Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Modest Blondie”
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 …
Last month I talked about all my spring thrift wish list items and I was able to sneak away for a couple hours on Double Points Day at Goodwill and try and check a few things off my list! I also had a 35% off that I was able to stack on top of the already low prices! Here’s what …
Spring is in the air and it has me so excited for picnics, zoo days, grilling season, and sunshine. I have a few items I’m hoping to score secondhand to make this a sustainable spring season, especially with Earth day right around the corner. I love looking for planters and flower pots at the thrift store, I’ve scored some of …
~Where to find Quality Secondhand Menswear In the spirit of March Madness, I decided to dedicate this post to the boys and shed some insight on where you can get quality secondhand menswear in the NORTHEAST OHIO area. BLUE ~ A Goodwill Boutique: Picture a curated boutique style version of your local Goodwill store and that’s BLUE! I took …
Hey gals, this month I have a thrifty challenge for you in honor of love – the love of thift 😉 Since it’s the shortest month of the year, why not pack in maximum thriftiness? Challenge #1: Thrift OR Create something heart shaped *bonus points* if you create something with items you already have OR thrift I picked up …
You’ve probably seen alllll the memes and video clips about Y2K fashion trends that have come back around. I was 10 in 2001 and there is so much nostalgia every time I go into any store. I was recently at the Medina Goodwill and found several items that gave me “the feels”. Let’s take a trip back in time, shall …
Try these tips and tricks that are light on your wallet and heavy on the holiday cheer. Homemade ornaments A fan favorite in the grandparent department and fun for toddlers to be involved in. Try salt dough or use craft sticks, paint, and garland to deck out your own holiday house: Keep an eye out for …
….and romanticize the season a bit. It can feel so rushed with Christmas starting on November 1st and gift guides and toy magazines being delivered in September. Sometimes, probably more than we realize, we need to slow down. We need to take in the moment and just BE. So here is your sign to first, go thrifting 😉 I give …
Happy October, blog readers! I’ve really been leaning into SpOoKy season this year. It’s so fun to put up skeletons and cute little ghosts and pumpkins- but to be honest it doesn’t really fit my home decor aesthetic. So when I heard about the trend of thrifting art and making it spooky I was very intrigued. It’s such a simple …
I’ve been getting back into sewing. It brings me a lot of joy and satisfaction. I feel super empowered when I can just fix up a dress with a couple of nips and tucks or re-hem a pair of pants in a few minutes with my machine. So I took on a little bigger project recently. I saw this super …