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. …
3 Ways to Wear Orange this Season
You know how some people have trouble wearing/styling yellow? (I’m raising my hand) Well, orange can be tricky too, and although a couple years ago I stocked my closet full of the GOURDgeous color, I ended up getting rid of a lot of it because it just wasn’t me. So I thought I’d give you a few ideas on …
Let’s Get Organized
Hello everyone – Happy Back to School Season (like officially – we are in the swing of it now!)! Abby here with an upcycle project, plus a fun organization idea (at least I was very proud of myself for figuring this one out)! This month’s post is brought to you by: CHAOS! We are officially in the swing of school …
12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: September Prompt — Thrift Something Inspired by your Favorite Show, Movie, or Book
As a 90s kid, I have fond memories of watching the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air every week with my family. What I looked forward to the most was Hilary Banks’s impeccable sense of style in each episode. Played by Karyn Parsons, Hilary’s style embodied 90s fashion. The shoulder pads, bold colors, hats – I loved it all. This …
3 Pre-Fall Looks from the Goodwill Bins
Well, pumpkin flavored everything is starting to make an appearance so I’m probably already late to show you some pre-fall looks on this 80 degree day (hehe) But I did pop into the Goodwill Outlet in Akron a few weeks ago (with my toddler and everything!). I only spent about 20 minutes there, but I came out with a nice …