Lucky for me, I do seem to come across a lot of hutch tops. This one was sitting there, looking lonely and waiting to be reinvented. I was ready for the challenge. Although it really didn’t take a whole lot, it was in pretty good shape to begin with. The first thing I did was take the top molding …
#12MonthsofThriftingChallenge: Black Pencil Skirt
We’re half way through the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge! How’s it going for you? Are you getting the most of out your purchases? If I had to narrow it down to the top 3 items on this list, a black pencil skirt would make the cut. It’s one of the most essential prompts in the challenge, so don’t skip …
Thrift Store Heroes: Customer Appreciates the Many Positive Aspects of Goodwill
Ask me what my favorite season is and I’ll be sure to respond with one that might surprise you – garage sale season. And it is upon us! With the dawning of summer, it’s a sure sign that garage sale signs will soon pepper the corners of neighborhoods with promises of finding great treasures for less. But with spring and …
My Journey for a Shirt Dress
Okay, I’m wearing a dude’s shirt here, and I don’t want anyone to think I left my pants at home! I created this post out of necessity. For the past two spring/summers I’ve wanted to add a new staple to my wardrobe – a shirt dress. The specific style I was searching for had to resemble a men’s dress shirt. …
Three Simple Solutions for your Closet
Goodbye spring… Hello summer! It’s that time again in Northeast Ohio. Time to say goodbye to the coats, boots and sweaters and say hello to shorts, sandals and t-shirts. I get to hang out with people in their closets who are often overwhelmed by their clothing. I’ve got three questions to ask you and solutions to follow. Are you are ready to …
The Great Outdoors & World of Sports
Summer is almost upon us and with that, warmer weather and outdoor activities. I’ve already seen the golf courses swarming with golfers on a sunny weekend day. This is the season of baseball, camping, swimming, biking, fishing and boating. As a parent, I know how expensive sports & outdoor equipment can be. Finding a good bargain can be a challenge …
4 Staple Summer Looks For Kids
The month of May was always one I anticipated as a kid. It meant warmer, sunny days, end-of-the year field trips, new adventures and outdoor fun with neighborhood friends and the best part…it meant the end of the school year is near! We all must admit, for kids, these last few weeks of school are challenging to get through. They …
#12MonthsofThrifting Challenge: Graphic Tee
If the thrift store is known for anything, it’s known for graphic tees. Wearing a shirt with an interesting image or your favorite phrase is a great way to express yourself. Graphic tees are a fun addition to your wardrobe that can easily be dressed up or down. That’s why we featured them as May’s prompt for the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. …
DIY: Corner Bar Makeover
While out shopping my mom and I came across this cute corner cabinet. It was a nice solid wood but was missing the back and really needed updated. So of course my first thought was how cute would this be as a corner cabinet bar! I didn’t realize how heavy it was until they were loading it and had …
Eight Tips for an Organized Kitchen
You walk into your kitchen and you don’t want to cook anything. So you settle for popping a Lean Cuisine in the microwave not only because it’s simple and easy, but also it keeps you from digging through your drawers to find stuff. Settling for that microwave dinner protects your head from food items falling from your jam-packed cabinets. …