When I saw an old typewriter at the thrift store I had to check it out…
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Category: Wear It Out, Sister!
Sharing the giddiness of thrift store finds
Ok, first off, I need to say that some words start to look and sound strange after saying, typing, or writing them repeatedly – third is falling into that category for me right now… Moving on. So I offered the furniture that I had purchased in October up for sale again on our local online […]
After searching multiple thrift stores multiple times for a decent, non-smelly, non-smoke-infested comfortable chair, I gave up. Just looking at the cloth on some chairs grossed me out as I imagined the stories that could be told based on mysterious stains or rips or fading. I was almost ready to break down and buy one […]
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Plastic Attack
Part of this experiment is the idea of learning to live more ‘sustainably,’ in this case, meaning reusing, reducing & recycling. Therefore I’m trying a couple of quirky practices that are new to me but were the way of life for my grandparents, the first being that I haven’t bought any Ziplock bags, plastic wrap, […]
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The Great Silverware Hunt
Before I moved, I was browsing the sale section in Williams Sonoma and saw a delightful single serving silverware set with simulated twig handles (say that 5 times fast), nice heft, and all very well balanced; the set for one place setting was $24.00, a bit more than I wanted to spend. I mentioned to […]
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Something New…
This is my new bike, restored by one of my fencing club members. It had been lingering in a garden when he rescued it, fixed it up, replaced the handlebar tape, seat, wheels, chains, and brakes, and probably more. The awesome pink is original, though, and I want to add a charming basket for carrying […]
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Resisting the Urge…
Today I’m obsessed and so tempted to buy a skirt. In general, I avoid going to malls, but I needed to today and couldn’t resist checking out a local boutique named Rosey’s, which I had never visited before. I tried on quite a few attractive items, but the black tiered tulle floor-length ruffle skirt caught […]
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Closet Karma
I long for a little sunshine and warm weather in the dead of winter as I layer up with sweaters and cozy clothing. When the weather starts to turn warm; however, I am not content. I become restless. Spring is a time of growth, new life, awakenings, rebirth, and I look at my clothes with […]
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Finding the Good Stuff…
What do you look for when shopping at a thrift store? I know it’s easy to get distracted by junk or outrageous items, but I’ve realized that my first response to an item is visual. Does it have an appealing pattern, texture, or color? The second is by touch; does it feel good? Would it […]
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Buffalo Exchange
Buffalo Exchange is a local consignment shop where people can take their unwanted clothing and get a portion of the sales price. I convinced my mother-in-law to come with me to check it out and we found these two great jackets for a total of $35. Thrift stores are usually less expensive, but you have […]