I’ll never forget the first trench coat I bought. My friend convinced me it would be a purchase I wouldn’t regret because it would be an item I will wear for years to come. Nine years later, I still wear it every spring and fall. That’s exactly why I included a trench or utility jacket as April’s prompt for …
#12MonthsofThrifting: Blazer Recap
We’re wrapping up the third month of the #12MonthsofThriftingChallenge. This challenge is designed to help you build a thrifted wardrobe, piece-by-piece over the upcoming year. Each prompt represents a staple item you can wear for seasons to come. In January, we set out to thrift a cozy sweater from Goodwill Akron. In February, I shared my favorite tips to thrift a striped shirt, and in March …
Thrifted Frames Made Modern
A few years ago I changed our basement from red walls and khaki pillows, to Sea Salt walls and bright, colorful pillows. And I like it… but I looooove the simple, clean black and white spaces I’ve been seeing all over Pinterest. I especially love all the framed modern artwork and quotes that are leaned atop dressers …
Goodwill Honors Program Champions and Re-elects Board Members
AKRON, Ohio — April 1, 2016 — Goodwill serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties re-elected board members and honored program champions during its Annual Meeting and Celebration of Champions event March 31. The event hosted by Event Chairs, Dr. Pleas R. Chambers III and Andrea Chambers, was attended by nearly 200 individuals. “We were honored to chair …
4 Ways to Dress Kids for Spring
It’s that time to stow away your kid’s winter coats & gear-up for spring! April showers are looming. Daffodils, tulips & lilies are blooming all around. The colors & signs of spring are finally in season. Springtime is a wonderful time. A time for renewal. After a long (thankfully mild) winter here in northeast Ohio, spring has finally sprung upon …
How to Make a Three-tier Vanity Tray
Whenever I spring clean my house, I always feel the need to change things around to make the room look a little different. Over the years I have figured out that if I refer to it as “revamping” the room instead of redecorating that seems to keep my husband from looking annoyed. This year spring cleaning/revamping started with our bathroom …
#12MonthsofThrifting: Black or Navy Blazer
I’m having so much fun with the #12MonthsofThrifting challenge. Not only has it been fun to engage with fellow thrifters, but this challenge has helped me focus on practical pieces more than ever before. #12MonthsofThrifting is designed to help you build a thrifted wardrobe, piece-by-piece over the upcoming year. Each prompt represents a staple item you can wear for seasons …
#12MonthsofThrifting: Striped Shirt Recap
A photo posted by d i n a y o u n i s (@dinasdays) on Feb 16, 2016 at 5:04pm PST We’re wrapping up the second month of the #12MonthsofThriftingChallenge. This challenge is designed to help you build a thrifted wardrobe, piece-by-piece over the upcoming year. Each prompt represents a staple item you can wear for seasons to …
Catalog Inspiration Leads To High-Style Finds
I recently read on Anthropologie’s Instagram page that their prop stylist, Kendra Smoot, uses vintage flea market items to embellish her settings for their catalog shoot. And then I had a lightning strike of an idea! Bring the catalog to Goodwill with me and use it as inspiration to find similar high style décor. I can’t believe I’ve never …
Seasonal vs. Traditional: Shopping for Kids Spring Attire
Spring is arriving next month, but from the look & feel of it outside, springtime is a bit hard to imagine right now. Nevertheless, it’s time to think spring! Although your littles ones will soon be hunting for eggs, it’s your time now to hunt for spring outfits! Shopping for traditional spring holiday attire during the month of …