Happy New Year Everyone! I wanted to share a few style guidlines that I am going to try and incorporate this new year. It is so easy for me to resort to the same styles all winter… because it’s Ohio, and it’s kind of chilly (ya know?)! Here are a few things on the list. Everyday Vintage. Every morning when …
Vintage Gloves: Remember those Days?
Do you remember the time when women wore gloves? Not the keep-our-hands-warm gloves, but the pretty gloves that were worn whenever we left the house. I guess I’m showing my age a bit, but I remember wearing gloves from my grandmothers and mother, too. In fact, I still have many of those gloves and the beautiful marble glass glove box …
What Is Your New Year’s Resolution?
What are some of the top resolutions people make for the New Year? Losing Weight Working out Quit Smoking Reducing personal debt Getting a better job Getting healthier overall Decreasing stress Of course, achieving success in any resolution requires the right mind set and the right tools. Below are a few items we found on www.shopgoodwill.com that may help assist …
Goodwill Glitters
I really wanted to get a gold glittery dress, like this one from Goodwill Streetsboro, to wear on New Year’s Eve. But since I’m not going to any fancy parties, rather a cabin in the woods, a dress would be slightly inappropriate. But, glittered sunglasses and champagne glasses? Totally acceptable! I picked …
Cozy Styles to Get Through Winter Months
2013 has been a particularly busy year for me. And I don’t know about you, but the holidays came extra fast this year. With that said, it’s a good time to slow down and reflect over the last few months. Here are a few items I purchased at Goodwill that helped get me through the busy season and will carry …
Holiday Shopping on Shopgoodwill.com
How many of us are guilty of buying things for ourselves when we’re out holiday gift shopping? There’s no fast rule that says you can’t pick up something for yourself while out combating the crowds, the lines, the chaos and, in our area, the possible bad weather. Many of us like shopping in pajamas during Black Friday weekend. Sitting on …
Handmade Gift Idea – Distressed Chalkboard State Silhouette
The early snowfall in October got me thinking about holiday gift giving a whole month early! While shopping at Goodwill I picked up a bunch of wooden signs that can easily be painted and personalized. Hopefully this should reduce the gift-buying- stress I normally incur in December. This …
Goodwill Holiday Style
With the Holiday festivities raring up in the next few weeks, the wheels are already spinning on what to wear to social gatherings. If you’re anything like me, you enjoy comfort and style. Key pieces that I look for are party dresses, pretty tops that can be easily accessorized, and versatile sweaters. A typical day can be running from a …
Preparing Your Table for the Holidays
With the holidays quickly approaching it is time to prepare for the gathering of family and friends. And under the baked turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie are the pieces that define the hostess’ holiday style. Whether traditional, contemporary, antique or newlywed new, below are a few items sold on www.shopgoodwill.com – maybe one of the pieces will be the …
Colorful Yarn Wrapped Sticks
Seriously, this was so easy to make this colorful fall vignette, you just need a few things: 1. Vases from Goodwill. There are shelves and shelves of them. And they are cheap, like $1-$2. 2. This is optional, but an empty frame is a simple way to create a focal point on your vase. I picked …