Hi all! Okay, this blog post is on a custom order that I did for a client. Even though I did not find this actual table myself, I cannot tell you how many times I’ve seen this style table for sale at Goodwill. If you are in search of a table to redo and come across one, grab it, …
Four Build Your Own Costume Ideas For Kids
Calling all thrifty shoppers! Halloween is just days away. Do your little ghosts and goblins have their costumes planned out yet? If not, save your fright for Halloween night because Goodwill has plenty of clothes to style together for fun and creative costume ideas — and all at a wickedly low cost! In my last blog post I highlighted several …
DIY: Revived Coffee Table
While out shopping with my mother I came across this broken coffee table that someone had a free sign on. Free! I was excited. My first thought was, I could just take off the broken top and add a wood top instead. As you can see in this before picture, other than the missing glass on the top, the …
#12MonthsofThrifting: Fall Florals
I can’t believe it’s already October! This marks our 10th prompt for the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge. This month’s prompt is one of my favorites: fall florals. Fall florals are more subtle than spring and summer floral prints. They usually have a black or burgundy backdrop and work well with either warm, autumn colors or deep jewel tones. …
Craft Night Out: Halloween Book Page Banner
Hi everyone, Abby here ! I hope you’re enjoying the change in seasons! The crisp chill in the air, the turning of the leaves, everything fall! I’m back again to share another super easy DIY with you all: Halloween-themed banners. October means Halloween for me: working on a costume, carving pumpkins, decorating. This year, I might have gone a little over …
Halloween Look Book & DIYs
Goodwill is the Halloween destination for people who want to be fashionable and environmentally conscious while styling themselves in one-of-a-kind costumes that are sure to impress. Each year, people visit the more than 3,300 Goodwill stores in the United States and Canada to find the clothing, shoes and accessories they need to create unique Halloween costumes. Shoppers can choose …
DIY: Painting Glass Gives Cabinet New Look
Happy fall everyone! My favorite season of the year! Today’s blog is going to be on a little stand that I found shopping this week. It reminded me of one that my mom had when I was young, so of course I wanted to buy and update. The first steps, as always, was to sand it and prime it. …
Creative Costumes & Oddities at shopgoodwill.com
Whether you’re dressing up or looking for unique items to decorate with, you need to start with Goodwill in mind. Although you’ll find great pre-packaged costumes, there’s nothing like getting super creative and putting something unique together. If your creative juices aren’t flowing, you can always visit Pinterest or similar sites to get some ingenious ideas before shopping online at …
Frightfully Fun Costumes For Less
My favorite time of year is here — Halloween time! Jack-o’-lanterns, skeletons, creepy witches and ghoulish monsters are making appearances just about everywhere! But that won’t scare me from finding the most unique costumes in town for the lowest price! Right now, Goodwill locations are stocked with gently used costumes from superheroes to princesses to pirates and Star Wars. …
#12MonthsofThrifting: Finding a Pair of Booties
The prompt for September #12monthsofthrifting is to find a pair of booties, a fall essential. I always have great luck finding booties at Goodwill, especially the location on State Road. Here are my go-to tips to thrift booties: Always check the sole. If it’s worn down, probably not worth the purchase, even if it is $5. However, if they are a durable …