Sit + Sip

SPRING HOME ACCESSORIES SWAP!

Sunday, May 23, 2010
2 to 4 pm
Phinney Neighborhood Center

Event details below, other questions? See our FAQs

Imagine a clothing swap, but this is for your home accessories!

Come find:

Rugs, pillows, throws... OH MY!
Spring cleaning never looked so good
Let your old treasure be someone else's delight

BUY your tickets NOW! First to buy, first to swap. For an additional $10, get a VIP Pass for guaranteed swap in the first round. Only 30 available.

event details:

Location:

Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave. N.
Seattle 98103
206.783.2244

Drop-Off:

Available for large quantity and large-sized items off Palatine Ave N, East of the building (follow signs to back door)

Parking:

Parking is available in the Phinney Neighborhood Center parking lots. Street parking is also plentiful.

Timing:

Drop off and preview 2:00 to 2:30 PM
Swap 2:30 to 3:30 PM
Swap will rotate in 5-minute rounds
30 people in each round, first to RSVP, first to swap

Cost:

$10 in advance
$20 VIP in advance (only 30 spots)
$15 at the door (no VIP available)
3-item minimum to participate

All non-swapped items will be donated to Children’s Hospital Thrift Stores

highlighting our local business partners:

swap tips + rules:
Tip 1: Bring re-usable shopping bags, a laundry basket or wagon to collect the items you’re bringing home. Tip 2: Bring masking tape and a sharpie pen to mark larger items you are claiming for yourself. Tape and pen sets will be for sale if you forget. Tip 3: Come prepared with a shopping list of items you desire to find to spruce up your home or give as a great green gift. Tip 4: Come with a congenial attitude – No Bullies Allowed!
Acceptable Items to Swap: Holiday ornaments, Christmas stockings and other holiday decor Pillows (couch and floor), throws Decorative rugs (no bigger than 5’x8’) Mirrors, picture frames, art - 2 & 3-D (framed and unframed) Candles, candle holders Plant pots, baskets and decorative boxes Floor and table lamps (plug-in only) Decorative nicknacks and wall clocks (no alarm clocks please) Coffee table books Tablecloths, placemats, napkin rings and cloth napkins (no stains) Office organizing/storage items, bulletin boards Small furniture: (no bigger than 3’ square) ottomans, side tables, trunks and chests, small bookshelves, kids‘ tables and chair sets, etc. Non-Acceptable Items: Anything broken, damaged, wet, torn or dirty (think of what you would like in your home) Any furniture item bigger than 3’ square Rugs bigger than 5’x8’ No kitchen items No toys, games, reading books, etc No electronics No exercise equipment No bedding or towels No tools And no toilet bowl brushes please!

Acceptable Items to Swap:

Non-Acceptable Items: