Happy 2020, Friends! Taylor here, from Modest Blondie! Today I just want to take a few minutes to suggest a few ways you can start this year, (and this decade!) off in an organized, de-cluttered way! #1: Quick Closet Clean Out If you haven’t already, the beginning of the year is a great time to do a quick run-through of …
What to Wear: New Year’s Eve
Well here we are approaching yet another new year. This morning, I woke up with the song lyrics “what are you doing…New Year’s Eve?” in my head. Whether you’re working (so sorry), going out with friends, staying home or treating the eve of the New Year like any other night, my mission is to set you up for success to …
Dashing Through the Thrift: Six items that require minimal effort to find at Goodwill
I’ve spent the last decade encouraging folks to embrace the value and benefit of thrift shopping. During this time, I’ve come across dozens of people who are intrigued by the idea of thrift shopping but aren’t quite ready to dive in head first and make it a lifestyle. Not to mention, some people just don’t have the time or energy …
Holiday Style – using what you have!
You have a hundred million tasks and errands to accomplish this month. Money going out, tight schedules and jam-packed weekends. It’s a whirlwind but every year the excitement fuels our energy, and anticipation keep us going! With everything you have on your plate, it may be difficult to carve out time to style yourself a great holiday outfit. You know, …
How to Save Money on Dry Cleaning
. Hi friends, Modest Blondie, here! Do you ever check the tag while you’re thrift shopping and see DRY CLEAN ONLY. Does this stop you from buying that piece? I get it- dry cleaning is not cheap, plus it’s time consuming! So today I want to share 3 products that I use to save money on dry cleaning AT HOME. …
Trending pieces to get you through December
Overall, this year has been pretty great! We’ve seen a beautiful Spring here in Ohio and we had a colorful Fall with little issues in weather. As we end November, it’s that time of year when the outdoors just looks a little dreary and gray. The Halloween decorations have been placed inside, and the exterior is left looking like our …
Thrift Finds for Fall
. With the cooler breezes blowing in, many of us are dreaming of wool socks and hot cider, which makes now the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe and deck out your home for fall. As each season arrives, it’s nice to bring in a few new pieces to keep things current, so here’s what I’ve got my eye out …
New Color Moods for Winter 2019!
We have an open window to develop healthy habits, set goals to try new approaches. This can be with a relationship with a family member or the clothes on our backs. Really! Small changes can bring new growth and both can be equally as satisfying. You’ll be sure to learn more about yourself and the other person. I like to …
Items to Remove from your closet NOW
As I transition my own closet into yet another season, I need to be reminded that my somewhat-hoarding tendencies need to be kept in check. Every garment, every item for that matter holds in us a memory or hold the purpose of some sort. I want to help you refresh your wardrobe as we (in Ohio) near those colder months. …
Handpicked by Dina’s Days: A Curated Corner
It’s back! I’m so excited to announce the return of a project I’ve been working on with Goodwill Akron, called: Handpicked by Dina’s Days: A Curated Corner November 16, 2019 Goodwill Midway 75 Midway Plaza, Tallmadge, OH 44278 1-3pmRegister (the corner will be up for a week but you might want to arrive during the event hours to get the …