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Spring is in the air, flowers and trees are blooming, we are opening windows and soaking in the sun: Spring is here! As Spring approaches so do our dreams of the coming months when the kids are out of school, summer break is in full swing and summer vacation is upon us! If you are planning a Disney cruise or …
Spring is in the air and it has me so excited for picnics, zoo days, grilling season, and sunshine. I have a few items I’m hoping to score secondhand to make this a sustainable spring season, especially with Earth day right around the corner. I love looking for planters and flower pots at the thrift store, I’ve scored some of …
I did something I rarely do when I’m thrifting: spent my entire visit in the activewear section. And I enjoyed it?! As someone who is drawn to funky and quirky finds, I typically find this section to be the least exciting department. However, after a visit to the Goodwill in Brunswick, I found that thrift shopping for athleisure can indeed …
If you’re like me, the weather can really affect your mood. Ups and downs of temperatures and cloudy days can be so tough on my outlook on life. I am hopeful for warm sunny days ahead and I am comforted by the promise of Spring. As the season gracefully transitions, so does our yearning to embrace lighter tones in both …
I hope you enjoyed last month’s blog post about customizing thrifted items with patches. My kids have worn their jackets on repeat ever since we made those and even some of their friends want some made for them now. In this post, I am continuing with part two of how to customize thrifted items with how to do a …
Taking a page out of former fashion editor and journalist, Erica Davies’ book, “Leopard is a Neutral,” I have taken to the racks of the Kent/Ravenna Goodwill location to showcase the infinite ways in which leopard can be worn. Truly, we can think of leopard as being a “neutral” to help us coordinate our outfits when we need an additional …
~Where to find Quality Secondhand Menswear In the spirit of March Madness, I decided to dedicate this post to the boys and shed some insight on where you can get quality secondhand menswear in the NORTHEAST OHIO area. BLUE ~ A Goodwill Boutique: Picture a curated boutique style version of your local Goodwill store and that’s BLUE! I took …
One of my favorite things about thrifting? Stretching my purchases as far as I possibly can. I found this dress at the Goodwill Outlet for $1 and to see how far I could stretch my $1 trendy purchase, I styled the dress three ways. Look 1: Effortlessly Cool with a Sweatshirt Layer For the first ensemble, I decided to infuse …
Ah, the Lakemore Goodwill at Lakemore Plaza Shopping Center—a hidden gem tucked away amidst the bustling streets of Akron, Ohio. Join me on a journey as we delve into the tale of each item, from its initial sighting on the shelf of the Lakemore Goodwill to its current glory adorning the corners of my home. Styled Item No.1: Tranquil …
One thing I love about thrifting my wardrobe is that I do not always have cookie cutter clothing that everyone else has from the same store. I love that I can customize unique pieces and make things my own, that fit my style and aesthetic. One way to do this is to personalize and customize the items that I thrift. …