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- [What I Wore: Pastel Power For Under $30](https://findingyourgood.org/what-i-wore-pastel-power-for-under-30/) - Little C is back in action! The DC streets are once again my runway for vibrant workplace looks that fuel my creative fire without burning a hole in my wallet.
- [A Beautiful Barbie-Inspired Thrifted Table Transformation](https://findingyourgood.org/a-beautiful-barbie-inspired-thrifted-table-transformation/) - With the hit movie Barbie in theaters now, use it as your inspiration for your next fun furniture flip.
- [I Found These Cute Curtains For Under $5 at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/i-found-these-cute-curtains-for-under-5-at-goodwill/) - I say it repeatedly: I never know what I'll find at Goodwill when I keep an open mind.
- [DIY: Every Backyard Cocktail Hour Needs One of These!](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-every-backyard-cocktail-hour-needs-one-of-these/) - As we wrapped up our cocktail hour, balancing wine glasses, plates and snack bowls to carry back inside, my husband commented that it would be really nice to have a tray for evenings like this.
- [An Easy Way to Create Your Own DC Flag-Inspired Pieces](https://findingyourgood.org/an-easy-way-to-create-your-own-dc-flag-inspired-pieces/) - This simple and eye-catching design is the perfect inspiration for upcycling a side table and a child’s chair. No matter your décor aesthetic, a DC flag piece is always a great addition and will look right at home.
- [Goodwill Color of the Week Challenge: 3 Summer Dresses for Under $10](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-color-of-the-week-challenge-3-summer-dresses-for-under-10/) - I encourage you to do a COTW challenge and see if you can thrift three dresses for $10.
- [The Best Places to Thrift Funny & Inspirational Mugs](https://findingyourgood.org/the-best-places-to-thrift-funny-inspirational-mugs/) - If you enjoy coffee or tea or even ice cream in mugs like me, you will love these.
- [How-To: Painting $8 Chairs To Match My Favorite Goodwill Table](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-painting-8-chairs-to-match-my-favorite-goodwill-table/) - I really do love how this project turned out — even if it took so long for it to come together. This is the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning, eat dinner or write a blog post on a sunny summer day.
- [DIY: How to Create a Dreamy Unicorn from a Dated Rocking Horse](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-create-a-dreamy-unicorn-from-a-dated-rocking-horse/) - A worn child’s rocking horse now struts a delightful new look as a rideable Unicorn! Kids of all ages will love how much fun it is to use paint, sparkle, and vision to upcycle this toy for another generation to ride toward their dreams.
- [Review: Goodwill Gaithersburg – It’s My Local and I Love It](https://findingyourgood.org/review-goodwill-gaithersburg-its-my-local-and-i-love-it/) - As an anniversary present, I’m taking you with me on my latest visit to my local Goodwill, here in Gaithersburg. It’s great!! IYKYK (if you know, you know). And if you don’t know, you need to find out asap. Just don’t buy anything I would really like. I’m kidding. Mostly.
- [Why Off-Season Thrifting Is Absolutely The Best](https://findingyourgood.org/why-off-season-thrifting-is-absolutely-the-best/) - Consider shopping for heavier items during the summer months. Some other shoppers may think you're crazy when they look in your cart. However, you are a smart shopper.
- [DIY: How a Thrifted Canvas Lays Foundation for Community Art & Connection](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-a-thrifted-canvas-lays-foundation-for-community-art-connection/) - Here’s a cool idea to create art and build community at the same time for just pennies: use a large, thrifted canvas on which to bring people together for a group-made masterpiece!
- [5 Summer-Themed Upcycled Projects](https://findingyourgood.org/5-summer-themed-upcycled-projects/) - Summertime and living is easy, especially when you are doing fun and simple DIY projects. Celebrate summer with these five projects provided for your inspiration. With longer days and warm nights, you will enjoy the fruits of your labors! From a side table turned bar cart to a tennis racquet moved from the court to your wall, these projects won’t make you sweat a bit!
- [Enjoy Tropical Summer Vibes At Home All Year With This Easy DIY Project](https://findingyourgood.org/enjoy-tropical-summer-vibes-at-home-all-year-with-this-easy-diy-project/) - I want to enjoy summery vibes in my home all year long. So I painted tropical leaves on my latest Goodwill find—and you can too! This is an easy paint project anyone can do, even if you don’t think you are artistic.
- [3 DC-Area Goodwill Stores With Great Vintage](https://findingyourgood.org/3-dc-area-goodwill-stores-with-great-vintage/) - Based on my recent lucky Goodwill experiences, I wanted to share three of my favorite Goodwill locations (at the moment) for finding all things retro. I have found gems at all locations; these are just my current store picks.
- [Rocking Thrifted Bathing Suits at the Beach and Pool!](https://findingyourgood.org/rocking-thrifted-bathing-suits-at-the-beach-and-pool/) - I will continue to say it....you can discover and thrift anything at Goodwill, even eyeglasses! As I have gotten older, my eyesight has gotten worse, and finding affordable frames can be difficult and expensive.
- [DIY: Create Your Own Wedding Décor, Then Repurpose It!](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-create-your-own-wedding-decor-then-repurpose-it/) - This week’s blog project is a two-fer! Easy steps are provided for you to make personalized and meaningful decorations for a wedding---including using thrift store finds---then reuse them in other ways in your home.
- [We're Evolving - Finding Your Good Website is Sunsetting](https://findingyourgood.org/were-evolving-finding-your-good-website-is-sunsetting/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” background_color=”#E09900″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_icon][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” sticky_enabled=”0″] Moving forward, we’ll spotlight inspiring mission-driven thrifters, stories, and experiences right where community
- [Styling Oversized Outerwear Without Looking Like Seasoned Potato](https://findingyourgood.org/styling-oversized-outerwear-without-looking-like-seasoned-potato/) - And while wearing layers may include tanks, tees, sweaters, and jackets, this can leave you negligent on covering up your most important asset (pun intended). While heat primary escapes from your head, it also escapes from your extremities; including your hands and feet!
- [A Need for Creativity](https://findingyourgood.org/a-need-for-creativity/) - The creative economy can be explained by looking at the generational layer-cake of one’s family occupation. For instance, my great-grandfather worked in a factory— lost a finger, worked every available hour, physically was beaten to a pulp in a position that is now done by robotic automatization machines.
- [Student Style: Troy, A Multi-Disciplinary Artist Inspired by the Moments in Daily Life](https://findingyourgood.org/student-style-troy-a-multi-disciplinary-artist-inspired-by-the-moments-in-daily-life/) - "Follow your dreams. And just pursue it - regardless of what people say, regardless of how old you are - cause there's no limit to it." - Troy, Artist, Poet, Rapper, Goodwill Excel Center Student
- [Wild & Out: A Glimpse of Spring with Animal Print](https://findingyourgood.org/wild-out-a-glimpse-of-spring-with-animal-print/) - AIt's almost that time again! Spring is in the air and one of my favorite patterns is making a reappearance into my closet, animal print. I was able to score this long lined, midi length animal print skirt, originally from Asos, for under $8!
- [Thrift Guide: 3 Brands You See While Thrifting But Don't  Know Much About](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-guide-3-brands-you-see-while-thrifting-but-dont-know-much-about/) - So now with all of this time at home, I've finally been able to do a little more research in an effort to build my fashion fact repertoire. This past weekend, I went through my closet, and selected these three brands to explore. You may have seen some of these while out thrifting too!
- [Eco-Friendly Fashion Coping Calendar for April 2020](https://findingyourgood.org/eco-friendly-fashion-coping-calendar-for-april-2020/) - We know staying at home takes a toll on the fashion soul. Complete these tasks to make April fly by with intent!
- [Creating a Cozy Space for My Home Office](https://findingyourgood.org/creating-a-cozy-space-for-my-home-office/) - I quickly browsed the internet for an affordable new home office desk & chair, waited for it to arrive, and assembled it. Once it was complete, I again noticed something; this new was desk and chair of mine, still was missing a personal touch. So, using my creativity, I shopped my home for home decor items I've previously purchased from Goodwill that could add elements to create a cozy space to my "office."
- [6 DMV Grocery Stores That Will Help You Live More Sustainably](https://findingyourgood.org/6-dmv-grocery-stores-that-will-help-you-live-more-sustainably/) - But sustainable living does not just apply to our closets. We must take a 360 degree approach in order to truly make a difference in our lives, communities and the world around us.
- [7 Ways to Celebrate National Thrift Shop Day During a Pandemic](https://findingyourgood.org/7-ways-to-celebrate-national-thrift-shop-day-during-a-pandemic/) - Here are some strategies and methods to honor the glory of secondhand. In fact, if you're a time-keeping magician, you could do all of these in ONE DAY!
- [SWEAT DC and Goodwill's Finding Your Good Join Forces to Promote Wellness During COVID-19](https://findingyourgood.org/sweat-dc-and-goodwills-finding-your-good-join-forces-to-promote-wellness-during-covid-19/) - Here are some strategies and methods to honor the glory of secondhand. In fact, if you're a time-keeping magician, you could do all of these in ONE DAY!
- [Goodwill of Greater Washington DMV Thrift Shopping Guide](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-of-greater-washington-dmv-thrift-shopping-guide/) - Get your thrift store groove on while making a difference in your community at the below Goodwill stores. There are 20 locations throughout DC, MD and VA, covering everywhere from Waldorf, MD to Sterling, VA. Which location is your favorite?
- [3 Home Organization Tips to Create a Stress-Free Space Before the Holidays](https://findingyourgood.org/3-home-organization-tips-to-create-a-stress-free-space-before-the-holidays/) - The holiday season is meant to be a fun and joyous occasion; a time to slow down and celebrate with loved ones. However, before the fun begins, it may require you to get your space in order.
- [5 Under $5: Vintage Home Decor at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/5-under-5-vintage-home-decor-at-goodwill/) - One of my main 2021 goals is actually one that I feel like I successfully conquered in 2020 - to not buy anything new for my closet. I figured for this year, why not keep this goal up but expand it one step further - to not buy anything "new" for my closet AND my home.
- [Thrift These 5 Things Instead of Buying Them at a Big Box Store](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-these-5-things-instead-of-buying-them-at-a-big-box-store/) - Here are 5 categories of items that I finally added to my thrift shopping searches. When I buy these types of items secondhand, I can actually see the money in my bank account adding up. Plus, I make fewer trips to big box stores, losing the temptation of making impulse purchases.
- [Thrift Trip Planner:  Falls Church, VA Annandale Road Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-trip-planner-falls-church-va-annandale-road-goodwill/) - Thrifting is more than just an errand - it can be the inspiration for a fun-filled afternoon!
- [Can I Do It? 30 Goodwills in 10 Days Road Trip](https://findingyourgood.org/can-i-do-it-30-goodwills-in-10-days-road-trip/) - This year, I'm taking my love of Goodwill and learning one step further. I'm using up some of my vacation time to embark on a life-changing Goodwill adventure and challenge.
- [Thrift Find Highlight: Under $30 Vintage Miami Miss 80's Bike](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-find-highlight-vintage-miami-miss-80s-bike/) - If you too are in search of a bike, like I was not long ago, I highly recommend visiting Goodwill before buying something new. You never know what you'll find, especially vintage pieces that are of great quality. Another cool thing about buying a thrifted bike is that the piece you purchase will have a deep history.
- [10+ Tips For Planning A Thrift Road Trip](https://findingyourgood.org/10-tips-for-planning-a-thrift-road-trip/) - This week, I am embarking on my dream Road Trip - spending ten days going to 30 different Goodwills! After much deliberation, I FINALLY finalized my path - I'm driving through Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama to get to New Orleans, Louisiana! I have only been thrifting in Virginia and am excited to explore and thrift in states I've never had the courage to visit.
- [40 Goodwills, 6 States, 10 Days: Goodwill Road Trip Recap](https://findingyourgood.org/40-goodwills-6-states-10-days-goodwill-road-trip-recap/) - This year, I'm taking my love of Goodwill and learning one step further. I'm using up some of my vacation time to embark on a life-changing Goodwill adventure and challenge.
- [Vintage At the Goodwill of the Valleys Virginia Locations](https://findingyourgood.org/vintage-at-the-goodwill-of-the-valleys-virginia-locations/) - As a part of my 40 Goodwill, six states, ten-day Road Trip, I made it a point to explore multiple Goodwill Valleys locations throughout the Roanoke and Shenandoah region - ranging from Lexington to Salem.
- [7 Date Ideas That Involve Thrifting](https://findingyourgood.org/7-date-ideas-that-involve-thrifting/) - So today, I bring you this list. A list of dream dates that involve my favorite thing to do: THRIFTING! You'd be surprised at how fun AND sustainable these activities can be. I dare you to try all of them! There can be so many variations of each one, you'll never get bored - even on the first or 100th date!
- [3 Veg-Friendly Food Spots Less Than a Ten-Minute Drive From the Falls Church, VA Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/3-veg-friendly-food-less-than-a-ten-minute-drive-from-the-falls-church-va-goodwill/) - Thrifting, undoubtedly, can make one hungry. Flipping through the racks, scouring the housewares shelves....it can get exhausting! After a productive thrifting trip, the stomach rumbles can be quite loud and distracting. So today, I bring you a quick list of vegan-friendly places for you to try by yourself or with friends for a little after-thrift noshing.
- [3 Veg-Friendly Food Spots Ten Minutes From the Fairfax, VA Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/3-veg-friendly-food-spots-ten-minutes-from-the-fairfax-va-goodwill/) - Thrifting, undoubtedly, can make one hungry. Flipping through the racks, scouring the housewares shelves....it can get exhausting! After a productive thrifting trip, the stomach rumbles can be quite loud and distracting. So today, I bring you a quick list of vegan-friendly places in Fairfax, VA for you to try by yourself or with friends for a little after-thrift noshing.
- [5 Simple Ways To Reduce Plastic Waste](https://findingyourgood.org/5-simple-ways-to-reduce-plastic-waste/) - Practicing sustainability doesn't have to be a difficult task that disrupts daily life. And it certainly doesn't have to be expensive. There are so many small and simple things we can do on special occasions or daily to be more conscious consumers. Here are five easy actions we can take to say no to using plastic, or at the very least, using less of it.
- [9 Ways to Celebrate National Thrift Shop Day in 2021](https://findingyourgood.org/9-ways-to-celebrate-national-thrift-shop-day-in-2021/) - This year is a little more flexible than 2020 with stores now open, but it's still different than years past. The presence of COVID-19 variants is a safety and health concern that still, understandably, affects shopper comfort in stores. Despite this challenge, we can celebrate National Thrift Shop Day in fun AND safe ways. Some of my thoughts are below! In all of these tips, remember to practice COVID-19 safety protocols and mask up!
- [Vintage Glamour Finds & More at the Greenville, SC Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/vintage-glamour-finds-more-at-the-greenville-sc-goodwill/) - I went recently went on a business trip to Greenville, a beautiful and green (hehe) town in South Carolina. Can you guess what was on the agenda for this trip when I had a few moments for myself? Visiting a few Goodwill locations closest to where I was staying!
- [How to Make a Donation Drive into a Delightful Social Gathering](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-make-a-donation-drive-into-a-delightful-social-gathering/) - Thrifting, undoubtedly, can make one hungry. Flipping through the racks, scouring the housewares shelves....it can get exhausting! After a productive thrifting trip, the stomach rumbles can be quite loud and distracting. So today, I bring you a quick list of vegan-friendly places in Fairfax, VA for you to try by yourself or with friends for a little after-thrift noshing.
- [Thrift Your Gifts: Five Preloved Gift Ideas For The Ones You Love](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-your-gifts-five-preloved-gift-ideas-for-the-ones-you-love/) - When one thinks of thrifting gifts, the first thing that comes to mind is searching for brand new items with tags. Yes, places like Goodwill are fantastic for finding brand new items for less. However, there are SO many other thrift possibilities to explore too! Here are some thought-starters.
- [Thrift Trip Planner: Dale City / Woodbridge, VA Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-trip-planner-dale-city-woodbridge-va-goodwill/) - Thrifting is more than just an errand - it can be the inspiration for a fun-filled afternoon!
- [Sneak Peek: Goodwill Hayfield Alexandria, VA Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/sneak-peek-goodwill-hayfield-alexandria-va-finds/) - On April 23rd at 9 AM, Goodwill of Greater Washington will open the doors to its 22nd Retail Store and Donation Center in Alexandria, VA! The Hayfield neighborhood (7558-B Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA) will be the newest area in the DMV to house this huge location, already packed with vintage and modern gems.
