WHAT'S YOUR INSPIRATION?
Put new life into your Goodwill Finds. Finding Your Good is about gaining inspiration from a community of experts who will provide tips to help you reinvent your personal style that is socially sustainable.
Does the Shoe Fit You?
Often, people think that you have to spend a lot of money for quality shoes. From combat boots to loafers, this misconception exists. So while I last thrifted, I wanted to find some shoes that really spoke to my sole.
Read MoreDIY: Repurposed Jewelry Signs
Go for the Gold! Add some shimmer and shine by adding gold layers and highlights to give your piece that special touch. Take your furniture item from flat to fantastic by giving it depth and delight with golds & grays and allowing your brush strokes to show to add extra sparkle.
Read MoreDoes Size Really Matter While Thrifting?
One of my rules while thrifting is to browse all sizes, even if you think an item won’t fit. Even as a curvy woman, I start with the smalls and work my way up through the sizes. I have learned that each brand makes items differently, so a medium may fit more like a large or extra-large.
Read MoreDIY: Upcycle With Gold
Go for the Gold! Add some shimmer and shine by adding gold layers and highlights to give your piece that special touch. Take your furniture item from flat to fantastic by giving it depth and delight with golds & grays and allowing your brush strokes to show to add extra sparkle.
Read MoreWhat Is Cozier Than A Floor Cozy?
I am beyond excited to have a cozy rug in my home. Mine is made out of denim jeans and has accents of flannel shirts. It is a powerful thing to have a connection with a company that understands the need to better protect the environment through fashion!
Read MoreDIY: You’re Such an Angel – Bulbs & Bottles Become Festive Décor
Upcycle light bulbs and glass bottles into “Oh, so adorable!” angels. Your creative juices will take flight as you combine them with small ornaments, household items, scrap paper and more. This is a really fun family activity to do this week that will have your kids thinking they are in heaven as they step away from their screens to get artsy making these one-of-a-kind pieces.
Read MoreThrifting Déjà Vu!
Have you ever bought an item from Goodwill, loved it, and donated it back to only find it on the rack?! This has happened a number of times to me being an avid thrifter. There are moments when there are items that have been mass-produced and could be yours, but there are other times when it is a unique item that stands out!
Read MoreDIY: Add Glitz and Glitter to Your Home With Upcycled Oversized Ornaments
I enjoy the challenge of upcycling items into something unexpected. To me, that’s more fun than buying a really nice Christmas decoration off the shelf. I originally thought I could transform K’s plates into a big snowman to match the lamp I made last year. But then, I had a different idea…
Read MoreDIY: Upcycle Items to Create Memorable Wreaths
Why just use Christmas ornaments and holiday-colored ribbons for your wreaths when it is so easy and fun to use unexpected items? Door hinges, kitchen utensils, sweaters and even neckties get a new role when repurposed as part of your holiday décor.
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