Author: Courtney Mickalonis

I love treasure hunting at Goodwill for home décor items that are 100% functional – even if they are ZERO% my style.

I have to admit it’s a weird feeling to walk into a Goodwill store and see your stuff for sale.

Choosing vintage furniture allows me the creative freedom to personalize each piece to fit my style perfectly. The challenge is designing a look that you love so your home simply feels good whenever you walk through the door.

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…