- [Finding the Perfect Patio Wall Décor For Under $20](https://findingyourgood.org/finding-the-perfect-patio-wall-decor-for-under-20/) - the start of 2022, I moved into a new spot in Rockville, MD, with a patio that's the perfect canvas for all sorts of funky furnishings. Fitted with a mini garden space and roof, this outdoor oasis screamed, "decorate me!" as soon as I moved in.
- [9 Ways to Celebrate National Thrift Shop Day in 2023](https://findingyourgood.org/9-ways-to-celebrate-national-thrift-shop-day-in-2023/) - Every year, August 17th marks my all-time favorite holiday: National Thrift Shop Day!
- [EVENT: Preloved Bazaar at Femme Fatale DC on 9/24](https://findingyourgood.org/event-preloved-bazaar-at-femme-fatale-dc-on-9-24/) - Viva la preloved revolution! We invite you to join us for a preloved market full of fashion, style, and radical respect for Mother Earth. 🌎 Shop in our open-air market and step inside Femme Fatale DC for offerings from more than 70 local entrepreneurs. Do a DIY craft and catch our DJ set curated by DJ M$NP ! Enjoy upcycle projects with @alittlechickadee and finger crocheting with @thecozyexperience!
- [Six Sustainable & Money-Saving Gift Wrapping Ideas](https://findingyourgood.org/six-sustainable-money-saving-gift-wrapping-ideas/) - Why spend even more money this season on gift wrapping materials when you can spend less and create a meaningfully memorable experience by sustainably wrapping presents?!
- [4 Influential Women in Sewing History You Should Know About](https://findingyourgood.org/four-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.
- [An Inside Look at our First Goodwill Shopping Meetup of 2023](https://findingyourgood.org/an-inside-look-at-our-first-goodwill-shopping-meetup-of-2023/) - After nearly three years of going on hiatus due to the plethora of challenges presented by the pandemic, we've finally resumed our goodie-filled Meetup series. What a relief!
- [What You Missed at the Goodwill Hayfield Meetup](https://findingyourgood.org/what-you-missed-at-the-goodwill-hayfield-meetup/) - After nearly three years of going on hiatus due to the plethora of challenges presented by the pandemic, we've finally resumed our goodie-filled Meetup series. What a relief!
- [Recap: What You Missed at the Arlington, VA Goodwill Meetup](https://findingyourgood.org/recap-what-you-missed-at-the-waldorf-goodwill-meetup/) - After nearly three years of going on hiatus due to the plethora of challenges presented by the pandemic, we've finally resumed our goodie-filled Meetup series. What a relief!
- [DMV Goodwills & Post-Thrifting Dining Options for Mother's Day](https://findingyourgood.org/dmv-goodwills-and-places-to-eat-for-mothers-day/) - If you're a Mom who loves to thrift - send this guide to your kids! This (hopefully) will ensure that you get to do what you love, with the people you love, on Mother's Day. Who knows - you might teach them a thing or two about the value of secondhand and sustainability!
- [Easy Mother’s Day DIY: A Lampshade That Truly Shines](https://findingyourgood.org/easy-mothers-day-diy-a-lampshade-that-truly-shines/) - You can never show your mom—or that special mother figure—too much love… or too much thrifted creativity. This simple DIY transforms a “perfectly fine” lampshade into something artsy and amazing using paint pens and a personal touch.
- [Easy Mother’s Day DIY Project: Flowerpots Transformed with Thrifted Fabric](https://findingyourgood.org/easy-mothers-day-diy-project-flowerpots-transformed-with-thrifted-fabric/) - Make your mom (or a special mother figure) smile brightly with a gift that blooms from the heart. A vibrant plant in a flowerpot transformed with Goodwill-found fabric is a thoughtful way to show your love—and your creativity.
- [Easy DIY Project: Transform a Thrifted Lamp into a Dragons’ De-Light](https://findingyourgood.org/easy-diy-project-transform-a-thrifted-lamp-into-a-dragons-de-light/) - Inspired by this magical kingdom, a Goodwill-found lamp was transformed into a one-of-a-kind statement piece—complete with shimmering gold dragons and a castle tower marked with an “M” for Milo.
- [How To Transform a Vintage Beauty Parlor Chair into an Art Piece](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-transform-a-vintage-beauty-parlor-chair-into-an-art-piece/) - Tim Kime Art is beyond thrilled—and deeply grateful—to be part of “Pull Up a Chair: Tell Me a Story,” a one-of-a-kind interactive art experience at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington’s Goldman Art Gallery. On view April 6–23, 2026, with an Opening Reception on Sunday, April 12, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., this unique exhibition
- [Easy DIY: Transform a Thrifted Print Using Silk Flowers & Paint](https://findingyourgood.org/easy-diy-transform-a-thrifted-print-using-silk-flowers-paint/) - A plain Goodwill-found Eiffel Tower canvas gets a lively upcycle using silk flowers and paint pens. This tall, slim canvas now says, “Oh-la-la!”—with the Eiffel Tower itself acting as a giant lattice for florals and vines.
- [My Goodwill Find: Nike Snakeskin Bodysuit](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-nike-snakeskin-bodysuit/) - Athletic wear can be expensive retail, so finding items at Goodwill feels like a steal or score. I always search the section for treasures. I recently found a brand-new, tag-on Nike snakeskin bodysuit in my size.
- [Women’s History Month DIY: A Thrifted Face Vase Gets a Glow-Up](https://findingyourgood.org/womens-history-month-diy-a-thrifted-face-vase-gets-a-glow-up/) - A sculptural female face vase gets a bold, colorful makeover as we continue celebrating Women’s History Month. While the style inspiration comes from pop artist Peter Max, this joyful upcycle honors the beauty, strength, and creative spirit of women.
- [Thrift Review: My 3rd Visit to a Minnesota Goodwill!](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-review-my-3rd-visit-to-a-minnesota-goodwill/) - As much as I love DC Goodwill, and indeed because of that, I like to shop at Goodwill when I travel.
- [Women’s History Month DIY: Easily Transform a Mannequin into the Queen of Hearts](https://findingyourgood.org/womens-history-month-diy-easily-transform-a-mannequin-into-the-queen-of-hearts/) - What do you get when you combine a thrifted mannequin, a heart-shaped purse, playing cards, and a pile of buttons? A one-of-a-kind Queen of Hearts.
- [Super Easy DIY: Refresh a Pair of Old Statues](https://findingyourgood.org/super-easy-diy-resfresh-a-pair-of-old-statues/) - A handsome pair of statues of a farmer and his wife moved from attic to awesome with a fresh spray-paint treatment. This easy DIY is a great way to keep grandma’s heirlooms in your home while giving them a new look and feel—fresh yet timeless, cool and colorful, while still classic.
- [Pair a Thrifted Basket with a Lamp to Create an Unusual Planter](https://findingyourgood.org/pair-a-thrifted-basket-with-a-lamp-to-create-an-unusual-planter/) - We’re putting a light on top of a basket to create an unusual, eye-catching planter lamp. Talk about letting your DIY light shine!
- [Thrift Review: My Recent Visit to the Gaithersburg, MD Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-review-my-recent-visit-to-the-gaithersburg-md-goodwill/) - As you may know by now, I LOVE my Goodwill (right here in Gaithersburg)! I like to say it’s a Greatwill.
- [Under $20 Thrifted Artwork That Speaks to My Soul](https://findingyourgood.org/under-20-thrifted-artwork-that-speaks-to-my-soul/) - The artwork section at Goodwill locations is one of the areas that, in my opinion, does not receive the hype it deserves. As a result, most of the artwork in my apartment is secondhand and purchased from Goodwill retail locations.
- [My Goodwill Find: Sorel Snow Boots Worth $200+](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-sorel-snow-boots-worth-200/) - My mantra is to always be prepared rather than scrambling for things needed. This can also be applied to thrifting. Honestly, I find that when I go thrifting looking for a specific item, I never find it. Stay open-minded while thrifting!
- [How-To: Upcycle Silver Trays Into Message & Chalk Boards](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-silver-trays-into-message-chalk-boards/) - Repurposed. Reused. Rethought. This once-for-special-occasions tray now serves as a daily delight and a helpful function — in three easy steps. Let’s polish this idea up!
- [Quick & Inexpensive Heart & Tasseled Chair Upcycle](https://findingyourgood.org/quick-inexpensive-heart-tasseled-chair-upcycle/) - Give a ho-hum chair a hearty transformation. Repurposed paper hearts, a rainbow of colorful tassels, and a bright, newly recovered seat all add up to a look that will make your heart skip a beat (or two).
- [An Unexpected Way to Dress Up a Thrifted Vase](https://findingyourgood.org/an-unexpected-way-to-dress-up-a-thrifted-vase/) - Here’s another easy, joyful Valentine’s Day gift idea that creates a colorful keepsake long after the flowers fade. Paper “sleeves” are a simple way to dress up thrifted vases—and to show love not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day.
- [I Found This Hard-to-Find Lamp for a Steal](https://findingyourgood.org/i-found-this-hard-to-find-lamp-for-a-steal/) - One of my good friends has amazing home decor skills, and I noticed she has a lamp with a hanging shade in a corner of her house. It gave me the inspiration and I put it on my Goodwill wish list. While browsing at the DC New York Ave location, the perfect lamp was sitting among the lamps in the home section. I tested the lamp to ensure it works and dug it to the checkout line.
- [Thrift Review: My 2nd Visit to a Minnesota Goodwill!](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-review-my-2nd-visit-to-a-minnesota-goodwill/) - I love my local Goodwills, here in the Gaithersburg area, but I also visit family in the Minneapolis (Minnesota) area, and of course I’ve had to check out Goodwill there.
- [Budget-Friendly Beautified Bottles: A Trash-to-Treasure Valentine's Day Gift](https://findingyourgood.org/budget-friendly-beautified-bottles-a-trash-to-treasure-valentines-day-gift/) - You don’t need to bottle up your feelings this Valentine’s Day—or any day. With a little creativity, simple upcycled bottles can be transformed into beautiful gifts your sweetheart, your BFF, or yourself will treasure.
- [Super Easy Home Decor Hack: Goodwill Puzzle Art](https://findingyourgood.org/super-easy-home-decor-hack-goodwill-puzzle-art/) - There was another beautiful puzzle showing a row of colorful homes. Each art piece was a complete steal at Goodwill for $2.99.
- [Goodwill Find: New Anthropologie Sweater Worth More Than $150!](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-find-new-anthropologie-sweater-worth-more-than-150/) - Last week, I wore a warm and cozy outfit to the office, where the items were thrifted from local Greater Washington stores. I began with the sweater, which was new with tags from Anthropologie. The style was similar to a buttonless cardigan with pockets. I matched them with cream knit pants purchased from Goodwill. The pants are from Marled, which is also sold at Anthropologie. I layered the look with a denim shirt and platform boots to be extra comfortable throughout the day.
- [Mycroft’s 10TH ANNUAL Menorah Mishigas!](https://findingyourgood.org/mycrofts-10th-annual-menorah-mishigas/) - I have more than 40 Hanukkah menorahs (also known as hanukkiahs/hanukkiyot)! All of them thrifted and gifted! Many of them from Goodwill Of Greater Washington in person, with a few from Shop Goodwill. And I’ve seen many more menorahs at Goodwill, online and off. I’ve even thrifted a few Temple menorahs in my time.
- [DIY: Easy 6-Step Tiny Table Transformation](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-easy-6-step-tiny-table-transformation/) - You’re sure to feel the love when you give a small accent table a colorful new look. Your heart might even beat a little faster when you see how happy this little piece looks dressed up in bold colors and a heart or two.
- [DIY: Upcycle a World Globe with Love](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-upcycle-a-world-globe-with-love/) - Show how much you love the world—and everyone in it—by upcycling a Goodwill-found world globe with happy paper hearts. This colorful, creative DIY makes a meaningful Valentine’s Day gift for that special someone who truly means the world to you.
- [Three Goodwills I Have to Visit This Year](https://findingyourgood.org/three-goodwills-i-have-to-visit-this-year/) - I will absolutely embrace every opportunity to find a reason to thrift, and setting thrift New Year’s goals is the perfect time to add more to my list of justifications.
- [DIY: Upcycled Gossip Chair Tutorial](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-upcycled-gossip-chair-tutorial/) - What followed was a true trash-to-treasure transformation using thrifted finds, simple tools, and a little gold-touched imagination.
- [DIY: How to Transform Goodwill Finds into Dream Journals for the New Year](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-transform-goodwill-finds-into-dream-journals-for-the-new-year/) - As the New Year approaches, here’s a special (and meaningful) way to capture your goals, dreams, and intentions for the year ahead. Best of all? Every part and piece—along with a little creative magic—can be found at my favorite treasure trove: Goodwill.
- [Upcycle a Thrifted Mannequin into a Christmas Tree](https://findingyourgood.org/upcycle-a-thrifted-mannequin-into-a-christmas-tree/) - Upcycle a dressmaker’s mannequin into a show-stopping, heart-pounding Christmas tree. This one-of-a-kind holiday decoration is made more memorable with repurposed items (also picked up at Goodwill), giving it DIY style, sparkle, and shine.
- [Reuse, Repurpose & Rejoice: Charming Holiday Décor Made from Thrifted Treasures](https://findingyourgood.org/reuse-repurpose-rejoice-charming-holiday-decor-made-from-thrifted-treasures/) - Looking for an easy, fun, and oh-so charming DIY project to deck your halls year after year? Upcycle swapped jewelry pieces and Goodwill-found frames to create holiday art!
- [DIY: Dinosaur De-Light Lamp Upcycle](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-dinosaur-de-light-lamp-upcycle/) - Who loves dinosaurs? Kids of all ages — and every grown-up who still secretly roars now and then. Pair a thrifted lamp with Goodwill-found dinos to create a light that will never go extinct.
- [My First Visit to a Goodwill in Minnesota!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-first-visit-to-a-goodwill-in-minnesota/) - I try to visit at least one local Goodwill when I travel, and I’ve been visiting family in Minnesota for the last few years. So I wanted to tell you about my first visit to a Goodwill in the Minneapolis area – Apple Valley, to be exact.
- [Honoring Those Who Served: A Goodwill Upcycle for a Forgotten Veterans’ Memorial](https://findingyourgood.org/honoring-those-who-served-a-goodwill-upcycle-for-a-forgotten-veterans-memorial/) - Today, in honor of Veterans Day, I decided to take action. Armed with a few tools, a lot of heart, and a quick trip to Goodwill, I turned this forgotten corner into a bright, respectful place of remembrance.
- [I Saved 90% Off! Let Goodwill Heat Up Your Tea!](https://findingyourgood.org/i-saved-90-off-let-goodwill-heat-up-your-tea/) - The kettle is priced listed on Amazon for $79.99, which is an investment for any person who enjoys hot drinks. But you know I did not pay that amount at Goodwill. The product was in perfect condition for an amazing price of $7.99; 90% off of the retail price!
- [Fall Further Into Dragon Fandom At Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/fall-further-into-dragon-fandom-at-goodwill/) - Nu, because dragon fandom is so big, thrifting dragon items can be competitive and otherwise challenging. But that also means there’s a huge quantity, quality and diversity of dragon items on the thrifting market. I’ve been very pleasantly surprised by the many fabulous dragon items I’ve seen and thrifted, offline and on, at Goodwill.
- [My Goodwill Find: Plant Inspired Artwork](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-plant-inspired-artwork/) - Always swing by the artwork section at your favorite Goodwill for a creative piece of art to add to your space!
- [Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Transform a Thrifted Mirror into the Most Thoughtful Memento of Them All](https://findingyourgood.org/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall-transform-a-thrifted-mirror-into-the-most-thoughtful-memento-of-them-all/) - Love how the universe works. Sometimes, something broken or discarded gets a second chance—and becomes even more special than it was before.
- [Halloween is Here: DIY Costume from Goodwill Items Shore to Make Waves](https://findingyourgood.org/halloween-is-here-diy-costume-from-goodwill-items-shore-to-make-waves/) - Why not channel your inner “Timmy Buffet” (yes, that’s Jimmy’s thrifty cousin) and turn Halloween into a tropical staycation? With items found at Goodwill, you can create a costume and display that’s part island paradise, part upcycled art project, and 100% fun.
- [A Dreadful (And Easy!) DIY Project You’ll Absolutely Lose Your Head Over](https://findingyourgood.org/a-dreadful-and-easy-diy-project-youll-absolutely-lose-your-head-over/) - You’ll scream with delight for this frightfully fun DIY—just in time to welcome Halloween! A unique find at Goodwill becomes a monstrously marvelous masterpiece with just a few simple (and slightly shocking) steps.
