Westfield Announcements

by Jamie Lemberg

Do you like garage sales? A used bargain is always on hand at Hip Thrift & Art Gallery, a new thrift store that just opened at 407 South Ave. West. 

Owner Patrice Bavos, a Westfield native and Westfield High School graduate, says she always wanted to do something creative. "I like buying, but don't want to collect anymore", said Patrice. "I want to recycle, and I like a good value and the treasure-seeking part of finding it."

Hip Thrift sells second-hand and vintage clothing (women, men, and children) and collectibles, including shoes, household, pet, garden, and sport items, cookbooks, dishes, objects d'art, small furniture, office supplies, jewelry, etc. When I stopped in just before their opening, I saw an array of clothing, vintage woven quilts and lots of hats and handbags.  Owner Patrice also said she plans to sell original art by local painters.

Donations are always welcome and appreciated. If you clean out your closets or have yard sale leftovers, Patrice will gladly pick up. Or you can simply drop off a box. She also assures that she will find a home for whatever she does not use. She prefers no toys or glasses. While she cannot give you a receipt because she is not a non-profit, she plans to donate a % of her proceeds to animal rescue -- The Plainfield Area Humane Society and Safe Haven Rabbit Rescue, Inc.

Stop in to find inexpensive, pre-owned goods!

Hip Thrift & Art Gallery

407 South Avenue West

Westfield NJ

908.232.8223.