How to rock a photoshoot.
BALANCING ACT I hope you are all reading this while in a lovely food coma after a drama-free day blissfully spent with family and good eats… If not, here’s some prettiness to put a little pep into a not-as-awesome-as-you-wanted holiday. Today I’m talking Read More →
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Thrifty Spaghetti Basket
A tavola non si invecchia – You don’t age when seated for a meal - Italian proverb Need a house-warming gift, thank you gift or hostess gift with a little more personality than a box of drug store candy? Your recipient Read More →
Thrifty Tween Styles Polka Dot Jean DIY Edition
Everyone is seeing spots this fall…on jeans! Check out how Gianna from Thrifty Tween Styles transformed a pair of thrifted jeans she found at Thrift Town in order to take part of this spot on trend! Read More →
Mommy Moments: Thrifty Thanksgiving Tablescape
Thanksgiving is THURSDAY! If you’re like me, and hosting this year, it’s time to start setting the table in preparation for your guests. My first stop once I get my tablescape game plan put together is always Thrift Town. Thrift Town has a Read More →
Turtle-neck Transformation
Turtle-necks have been around for longer than I can remember. Not only do they give you extra warmth around your neck, they are also great for layering! Now I’ve never been a fan of turtle necks, but I found a way to spice Read More →
The Fabulous Thrift Tour
Saturday, November 9th marked my first ever thrift tour that I hosted. I thought what better title than The Fabulous Thrift Tour for it! When you combine a bus full of women, 5 incredible thrift stores, an actual party bus, (it had disco Read More →
WINTER FASHION HAUL ON SALE DAY
Wherever you ar in the US, it’s getting chilly! I finally, officially, broke out my tubs of winter sweaters, jackets, hats and scarves and did a little purging. I took and donated everything I wasn’t thrilled about and it was time for a Read More →
Fall Fashion Finds: Cobalt Blue Cardigan, 2 ways
Its officially boots, dress and cardigan season and I am ready to shop! When I update my wardrobe with fall pieces I typically look for leather, cardigans, knee-high boots and baby doll dresses that can easily be paired with leggings. So, when I Read More →
Sweater Weather
I made another trip to Thrift Town last week and found a multitude of sweaters and sweatshirts at great prices! I picked out one sweatshirt and one sweater to make over. First, I made a “hippie hoodie” or “yoga hoodie” out of an Read More →
Mommy Moments; Jersey Pillowcases
Since my kid’s jerseys are sacred to me, I decided to try this project out using jerseys I found at Thrift Town. I selected jerseys from some of their favorite teams I found in the children’s and men’s departments, and then headed over to the bins section for some thrifted pillows. The jerseys cost around $2.99-$9.99 each, and the pillows cost around $2.99 each. You could easily complete this project for under $10. Very budget friendly for house decor or gift! Plus, I decided to try a no-sew version because, well, I don’t seem to have natural sewing skills! Read More →