- [Repurposed Pieces: The Perfect Backdrop for Community-Created Art](https://findingyourgood.org/repurposed-pieces-the-perfect-backdrop-for-community-created-art/) - There’s something magical that happens when you set up a table, lay out small canvases, and provide paint pens and markers—then simply invite the community to get creative. Add in Goodwill’s shared commitment to sustainability and second chances, and you’ve got a recipe for connection, creativity, and a whole lot of colorful joy.
- [My Goodwill Find: Colorful Mules for the Fall](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-colorful-mules-for-the-fall/) - The first handbag I spotted for a hot pink bucket bag that turned out to be from Rebecca Minkoff. The brand is described as an accessible luxury brand that uses quality materials, but its price point is positioned to be more affordable than high-end brands.
- [How to Give Goodwill Collectibles a Spooky Vibe for Pennies](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-give-goodwill-collectibles-a-spooky-vibe-for-pennies/) - Who says Halloween décor has to be frightfully expensive? At Goodwill, you can dig up some boo-tiful bargains just waiting for a second life. This season, I unearthed a shelf of sweet-faced “Precious Moments” figurines—normally angelic and innocent, but oh, the ghoul-portunities!
- [Shana Tova – Have A Good Year With Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/shana-tova-have-a-good-year-with-goodwill/) - Yes, the Jewish High Holy Days / Holidays begin this month, with Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year – 5785 will end and 5786 will begin. Nu, as is also tradition, we’re going to look at some Judaica, Jewish art and ritual objects, here today. I love and collect it (join me here and on my social media in December for my TENTH ANNUAL Mycroft’s Menorah Mishigas!).
- [Collage, Cupcakes & Connections: A Birthday Party DIY](https://findingyourgood.org/collage-cupcakes-connections-a-birthday-party-diy/) - When my wonderful mom turned 88, we celebrated with scissors, glue, and plenty of love. Instead of a typical party, we gathered dear friends for a collage birthday party at the beautiful 577 Foundation in Perrysburg, Ohio—a spot filled with gardens, art, and a cozy cottage that was perfect for our gathering.
- [Quick & Easy DIY: Upcycle a Mona Lisa Print with Style](https://findingyourgood.org/quick-easy-diy-upcycle-a-mona-lisa-print-with-style/) - A Goodwill-found Mona Lisa print gets a new look—or two—using some imagination and colorful paint pens. This well-known masterpiece gets refreshed and reimagined to not only make her smile, but also all who see her new appearance.
- [Light Up Your Life with Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/light-up-your-life-with-goodwill/) - But I’ve seen so many good lighthouses in store this year that I’m going to focus on those. Here are ten at my Goodwill, right here in Gaithersburg.
- [Thrifting Expensive Handbags for Under $10 Each](https://findingyourgood.org/thrifting-expensive-handbags-for-under-10-each/) - The first handbag I spotted for a hot pink bucket bag that turned out to be from Rebecca Minkoff. The brand is described as an accessible luxury brand that uses quality materials, but its price point is positioned to be more affordable than high-end brands.
- [DIY for Your Team: Upcycle Window Sashes While Creating Community](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-for-your-team-upcycle-window-sashes-while-creating-community/) - Goodwill of Greater Washington’s Goodwill Excel Center tapped into the transformed power of art and repurposing during its recent staff team retreat. The theme was “Let’s open windows of imagination, transformation, and purpose—together,” so what better way to do this than transforming window sashes into art.
- [How to Upcycle a Secondhand Table into a First-Class Accent Piece](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-a-secondhand-table-into-a-first-class-accent-piece/) - A worn and weary small table with great “bones” is transformed with paint and paper. The result? An eye-catching, charming piece blooming with personality.
- [Sign up! Manassas, VA - Finding Your Good Goodwill Meetup on 8/23](https://findingyourgood.org/manassasgoodwillfygmeetup/) - Join me, Carolyn Becker (aka @Petite_Punk), and thrifters like yourself for exclusive access to shopping one hour before a Goodwill store opens, coupons, and breakfast bites! The event is free, but each attendee must bring a bag of donations to receive event benefits. Please be sure to encourage your friends to create an account with Meetup and
- [How to Upcycle a Goodwill-Found Print into a “Self-Portrait” Masterpiece](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-a-goodwill-found-print-into-a-self-portrait-masterpiece/) - Give an old print some personal pizzazz by transforming it into your very own self-portrait!
- [How to Upcycle a Stool into Accent Tables/Plant Stands](https://findingyourgood.org/hot-to-upcycle-a-stool-into-accent-tables-plant-stands/) - You might jump out of your seat for this one! A Goodwill-found stool gets cut in half to become two accent tables or plant stands. This relatively simple project gives you a place—or two—to set your favorite fern or place your summer sips.
- [The Best Jeans Brand to Thrift for Curvy Women](https://findingyourgood.org/the-best-jeans-brand-to-thrift-for-curvy-women/) - If you are a plus-size woman, please consider this brand of jeans during upcoming Goodwill shopping trips!
- [My Goodwill Find: Men's Vintage Fashion Brands](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-mens-vintage-fashion-brands/) - Shortly after my freshman year at Howard University, I told my mom that I wasn't moving back to PA because I had fallen in love with DC. Fast forward, 23 years later, I am still learning and growing in this area. I have seen how fashion has changed over time, however there are classics that a man from DC would rock. 
- [How to Upcycle a Small Kitchen Island into a Hot Party Cart](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-a-small-kitchen-island-into-a-hot-party-cart/) - Bright spray paints and eye-catching accessories transform a ho-hum portable kitchen island into a spicy party cart. This DIY project will make your family and friends feel like they are on an island getaway.
- [My Goodwill Find: New Balance 9060 Dream Sneakers!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-new-balance-9060-dream-sneakers/) - As a self-proclaimed sneakerhead, there aren’t many sneakers that I want to add to my collection. My sneakers vary in colors, design, and textures. However, finding the simplest go-to sneakers can be hard to find.
- [Look What I Found on My Latest Visit to the Gaithersburg, MD Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/look-what-i-found-on-my-latest-visit-to-the-gaithersburg-md-goodwill/) - Regular readers know how much I love my local Goodwill, here in Gaithersburg, and why. It’s a Greatwill! And I can walk there from my house – but I usually can’t walk back, because I have too many great frugal finds to schlep on foot. This visit was no exception.
- [Easy & Cheap DIY to Try on Vacation](https://findingyourgood.org/easy-cheap-diy-to-try-on-vacation/) - For many of us, summertime means getting away with family and friends. Use this opportunity to make art and have fun together. Paint pens, book pages, and paint sample paper can go on your trip, too, and be part of your creative journey. Do so with a family member, friend, or yourself to make memories and small masterpieces at the same time.
- [How I Got This Loeffler Randall Bag For a Bargain](https://findingyourgood.org/how-i-got-this-loeffler-randall-bag-for-a-bargain/) - Every now and again, I find something so unbelievable at Goodwill that I can't wait to share it with you all.
- [How to Make a Unique Address Post with Goodwill-Found Items](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-make-a-unique-address-post-with-goodwill-found-items/) - This charming, one-of-a-kind address post will have your neighbors saying, “Oh deer, that’s amazing!” Using Goodwill finds and leftover/scrap materials, you’ll create a heartfelt and home-spun statement that blends curb appeal with eco-friendly flair.
- [How to Quickly Transform Thrifted Lamps with Hand-Painted Shades](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-quickly-transform-thrifted-lamps-with-hand-painted-shades/) - Create a functional, blooming work of art by painting a Goodwill-found lamp with colorful flowers.
- [You Can Be Proud About Thrifting at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/you-can-be-proud-about-thrifting-at-goodwill/) - Pride and protest are more important than ever this year. But what to wear? Some thrifted rainbows are a must. And DC Goodwill has rainbow dresses, online and off – the first three I photographed at my local Goodwill right here in Gaithersburg (and I would have bought the first one if it had been in my size).
- [Paint Pens & Goodwill Pieces: A Perfect Pairing for Pride Projects](https://findingyourgood.org/paint-pens-goodwill-pieces-a-perfect-pairing-for-pride-projects/) - Have you discovered the creative and transformative powers of paint pens? They are a great tool for upcycling everyday pieces into Pride-ful works of art. Here are two easy projects that were upcycled for Pride month using rainbow tones to let their true colors shine!
- [How to Create Pride Art from Decorative Word Pieces](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-create-pride-art-from-decorative-word-pieces/) - Use your creative talents and good shopping skills by turning Goodwill-found word décor into stencils for Pride-related art pieces. This is a simple and colorful way to make one-of-a-kind pieces to celebrate your Pride in June---and all year long.
- [Meetup Recap: Finding Your Goodwill Meetup in Washington, DC!](https://findingyourgood.org/meetup-recap-finding-your-goodwill-meetup-in-washington-dc/) - Finding Your Good and Greater Washington Goodwill host monthly meetups for thrift enthusiasts to shop in a chosen location an hour before the store opens.
- [Goodwill Is Marvelous And Mer-velous (As In Mermaids)](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-is-marvelous-and-mer-velous-as-in-mermaids/) - Best wishes for the end of your Spring and start of your Summer. Meet me back here next month, in June, when we’ll be celebrating Pride! With an array of rainbow items, and some in the colors of the trans and bi flags.
- [This is My Kitchen Must-Have From Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/this-is-my-kitchen-must-have-from-goodwill/) - Check out Goodwill to keep your pantry staples organized!
- [3 DIY Projects: Create Father’s Day Gifts from Goodwill-Found Pieces](https://findingyourgood.org/3-diy-projects-create-fathers-day-gifts-from-goodwill-found-pieces/) - Show your “Pops” that he’s the most popular guy by transforming Goodwill-found treasures and turning everyday items into unique and memorable gifts. While many dads are happy with a Father’s Day barbeque or a new tool for their collection, here are three ideas that tap into your creativity while showing the big guy some love.
- [How to Get Ready for Memorial Day Weekend with Goodwill Items: 2 DIY Projects](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-get-ready-for-memorial-day-weekend-with-goodwill-items-2-diy-projects/) - Make your long holiday weekend memorable by using treasures picked up at your nearby nonprofit Goodwill retail store. These DIY projects will create a friendly and inviting place to hang out, bread bread or enjoy relaxing.
- [How to Create a Windchime from Goodwill-Found Items](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-create-a-windchime-from-goodwill-found-items/) - Dress up your outdoor space by upcycling Goodwill-found items into an eye-catching- and ear-catching—windchime.
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: Thrift Shop Etiquette](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-shop-etiquette/) - We're talking about the thrift do's and the don'ts! Expert thrifters from across the nation, Bryce, Mary, and Tandra, share thoughts on what you SHOULD NOT do when thrifting.
- [Sign up! Rockville, MD - Finding Your Good Goodwill Meetup on 6/14](https://findingyourgood.org/rockvillegoodwillfygmeetup/) - Join me, Carolyn Becker (aka @Petite_Punk), and thrifters like yourself for exclusive access to shopping one hour before a Goodwill store opens, coupons, and breakfast bites! The event is free, but each attendee must bring a bag of donations to receive event benefits. Please be sure to encourage your friends to create an account with Meetup and
- [Finding Your Good Goodwill Meetups](https://findingyourgood.org/finding-your-good-goodwill-meetups/) - Join me, Carolyn Becker (aka @Petite_Punk), and shoppers like yourself for exclusive access to shopping one hour before a Goodwill store opens, coupons, and breakfast bites! Please be sure to encourage your friends to create an account with Meetup and RSVP (here) to attend the event. RSVPing on the Meetup platform is required to attend our
- [How to Create an Earthy-Friendly Mural From Repurposed & Discarded Items](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-create-an-earthy-friendly-mural-from-repurposed-discarded-items/) - Students came together to create a mural using items like boxes, bottles, food containers, and other things collected prior to the three-day workshop guided by yours truly. Many of the art supplies were picked up at the recent Art Supply Swap event co-hosted by Finding Your Good, Tim Kime Art, and Relume. Kudos to WIS for inspiring its student body to help our planet and for creating a truly one-of-a-kind mural/group art piece to celebrate Earth.
- [Originally $170?! Now, under $15!](https://findingyourgood.org/originally-170-now-under-15/) - A few weeks ago, I came across a cropped trench jacket from Zara. Since it is cropped, it can be worn casually or dressily with jeans, sweats, or a skirt. I found a similar jacket on Poshmark to compare pricing.
- [Don’t Pass Over Goodwill When Shopping For Judaica](https://findingyourgood.org/dont-pass-over-goodwill-when-shopping-for-judaica/) - Nu, my post title is a joke AND a fact – there is so much good Judaica at Goodwill of Greater Washington, online and off, for the holidays and year round. And today, as is tradition for big Jewish holiday months, I’m going to show you some of it.
- [How to Make Your Space Sing with Unique Style on a Budget](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-make-your-space-sing-with-unique-style-on-a-budget/) - Fill your spaces with items you love so your heart sings and your face smiles each time you spend time there. You don’t have to break the bank to give your home a million-dollar look. Simply place DIY pieces alongside Goodwill-found items, then accent with handmade, original art.
- [How to Upcycle Bottles & Bowls into Beautiful Bird Feeders](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-bottles-bowls-into-beautiful-bird-feeders/) - Give your feathered friends the VIP touch when you turn thrifted bottles and bowls into charming, whimsical bird feeders. Not only are you showing love to the birds in your yard, but you are also showing it to Mother Nature by keeping items out of landfills.
- [How to Make Upcycled Blooming Cherry Blossom Branches](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-make-upcycled-blooming-cherry-blossom-branches/) - Transform branches into blooming décor for your home or office and keep the positive vibes of the season around all year long. This project is simple and is perfect for upcyclers and artists of all ages and skill levels. It is also good for your budget as most items are found, repurposed and reused.
- [How to Upcycle a Window Sash into Functional Art](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-a-window-sash-into-functional-art/) - Windows are timeless and universal, so your upcycled art piece will look great anywhere and connect with all who see it or use it. Also, by reusing an old window sash, you are keeping it out of a landfill, so your transformed project is helping to change the world, too!
- [Finding New Goodies at a Different Goodwill Location!](https://findingyourgood.org/finding-new-goodies-at-a-different-goodwill-location/) - As thrifters, I feel like we all have our favorite locations close to us. We know where the entire layout of the store and even the polite staff members. However, I am challenging you to shop at different retail locations and get out of your routine. It worked out for me, and I am sure it can happen for you.
- [How to Upcycle a Goodwill-Found Mirror into a Monet Masterpiece](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-a-goodwill-found-mirror-into-a-monet-masterpiece/) - You, too, can create an upcycled masterpiece by transforming a thrifted mirror using craft paints. You will say, “Oh, la, la!” when you see how easy and fun it is!
- [DIY: How to Upcycle Kitchen Graters into Charming Angels](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-upcycle-kitchen-graters-into-charming-angels/) - Upcycle a Goodwill-found kitchen grater into a festive & fun angel to welcome in the holiday season. This super simple & oh-so-fun DIY project is one to capture the hearts of children of all ages, so consider gathering your family and friends to create them together.
- [Goodwill Sells Seashells at the Seashore](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-sells-seashells-at-the-seashore/) - So today, as from time to time, we will be looking at some of the best seashore jewelry listings on DC Goodwill’s Shop Goodwill in the last few months. All silver, this time. Sterling, no less.
- [How to Upcycle Old Paint Brushes into Blooming Bouquets](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-old-paint-brushes-into-blooming-bouquets/) - Rather than toss them out, add more items to landfills---turn old paint brushes into cheery, flowering decorations.
- [If I Didn't Do My Research, I Would've Missed This Amazing Goodwill Find](https://findingyourgood.org/if-i-didnt-do-my-research-i-wouldve-missed-this-amazing-goodwill-find/) - Remember to do your own research while shopping at Goodwill. You'll never know what you may find!
- [How to Upcycle Book Pages & Frames into Mini Artworks](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-book-pages-frames-into-mini-artworks/) - Simple and oh-so-sweet is how you might describe the DIY idea of combining book pages with Goodwill-found frames to make art. Inspired by images seen on Instagram and Pinterest, these tiny masterpieces are fun for all to make while they keep items out of local landfills.
- [Where to Buy Quality Nike Activewear for Super Cheap](https://findingyourgood.org/where-to-buy-quality-nike-activewear-for-super-cheap/) - Usually, one pair of Nike leggings costs between $60 and $120, depending on the style. I scored three pairs of leggings at Goodwill for a fraction of the price: $6.49 each.
- [Thrift Recap: Another Good Visit to the Gaithersburg, MD Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/another-good-visit-to-the-gaithersburg-md-goodwill/) - It’s time to tell you about my Black Friday visit to my Goodwill here in Gaithersburg! Because it’s a Greatwill, and I can walk there from my house – though I usually have to Lyft back, because I thrift so many great things. And the Color Of The Week was my favorite color, purple (morado).
