Today I decided to stop in the ReStore shop in the Herndon-Reston Business Park to browse around. They always have new and interesting merchandise. By purchasing items in this non-profit store, it helps local families in need. The store sells anything from building supplies, furniture, antiques, art work, or household goods.
The first item to catch my eye was a vintage Vita Master, Model 35, vibrating exercise massage belt machine. This exercising machine was used years ago with the claim it helped in the reduction of fat and reduced fatty areas.
As per the sign, apparently this vintage model is still operational.
The photograph on the left shows the vibrating exercising-massage machine in the ReStore shop. The machine was made with the thought that one could use it to lose weight without effort. I think this vintage item would look great in a modern gym and be something neat to talk about or to perhaps try it out.
The next item I wanted to blog about is the white wicker furniture set which was on sale.
The below photograph of the white wicker child/doll rocking chair comes with a blue cushion. There were also other pieces included in the white wicker set. White wicker furniture always looks great in little girl’s rooms.
This is a rather small white wicker rocking chair. I wasn’t sure if it was for a small child or a doll.
The below photograph shows two vintage meat grinders. It looks like they have been used quite a bit in their day. Meat grinders were popular when people made their own sausages.
I remember my mother owning one of these. She occasionally would use it to grind up meat or walnuts. One day she made a cooked beef cow tongue, put it through this grinder, added spices and onion. She then served the meat pate on soda crackers. It didn’t taste bad but I wasn’t the gourmet I am today. I’m sure as a kid I probably didn’t want to eat it.
She would also finely grind walnuts into a paste to make holiday nut rolls.
To use these meat grinders, you need to attach the base to the edge of your work table and make sure it was secure.
The photograph on the left shows a wooden slat chair and a wooden box on the right. The wooden box has a blue and white ribbon painted on the top and the sides of the box. The box is about the size of a tissue box.
Wooden Slat Chair 
Wooden Box with Blue Painted on Bow
The items in the ReStore shop are clearly marked. The photograph below on the right shows a collection of glassware.
I like the water container with the matching cup for bedside use. Very attractive looking.
They also have a large collection of framed art work in a variety of subject matters.
Supporting ReStore shops helps families build new homes and reach other charitable goals.
I haven’t been to this store for awhile so it was nice to be out and shopping in stores again.
A Special Thank You to the Nice People at Habitat for Humanity, ReStore shop for allowing me to use my photographs for today’s blog. It is their second anniversary in that location. Happy Anniversary!