It’s that time to stow away your kid’s winter coats & gear-up for spring! April showers are looming. Daffodils, tulips & lilies are blooming all around. The colors & signs of spring are finally in season. Springtime is a wonderful time. A time for renewal. After a long (thankfully mild) winter here in northeast Ohio, spring has finally sprung upon …
How to Make a Three-tier Vanity Tray
Whenever I spring clean my house, I always feel the need to change things around to make the room look a little different. Over the years I have figured out that if I refer to it as “revamping” the room instead of redecorating that seems to keep my husband from looking annoyed. This year spring cleaning/revamping started with our bathroom …
#12MonthsofThrifting: Black or Navy Blazer
I’m having so much fun with the #12MonthsofThrifting challenge. Not only has it been fun to engage with fellow thrifters, but this challenge has helped me focus on practical pieces more than ever before. #12MonthsofThrifting is designed to help you build a thrifted wardrobe, piece-by-piece over the upcoming year. Each prompt represents a staple item you can wear for seasons …
#12MonthsofThrifting: Striped Shirt Recap
A photo posted by d i n a y o u n i s (@dinasdays) on Feb 16, 2016 at 5:04pm PST We’re wrapping up the second month of the #12MonthsofThriftingChallenge. This challenge is designed to help you build a thrifted wardrobe, piece-by-piece over the upcoming year. Each prompt represents a staple item you can wear for seasons to …
Catalog Inspiration Leads To High-Style Finds
I recently read on Anthropologie’s Instagram page that their prop stylist, Kendra Smoot, uses vintage flea market items to embellish her settings for their catalog shoot. And then I had a lightning strike of an idea! Bring the catalog to Goodwill with me and use it as inspiration to find similar high style décor. I can’t believe I’ve never …
Seasonal vs. Traditional: Shopping for Kids Spring Attire
Spring is arriving next month, but from the look & feel of it outside, springtime is a bit hard to imagine right now. Nevertheless, it’s time to think spring! Although your littles ones will soon be hunting for eggs, it’s your time now to hunt for spring outfits! Shopping for traditional spring holiday attire during the month of …
Providing Jacqui Thrifted Inspiration
Last month I had the pleasure of thrift styling Jacqui at the Midway store. Jacqui is actually an experienced thrifter who follows a lot of the same techniques I share on the blog. However, being a fitness expert who teaches cycling classes at a local gym, she often finds herself resorting to workout gear most of the time. She was seeking some …
Revamped Bookcase
While out shopping I saw this little beauty sitting and waiting for someone to swoop it up and give it some love. I thought this would be a great piece that could be used in several different rooms of a home: library, bedroom, home office, entry way, etc. Of course, this would be after it was cleaned up! …
#12MonthsofThrifting: Striped Shirt
We’re moving right along into month two of the #12MonthsofThrifting challenge. This challenge is designed to help you build a thrifted wardrobe, piece-by-piece over the upcoming year. Each prompt represents a staple item you can wear for seasons to come. Last month, we set out to thrift a cozy sweater. You can read all about it here. This month, I’m …
My Girl’s Night Out Look for Valentine’s Day
I was looking for the perfect outfit for a night out on Valentine’s Day with my best friends. Through a combination of Goodwill and blue / A GOODWILL® BOUTIQUE / in Akron, I was able to find an outfit that is both stylish and comfortable for dinner with the girls. Last week I visited blue in Akron for …