- [How to Upcycle a Straw Hat into Front Door Décor in 5 Easy Steps](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-a-straw-hat-into-front-door-decor-in-5-easy-steps/) - Invite warm weather vibes your way by transforming a Goodwill-found straw hat into front door décor. With paints and pens, you can take an everyday straw hat and make it super special with bold blooms.
- [5 Goodwill Stores in 5 Hours](https://findingyourgood.org/5-goodwill-stores-in-5-hours/) - Challenge complete! Five Goodwill stores in five hours, lots of great stuff, one big weird, fabulous chair that was an amazing bargain, and a really great day with my Mom and Dad.
- [How to Upcycle a Goodwill Dresser in Cartoon Style](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-a-goodwill-dresser-in-cartoon-style/) - Follow this creative and whimsical design approach on your next DIY project to ensure miles of smiles. Cartoon style gives your piece a free-hand, free flowing look that makes the ordinary look extraordinary--in a Dr. Suess/Marvel comics kind of way!
- [How to Upcycle a Lovely Lamp with Paper & Paint](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-a-lovely-lamp-with-paper-paint/) - When upcycling a generic lamp into one covered with hearts, the concept of “heartlight” came to mind. Your heart will shine, too, when you see how easy it is to create a totally one-of-a-kind fixture you will love to use and to share! Repurposed papers became stencils for this DIY project offering another way to reuse and rethink everyday items in new ways.
- [I Thrifted This Luxury Bag for Only $2.99!](https://findingyourgood.org/i-thrifted-this-luxury-bag-for-only-2-99/) - My latest find is an MZ Wallace Micro Bag. I discovered the brand last year when I thrifted a work bag during the Sterling/Dulles grand opening. Since then, I’ve had my eyes peeled for another one at Goodwill.
- [How to Create Lovely Votives from Jars & Book Pages](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-create-lovely-votives-from-jars-book-pages/) - Create heart-warming, charming candle votives by pairing Goodwill-found jars with thrifted book pages. These eye-catching creations are perfect to make for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day and are lovely centerpieces for bridal showers and birthday gatherings.
- [If the Seashore’s Your Scene, so Is Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/if-the-seashores-your-scene-so-is-goodwill/) - And as regular readers know, I adore the shore. So today we’re going to look at some of the best seashore paintings I’ve seen on Goodwill of Greater Washington’s Shop Goodwill site recently.
- [My 2025 Goodwill Thrift List](https://findingyourgood.org/my-2025-goodwill-thrift-list/) - I usually arrive at Goodwill wide open for adventure. To me, finding something completely unexpected and amazing — something I didn’t even know existed— is one of the best things about thrifting. But this year I’m trying a new approach.
- [Mycroft’s Menorah Mishigas 2024!](https://findingyourgood.org/mycrofts-menorah-mishigas-2024/) - Nu, what is my Menorah Mishigas? Every Winter holiday season for the last eight years, I’ve shared my meshuggah menorah collection and more on my social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram). And this is the fourth December I’ll be talking about that here at Finding Your Good, as part of my monthly guest blogging.
- [Mycroft’s Menorah Mishigas 2023](https://findingyourgood.org/mycrofts-menorah-mishigas-2023/) - Here at the 14 menorahs, I’ve thrifted from DC Goodwill – mostly in person at the great location right here in Gaithersburg, a few at Shop Goodwill.
- [The Gaithersburg Goodwill is a Greatwill!](https://findingyourgood.org/the-gaithersburg-goodwill-is-a-greatwill/) - I walked from my home to my Goodwill here in Gaithersburg in August, September and October! And Lyfted my way back – because, as always, my Goodwill was a Greatwill. I used my reusable Goodwill shopping bags – do you have yours yet? I also spotted this supportive stencil in the dressing room, awww.
- [How to Create Peonies from Leftover Tissue Paper](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-create-peonies-from-leftover-tissue-paper/) - With the holidays behind us, you might have a plethora of leftover tissue paper from gifts in your stash or you might find some donated to Goodwill. Upcycle it into pretty peonies that will bloom all-year long and give the feeling of Spring during the cold winter months. Rather than toss it, transform your tissue paper following these simple steps then give a stem or two to your loved ones, friends or boo for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or any day!
- [January is the Best Time to Score These at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/january-is-the-best-time-to-score-these-at-goodwill/) - Shopping for these items while they are plentiful in your Goodwill locations and storing them until next Winter is a proactive action as a smart thrifter. Check out the items offered at your local nonprofit store!
- [How to Create Flowers from Book Pages](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-create-flowers-from-book-pages/) - Give a Goodwill-found book a new chapter by upcycling its pages into paper roses. This easy DIY project creates elegant flowers and buds that are perfect to embellish items as gifts for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, and more.
- [How to Repurpose a Dress into Wall Art in 6 Easy Steps](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-repurpose-a-dress-into-wall-art-in-6-easy-steps/) - Create a truly one-of-a-kind piece of wall art by upcycling a sequined dress. Pair it with a thrifted frame and you have an eye-catching art piece for just a few dollars.
- [How to Upcycle & Repurpose Items for a Festive Table](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-repurpose-items-for-a-festive-table/) - Ring in 2025 with shine and sparkle by shopping at Goodwill. For just a few dollars, you can upcycle, reuse, and repurpose Goodwill finds to set a table with shimmering style. Pick up items in gold, silver, and black tones, then place them together for an elegant and glamorous look.
- [5 Simple DIY Resolutions](https://findingyourgood.org/5-simple-diy-resolutions/) - As one year ends and a New Year unfolds, many of us will make resolutions---or dust off the ones we made last year at this time. And if you are like me, some of these grand and bold plans fall flat by the end of January! However, what if you made ones that are easy, fun and joyful to keep? Consider making some “DIY Resolutions” and you are sure to be successful! Here are five for your consideration and for your “borrowing”!
- [Ultimate Anthropologie x Farm Rio Score at Goodwill!](https://findingyourgood.org/ultimate-anthropologie-x-farm-rio-score-at-goodwill/) - Later that evening, I was curious to find out how much the same sweater would cost as offered on other sites. Poshmark sellers offered the sweater from $99-$150 for it where I paid $7.49! Truly a Christmas miracle. I will continue to hunt for favorite brands and items at DC Goodwill locations!
- [My New Favorite Grocery Store Flower Hack](https://findingyourgood.org/my-new-favorite-grocery-store-flower-hack/) - I realized that arranging flowers into the coffee mug took a little more care than plopping them into a vase. For starters, a mug is much shorter than a vase so the stems need to be cut more. On my first attempt, I cut the stems too long, still too long, then—oops!—too short. Then I got the length right, but the stems kept falling out of place.
- [How to Upcycle Bottle Brush Trees into Christmas Decorations](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-bottle-brush-trees-into-christmas-decorations/) - You’ll create seasonal delight when you upcycle bottle brush trees into Christmas decorations. Pair them with thrifted or Heirloom teacups and China pieces to create elegant vignettes which are sure to appeal to all generations.
- [I Thrifted the Most Amazing Trucker Hat of My Dreams](https://findingyourgood.org/i-thrifted-the-most-amazing-trucker-hat-of-my-dreams/) - I am a firm believer that items that pique my interest can be found in the thrift store for less.
- [To Give Is Better Than Receiving: Tips on Donating to Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/to-give-is-better-than-receiving-tips-on-donating-to-goodwill/) - I strive to purge my space and closet each week, letting go of items that no longer serve me.
- [DIY: How to Upcycle Thrifted Baubles into Beautiful Ornaments](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-upcycle-thrifted-baubles-into-beautiful-ornaments/) - Sometimes the stars align when it comes to DIY projects. Thrifted costume jewelry is paired with items collected during a recent Goodwill Art Supply Swap event. The result? Unique ornaments you’ll want to display well past the holiday season since they are so elegant and interesting.
- [DIY: How to Use Plants & Paint to Upcycle a Mirror](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-use-plants-paint-to-upcycle-a-mirror/) - Make a Goodwill-found mirror shimmer using real plants and spray paints. Ivy leaves were paired with white spray paint to give a unique and timeless look.
- [DIY: How to Create Word Art from Thrifted Items](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-create-word-art-from-thrifted-items/) - What’s the word of the day? U-P-C-Y-C-L-E! Turn thrifted frames, canvases, costume jewelry and other items into art pieces that Webster’s Dictionary (and your family) will love!
- [I thrifted a book from a popular TV series. Will it be as good as the show?](https://findingyourgood.org/i-thrifted-a-book-from-a-popular-tv-series-will-it-be-as-good-as-the-show/) - My goal is to finish the book by the end of the year and go into 2025 to enjoy the TV series. I encourage you to check out the book section and connect with the characters in the books!
- [Unique Goodwill Finds: $2 Comedy Classics for Cooler Temps](https://findingyourgood.org/unique-goodwill-finds-2-comedy-classics-for-cooler-temps/) - As fall sets in and the temperatures drop in the Washington, D.C. area, it's time to come in from the day parties and BBQs and relax on the couch with movies and popcorn. There is something about rewatching movies that makes you laugh in tears over and over again. If you know anything about me, I will laugh like it is my first time watching a movie.
- [Go To Goodwill For Dragon Good Deals](https://findingyourgood.org/go-to-goodwill-for-dragon-good-deals/) - Nu, because so many people love dragons, thrifting dragon items can be quite competitive and otherwise challenging. But the size of the dragon fandom also means there's a huge quantity, quality and diversity of dragon items on the thrifting market. I’ve been very pleasantly surprised by the many fabulous dragon items I’ve seen and thrifted, offline and on – especially at Goodwill of Greater Washington, and ShopGoodwill.com.
- [DIY: How to Create an Ice Cream Costume with Goodwill Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-create-an-ice-cream-costume-with-goodwill-finds/) - Other than candy and goodies for your trick-or-treaters, Goodwill is very likely to have what you need to transform your home—and your family--- for this fun and festive holiday. Find your good at Goodwill as you think about what your loved ones will wear for this creative and creepy night. Check out each department, section, aisle, and rack for things that can be turned into a unique scary costume---or a sweet one--like this ice cream cone!
- [My Top Five 5 Favorite Halloween DIY Projects](https://findingyourgood.org/my-top-five-5-favorite-halloween-diy-projects/) - I hardly ever purchase Halloween decorations at big box stores anymore. Why would I? Goodwill has so much inspiration for easy Halloween DIY projects. I’ve been crafting cute Halloween decorations from my Goodwill finds for a few years now. I thought it would be fun to do a recap of my favorite projects in one place.
- [DIY: How Tiny Tweaks Can Transform Tall Chairs](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-tiny-tweaks-can-transform-tall-chairs/) - Sometimes small, simple tweaks to already nice items help to give them a timeless transformation. Case in point: a pair of tall chairs picked up at Goodwill had lots going for them. The cane seats were in perfect condition, the cross-back design was inviting and the creamy color was delightful. Touching up of scrapes and chips then adding hand-painted wheat stalks raised them up to a timeless, elegant level. You can do it easily, too.
- [How to Use Grains & Gold to Give a Thrifted Mirror a Timeless Transformation](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-use-grains-gold-to-give-a-thrifted-mirror-a-timeless-transformation/) - YAn antique mirror, found for a few dollars at Goodwill, gets a radiant re-do with silk stalks of wheat and shiny gold paint. Given this is the time of year we harvest, it seemed fitting to give an oval-shaped mirror a new season with a simple and stunning upcycle. This dated and dark mirror from now literally reflects the familiar song chorus, “amber waves of grain.”
- [Halloween Thrift Highlight: 2003 M&M Collectible Candy Dish](https://findingyourgood.org/halloween-thrift-highlight-2003-mm-collectible-candy-dish/) - Ashdale has one of my best and largest houseware sections filled to the brim with cookware, knick-knacks, and artwork. They also have a seasonal end cap that changes based on the upcoming season.
- [Scare Up Some DIY Fun by Upcycling a Thrifted Print for Halloween](https://findingyourgood.org/scare-up-some-diy-fun-by-upcycling-a-thrifted-print-for-halloween/) - You’re gonna shiver with thrills and chills when you transform a Goodwill-found French street print by Transylvania-izing it for Halloween! For just pennies and using paints and pens, you, too, can easily turn a serene street scene into a creepy character community.
- [I Finally Found This Popular DC-Based Label at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/i-finally-found-this-popular-dc-based-label-at-goodwill/) - Typically, a sweatsuit can retail for around $80.00 per piece. However, I was able to score each piece for less than $8.00. That's 90% of the retail value! It is in great condition, and I get compliments each time I wear it. I also like to wear it in other cities while traveling. It's a conversation starter to share that the piece is made in DC!
- [New Year’s Resolution: Thrift Your Judaica From Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/new-years-resolution-thrift-your-judaica-from-goodwill/) - Todah rabah, many thanks, for schlepping along with me today! May you have a festive Fall. Meet me back here in October, for a visit to the wonderful world of thrifted dragons.
- [DIY: How to Repurpose a Bike Wheel into a Jack O’Lantern](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-repurpose-a-bike-wheel-into-a-jack-olantern/) - TThis is a boo-tiful time of year with Halloween coming up soon. There is still lots of time to transform your front door or add fun flair to your inside space by repurposing a bike wheel as a super cheerful Jack O’Lantern. While this happy-faced pumpkin will make all who see him smile, you won’t be scared one bit because this is such an easy project. All parts have been reused and given a new role as a unique, seasonal decorative piece.
- [Getting Into the Halloween Spirit at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/getting-into-the-halloween-spirit-at-goodwill/) - The best part is I didn’t even have to glue them in place. I just set the purple pumpkins onto the candelabra and there you go — now this truly is the easiest Halloween DIY Decor Ever!
- [Amazing Tees From 90s Shows for Only $5](https://findingyourgood.org/amazing-tees-from-90s-shows-for-only-5/) - Each T-shirt is from a brand called Faktifixion and is priced at $4.99. I had to purchase all three, which will act as reminders of laughs and simpler times from the 90s.
- [Thrifting Off-Season Means You Can Score Brands Like This One](https://findingyourgood.org/thrifting-off-season-means-you-can-score-brands-like-this-one/) - Based on the brand's website, brand new shorts costs $129.00, however, I paid merely pennies for $6.49! Goodwill for the win!
- [How to Create Arty Autumn Arrangements Using Thrift Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-create-arty-autumn-arrangements-using-thrift-finds/) - The unofficial start of Fall is here, with students back in school, temperatures cooling, and leaves starting to change colors. Honor Autumn by creating artsy arrangements for your home or to give as gifts. Thrifted bud vases are matched with silk and dried flowers and accented with interesting items.
- [DIY: How to Transform Real Leaves into Art](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-transform-real-leaves-into-art/) - “Leaf” no DIY parts behind! Painted leaves, recently used as paint stamps, get transformed themselves as framed art. It’s always fun to create something unexpected from items you might have previously discarded. Real leaves painted silver now shimmer as original art.
- [Buy The Sweater This Summer. Future You Will Thank You!](https://findingyourgood.org/buy-the-sweater-this-summer-future-you-will-thank-you/) - Now, all I needed was a new pair of jeans to go with my sweater and boots, and Future Me’s new outfit would be complete. Unfortunately, that’s where my luck ran out. It was a Goldilocks kind of day in the dressing room. All of the jeans I tried on were either too big or too small. Nothing fit quite right.
- [High Lights and Low Prices for Lighthouse Month](https://findingyourgood.org/high-lights-and-low-prices-for-lighthouse-month/) - That’s right, there’s a Lighthouse Month and Day. On August 7th of 1789, Congress approved an Act for the Establishment and Support of Lighthouses, Beacons, Buoys and Public Piers. In 1989, for the 200th anniversary of that Act, they began to establish National Lighthouse Day. Enlightening, eh?
- [This Simple Organization Tip for Your Shoe Collection](https://findingyourgood.org/this-simple-organization-tip-for-your-shoe-collection/) - If you know me, you know I love shoes and consider myself a shoe maximalist. Therefore, I have over 100 pairs of shoes in my collection. Most of my sneakers are kept in shoe boxes or individual plastic containers. However, I prefer to keep my sandals and boots in large storage containers. Plastic containers also work for me because I have to keep shoes on my balcony, and they are weatherproof and have stood the test of time.
- [DIY: How to Upcycle a Dresser with Leaves & Paint](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-upcycle-a-dresser-with-leaves-paint/) - Inspired by a group art project where slices of real vegetables were used as stamps on canvases (see recent blog post), this DIY idea was brought from the garden inside to give a worn-out and weary dresser some sparkle and shine. This time, the seasonal twist was using plant leaves as stamps for a timeless transformation.
