Hi Goodwill Shoppers! I hope everyone is enjoying this weather. I sure am! A couple weeks ago my best friend and I went to the Greater Cleveland Goodwill Fashion Show! We had a great time, and of course I wore Goodwill in honor of the occasion. This dress my husband actually picked out for me. It is a beautiful, lined, Banana …
Under Lock & Key
So you’re cleaning out your garage or attic and you come across a set of old keys or antique metal padlocks. Your first instinct may be to throw them away. Don’t do it! UNDER LOCK AND KEY Vintage keys and locks have become quite collectible, especially if they are stamped with the maker/manufacturer. Some of these keys are over a …
A Lacey Little Lamp
An old curtain, a little bit of spray paint and A LOT Of hot glue is all I needed to transform this dark gold lamp to something bright and feminine – a Lacey Little Lamp. I purchased the lamp at Goodwill Northfield for $10. The lace curtain came from Goodwill Akron and was approximately $2. And here’s the supplies that …
Mid-Century Accessories–More is Better!
Ever heard that a woman should look in the mirror before leaving the house and take off one accessory? The opposite was true for fashionable women of the 1950s and 1960s! Jewelry was often sold as a set, which could include earrings, a necklace, a bracelet, and a brooch – all meant to be worn at the same time. Additionally, …
All That Glitters
All that glitters may not be gold. However, it most likely will be sold. ShopGoodwill.com normally has an interesting array of precious and semi-precious rings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches. Here are some of the standout pieces of jewelry that were donated to our retail stores and then sold online. Channel Set Diamond Ring with White Gold Marquis Diamond (approx. …
Goodwill Facility Receives Energy Star Rating
Goodwill Industries of Akron Receives Energy Star Rating for Waterloo Road Facility Help celebrate this milestone during Goodwill Industries Week, May 5-11 Akron, Ohio—April 18, 2013 Goodwill Industries of Akron today announced that it has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification for its Waterloo Road location. This certification signifies that the facility performs in the top …
Affordable Finds
We are only a couple weeks into spring and I am already feeling the itch to dust off the sandals, but we do live in Ohio, and I have come to the realization that winter coats and sweaters are still in the forecast for the next few days (or weeks). With our prolonged Northeast Ohio weather, my wardrobe has become …
2013 Annual Meeting & Celebration of Champions
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON 570 E.WaterlooRoad • Akron,OH44319 • www.goodwillakron.org Phone: (330) 724-6995 • (800) 989-8428 • Fax: (330) 786-2504 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Brenda Baum, Communications Manager Office Direct: (330) 786-2519 Mobile: (330) 801-1848 bbaum@goodwillakron.org GOODWILL’S ANNUAL MEETING FOCUSED ON “CELEBRATING 85 YEARS OF TEAMWORK” AKRON, Ohio—April 4, 2013— Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties celebrated 85 …
Heavy Metal to Shabby Sweet
Gold has made a HOT comeback so this mirror isn’t really bad as is, especially for just $10 at Goodwill Twinsburg. I however don’t have much gold décor in my house so I decided to paint it turquoise. No surprise there. For the paint color I used Pure White Annie Sloan chalk paint mixed with some robin’s egg blue acrylic …
Vintage Bohemian Chic
The original Bohemian (Boho) Chic (Photos of from the Goodwill Vintage Collection) The late 1960s were a time of political and social change. The conservative pillbox hats and structured suits of the Jackie Kennedy era were replaced by bright, bold ethnic-inspired prints and flowing silhouettes. The “rules” of fashion were broken by a generation who chose to march to the beat …