May Birthstone: Emerald She is beauty. She is grace. Emerald queens – happy birth month! I’ve made it part of my life’s work to collect all the gorgeous vintage emerald books I can and put them throughout my house as decor. What a great item to forever keep on your thrift wish list. When I think emerald I think timeless …
I mentioned last month that I’m excited for the maximalist trend. But it’s more than just a trend. It’s a return to truly expressing yourself through your outfit. One accessory that I kept seeing was embellished hats. These embellished or junk hats are so easy to thrift and DIY yourself. Everything from patches to bedazzled with rhinestones and pearls. You …
AKRON, Ohio — May 22, 2025 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties announces as of June 25, 2025, its Business Services operations has been recertified to ISO 9001:2015 without design standard. “Being ISO certified since 2007 has strengthened our ability to serve both our mission and our customers by driving continuous improvement in every aspect …
Hello! 🌞 Julie here! Let’s take a little field trip, shall we? I recently visited the Northfield Goodwill located at 10333 Northfield Rd, #6 and let me tell you—it’s a hidden gem. Whether you’re heading to the Northfield Casino or just passing through, this location is packed with treasure. Here are five fabulous reasons to make a quick stop (or a …
How I Hosted A Neighborhood Spring Cleaning Event with Goodwill Akron Spring cleaning season hit a little differently this year—and in the best possible way. Last week, a Goodwill Mobile Donation Center was parked right in my driveway, and thanks to the generosity of my incredible neighbors, we filled it to the brim with donations in just a few days. What started …
Hello! 🌞 Julie here Great news — the sun is finally out in Northeast Ohio. YAY ! You know what that means… it’s officially time to transition our wardrobes. Now listen, I’ve been doing what I do best: scrolling, watching, and low-key stalking your street style. Plus, I’ve been digging through racks at the Brunswick Goodwill to see what’s hot …
Spring is in full swing, and so are the racks at Goodwill! Instead of chasing fast fashion trends, why not find them secondhand—and often better made—for a fraction of the cost? From coastal-cool linen to sporty preppy layers, this season’s must-haves are all about mixing comfort, color, and personality. The best part? Every piece on this list can be thrifted …
Spring has sprung and it’s my favorite time to refresh my wardrobe. I love looking at the trends to see how I can reimagine my wardrobe. A lot of the spring trends for 2025 are items you probably already have lurking in your closet. I put together a guide of five spring trends that I’m loving. You can use this …
April babies- you lucky dogs. Diamond as your birthstone? The epitome of class and quiet luxury- or gaudy luxury whichever you prefer. When I think ‘April aesthetic’ I think Audrey Hepburn. I think black and white simplicity. I think vintage. Classic. Timeless. And all of these things are excellent attitudes to approach your next thrift trip with. I think all …
Hey, it’s Julie! 👋 I recently took a trip to the Medina Goodwill at 3500 Medina Rd. and let me tell you—spring fashion is in full bloom! As I browsed the racks, I couldn’t help but notice the variety of patterns just waiting to be mixed, matched, and styled to perfection. From florals to gingham, stripes to polka dots, this …