- [From Overgrown to OMG: 5 Steps to Transform Your Outdoor Space with Style](https://findingyourgood.org/from-overgrown-to-omg-5-steps-to-transform-your-outdoor-space-with-style/) - Goodwill-found canvases and repurposed promotional banners are upcycled into art pieces while building community.
- [DIY: Create Group Art with Goodwill Canvases, Used Banners](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-create-group-art-with-goodwill-canvases-used-banners/) - Goodwill-found canvases and repurposed promotional banners are upcycled into art pieces while building community.
- [DIY: How to Upcycle a Mirror Inspired by Mid-Century Modern](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-upcycle-a-mirror-inspired-by-mid-century-modern/) - A Goodwill-found mirror gets a totally cosmic transformation using Mid-Century Modern design as inspiration. This easy DIY project pays homage to the design elements found in round wall clocks and mirrors of the 1950's. It also uses repurposed items to honor today’s focus of being good stewards of our planet.
- [Summer Goodwill Shopping in Chicago!](https://findingyourgood.org/summer-goodwill-shopping-in-chicago/) - Each time I travel, thrifting is always a part of the itinerary! I am interested in the layout and items available at local nonprofit thrift stores, especially Goodwill.
- [My Valuable Visits to the Gaithersburg and Rockville Goodwills](https://findingyourgood.org/my-valuable-visits-to-the-gaithersburg-and-rockville-goodwills/) - On the first of my two visits to the Gaithersburg store, the bargains were so bright, I had to wear shades.
- [DIY: How to Easily Upcycle a Mirror with Rainbow Spray Paint](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-easily-upcycle-a-mirror-with-rainbow-spray-paint/) - Give a rattan-framed mirror a cheerful, colorful new look using spray paints. Help this curly piece to grow from fine to flowering and from acceptable to awesome.
- [The Cheapest Way to Get a Laugh](https://findingyourgood.org/the-cheapest-way-to-get-a-laugh/) - Each mug was priced between $.99 cents to $1.99, which is a steal for a good mug that can be used for hot or cold beverages, ice cream, or even home desk decor. Swing by the mug section for a good chuckle!
- [Think Outside the Bedroom for Thrifted Dressers and Lingerie Chests](https://findingyourgood.org/think-outside-the-bedroom-for-thrifted-dressers-and-lingerie-chests/) - One of my favorite home decor tricks is thrifting old furniture, painting it to match my decor … and then using it for a completely different purpose than it was originally intended.
- [DIY: How to Upcycle a Typewriter Table into a Bar Cart](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-upcycle-a-typewriter-table-into-a-bar-cart/) - This stylish bar cart will look great in any decorative style, given its nice lines and lovely details. Arrange it in your place then add interesting and eye-catching accessories also picked up at Goodwill for a buck or two. The beautiful decanter set featured here was also picked up at Goodwill, and its design, as well as gold and black tones, made it the perfect decorative accessory.
- [Create a Rideable Work of Art: Use Spray Paint to Easily Upcycle a Bike](https://findingyourgood.org/create-a-rideable-work-of-art-use-spray-paint-to-easily-upcycle-a-bike/) - No need to put on the brakes for this easy and unusual DIY project. Take a boring beat-up bike and move it into the fast lane with colorful spray paints and racing stripes.
- [DIY: How to Create a Silk Flower-Covered Head Art Piece](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-create-a-silk-flower-covered-head-art-piece/) - Here’s an idea that will raise your spirits and your hair! Rearrange a Goodwill-found silk flower arrangement to upcycle a mannequin head into a blooming art piece.
- [A Fun Thrifting Day Ends with a Vibrant Sunset](https://findingyourgood.org/a-fun-thrifting-day-ends-with-a-vibrant-sunset/) - My family and I had so much fun on our visit to the new Goodwill store in Sterling last month, we went back again. And this time, we added a side trip to the original Goodwill store in Sterling located across town in the Sterling Park neighborhood.
- [DIY: How to Upcycle Mannequins into Pride Art Pieces](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-upcycle-mannequins-into-pride-art-pieces/) - Create a Body Full of Pride: Half-Mannequins Upcycled into Art
- [Thrift Review: The new Dulles - Sterling, VA Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-review-the-new-dulles-sterling-va-goodwill/) - When I was invited to attend the recent grand opening of the newest Goodwill in Sterling/Dulles, I literally could not respond YES fast enough! Of course, I had to drive over there a few days before the opening just to see this gorgeous stand-alone store (and to find out that there is coffee nearby). Opening Day was amazing with incredible crowds (the checkout line was up to 2 hours long, but we all waited and made new friends), the staff was beyond upbeat and friendly, and the selection was UNBELIEVABLE. If you haven’t gone yet, this is a must-visit. Here are my Top 3 reasons to go soon.
- [Take Pride in Thrifting at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/take-pride-in-thrifting-at-goodwill/) - Right now, let’s share some queer joy by looking at some of the recent rainbow items on Goodwill of Greater Washington’s ShopGoodwill.com site – a dress (which I’d wear), a flannel (which my spouse would), shoes (the first pair of which I can totally see my editor in), jewelry (I got my rainbow engagement ring at Shop Goodwill), and a backpack (there’s a famous drag queen named Jan Sport), oh my!
- [THE Perfect Under $15 Booties for Summer Outfit!](https://findingyourgood.org/the-perfect-under-15-booties-for-summer-outfit/) - During this trip, I found a pair of sheer booties adorned with a floral design. It also had a block heel, which has been my go-to as I get older. Stilettos are cute to look at but not to walk in for many hours. They were my size and could serve as great Spring and Summer shoes. They were a steal for less than $15.00!
- [DIY: How to Upcycle a Mirror to Reflect Your Pride](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-upcycle-a-mirror-to-reflect-your-pride/) - Want a fun and colorful way to show your pride this month and all year long? Consider painting a Goodwill-found mirror in rainbow colors! This DIY project will reflect your pride, show your love for our planet, and be good for your wallet, too.
- [Create a World Full of Pride: Upcycle a Globe with Spray Paint](https://findingyourgood.org/create-a-world-full-of-pride-upcycle-a-globe-with-spray-paint/) - In celebration of Pride Month, what better way to show your support than creating a world of pride?
- [DIY: How to Easily Upcycle a Thrifted Dinette Set](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-easily-upcycle-a-thrifted-dinette-set/) - A dreary and drab dinette set gets a dramatic and divine transformation. This old set—likely headed for the dumpster—is now ready to take the spotlight in your place with its bold black and gleaming gold. All this DIY project took was some vision, some paint, and some elbow grease to remove the grease layer and give it a new life and look.
- [Recap: Sterling/Dulles Goodwill Grand Opening!](https://findingyourgood.org/recap-sterling-dulles-goodwill-grand-opening/) - April 13th was a great day in the books! I was invited to participate in the grand opening of the new Sterling retail store. The store was jam-packed with great finds, from shoes to home decor to purses. Upon arriving at the store at 8:00 a.m., there was already a line of people eagerly waiting to shop at the new store, which did not open until 10:00 a.m. Talk about dedication!
- [The New Goodwill Store in Sterling is Awesome!](https://findingyourgood.org/the-new-goodwill-store-in-sterling-is-awesome/) - When thrifting runs in your family and a beautiful brand-new Goodwill store opens down the road from your parents’ house, you know what you’re going to be doing for your next get-together!
- [Goodwill Has MerMay-zing Mermaids and More](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-has-mermay-zing-mermaids-and-more/) - For this post, I’ve chosen MerMay, where we celebrate mermaids, mermen, and merenbies. I love and identify with merfolk, and have a persona called Mercroft. I have a cool collection of thrifted mermaids, which I need to blog about at some point. Today, let’s look at some of the recent mermazing items on Goodwill of Greater Washington’s ShopGoodwill.com site.
- [DIY: How to Upcycle Vintage Suitcases into an Accent Table](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-upcycle-vintage-suitcases-into-an-accent-table/) - Take an exciting transformational journey by upcycling a pair of vintage suitcases into one totally unique accent table. These Goodwill-found suitcases go from lost in the attic to found in your favorite room because they make a table that is whimsical and useful.
- [Good Stuff — and Good Vibes — at Goodwill!](https://findingyourgood.org/good-stuff-and-good-vibes-at-goodwill/) - Yes, I love all of the wonderful things I find at Goodwill. But as I was shopping at the Hayfield, Va. store the other day, I realized something. It isn’t all about the things I find at Goodwill. That’s just stuff.
- [Recap: Amazing Finds at the Goodwill Dulles Grand Opening](https://findingyourgood.org/recap-amazing-finds-at-the-goodwill-dulles-grand-opening/) - I was so excited to have the opportunity to take a first look at the new Goodwill in Sterling, VA! This store was, and is, completely stocked with all sorts of goodies. From designer names to vintage finds, I walked out with a totally full cart!
- [DIY: How to Transform a Globe into a Worldly Lamp Shade](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-transform-a-globe-into-a-worldly-lamp-shade/) - The world is your DIY oyster, so have fun transforming the world---or at least a globe---in a creative and memorable way!
- [Where to Thrift Cheap Masons Jars for Pickling](https://findingyourgood.org/where-to-thrift-cheap-masons-jars-for-pickling/) - It's one of my best thrift finds thus far because it's such a good buy at a great price! Also, don't think you can only use mason jars for pickling. I use them for drinking vessels, storing grains and rice or using as measuring cups for cooking. The sky is the limit!
- [How to Transform a Globe in Honor of Mother Earth](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-transform-a-globe-in-honor-of-mother-earth/) - This colorful, funky and unique globe is now a totally one-of-a-kind art piece! Place it on a credenza by some tall vases under an interesting, framed print. Set it next to your sofa for a creative conversation piece.
- [Don’t Passover Goodwill When You’re Shopping For Judaica!](https://findingyourgood.org/dont-passover-goodwill-when-youre-shopping-for-judaica-2/) - And because Passover is this month, we’re going to be looking at Judaica – Jewish ritual items and other art. Nu, as you may know, I love collecting it, and most of my collection is thrifted. And much of it is from Goodwill, online and off. I’ve been very fortunate to live in two very Jewish areas (Boston and DC), but thanks to Goodwill’s online shopping, one can experience and thrift items from all over the country.
- [How to Use Springtime in Paris to Inspire DIY](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-use-springtime-in-paris-to-inspire-diy/) - Inspired by the City of Lights, Paris' nickname, this charming lamp had lots going for it before it was upcycled. Some French flair took it from fine to "fantastique." It is now truly blooming!
- [If You Have Not Attended a Goodwill Meetup, You're Missing Out!](https://findingyourgood.org/if-you-have-not-attended-a-goodwill-meetup-youre-missing-out/) - If you live in the Greater Washington, DC, area and have not attended a monthly meetup, you are totally missing out! The vibe, energy, savings, and thrifting are so good.
- [How to Use French Artists to Inspire DIY](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-use-french-artists-to-inspire-diy/) - Follow these simple steps to create a masterpiece of your own, and get ready to say, “Bonjour belle!”
- [Why Shopping at Goodwill is a Shore Thing](https://findingyourgood.org/why-shopping-at-goodwill-is-a-shore-thing/) - Nu, as my regular readers know, I adore the shore. And thrifting seashore-themed things. Most of my considerable collection is thrifted – much of it from Goodwill. Shopping at Goodwill really is a shore thing! Online and off. So this month, I am once again coming to you to show you some of the best seashore items on DC Goodwill’s Shop Goodwill site.
- [DIY: How to Transform a Garden Flamingo into a Lamp](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-transform-a-garden-flamingo-into-a-lamp/) - This totally funky and charming little light will look great with any décor style. It is not meant to blend in at all, so show it off in your favorite room so it brings a smile to your face it time you see it---whether it is turned on or not.
- [Quick DIY: Never Underestimate the Power of a Can of Spray Paint!](https://findingyourgood.org/quick-diy-never-underestimate-the-power-of-a-can-of-spray-paint/) - There was a lot to like about this plant stand. For starters, I liked the shape and the swirly curly-cue on top. I liked the size — perfect for tucking into the growing “plant corner” in my kitchen. And I loved the price. It was only $9.99!
- [I Thrifted This Vintage Coach Briefcase for Under $15!](https://findingyourgood.org/i-thrifted-this-vintage-coach-briefcase-for-under-15/) - I carried the bag to the office this week and received many compliments for my OOTD video as well in person. Finding vintage items that have lasted through time is unmatched!
- [DIY: How to Transform a Garden Flamingo into a Statement Piece](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-transform-a-garden-flamingo-into-a-statement-piece/) - This week’s DIY blog will inspire you (we hope!) to think outside the box—and garden—by upcycling plastic flamingos into an eye-catching, smile-inducing candelabra that is sure to take flight in the hearts of those who see it in your space living space.
- [How to Express Your Fashion Sense Through Thrifted Home Décor](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-express-your-fashion-sense-through-thrifted-home-decor/) - If you ever need to be inspired and look for great art, always check out Goodwill’s wall art section. You'll find pieces at rock-bottom prices that also help fund the nonprofit's local mission.
- [DIY: How to Use Tissue Paper to Transform a Lamp Shade](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-use-tissue-paper-to-transform-a-lamp-shade/) - This is a super simple project that can be tailored to your unique decorative style and can be created to match your color scheme. Transform a plain Jane shade into a stylish, colorful one with tissue paper, scissors, Mod Podge, and a marker. Easy, inexpensive, with a big bang of charm and color, this is a great project to do with little ones who can help with cutting the paper.
- [DIY: How to Use Silver & Gold to Make a Statement](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-use-silver-gold-to-make-a-statement/) - When you come across a great piece that is solid and sturdy but needs a vibrant new look, consider this suggestion. Turn to silver and gold spray paints—and matching paint pens---for a truly one-of-a-kind transformation.
- [Quality Metal Daisy Spring Decor for Less Than $10!](https://findingyourgood.org/quality-metal-daisy-spring-decor-for-less-than-10/) - I grabbed the entire bouquet in beautiful pastel colors of yellow, purple, and pink. Each flower was intact, complete with stems and leaves, and was priced at $1.99 each.
- [Thrift Find: My Marvelous, Magnificent, Majestic Letter M Wall](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-find-my-marvelous-magnificent-majestic-letter-m-wall/) - If you would like to make a gallery wall featuring your initials, go for it! It might take some time to find enough letters, but that’s a great reason to keep going back to Goodwill!
- [DIY: How to Use Black & Gold to Make it Bold](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-use-black-gold-to-make-it-bold/) - While it is always exciting to totally transform a piece’s look with new colors, often the best choice is to enhance what is already there---a black finish---and take it to a new level by adding vibrant gold.
- [Happy Year of the (Thrifted) Dragon!](https://findingyourgood.org/happy-year-of-the-thrifted-dragon/) - Nu, thrifting dragon items is especially competitive this year. But the huge and rich history of dragon fandom also means there's a great quantity, quality, and diversity of items on the thrifting market. I’ve been very pleasantly surprised by the many fabulous dragons I’ve seen and thrifted, offline and on – including at Goodwill of Greater Washington, and ShopGoodwill.com.
- [How to Easily Paint Furniture White & Then Style It](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-easily-paint-furniture-white-then-style-it/) - During the winter doldrums, sometimes we feel a little down due to the cold weather and short daylight hours. One way to shift your blue mood is to tackle your next DIY project using bright white.
- [Guess Who Modeled Winter Thrifted Fashion on DC's Popular FOX 5 TV!?](https://findingyourgood.org/guess-who-modeled-winter-thrifted-fashion-on-dcs-popular-fox-5-tv/) - 2024 has started with a boom that I would have never thought I would experience! I was invited to model winter thrifted fashion for Finding Your Good. As I am, to be honest, I was excited to participate but got nervous as the time gathered closer.
- [Inexpensive Last-Minute Valentine Idea: Ways to Make Your Own Cards With Repurposed Paper](https://findingyourgood.org/inexpensive-last-minute-valentine-idea-ways-to-make-your-own-with-repurposed-paper/) - Still scratching your head about what to get your sweetie (or yourself) for Valentine’s Day? This idea will certainly show your love to others, yourself, and Mother Earth.
- [40+ Thrifty Valentine's Day Date Ideas](https://findingyourgood.org/40-thrifty-valentines-day-date-ideas/) - You can have a very GOOD time with friends, family, and loved ones this Valentine's Day without breaking the bank! Have a stress-free holiday filled with romance and inspiration by visiting Goodwill for activities and ideas!
