various animal rescue organizations.
Florence - Colorado's Antique Capital
If you want to take a deep dive into thrifting and antiquing...did you know Florence, Colorado is called Colorado’s Antique Capital? Make a trip of it by following the Arts and Antiques Tour. Florence's main street is lined with an abundance of shops providing everything from your favorite antique toys you had growing up, to turn of the century furniture, vintage clothing and tasteful home decor.
Need more guidance on antiquing? Our Pikes Peak Wonders Woman Amelia Dall put together a guide on how to go antiquing like an archaeologist. Check it out before your next outing!
