As you step outside into the muggy, humid heat of early August, it is hard to imagine shopping for sweaters, coats, boots and vests. While it is still very hot here in Ohio, now is a great time to get a head start on your fall wardrobe and thrifting is a great way to incorporate trending items in a sustainable …
Thrifting Neutral Colors For Summer
Summer is in full swing and if you are like me, you have packed up all your sweaters, turtlenecks, coats, and boots in your closet and replaced them with tank tops, swimsuits, flowy dresses, shorts, and sandals. When we think of summer, our minds often think of bold patterns, bold colors and neon. These are so fun to wear and …
Transforming Thrifted Finds with Rub’N Buff
If you are like me, you have probably transformed many thrifted finds with products like paint and spray paint. These are quick and easy fixes to completely change the appearance of many different household items. There is also a product that I absolutely love, but you may not be familiar with called Rub’N Buff. It is a tiny tube of …
Thrifting Outfits and Accessories for a Disney Vacation
Spring is in the air, flowers and trees are blooming, we are opening windows and soaking in the sun: Spring is here! As Spring approaches so do our dreams of the coming months when the kids are out of school, summer break is in full swing and summer vacation is upon us! If you are planning a Disney cruise or …
Customizing Thrifted Items With Embroidery
I hope you enjoyed last month’s blog post about customizing thrifted items with patches. My kids have worn their jackets on repeat ever since we made those and even some of their friends want some made for them now. In this post, I am continuing with part two of how to customize thrifted items with how to do a …
Customizing Thrifted Items with Patches
One thing I love about thrifting my wardrobe is that I do not always have cookie cutter clothing that everyone else has from the same store. I love that I can customize unique pieces and make things my own, that fit my style and aesthetic. One way to do this is to personalize and customize the items that I thrift. …
Styling Your Home for Winter- Thrifted Style
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has passed and many of us have packed up our trees, lights, stocking holders, red and green decor and ornaments. I love the feeling of taking down all of my Christmas decor but often look around to a house that feels empty and not warm and inviting like it felt by the …
Making a 2024 Thrifting Wishlist and Some of My Favorite 2023 Wishlist Items
As we welcome a new year, many of us are purchasing new planners or organizers, making goals or resolutions, starting new habits and excited for a fresh start and a renewed perspective. I am someone who loves to buy a new paper planner and flip through the empty pages anticipating all that the year holds for me and my family. …
How to make a thrifted vase look like pottery
One of the many things I love about thrifting is how you can transform and customize almost anything to match your style or decor. I have been seeing some trends on Instagram and TikTok where you can make vases and lamps look like aged pottery. I love to search those expensive home decor stores for inspiration and am always up …
Thrift Your Style: Effortlessly Chic
On July 27, I was invited to be part of a fun thrifting night out with two other Goodwill Akron bloggers at blue – A Goodwill Boutique. I have attended similar events in the past at blue, but this was my first time helping out. It was such a fun night shopping after hours with friends, trying on clothes, helping …