I often hear clients say, “I am a hoarder” or “I’m not a hoarder (like on TV).” I also hear people calling themselves hoarders, clutter-bugs or collectors. Hoarding is not the same as cluttering or collecting. Dr. Randy Frost and T. Hartl define clinical hoarding as The acquisition of, and failure to discard, a large number of possessions that …
#12MonthsofThrifting Challenge: Crossbody Bag
If you’ve been participating in our 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge for the last seven months, one of the things you may have noticed is that we’ve curated this list to include the most practical pieces that can put your life at ease. We’re trying to build a wardrobe of essentials that not only make you look fashionable but also …
DIY: Radio Stand Makeover
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Being a fall/winter person, I can’t say I’m a big fan of this super hot weather. But of course I would not let that get in my way of shopping! While out on a shopping spree I came across this cool vintage radio cabinet/stand. I love the shape of this stand and …
Weekdays are for Sequins!
Do you want to feel like a rock star? Wear some sequins. Do you want an extra boost of confidence and sparkle? Wear some sequins. Do you want to wear a piece of history that is one of the longest standing adornments on clothing? Wear some sequins. King Tut wore them, generals of armies wore them, and so you can …
4 UNBEATABLE SWIMSUIT STYLES FOR KIDS
By now many of us have packed our beach bags and hit the pavement on road trips to local water parks or even southern states where most days are sunny and beaches are plenty. Gathering the family and all of our belongings required for a road trip can be something we save-up for months ahead of time because let’s face …
DIY: From Hutch to Rolling Bookshelf
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 …