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.
How to Spice up Your Life With Thrifted Mason Jars
As a food blogger and home cook, I am always experimenting with flavors and spices. Therefore, I usually purchase spices in bulk rather than in small containers. It is also cheaper and more sustainable to buy spices in that way, but the question is: how do you store the spices?
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DIY: Let the Good Times Roll with an Upcycled Grandfather Clock
Here’s a one-of-a-kind project that is right on time! Transform an old Grandfather clock into a new shelfing unit that will make your heart race. Father Time will appreciate your creativity by reusing this tall time piece in such a unique way. You’ll be counting the minutes between compliments when you place this piece in your foyer, living room or wherever you see fit.
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Three Women in Sewing Who Have Shaped History
While going through my thrifted closet the other day, I was thinking about the items that I should get altered. That moment sparked the theme of today’ post, for I became curious about the incredible seamstresses, sewists and dressmakers in history.
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How Can We Bring Male Thrifters Into the Community More?
First, start inviting your male friends to thrift, so they can get comfortable. Help them learn to navigate the space and answer questions that that they have. This is important because for male thrifters, like anyone doing something for the first time, it can feel overwhelming until you get your footing.
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DIY: “Bedazzle” Benches With Belts & Burlap
Transform dated-looking wooden end tables into hip and hot benches. Reuse burlap coffee sacks to cover them and enlist belts to add a finished look!
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Thrifted Pieces for TikTok Outfit Inspiration
A few weeks ago, I found a plus-size fashion influencer with similar styles as myself. I love to mix patterns, textures, and colors and that was the very look of her photos. She paired an Adidas sweatshirt with a sequin skirt and sneakers – which is all the things is formal, sporty, and comfortable. I challenged myself to recreate her look but by utilizing thrifted items.
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A Table Comes Full Circle at Goodwill
I have to admit it’s a weird feeling to walk into a Goodwill store and see your stuff for sale.
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DIY: Use Famous Artists as Inspiration
For your next upcycled project, consider tapping into the creations of world-famous artists as your design inspiration. For this blog, a run-of-the-mill pair of tall bar chairs was transformed into artistic pieces with the help of Piet Mondrian (1872-1944), a Dutch painter known for his abstract style. His paintings are simple, geographic and bold—and they look really cool in today’s spaces.
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Why Is Thrift Overconsumption Not Sustainable?
Thrifting has become a past time for many. It has hit the social media waves of TikTok and has a thriving community. Many people think of thrifting as a sustainable ethic. However, a problematic situation is arising—thrift over-consumption. Over-consumption is negative for several reasons.
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