I don’t think of local Goodwill organizations as a thrift store anymore. Instead, it’s a constantly-refreshed supply shop where I can find foundation pieces to accent for customized clothing and details to round out my home decor.
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Top 3 DIY Valentine's Day Gift and Décor Ideas
Valentine’s Day is coming up! Are you ready to find something sweet? Thrift something special with some help from Goodwill. We compiled a list of some new ideas to help inspire your Valentine’s Day. Heart Wreath DIY Make a lovely heart wreath with some thrifted puzzle pieces! Direct URL to YouTube video. Painted Candy Jars
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Sneaky Work-Safe Style
Work attire. What a phrase. If it makes you cringe slightly, then you’re not alone. Finding clothing that’s professional and still lets you feel like yourself —work-safe style, we’ll call it—can be super tricky. Oftentimes we end up sticking with boring slacks and button-down tops because dressing for your 9-5 isn’t always inspiring. Today, though, we’re going to look at how a few thrifty shoppers infused their work-wears and environment with touches of their own personality to brighten up the daily grind. So, go punch in and grab your coffee…let’s get to work!
Add a Pop! To Your Look with Printed Pants
Looking down the shirt racks while I’m shopping, pattern after pattern jumps out at me. Over in the pants section, though…not so much. Why is it that we tend to be more comfortable with basic, neutral pants and prints up on top? Patterned pants do tend to sneak a little more into summery looks, but I’d love to challenge that notion today by highlighting some incredible thrifted ensembles that totally win with prints on the bottom. Let’s see how a few fashionistas wear designs below the waist…
Babies of the ‘80s
Hey, remember the ‘80s? Yeah, that time when the hair was big and the clothes were bold. Today we’re diving headband first into some incredible 1980s thrift store finds. If My Little Ponies can make a comeback, these things can, too—right?
Go Geek Chic with Goodwill®
With discussion of the newest iteration of Star Wars currently on the lips of everyone from boyfriends to bosses, I thought it was high time for a look into some of the nerdier aspects of thrift shopping. So, if cosplay or couch co-op are your things, blow out your cartridges and let’s dive in. Today we’re going geek chic!
Thrifty Life Hacks: Part 2
We can all use a little help now and again, right? Awhile back we shared some tricks for unshrinking clothes and finding the best stuff at Goodwill and today we’ve got a follow-up post with some more tips for making your life easier. Ready? Let’s jump right in! Image via Beth Huntington How annoying is
Crafting Your Own Holiday Symbol
Central to every holiday is at least one symbol, rich with meaning. Today we’ll be sharing a few projects that thrifters have constructed to celebrate their own traditions in their own way. Each would be a beautiful reason to spend time with your loved ones and practice the rituals of your heritage together.
Unique DIY Desk Calendar
With the holidays wrapping up, most people are probably finishing their gift giving preparations. But as your list dwindles, are you left with one or two names of people who are classically hard to buy for? Today we have one helpful DIY gift idea that anyone could use, plus some online shopping inspiration!
DIY Hanging Planters
I love making one-of-a-kind gifts for my friends and family every holiday season, but if you’re like me, it’s hard to find the time to craft something completely from scratch. That’s why I love being able to repurpose thrifted goods into something that is useful and beautiful without it taking weeks to make. The hanging planters we’ll be putting together today, for example, take only a couple of hours to complete!
3 DIY Holiday Gifts Made from Thrifted Knitwear
Talk about thrifty gifts—I’ve got three ideas for you today that will turn out tons of cozy holiday presents for just about anyone on your list! ! As an entrepreneurial leader, environmental pioneer and social innovator in the “reduce, reuse, repurpose” practice, Goodwill is all about keeping things out of the landfill. If you need to make a little bit go a long way this holiday season, this is the post for you…
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Winter Wonderland Personalized Terrarium
If you’ve ever wanted to climb into a snow globe, today’s project is for you. I love the magical feeling I get when I shake one and watch the snowflakes fall, so while thinking about holiday gifts this year I decided to create a larger scale winter wonderland terrarium to give away. Read on to find out how I made mine!