- [Make a Little One’s Dream Come True: How to Re-do a Rocking Chair](https://findingyourgood.org/make-a-little-ones-dream-come-true-how-to-re-do-a-rocking-chair/) - Follow these simple steps to give a thrifted little rocking chair a happy new look for a new generation. You also will be creating a gift to be cherished long after the child has grown up.
- [How to Use Paint Pens to Pizzazz Up Your Projects](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-use-paint-pens-to-pizzazz-up-your-projects/) - For your next DIY project, consider using a paint pen or two to make it pop. While the black tone is attractive and fits in easily with most décor, give it some pizzazz and make it truly one of a kind. This bar set has a Union Jack flag-inspired design that looks ideal in any home---here or abroad!
- [My Fin-tastic Finds at the Gaithersburg Goodwill!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-fin-tastic-finds-at-the-gaithersburg-goodwill/) - Here are the other fin-tastic finds I spotted in-store. The beach IS my happy place. But I need a lot more than a few days there. Why do the chairs have their backs to the water, though?
- [My Goodwill Finds: Blazers and More Blazers at Goodwill!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-finds-blazers-and-more-blazers-at-goodwill/) - One of my new favorite clothing items has been blazers. In the past, I would not look at blazers, because I equated them to old women's business suits and did not want to look dated. However, the styles of blazers have come a long way and look great on everyone, including curvy women.
- [Quick & Inexpensive DIY: My Thrifted Lamp Makeover](https://findingyourgood.org/quick-inexpensive-diy-my-thrifted-lamp-makeover/) - Sometimes it’s hard to reimagine what something will look like in your home. It was a gamble walking away and not buying it when I first saw it, especially at the thrift store. I like to believe if it’s meant for you, it will be there. This lamp had lots of potential and just needed to be painted to get its second life.
- [Instagram Inspiration: What I Thrifted/How I Styled It](https://findingyourgood.org/instagram-inspiration-what-i-thrifted-how-i-styled-it/) - Great ideas are all around us, so this week’s DIY blog follows a recent trend found on Instagram. I was inspired by a bunch of posts where people pick up an item from a Goodwill shelf for the viewer to see, then next show how they styled in their home.
- [I Can't Believe I Thrifted This Classic Necessity...Brand New!](https://findingyourgood.org/i-cant-believe-i-thrifted-this-classic-necessity-brand-new/) - At first, I thought my latest Goodwill find was a bit boring to write a blog post about.
- [Ensure 2024 is Looking Upward: Transform a Lighting Fixture with Paint](https://findingyourgood.org/ensure-2024-is-looking-upward-transform-a-lighting-fixture-with-paint/) - Take advantage of the cold temperatures by tackling this inexpensive and impactful project which will leave you warm inside and allow your place to shine more, too!
- [Luxury Items at Goodwill Found for Less than $8.00!](https://findingyourgood.org/luxury-items-at-goodwill-found-for-less-than-8-00/) - Their prices range from hundreds to thousands of dollars per piece, so I was super excited to see it waiting for me.
- [How to Transform Your Décor in 2024 with Goodwill Finds & Items You Already Have](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-transform-your-decor-in-2024-with-goodwill-finds-items-you-already-have/) - Transforming your home doesn’t have to break your yearly budget because you’ll shop for treasures at Goodwill and reconsider what you already have on hand. Simple steps offer a big impact for little cost, so what’s not to love?
- [Goodwill Wishlist Item: Found!](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-wishlist-item-found/) - I encourage my fellow thrifters to continue their quest for their wishlist items. Thrifting is like a scavenger hunt for me and adds to the thrill of the search. It may take some time, but your perfect score is waiting for you!
- [Open a New Door in 2024: Transform an Old Door with Goodwill Items & More](https://findingyourgood.org/open-a-new-door-in-2024-transform-an-old-door-with-goodwill-items-more/) - This will be one New Year’s resolution that will be easy for you to keep: do more DIY in 2024! Start by giving an old door a new chapter and making it a hall/entryway welcome station.
- [Need Positivity? Check Out the Dale City, VA, Goodwill Houseware Section!](https://findingyourgood.org/need-positivity-check-out-the-dale-city-va-goodwill-houseware-section/) - Do you ever have a day where things aren't going as planned, or the rain is bringing you down? I know I have, and seeing positive and funny affirmations helps me. They are small reminders that it may be a bad moment or day, but that does not mean we cannot see some light at the end of the tunnel.
- [Celebrating A Great Year of Thrifting at Goodwill!](https://findingyourgood.org/celebrating-a-great-year-of-thrifting-at-goodwill/) - As 2023 comes to an end, I thought it would be fun to celebrate some of my favorite Goodwill finds that didn’t make it into a blog post this year.
- [How to Upcycle Predictable Wall Prints with Painted Holiday Appeal](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-predictable-wall-prints-with-painted-holiday-appeal/) - Transform those generic, run-of-the-mill prints by painting on some holiday cheer!
- [Look What I Found Just in Time for Christmas](https://findingyourgood.org/look-what-i-found-just-in-time-for-christmas/) - I typically keep my eye out for holiday decor all year long, but in my experience, the best time to thrift holiday decorations is November.
- [How to Repurpose Goodwill Finds & Make Festive Outdoor Decor](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-repurpose-goodwill-finds-to-make-festive-outdoor-decor/) - Transform your outdoor space for the holiday season using items found at Goodwill. A sequined party dress and shiny kitchen items are combined with salvaged candy packaging for a totally out-of-the-box, one-of-a-kind look to celebrate the spirit of the season.
- [How I Upgraded My Fall & Winter Book Collection at Goodwill!](https://findingyourgood.org/how-i-upgraded-my-fall-winter-book-collection-at-goodwill/) - I'm finally accepting the reality that the warm weather and summer activities have come to an end. This means that I will be spending a good amount of time in my apartment, which is a great thing. Therefore, I decided to take up reading; however, I did not realize how expensive books can be.
- [DON'T Look at This Fun Goodwill Upcycle Project!](https://findingyourgood.org/dont-look-at-this-fun-goodwill-upcycle-project/) - I probably wouldn’t have tried out this silly idea on a brand-new flowerpot if I had paid full price for a new one. I would be too afraid to mess it up! That’s one of the things I love about shopping at Goodwill. Paying less for a pre-owned item gives me the freedom to experiment and try out my weird upcycling ideas. Somebody else has already used this item for its original purpose. They donated it instead of throwing it away. Now it's my turn to have a little fun.
- [Visit the Gaithersburg, MD, Goodwill with Me & See What I Found!](https://findingyourgood.org/visit-the-gaithersburg-md-goodwill-with-me-see-what-i-found/) - This month, I’m taking you to my local Goodwill here in Gaithersburg with me. I’m so lucky to be able to walk there from my home – and luckier still that it’s an especially great location. I always find such special things for myself and my loved ones, and this visit was no exception.
- [Quickly Create Festive Trees Using Upcycled Children's Books](https://findingyourgood.org/quickly-create-festive-trees-using-upcycled-childrens-books/) - Write a new chapter in a Goodwill-found children’s book by transforming it into a charming holiday tree. This family-friendly DIY project is simple to create and so delightful to see.
- [How to DRESS Up Your Front Door with Thrifted Fabric](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-dress-up-your-front-door-with-thrifted-fabric/) - Transform your front door for the holidays by dressing it up---literally! A Goodwill-found sequined dress is repurposed to help a door ring in the holidays with style and flair. This transformation is part disco, part Diva, all DIY!
- [My Goodwill Finds: 59Fifty New Era Fitted Caps](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-finds-59fifty-new-era-fitted-caps/) - On your next visit to Goodwill, check out one of these sections for your fitted cap; fingers crossed you find your size.
- [Incredible Vinyl I Found at Goodwill in Chadds Ford, PA](https://findingyourgood.org/incredible-vinyl-i-found-at-goodwill-in-chadds-ford-pa/) - During a recent trip to visit my family in Pennsylvania, my mother and I visited a local nonprofit Goodwill store in Chadds Ford just to browse. However, I was not ready for what I found.
- [Honor a Loved One & Mother Earth: Use Thrift Finds to Make a Memorial Garden](https://findingyourgood.org/honor-a-loved-one-mother-earth-use-thrift-finds-to-make-a-memorial-garden/) - It's never too late to pause and celebrate the life of a person or animal who shared their love and light with you!
- [I Thrifted a $45 Stanley Tumbler for How Much?!](https://findingyourgood.org/i-thrifted-a-45-stanley-tumbler-for-how-much/) - As an avid water drinker and water bottle enthusiast, it only made sense to purchase a Stanley tumbler to enjoy my water. However, I was not thrilled with the $45.00 price tag and added it to my Goodwill wish list.
- [How to Create DIY Signs That Spell Out Your Gratitude](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-create-diy-signs-that-spell-out-your-gratitude/) - Show your appreciation for all your good fortune while honoring Mother Nature by reusing Goodwill-purchased items and letters clipped from old magazines.
- [Surprising Things at Goodwill 10 Minutes Before Closing](https://findingyourgood.org/surprising-things-at-goodwill-10-minutes-before-closing/) - Have you ever been thrifting and had a gut feeling something was waiting for you? That’s the thrift store talking to you, as long as you listen and keep an open mind. You will find exactly what you need.
- [Quick Bathroom Refresh for Under $10](https://findingyourgood.org/quick-bathroom-refresh-for-under-10/) - It is finally Fall, which is my favorite season of the year. This includes cleaning and refreshing my space for the upcoming Fall and Winter seasons.
- [Stop Dragon Your Feet & Go to Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/stop-dragon-your-feet-go-to-goodwill/) - Let’s look at the best dragons I’ve seen on DC Goodwill’s Shop Goodwill site this year. And try the immersive experience trend at the same time.
- [“Leaf” a Lasting Impression by Using Goodwill Finds as Decorative Stamps](https://findingyourgood.org/leaf-a-lasting-impression-by-using-goodwill-finds-as-decorative-stamps/) - Make your Thanksgiving table setting or any upcoming gathering a place to inspire conversation and creativity. Transform placemats by using leaf-shaped items as decorative stamps on them.
- [Oh-My-Gourdness! A Cute and Easy 99 Cent DIY Pumpkin Patch](https://findingyourgood.org/oh-my-gourdness-a-cute-and-easy-99-cent-diy-pumpkin-patch/) - I have a theory that pretty much anything round that you find in the Goodwill Housewares section can be painted orange and transformed into a pumpkin.
- [How to Transform $5 Denim Using Free Stencils](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-transform-5-denim-using-free-stencils/) - The next time you find pants that fit you like a glove at Goodwill but aren't quite your vibe, I urge you to take a moment to consider how you could transform them into a showstopper that you made yourself.
- [Keep on Creeping on with 3 Easy Halloween DIY Projects](https://findingyourgood.org/keep-on-creeping-on-with-3-easy-halloween-diy-projects/) - Halloween is coming up soon, so here are three more creepy DIY projects for your apartment, condo, or haunted house! Pick up items for Goodwill for super scary low prices and transform them into unique pieces to add delights---and frights---to your Halloween setup.
- [An Easy 4-Step Way to Add Lining in a Wool Hat](https://findingyourgood.org/an-easy-4-step-way-to-add-lining-in-a-wool-hat/) - When I came across this hat for $0.74 at the Hayfield Goodwill, there was no way I could leave it in the store. In order to make this work for me, I decided to repurpose a satin blouse and make my own lining to protect my hair.
- [Shiver with Delight: 2 Easy & Spooky Halloween Projects](https://findingyourgood.org/shiver-with-delight-2-easy-spooky-halloween-projects/) - Don’t let high-priced Halloween decorations scare you because you can make them yourself using Goodwill finds and repurposed pieces. You’ll shiver with delight---and a little bit of fright---when you transform items into creepy and cool decorations for just a few pennies.
- [Spice up Your Food with Organization from Goodwill!](https://findingyourgood.org/spice-up-your-food-with-organization-from-goodwill/) - As the Fall approaches, get organized with items from Goodwill at a fraction of the price with a great cause and vision for the community!
- [Goodwill Upcycle Projects That I Haven’t Figured Out…Yet!](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-upcycle-projects-that-i-havent-figured-outyet/) - I really (really!) enjoy discovering fun items at Goodwill that I can take home and upcycle into something new. I’ve come up with some weird and wonderful ideas over the years.
- [A Sweet September 2023 & Shana Tova 5784!](https://findingyourgood.org/a-sweet-september-2023-shana-tova-5784/) - Nu, as a Jewish person and leader, one of my very favorite things to curate and collect is Judaica -- Jewish art and ritual objects. Let’s look at some of the best Jewish items I’ve seen on DC Goodwill’s Shop Goodwill site lately.
- [Frames + Nature = Super Easy DIY Autumn Art](https://findingyourgood.org/frames-nature-super-easy-diy-autumn-art/) - This simple and seasonal DIY project is good for both Mother Nature and your soul when you make mini gold masterpieces to display or share.
- [Thrift Review: Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-review-richmond-highway-alexandria-va-goodwill/) - I am grateful for Alfred's kind words and gestures. You never know who is listening, watching or paying attention to the efforts in Goodwill's store. Check out the Richmond Highway store and tell Alfred I said hi!
- [Halloween Home Décor Ideas to Make Your Space a Little Spooky](https://findingyourgood.org/halloween-home-decor-ideas-to-make-your-space-a-little-spooky/) - Skeletons, ghosts, and vampires… oh my! Halloween is creeping upon us so it’s time to enjoy all that comes with Halloween home décor. Whether you’re an avid decorator with a boo-tiful theme to decorate your home or you’re into the thrills
- [The Easiest DIY Halloween Décor Ever!](https://findingyourgood.org/the-easiest-diy-halloween-decor-ever/) - I think the books would look also cute with plastic spiders glued on and some of that fuzzy spiderweb stuff. You could also get fancy and decorate the cover with the paint pen, adding swirls and doodles like an ornate old book. There are so many ways you can take this idea and make it perfect for your home.
- [DIY: How to Use Oak Leaves as Stencils](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-use-oak-leaves-as-stencils/) - Leaves make great stencils which help to capture the feel of this lovely time of year. They add a classic, timeless look to any room and go with any design style.
- [Unexpected Ways to Redo Your Laundry Room Using Thrift Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/unexpected-ways-to-redo-your-laundry-room-using-thrift-finds/) - Wash away any doubts that your laundry space can be a place you want to be often when you see this week’s DIY blog project. A once dreary and dark space, seen as only functional---doing the wash—now has cute country charm.
- [Cage-Free Bird Inspiration: 4 DIY Interpretations](https://findingyourgood.org/cage-free-bird-inspiration-4-diy-interpretations/) - You will love thinking outside the box—and cage---as you create joyful pieces with a lovely metaphor/message behind them. “A bird in a cage is safe, but God didn’t create birds for that,” wrote Paulo Coelho de Souza, author of The Alchemist, who is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We wholeheartedly agree!
- [Sustainable Tip: How I Restored My Thrifted Pumas](https://findingyourgood.org/sustainable-tip-how-i-restored-my-thrifted-pumas/) - Consider how many items we could save from going to a landfill if we all decided to clean and repair our shoes instead of jumping to buy new ones.
- [My Goodwill Finds: Let Lighthouses Help Light Your Way](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-finds-let-lighthouses-help-light-your-way/) - And couldn’t we all use more light in our lives? Now more than ever! So, let’s look at the best lighthouse-themed items I’ve seen on DC Goodwill’s Shop Goodwill site this year.
- [It's Time to Begin Your Fall Coat Shopping at Goodwill!](https://findingyourgood.org/its-time-to-begin-your-fall-coat-shopping-at-goodwill/) - Be proactive and check out the Fall jackets I found at the Dale City, VA, Goodwill location.
- [Make Your Own Barbiecore Glass Pieces From Inexpensive Thrift Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/make-your-own-barbiecore-glass-pieces-from-inexpensive-thrift-finds/) - Since the Barbie movie is becoming a cultural phenomenon, allow your DIY projects to catch the fever, too! Bright pinks, shimmery tones, and other cheerful colors are must-haves to get the “Barbiecore” look on your upcycled items. This project is easy and makes everyday thrift store glass items look stylish, artsy, and certainly, Barbie-approved.
- [DIY: How to Paint a Chair Pair to Show Your Pride](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-paint-a-chair-pair-to-show-your-pride/) - With June being Pride Month, now is the prime time to paint a pair of chairs to celebrate!
- [How to Give a Clocks a Timely Transformation Using Tie-Dyed T-Shirts](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-give-a-clocks-a-timely-transformation-using-tie-dyed-t-shirts/) - Pair parts of a thrift store t-shirt with clocks found at Goodwill for a totally terrific transformation.
