Ok – I admit it, I’m feeling the struggle this winter to dress fashionably AND practically. I love to layer and I go crazy of over coats and hats. You’ll generally see me wearing gloves from October to April. I take hand warmth very seriously. I am by birth, a winter baby. Born on one on the coldest days on …
DIY Cookie Sheet Memo Board
Happy New Year Fellow Thrifters! Long time no craft – Abby here to share a SUPER easy DIY to kick off the new year! I hope you’re all enjoying the start of 2019! With the new year, I always try to implement new ways to keep us organized. Especially now with my son getting older and being involved in more …
Vanity Makeover
Hi all! Today’s project that I’m going to show you was actually a custom order that I did. I had a couple contact me in search of a finished vanity and chair. At the time I didn’t have a finished set but I did have an unfinished set that I had not got a chance to paint yet. They mentioned …
All Black. The Minimalist Reset.
Here I am, a lady of fashion and I’m going to tell you I am beginning the New Year with a fashion goal to wear ALL BLACK. It’s been a style classic for many people in creative industries. Wearing all black exudes a certain authority. Wearing all black consistently says I’m just too cool for color. I’m dark, mysterious, and …
5 Tips to Make Your Day Feel More Organized!
Do any of these statements sound familiar to you? I wake up frazzled. I feel like I am always rushing. I wish I had a better grasp on my time. We all want to feel less stressed and have more calm in our lives. Below I share five tips to make your day feel more organized. Create a home for …
Winter Happiness for Men and Women
The weather outside is frightful. Shopping at Goodwill is delightful. Since it’s the place to go, spend the dough, spend the dough, spend the dough! We’ve already experienced some snowfall, cold days and holiday cheer, so now it’s time to bring on the winter gear! In other words, it’s time to shop! Sweaters, coats, scarves and boots are all a …
The Story of the Bears
It is a privilege to share my client Becky’s story. Becky was fortunate to have her mom live with her for 35 years. Her mom helped her raise her children and grandchildren providing a priceless opportunity for kids to have mom, grandma and great-grandma play a role in their lives. Her mom was with her for everyday meals, holidays, birthdays …
Updated Hutch
Hi all!! It seems like every time I go to Goodwill there is some version of an antique hutch available. I love doing these because when finished the details seem to show up so much more. This hutch was actually a custom order and it was beautiful but, it was enormous. Needless to say, I was a little intimidated by …
Toy Time!
Christmas is around the corner and many kids receive new toys as gifts. Although there is more focus on technology these days many kids still enjoy Legos, stuffed animals, puzzles and board games. Kids grow out of toys; sometimes within days and other times it may be years. As a professional organizer, I walk into many houses where 14 year …
Take Your Pick, It’s Cozy Sweater Season!
I feel like winter is a safeguard for those who may not feel fashion savvy. We can all seem put together pretty well with a sweater and a pair of our favorite jeans. There’s something about a knit sweater that looks like we’ve put a lot of effort in getting ready, but we can all admit it’s totally effortless. Winter’s …