Hello everyone – Happy holidays!! Abby here with another upcycle project for you! This month’s post is brought to you by: chill festivities – It’s the holiday season, BUT it’s gearing up to be a COLD one, so instead of going out, why not stay in and craft something fun to wear! I’ve had embellished barrettes on my list of …
Thrifted Holiday Family Traditions
The holiday season is in full swing and the countdown to 2023 is drawing near. Christmas time for our family is so nostalgic and sentimental to me. I hope that when my children grow up and have their own families they carry on the traditions my husband and I have made for them and have the same sentiment that they …
How to Gift Beyond your Budget
One of my most favorite things about thrifting is finding something New With Tags. There is the thrill of the find and then there is the thrill of the NWT find- am I right?! So when it comes to the holiday season- I get all mushy I love you mom and you deserve the world but I can only …
Cozy Wall Art
Hello everyone – Happy cooler weather and first snow!! Abby here with another upcycle project for you! This month’s post is brought to you by: nesting – It’s getting cooler out, and the will to leave our home is dwindling, not to mention both kiddos were sick this past week, so sprucing up our indoor surroundings just feels necessary. Along …
Simple and Sustainable Tips for Gifts and Serving Food This Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon and I absolutely love this time of year. The smells, the sights, the decor, and the nostalgia that encompasses this time of year are my favorites. As I look at my calendar for the rest of the year and into the New Year multiple gatherings, meals, parties, and celebrations are coming up. When I start …
12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: November Prompt – Thrifting a Home Decor Look for Less
Decorating your dream space does not have to be expensive. I’ve been decorating my home with Goodwill finds for years. If the thrift store is the last place you think of checking when you need home decor, think again! Not only is buying secondhand decor items extremely sustainable and good for the environment, it’s also a way to add quality …
Finding my Style in an Unexpected Season
As a girl who has always loved fashion, I have a confession to make- I don’t know my style…. or at least I didn’t until more recently. I’m in a new season of life. I’ve had A LOT of change over the last two years and I’ve realized some things that I used to think of utmost importance just …
Last Minute Halloween Costumes
Hello everyone – Happy FALL!! Abby here with another quick and easy upcycle project for you! This month’s post is brought to you by: Procrastination! Halloween is coming – literally feels like a few days away, and we’ve finally landed on our costumes. I like to wait until the last minute to make my kiddos’ costumes because they change …
DIY Stamped Books
I love holiday décor. I have totes in my basement organized by season and love to switch out items with the seasons to freshen up and personalize my home. I do not however like to spend a lot of money on seasonal décor. It tends to be expensive and can add up when you are only displaying things for a …
12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: October Prompt — Expanding your Thrift Comfort Zone
One of my favorite things about shopping secondhand is that it allows me to curate a style and wardrobe that is uniquely my own. Through trial and some terrifying errors, I’ve developed a routine of wearing a “uniform” of sorts, or a signature look of saturated colors, bold prints, and textures. There’s comfort and convenience in knowing what you like. …