- [Goodwill Is MerMay-zing – This Month and Year-Round](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-is-mermay-zing-this-month-and-year-round/) - I love and identify with Merfolk, and sometimes call myself Mercroft. I have a cool collection of mermaid-themed things – most of them thrifted, of course – which I need to show and tell you about here at some point. Today, let’s look at some of the recent mermazing items on Goodwill of Greater Washington’s ShopGoodwill.com site.
- [This Pride, Make A Rainbow Connection at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/this-pride-make-a-rainbow-connection-at-goodwill/) - And while I’m here, and queer, I’m going to show you eight of my favorite rainbow items on Goodwill of Greater Washington’s ShopGoodwill.com site.
- [Inside Look: My Upcycled Goodwill Container Garden Is Growing!](https://findingyourgood.org/inside-look-my-upcycled-goodwill-container-garden-is-growing/) - I would say that my upcycled container garden is finally finished … but who knows what I’ll find on my next Goodwill visit?
- [Getting Married? Here Are 7 Items You Should Buy Secondhand.](https://findingyourgood.org/getting-married-here-are-7-items-you-should-buy-secondhand/) - Here are seven items you should buy secondhand as you plan for your wedding.
- [New with Tags Good American Jeans for How Much??](https://findingyourgood.org/new-with-tags-good-american-jeans-for-how-much/) - This shopping experience reminds me to check out every Goodwill because you never know what you may find!
- [Make a Roar with Rainbow-Ringed Lamp Shades](https://findingyourgood.org/make-a-roar-with-rainbow-ringed-lamp-shades/) - Here’s another way to show your Pride and/or being an ally: Rainbow-ringed lamp shades! We’ve all heard the saying, “The world is your oyster.” Take those sentiments to the next level with the mantra of, “The world is my canvas!”
- [Top 5 Reasons Why Vintage Furniture Is Better Than New](https://findingyourgood.org/top-5-reasons-why-vintage-furniture-is-better-than-new/) - 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.
- [Thrifting with Family and Friends is Self-Care.](https://findingyourgood.org/thrifting-with-family-and-friends-is-self-care/) - As the years rolled by, I would mostly thrift with my parents and by myself during college. As a loner, hanging out by myself never bothered me, but having like-minded individuals to thrift with is a form of self-care for me.
- [“Mom, Can We Go to Goodwill?”](https://findingyourgood.org/mom-can-we-go-to-goodwill/) - After years of bringing him along with me on countless treasure-hunting trips, my 11-year-old son surprised me with that question the other day. Finally! I thought. The day has come when my child actually wants to go thrifting with me!
- [Quickly Transform a Wall with Birds & Botanicals](https://findingyourgood.org/quickly-transform-a-wall-with-birds-botanicals/) - A front foyer went from blank to blooming with a collection of thrifted pieces featuring birds and botanicals that were connected by their subjects and, thanks to upcycling, with their now-matching white frames.
- [How Thrifting Has Helped Me Cope With Depression](https://findingyourgood.org/how-thrifting-has-helped-me-cope-with-depression/) - Thrifting doesn’t fix my depression, but it does help me to cope with and manage it.
- [Make Your Own Exquisite French Bistro Set](https://findingyourgood.org/make-your-own-exquisite-french-bistro-set/) - Here’s a “Springtime in Paris”-inspired DIY project you’re sure to love! Combine a pair of chairs with a round table for a charming bistro set that brings Paris right to your front door---or back deck or balcony! All over Paris, there are cafes that spill out onto the sidewalks.
- [I Found The Most Amazing Shoes at This Goodwill Boutique in Charlotte, NC](https://findingyourgood.org/i-found-the-most-amazing-shoes-at-this-goodwill-boutique-in-charlotte-nc/) - Each trip I plan, I always check out the thrifting options in that area, especially Goodwill.
- [Quickly Make Mother’s Day Door Decor Using Thrift Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/quickly-make-mothers-day-door-decor-using-thrift-finds/) - While fresh-cut flowers are always a winner with any Mom and at any time, here’s a way to keep her spirits up all season long and well past this weekend’s Mother’s Day celebrations. How? By making her front door bloom!
- [Show Your Mom—and Mother Nature—Some Love for Mother’s Day by Upcycling: 5 DIY Gift Ideas](https://findingyourgood.org/show-your-mom-and-mother-nature-some-love-for-mothers-day-by-upcycling-5-diy-gift-ideas/) - With Mother’s Day just days away, here are five easy and earth-friendly DIY gifts we know the Mother-like figure in your life will love. In addition to being fun, these projects are also good for your budget when you pick up items at Goodwill. Also, reusing and repurposing things keeps them out of landfills which is good for our beloved planet.
- [How to Assemble a Mother’s Day Gift Basket for Under $25](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-assemble-a-mothers-day-gift-basket-for-under-25/) - Do good for Mother Earth and the mother-like figure in your life by composing a one-of-a-kind and personalized gift basket using Goodwill finds for Mother's Day! For under $25, you can create a quality and memorable present that will WOW Mom while supporting Goodwill's critical community programming.
- [We All Need Some Peace & Love Now: 3 DIY Projects to Inspire Unity](https://findingyourgood.org/we-all-need-some-peace-love-now-3-diy-projects-to-inspire-unity/) - With all that is happening these days, it sure seems that, “what the world needs now is love, sweet love” as well as peace and unity as we move forward as a country.
- [Where to Thrift the Best Books for Traveling](https://findingyourgood.org/where-to-thrift-the-best-books-for-traveling/) - I found great titles, including Maya Angelou's Even The Stars Looks Lonesome. I also purchased two other fiction books for my entertainment. One of the books was brand new, and each was 50 cents!
- [Don’t Passover Goodwill When You’re Shopping For Judaica!](https://findingyourgood.org/dont-passover-goodwill-when-youre-shopping-for-judaica/) - Nu! Many reasons not to pass over Goodwill when you’re shopping for Judaica and other Jewish items. Especially if you’re counting your pennies as well as the Omer. I am, and Goodwill has helped me create a wonderful Judaica collection, and give some great Jewish gifts.
- [How To: An Upcycled Container Garden That Was “Mint” To Be](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-an-upcycled-container-garden-that-was-mint-to-be/) - Here’s my little herb garden featuring upcycled Goodwill containers. I love how it turned out! (And I can’t wait to make pesto.)
- [Thrift Flip: How to Easily Repurpose a Graphic Tee](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-flip-how-to-easily-repurpose-a-graphic-tee/) - Repurposing these tees helps to support Goodwill’s efforts to prevent items like this from ending up in a landfill.
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: A Look Inside the Goodwill Donations Process](https://findingyourgood.org/a-look-inside-the-goodwill-donations-process/) - You dropped off your box of slightly used items at a Donation Center. Now, how do they move from your car's trunk to the Goodwill store floor?
- [How I Rocked Beautiful Designer Loungewear From Goodwill to Work](https://findingyourgood.org/how-i-rocked-beautiful-designer-loungewear-from-goodwill-to-work/) - As I went through the aisles, black and white stripes peeked out in the pajama section. Black and white is my favorite color combination that I love to wear because it is a classic. It happens to be a two-piece set from La Ligne X Target collaboration.
- [How to Upcycle Thrifted Mirrors to Reflect the Spring](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-thrifted-mirrors-to-reflect-the-spring/) - Keep this positivity in front of you all year long by upcycling mirrors with Spring tones. Use yellows, pinks, purples, greens, and blues to make a dated and dreary mirror come to life and bloom!
- [Don’t Passover Judaica as You Thrift This Spring](https://findingyourgood.org/dont-passover-judaica-as-you-thrift-this-spring/) - An abundant April, my fellow thrifters! Second month of Spring, Nisan of 5782 (Jewish month and year), Arab American Month. Month of Ramadan, Holy Week, Pesach (Passover), Easter, Peaster / Eastover, Earth Day, Bright / Pascha / Renewal Week, Yom HaShoah (the primary Holocaust remembrance day), and Arbor Day.
- [How to Upcycle Thrift Store Finds into Happy Spring Vignettes](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-thrift-store-finds-into-happy-spring-vignettes/) - Collect and combine thrift store items into cheerful & colorful spring-themed vignettes.
- [Spring Flowers Can Look Luxurious in Thrifted Vases](https://findingyourgood.org/spring-flowers-can-look-luxurious-in-thrifted-vases/) - One of my absolute favorite things that always ends up in my cart when I visit Goodwill is a great vase.
- [These Spring Mini Masterpieces Were Made with Inexpensive Thrift Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/these-spring-mini-masterpieces-were-made-with-inexpensive-thrift-finds/) - Here’s a DIY riddle: What do a Jell-O mold, picture frame, house key, and calendar have in common? When combined, they make beautiful art pieces, perfect for Spring!
- [The Best Attire to Wear When Thrifting at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/the-best-attire-to-wear-when-thrifting-at-goodwill/) - I love to be as comfortable as possible while thrifting as I can spend a few hours in different Goodwill locations. Wearing the right clothing prevents unnecessary returns for items that don't fit correctly.
- [Give Yourself a Hand – Possibly in the Form of a Hamsa](https://findingyourgood.org/give-yourself-a-hand-possibly-in-the-form-of-a-hamsa/) - Hamsas have mostly been used as amulets, to protect against the evil eye (which is why you will often see an eye on/in a hamsa) and other negative influences. And they remain especially popular as a jewelry motif.
- [A New Twist on My Goodwill Mirror Obsession](https://findingyourgood.org/a-new-twist-on-my-goodwill-mirror-obsession/) - I love how the mirror on the bottom reflects the objects on the tray. I love how the gold “feet” match the little bits of patina in the frame. I love that instead of throwing the mirror away to take up space in a landfill, somebody decided to donate it to Goodwill for me to enjoy.
- [Make Your Journey a Masterpiece with Painted Suitcases](https://findingyourgood.org/make-your-journey-a-masterpiece-with-painted-suitcases/) - Take a DIY adventure by painting suitcases for your next travel experience. This is rollable, usable art at its best when you use spray paints to give thrifted luggage a creative look.
- [7 Inexpensive & Awesome Self-Care Tips That Use Goodwill Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/7-inexpensive-awesome-self-care-tips-that-use-goodwill-finds/) - I’m hoping these tips help you spend more intentional time with yourself, and it allows you to make time to do the things you love this year while being mindful to reuse and recycle!
- [How to Quickly Reupholster a Thrifted Vanity Stool](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-quickly-reupholster-a-thrifted-vanity-stool/) - If you are shopping for a new stool or chair, go thrifting first and consider giving one a makeover.
- [An Easy Way to Create a St. Patrick's Day-Inspired Planter](https://findingyourgood.org/an-easy-way-to-create-a-st-patricks-day-inspired-planter/) - You’ll experience the luck of the Irish when you repurpose a tool caddy into a charming planter, perfect to hold herbs, flowers---or shamrocks!
- [How to Create an Art Gallery Wall](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-create-an-art-gallery-wall/) - Hello, again my thrifty home décor enthusiasts! Today I wanted to walk you through the process of how to create an art gallery wall at home. I just revamped my home office and created a cool gallery wall using goodwill frames! And guess what?? They were all under $5. It's a really fun project that won’t break the bank.
- [Curvy Girl Eloquii Goodwill Haul of My Dreams](https://findingyourgood.org/curvy-girl-eloquii-goodwill-haul-of-my-dreams/) - As a plus-size woman, shopping for stylish clothing can be difficult. Adding a layer as a thrifter makes it even harder. However, I have been fortunate enough to build my wardrobe from Goodwill for a fraction of the price of my favorite brands.
- [How to Make a Colander Lamp](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-make-a-colander-lamp/) - Saige, Jake, and I paired thrift store colanders and lamp bases to create totally unique and charming lights perfect for your country kitchen, family room, or bedroom.
- [Thrift Road Trip Planner: DC to Old Rag Mountain, VA - 5 Goodwills in 1 Day](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-road-trip-planner-dc-to-old-rag-mountain-va-5-goodwills-in-1-day/) - Instead of keeping my trip planning insular and for my eyes only, I invite you to embark on your own Goodwill Road Trip using some materials I've put together. So here I present to you a mini Thrift Road Trip Agenda for a Washington, DC to Old Rag Mountain, VA excursion. I'm having us embark on a Day Trip, for Goodwill Road Tripping can be exhausting!
- [Why I Painted My Thrifted Coach Bag](https://findingyourgood.org/why-i-painted-my-thrifted-coach-bag/) - I’ll be honest, I have never painted anything outside of the wall of my bedroom or stenciling my denim jacket, but I really wanted to tap into my creativity to help me focus more on upcycling items I thrift as well as items I already have In my closet. I also wanted something no one else had that represented my style and passion.
- [How to Upcycle a Thrifted Hall Tree](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-upcycle-a-thrifted-hall-tree/) - With some vision and paint, you, too, can upcycle a hall tree or other thrift store find from monster-friendly to Monet-inspired.
- [Gorgeous Glass Jewelry Jottings -- From Roman Times Through Today](https://findingyourgood.org/gorgeous-glass-jewelry-jottings-from-roman-times-through-today/) - 💙 Shine on, dear readers! And thrift on. Please meet me back here next month, in March, for more of my online ShopGoodwill finds. 
- [Thrift Tip: Starbucks Tumblers & Residential Coffee](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-tip-starbucks-tumblers-residential-coffee/) - I feel like such a cool girl rocking my thrifted Starbucks tumbler with my residential coffee as I run errands or hang out.
- [DIY: My Thrifted Reusable Calendar](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-my-thrifted-reusable-calendar/) - If you are trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle, consider making small changes like this. Thrifting a reusable calendar helps to reduce the amount of paper going into the trash at the end of the year and also contributes to Goodwill’s commitment to preventing items like these from ending up in a landfill.
- [A Perfectly Quirky and Colorful Goodwill Find](https://findingyourgood.org/a-perfectly-quirky-and-colorful-goodwill-find/) - Sure, I could have gone to a big box store or looked online to purchase a new set of dishes. But I like this way better. I like the thrill of discovering something completely unexpected. I like that my little platter only cost $2. I like that purchasing pre-owned items is a less wasteful way of living. I’m doing my small part to help our Earth by keeping useful and beautiful items out of the landfill.
- [Take a DIY Voyage by Upcycling a Suitcase Into a Side Table](https://findingyourgood.org/take-a-diy-voyage-by-upcycling-a-suitcase-into-a-side-table/) - Get your DIY passport ready for this journey of transformation! Repurpose an old suitcase into an eye-catching, conversation-starting side table.
- [My One-of-a-Kind Goodwill Find I Can’t Live Without](https://findingyourgood.org/my-one-of-a-kind-goodwill-find-i-cant-live-without/) - Stag*ing -The practice of styling and furnishing a property for sale in such a way as to enhance its attractiveness to potential buyers. In short terms, I stage a vacant property and make it look lived in to help buyers imagine themselves living in that home.
- [DIY: Add Shimmer to Your Style with Silver - The Sparkling Sequel](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-add-shimmer-to-your-style-with-silver-the-sparkling-sequel/) - An outdated China cabinet and worn-out side table are given the silver treatment for a shimmering, chic transformation. Brush on black to bring out beautiful details, and these pieces go from overlooked to overjoyed. And you will be over the moon when you follow these simple steps.
- [8 Items You Should Thrift for Your Next Gathering](https://findingyourgood.org/8-items-you-should-thrift-for-your-next-gathering/) - It’s that time of the year when most people are deciding whether or not they want to host Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner at their house. If you’re anything like me, you don’t need a holiday to have a gathering at your abode. Let me share eight items you should consider thrifting before visiting a party or a kitchen and dining store that would be perfect for any size event.
- [My Goodwill Finds: Quirky Graphic T-Shirts](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-finds-quirky-graphic-t-shirts/) - While hanging out at the Dale City and Hayfield locations, I found cool graphic t-shirts that would be perfect with jeans, a sequin skirt, a pair of sneakers, or heels. Graphic t-shirts also show part of your personality without saying a word.
- [For Valentine’s Day, DIY Project Pairs](https://findingyourgood.org/for-valentines-day-diy-project-pairs/) - While Valentine’s Day is just days away, you and your boo---or your BFF---still have plenty of time to do DIY projects together to celebrate this romantic, loving day. And when you upcycle pairs of projects, you will feel the two times the love during this sweetheart time of year—or truly any day.
- [DIY: Stacked Plates Candy Dish](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-stacked-plates-candy-dish/) - Two weeks until Valentine’s Day is here, and there’s just the right amount of time to make a gift for your sweetie. Here’s an idea to create a special dish to hold chocolates and other heart-shaped treats.
