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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 …

One of the main reasons why I love to thrift shop is because of the recycling aspect. Just to think of the life my clothes have after I donate them, or the fact that I’m able to bring an item from the 1980s back to life is actually quite fascinating. By donating and shopping at Goodwill Akron, I feel good …

Hi everyone, Abby here! I hope spring is off to a great start for you! It’s almost Earth Day, so what better time to reduce, reuse and recycle, but with another craft that can easily be completed with supplies from your local Goodwill! For our next DIY workshop, we will be making wind chimes with silverware on Saturday, April 18! We …

Hi everyone, Abby here! I hope everyone’s 2015 is off to a great start! A new month is here; can you believe it? (I can’t!) With February comes Valentine’s Day! Whether you love it or hate it, it’s always a great occasion for giving those special people in your life something extra to let them know you appreciate them. Whether …

Happy New Year everyone! My name is Abby, and I run a fashion and DIY blog called Eleanor’s Boots (Les Bottes D’Eleanor, officially). You may have met me at the Ugly Holiday Sweater Workshop I hosted at the Goodwill on Waterloo Road in November of last year. If not, I’ll be popping in a few times this year on the …

I broke my own rule. I went to Goodwill Northfield, two kids in tow, without a specific list or a plan. Normally this wouldn’t be too much of a problem because I love browsing, digging and spending entirely way too much time at the thrift store. But those two kids – nope — not on their watch. I was hoping …

I wanted to decorate for fall without really decorating for fall. Ya know, no pumpkins, no acorns, no leaves. Something fall inspired, but not quite so in-your-face fall. I came acorss this no-sewenvelope pillow cover tutorial by LiveLoveDIY and it had me at no-sew! The colors in our family room are neutral with pops of bright colors like yellow and …

Whether you’re looking for a pre-made costume or hoping to piece one together using second-hand clothes, Goodwill is the place for all of your Halloween needs. Second-hand and vintage clothes make excellent Halloween costumes because the creative possibilities are endless! Vintage clothes are true to the time period so your costume will look more authentic and nobody will have the …

I’ve shared this fabric hoop tutorial before, but wanted to share it again because we’ll be making these at the DIY craft workshop this Saturday at the Brunswick Goodwill! Space is limited so register today!   Supplies needed: 1 – Embroidery hoops 2 – Fabric from Goodwill (could be anything… shirt, skirt, bed sheet, etc.) 3 – Scissors 4 – …

                    I need some cork boards for a very specific reason. A three-word reason. I don’t really want to tell you why because it might ruin your mood. Kinda like when stores start selling holiday decorations in September and you’re like “Woah, what about the whole season of fall, and football …