Tuesday Morning

God, how I Love Tuesday Morning!
This place has so much of everything, furniture, knick, knacks,
baby items, area rugs, linens, cosmetics, food items that you
probably wouldn’t find at my place of employment!
And, okay, since I’m such a Klutz I had a great black leather purse
with fringes and boy, did I like that until I broke the zipper then not so much.
But today, as I was perusing the Handbags at Tuesday Morning I found one
I really loved, and I will admit that I walked by handbag in question 3 times
before I decided to buy it.
And yes, I scored Big Time because it was a Marc New York Bag, normally
retailing for $ 99.00, but I got it for a steal at $ 39.99!
And, since I’m a working girl and not a woman of leisure it was definitely
in my budget…
Loved the sales ladies in store today too, they were very helpful even
removed the sensor from my trouser socks that made that darn
detector go off as I was attempting to leave the store…
Don’t you hate when that happens?
Okay, so Tuesday Morning is a pretty great place where if you seek
you shall find.
Just don’t go looking for a Black Leather Marc New York Handbag.
because there was only one and it’s mine…
But, please, help yourself to something else…

I was introduced to this store by a friend who lives in Vernon Hills, IL. She took me to the one that is in her area. The location in Vernon Hills was really cool. I enjoyed browsing at this store location, but the only thing I walked away was a light pink ice cream scoop. It reminded me of a retro-1950’s gadget, and I also like that it is a good size (not a tiny one). It gets used a lot. I saw some unique items at this store, but nothing that I wanted to purchase. I am an avid Gardener and love to purchase garden tables for my containers. I didn’t see any sturdy garden tables at this store. They were rather light weight (a little bit of Chicago wind and these will be all over the patio), so I decided their garden section was definitely not quality items I would purchase. I am not into garden trinkets and crazy looking gnomes that appear to have a lazy eye. No thank you. Would I go back here again? No. Also, the customer service here is non-​existent. They will guard the cash register at the front of the store and not leave the register as if someone is going to rob them. When I got up to the front to pay for my one item I was never asked «Did you find everything that you were looking for» or «Thank You.» The merchandise at this store reminded me of a Five & Dime store that I used to go to in my old neighborhood (the DePaul University area of the City). Lots of worthless junk.

Visited before lunch time on a weekday. This place is a MESS. Mess as in terribly disorganized and had the filthiest bathroom I’ve seen in a long time.
Lights blown out in part of the store, disorganization (candles in how many areas), all willy nilly. Can’t see myself going back. I am with reviewer Melanie on this one. Pass it up.

I fully agree with Melanie’s assessment. Dying crap everywhere at T.M.
It’s a crap-​fest extravaganza of shite no one really needs, with a few things you believe you really need sprinkled in here and there.
And yet, I find myself going back again.
Some really cool things I thought I needed in the moment:
A deep-​mauve shaggy couch throw
½ off melting rose-​petal bath salts
peace-​sign shaped glitter popsicles
a rug with a chicken on it
a rug with a cow on it
Some really shite-​y things I did not need:
Major attitude from the worn-​down, purple/​auburn haired, gum smacking 50-​something clerk who said, «looks like you sent this through the washing machine» when I went to return the chicken and cow rugs (cheap-​o crap — never should have bought them). I doubt she will give anyone else ‘tude again. Courteously put in her place, thank you very much.
In the future:
I will go back. Why? I love the search for the best of the best crap. :)

So my partner raved about Tuesday Morning once and I had to see what the hullabaloo was all about. I walked in and saw their awful clothing and shoe section, but was in complete awe when I saw everything else they had to offer. I walked out of there with my current super cool iPhone 5 case (that was a shocker), a pencil torch (I know weird, but it’s nice to have on hand), and a purple stepping stool. The place is dead, but I love the radio station they play and the selection. It’s a hidden gem.

You know all that random stuff from seasons long past that you see at TJ Maxx, Home Goods, etc.
This is where all that crap GOES TO DIE.
Seriously, the stuff here is a mish-​mosh of oddities: bejeweled reading glasses? Yep, they’ve got them. A twin sheet set in the ugliest shade of purple you can imagine? Score, they’ve got that too. A crock pot in orange in a brand you’ve never heard of? Check. Biscotti and other foodstuffs that expired two years ago? Best bring your appetite, because you won’t leave here hungry.
In all fairness, I really hate stores like this. I am so not a «picker» and I really dislike wading through aisles of merchandise that’s scattered haphazardly in a dismally lit environment. I imagine I am missing out on some great little bargain, but I just don’t have the patience to sort through all the crap to find that one «nugget» in order to save $ 5. I did see the Capresso milk frother that I already own tossed onto the clearance rack, and you know what? I paid the same price for it at Bed, Bath and Beyond using a 20% off coupon.
I can see how places like this appeal to people like my grandma (RIP) or the folks featured on «Hoarders,» who collect tchotchkes and other assorted bric-​à-​brac, but this place is seriously sad and depressing.
If you love the thrill of the hunt and shopping for shit that will eventually end up having to be tossed by your loved ones upon your death, then this is the place for you.