My love of thrift shopping began when I was a young single mother on a very slim budget. The department store prices were outrageous, and I was fortunate to walk through the doors of Goodwill. I soon learned the store offered everything from housewares to clothing, which covered all of my needs. It was perfect for my family! This …
Painted Children’s Chair
Children-sized chairs always find their way into my shopping cart. I certainly don’t need them — I have two in our basement, one on our porch, and three in our garage — but I can’t stop buying them! I came across this KidKraft chair at the Northfield Goodwill for only $4, and in my cart it went! …
Beat the Back-to-school Crowds
One of the greatest thing about Goodwill is that you can shop seasonal merchandise all year round. That way you can beat the back-to-school crowds by shopping early. I asked my sister to send me a list of things my niece and nephew need for the upcoming school year so I can keep an eye out while I’m out and …
Book Collector’s Dream
Book lovers can spend hours, if not days, in a local library or vintage book store searching for that perfect book. With electronic resources, access to books has never been faster or easier. Electronic reading devices make it extremely convenient to download a book of any genre. However, no eReader can match the feel, smell or weight of a bound …
No-sew Patriotic Pillow Cover Made from T-shirts
I’m back with another easy no-sew pillow cover tutorial that uses fabric from thrifted clothes. Remember this one , I made in the fall with the Aztec patterned skirt from Chico’s? It was so well received – even being featured on the national Goodwill blog – that I thought I’d give it another go with some summer-themed fabrics for our …
Thrifting for Father’s Day
In honor of Father’s Day, I set out to help my brother-in-law find a couple of casual summer outfits at Goodwill. Two of the most important tips we share at our Thrifting 101 workshops at Goodwill is to first go with an idea in mind and then to focus on one section at a time so you’re not wandering …
All that Glitters on shopgoodwill.com
Sparkly, glitzy, glamorous, bling. Whether it’s fine jewelry, costume or vintage pieces, there’s always a wide variety of treasures to be found on www.shopgoodwill.com. Our agency in particular has seen everything from vintage estate pieces to fine jewelry to ethnic and tribal pieces. Although precious and semi-precious rings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches tend to do very well online, there are …
Thrifted Pink & Gold Plant Display
Just a few months ago I started swapping all our colorful décor with neutral grays and whites. I was craving a clean, minimalistic, cohesive look, and to me that meant eliminating color and getting back to a simple palette. It was good. We removed a piece of furniture from our family room, we took down some excessive artwork, and …
Thrifted Polka Dots – A Great Look for Work or Play
In honor of Mother’s Day this month, I thought I’d help my friend’s mom find a few things at Goodwill that she can incorporate into her wardrobe and to further prove that everyone can find stylish pieces at the thrift store. When I spotted this $4 polka dot blazer, I threw it in my cart without any hesitation …
Customize Your Thrifted Denim
Hi everyone, Abby here! It’s officially music festival season! If your social media channels look anything like mine, you’ll probably have noticed an increase in Coachella posts and fun summer clothes. One of my favorite festival staples (and warm weather pieces) is customized denim. Whether it is cut-off shorts, or embellished jeans, customized denim is the easiest and most fun way …