I was recently at a big box home décor store and spotted a beautiful coffee / table top book with a price tag of $50. The thrifter in me gasped! Don’t these shoppers know about the treasures at Goodwill?! In a world where digital media often dominates our daily lives, there’s something uniquely comforting about holding a physical book. Coffee …
Next Level Summer Sustainability
Hello July and hello sweet summertime! It’s the season of sunshine, garage sales, graduation parties, and farmers markets. Less is more, especially in the summertime. And while I try to keep it cool and modest in the summer heat I’m always looking for ways to spend less, schedule less, and soak up the long summer days. Goodwill has made this especially …
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 …
Summer Shoe Guide
Hello! 🌞 Julie here! Keep stepping in your summer with style, courtesy of my latest shoe guide from the fabulous blue / A GOODWILL BOUTIQUE in Copley Township! This trendy hotspot is located at 3900 Medina Rd and has everything you need to elevate your warm-weather wardrobe. If you have not seen the blue treasure, you MUST check it out …
Summer Prints
And How To Wear Them Hello! 🌞 Julie here, back with another style-packed adventure! I recently had the pleasure of exploring the Wadsworth location of Goodwill Industries Akron, and let me tell you, it was a treasure trove of summer prints! From classic gingham to vibrant tropical patterns, from blooming florals to playful lip prints, I found a variety of …
Summer Sweaters
With the unofficial start of summer in the rear view mirror, I don’t know about you but I have picnics, bonfires, 4th of July fireworks, and beach vacations on my mind! Something I’ve been seeing a lot of the last couple years are summer sweaters- which honestly feels like an oxymoron but they have become really popular and are just …
Dressing and Thrifting for a French Girl Summer: A Guide to Effortless Elegance
When it comes to my personal fashion aesthetic, I’m a trendy girl through and through. But there’s something about the effortless, elegant, breezy French style that draws me in, especially in the summer. The “French Girl Summer” look is all about simplicity, comfort, and a touch of sophistication. The best part? You don’t need to splurge to achieve this iconic …
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 …
Can’t Live Without It | The List of Items You Actually Need
Written by Julie Holiday Hi, welcome to my blog! In my infrequent but always informative social media scrolling, I recently came across a YouTube Short that truly spoke to me. As I strive to minimize the items around me to focus on what I love and what sparks joy in my life, the video suggested a powerful shift in perspective. …
How To Score Spring 2024 Style Trends at Goodwill
Author: Felicia Czochanski Is it just me, or does the first warm day of the year get you excited to shop the Spring trends? In New York City, Fashion Week just ended, and there was so much excitement for the new styles shown. This year was the first time I had the chance to go to some shows in person …