- [My Goodwill Find: Kahlana Barfield Brown Coat for How Much!?!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-kahlana-barfield-brown-coat-for-how-much/) - The Future Collective Kahlana Barfield Brown at Target took the world by storm and was worn by all the girlies. I patiently waited to find one of her items and couldn't believe that I finally found it at Goodwill.
- [Seashore Scenes For Your Winter Woes](https://findingyourgood.org/seashore-scenes-for-your-winter-woes/) - I hope I’ve warmed the cockles and muscles of your hearts a little with this scenery. Warm wishes for the rest of your Winter! I’ll see you back here next month, in February, when I’ll probably be talking about seashore jewelry, especially because of Valentine's Day. Because you know there’s no Valentine like a thrifted Valentine, right? Right! Happy thrifting!!
- [DIY: Add Shimmer to Your Style with Silver](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-add-shimmer-to-your-style-with-silver/) - Upcycle a mismatched chair and bench into a stylish pair using metal and mink! Spray on shiny silver paint and recover cushions with lush fake fur fabric for a high-end, elegant style. Top it all off with black embellishments to bring out fine details.
- [A Thrifty Goodwill New Year Transformation](https://findingyourgood.org/a-thrifty-goodwill-new-year-transformation/) - Hi guys! I swear, these last few months of the year have been flying by us. Can you believe we are in the month of December already, and Christmas is right around the corner? Luckily, everything I needed for this time of year, I found at Goodwill! From glassware to gifts and even a Christmas dinner outfit!
- [A Simple Solution for a Blouse That Didn’t Fit](https://findingyourgood.org/a-simple-solution-for-a-blouse-that-didnt-fit/) - I was walking to the cash register at Goodwill with my arms full of treasures when something colorful in the clothing section caught my eye. I loved the colors and the patterns on this long-flowing blouse so much. I shifted everything around to free up a hand to grab it.
- [DIY Parties: Upcycle the Fun & Festivities](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-parties-upcycle-the-fun-festivities/) - As we hunker down during the winter months, there is no need to put the fun, creativity, and fellowship on hold as well. Tap into the upcycling of thrift store items with others as a unique way to connect and create with family, friends & groups. For nearly next to nothing per person and with a little prep and planning, you will guarantee a good time for all.
- [Get Organized in 2023 Using Goodwill's Houseware Section!](https://findingyourgood.org/get-organized-in-2023-using-goodwills-houseware-section/) - As we come into 2023, I want to be more intentional about my organizational skills around the house. However, being the eclectic individual I am, my storage has to be unique and special.
- [DIY: Scrabble Tile & Frames Make Valentine’s Day Art](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-scrabble-tile-frames-make-valentines-day-art/) - Valentine’s Day is coming up soon, so spell out heart-warming messages for your sweetie inspired by this week’s love-filled DIY blog. Create special heart art from Scrabble game tiles and thrifted frames that will last much longer than roses and chocolates. No need to play games when you upcycle these tiles to show how much you care!
- [My First Goodwill Finds of 2023](https://findingyourgood.org/my-first-goodwill-finds-of-2023/) - The Monday after New Year's Day, I just had to stop at the Goodwill location close to where I live to see if I'd kick off the year with a thrift bang or a thrift blah. Although it wasn't on my docket during my afternoon of errands, the magnetism of Goodwill was powerful.
- [Resolve to DIY More in 2023: Start With a Spray-Painted Fabric Chair](https://findingyourgood.org/resolve-to-diy-more-in-2023-start-with-a-spray-painted-fabric-chair/) - To start the year off with fun and inspiration, here is another fabric-covered chair transformation that has me doing cartwheels. You will, too, when you take a dated side chair and make her the style star using spray paints for fabric.
- [My Thrifty 2023 New Year's Resolutions That You Can Try Too!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-thrifty-2023-new-years-resolutions-that-you-can-try-too/) - Overall, my goal for 2023 is to start practicing my internal values in full force so that I live life as my truest self and to the fullest. No regrets. These values include Courage, Connection, and Authenticity. From a thrift standpoint, I want to have more Courage.
- [Courtney’s Top 3 Christmas Surprises From Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/courtneys-top-3-christmas-surprises-from-goodwill/) - It’s no surprise that buying Christmas decorations at Goodwill spreads good cheer all year round. What did surprise me was how many online sellers were asking for the exact same pre-owned items I found at Goodwill at a fraction of the cost.
- [It’s a Goodwill Christmas!](https://findingyourgood.org/its-a-goodwill-christmas/) - Hi guys! I swear, these last few months of the year have been flying by us. Can you believe we are in the month of December already, and Christmas is right around the corner? Luckily, everything I needed for this time of year, I found at Goodwill! From glassware to gifts and even a Christmas dinner outfit!
- [DIY: Upcycle Old Window Sashes into Eye-Catching Display Shelves](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-upcycle-old-window-sashes-into-eye-catching-display-shelves/) - We’ve all heard those words of wisdom, “When one door closes, God opens a window.” Well, here’s a fitting DIY project to bring that insight to life: repurpose a window sash (or two) into charming shelves to display your treasures and other keepsakes. This project is oh-so-good for our planet, too, for it prevents discarded windows from being tossed into landfills.
- [My Top 5 Goodwill Finds of 2022](https://findingyourgood.org/my-top-5-goodwill-finds-of-2022/) - As you can see, I came across some really dope items this year. Can’t wait to see what unique items I’ll find in 2023 to allow me to continue to support Goodwill's mission of supporting the community. Hope to bump into you on my next thrifting trip. Happy Thrifted New Year!!!!
- [My Goodwill Find: Dr. Marten’s Platform Boots for 75% Off!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-dr-martens-platform-boots-for-75-off/) - During one visit, I found a pair of Dr. Marten's Jadon boots with a glitter finish sitting in the case. I was hesitant to look at them closer because I doubted the Goodwill gods would favor me for them to be my size.
- [Mycroft’s Menorah Mishigas 2022](https://findingyourgood.org/mycrofts-menorah-mishigas-2022/) - But what is my Menorah Mishigas? Nu, every December, I share my massive menorah collection and more on my social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). And since I became a guest blogger here, a year and a half ago, this has been one of those mediums.
- [DIY: Repurposed Christmas Trees](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-repurposed-christmas-trees/) - No matter what you place with your repurposed Christmas trees, they will certainly stand out and stand proud as they add love, light and laughter to your holiday gatherings.
- [My Goodwill Finds: Decorative Standing Letters as Holiday Decorations!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-finds-decorative-standing-letters-as-holiday-decorations/) - This past weekend, I was excited to decorate my apartment and put up my Christmas tree. This year has been one of the first that I put up a tree since 2020. My friend bought me an artificial tree and I found rose gold ornaments and new stockings. It looks like Christmas, and it makes me pleased.
- [My DIY Model & Muse: In Loving Memory of Gypsy](https://findingyourgood.org/my-diy-model-muse-in-loving-memory-of-gypsy/) - It is with a broken heart and flowing tears that I take a moment to honor and celebrate my sweet kitty Gypsy who was often my DIY model and muse. She died unexpectedly on November 25, 2022. and, as I looked for pictures of her, I realized what a big part of my upcycling and transformational journey she has been.
- [Hit the Slopes Then DIY:  Windchimes From Ski Poles](https://findingyourgood.org/hit-the-slopes-then-diy-windchimes-from-ski-poles/) - This DIY project will be glad you are going downhill---at least on the ski slopes! You won’t wipe out when you upcycle old ski poles into a new windchime that will capture attention and make music, whether or not they are calling for snow.
- [My Favorite Things to Thrift for the Holiday Season](https://findingyourgood.org/my-favorite-things-to-thrift-for-the-holiday-season/) - I absolutely love this time of year, from putting up festive lights to baking gingerbread cookies. Christmas is definitely my favorite time of the year. I usually decorate my entire house and I love hosting holiday parties. Let me share with you a few of my favorite things I thrift during the holiday season.
- [Holiday Baking Using Thrifted Equipment](https://findingyourgood.org/holiday-baking-using-thrifted-equipment/) - It's the most wonderful time of the year! One of my favorite activities of the holidays is baking, even though I prefer cooking over baking. A person is allowed to improvise with the ingredients in cooking than with measuring in baking. However, it is still a chore that I enjoy. Baking equipment can be expensive for quality products; however, Goodwill has everything you need at amazing prices.
- [My Awesome Goodwill Finds: It’s All How You Frame It!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-awesome-goodwill-finds-its-all-how-you-frame-it/) - I purchased a total of 8 picture frames in all different sizes and styles and spent less than $25 for all of them. If you have a special photo or memento, you need framed, Goodwill is a great place to start!
- [Let’s Create a Fall Tablescape With Thrifted Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/lets-create-a-fall-tablescape-with-thrifted-finds/) - The Holidays are right around the corner, and you're hosting at least one gathering this year! What do you do?? Make a trip to Goodwill, that’s what! I recently visited a new Goodwill I’ve never been to before, The Edgewater Location in Maryland. They have everything you need for hosting this holiday season.
- [Courtney Mickalonis](https://findingyourgood.org/courtney-mickalonis/) - Courtney Mickalonis is an artist, teacher, and treasure hunter at All Things New Again, a furniture and paint boutique in Leesburg, VA.
- [Seashore Gifts You Can Thrift](https://findingyourgood.org/seashore-gifts-you-can-thrift/) - Nu, if you know me here and/or elsewhere, you know I adore the seashore. And that includes thrifting seashore-themed things, for myself and others. And I don’t think I have to tell you there aren’t a lot of shopping days left until the Winter holidays. Or that thrifted gifts are the best gifts – especially because you save your money and our Earth while supporting great causes. My family and I celebrate Chrismukkah. I don’t currently give eight nights or 25 days of gifts to anyone, but sometimes it feels like it. I’ve always loved gift giving, but whew.
- [DIY: A Tired Chair Becomes a Spray-Painted Teal Masterpiece](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-a-tired-chair-becomes-a-spray-painted-teal-masterpiece/) - An elegant, upholstered side chair is given a jewel-toned transformation to take her from wallflower to belle of the ball. And yes, she was given her colorful new look not with dye, not with new fabric but rather with spray paints designed just for fabric.
- [Shop Goodwill Sells Silver Seashells By The Seashore](https://findingyourgood.org/shop-goodwill-sells-silver-seashells-by-the-seashore/) - And since it is Summer – and how much more so since I’m obsessed with the seashore – we are going to look at some beautiful silver shore-themed jewelry. Thirteen pieces of it! A baker’s dozen. Fisherperson’s dozen? Something like that. And ALL thirteen of these items were spotted on Goodwill of Greater Washington’s Shop Goodwill site! DC Goodwill has so many good seashore themed jewelry and other items, online and off. I also have an impressive collection of links to their gold, sea glass, and seashell jewels on SGW. To say nothing of all the other shore-themed treasures there, and elsewhere!
- [20 Popular 2022 Halloween Costume Ideas Using Everyday Goodwill Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/20-popular-2022-halloween-costume-ideas-using-everyday-goodwill-finds/) - Save money and the planet this Halloween by using everyday Goodwill finds for your Halloween costume! Why spend big bucks on a look that you'll wear one time when you can stay sustainable and buy pieces (whose proceeds go to a great cause) that can be worn year-round?!
- [DIY: Three Ways to Upcycle Pumpkins](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-three-ways-to-upcycle-pumpkins/) - Leave out the ho-hum and add humor and horror when you follow these simple steps to create a plethora of eye-catching (and heart-stopping) pumpkins. Use thrift store finds to add to real pumpkins or to make whimsical ones from repurposed pieces. Have fun with colors and design, so these festive fruits totally stand out from the creepy crowd.
- [Fun for All Ghouls & Boos: Transform a Dollhouse Into a Haunted House](https://findingyourgood.org/fun-for-all-ghouls-boos-transform-a-dollhouse-into-a-haunted-house/) - “Transylvania-ize” a dollhouse by transforming it into a haunted house for Halloween. This child’s toy becomes a house of horrors when you upcycle it (or should it be down-cycle it?) with creepy creatures and spooky spirits. Little ones of all ages will squeal in delight---we hope! When you scare up this DIY project. And you won’t mind living next door to this place when you use it to decorate for the upcoming trick-or-treating fest!
- [Roll Bounce! Buying Roller Skates from Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/roll-bounce-buying-roller-skates-from-goodwill/) - Throughout the pandemic, I have rediscovered hobbies and activities from my childhood, including roller skating. As a child and a youth, some of my favorite moments included hanging out and skating at the local skate rink with family and friends. I even had a skate party for my 8th birthday as a child.
- [5 Under $5: Thrift Your Gifts](https://findingyourgood.org/5-under-5-thrift-your-gifts/) - I came across five fabulous finds that happen to be under $5! So, if you’re looking for fantastic budget-friendly gift options, keep reading!
- [DIY: Mercury Glass Table Decor](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-mercury-glass-table-decor/) - Set a shimmery table with “mercury glass” items to welcome your Thanksgiving guests and help to shine your light. This week’s DIY project is so easy and elegant that it will also make your smile sparkle big. Clear glass containers get their bling on with this painting technique. Thrift store items look like a million bucks when transformed this way and make your Thanksgiving table and home look stylish for the season of gratitude.
- [Five Funky Goodwill Finds in Fifteen Minutes](https://findingyourgood.org/five-funky-goodwill-finds-in-fifteen-minutes/) - To spice up my thrifting excursions, I love a good challenge! I've ventured to Goodwills across the country, limited my budget...and on a recent fall visit to the North Rockville location (one very close to where I live), I limited my time spent at the store! In fifteen minutes, I challenged myself to speedily seek finds that I without a doubt, wanted to buy. Not items that I wanted - treasures that made my heart flutter.
- [DIY: Transform a Fabric Chair With Spray Paint](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-transform-a-fabric-chair-with-spray-paint/) - “Did you know you can give an upholstered, easy chair a whole new look without sewing or replacing the fabric? It’s true! There are now spray paints designed specifically for cloth furniture that allow you to upcycle and transform it with a push of a button and a flick of your wrist.
- [The Funniest Thrifted Wall Art](https://findingyourgood.org/the-funniest-thrifted-wall-art/) - You can find anything while thrifting, especially when you are not looking for anything in particular. Some of my favorite finds were discovered while browsing the aisles.
- [My Goodwill Finds: Spooky October DVDs](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-finds-spooky-october-dvds/) - It’s been a spooky October at my house. October is hands down my favorite month in the fall season. I was yearning to watch classic nostalgic movies this month. Spooky, scary, vampy, psychological thrillers is what I was looking for. I was visiting my family one day in Woodbridge, VA and decided to stop by the Goodwill. This is one of my favorite locations. For those that don’t know, I lived in Woodbridge for 7 years before moving to DC so it was one of the stores I would frequent often.
- [Dragons, and Dragons, and Dragons, Oh My!](https://findingyourgood.org/dragons-and-dragons-and-dragons-oh-my/) - This month, I’m going to talk about dragons! As I did here last November. I identify with, love and collect them. And I was born in a Chinese Year of the Dragon (1976). A couple few times a year, I have a Dragon Day on my social media, where all my posts are dragon-themed. I also have Lizard Days – including alligators and crocodiles.
- [Recap: Goodwill Shopping in Prince William County, VA!](https://findingyourgood.org/recap-goodwill-shopping-in-prince-william-county-va/) - A few weeks ago, I decided to go thrift shopping on Indigenous People's Day in Prince William County. A few of my favorite Greater Washington Goodwill stores are South Dakota Ave and Clinton; however, it is nice to visit other stores outside your area. The Liberia Ave and Dale City stores are located in Prince William County, which is about 30 miles outside of Washington, DC.
- [Thrift Road Trip Planner: DC to Staunton, VA - 6 Goodwills in 2 Days](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-road-trip-planner-dc-to-staunton-va-6-goodwills-in-2-days/) - Instead of keeping my trip planning insular and for my eyes only, I invite you to embark on your own Goodwill Road Trip using some materials I've put together. So here I present to you a mini Thrift Road Trip Agenda for a Washington, DC to Staunton, VA excursion. I'm having us embark on a weekend trip, for Goodwill Road Tripping can be exhausting!
- [Thrift Road Trip Planner: DC to Thomas, WV - 6 Goodwills in 2 Days](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-road-trip-planner-dc-to-thomas-wv-6-goodwills-in-2-days/) - Instead of keeping my trip planning insular and for my eyes only, I invite you to embark on your own Goodwill Road Trip using some materials I've put together. So here I present to you a mini Thrift Road Trip Agenda for a Washington, DC to Thomas, WV excursion. I'm having us embark on a weekend trip, for Goodwill Road Tripping can be exhausting!
- [DIY: "Gorify" Your DIY by Making Scary Holiday Decorations](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-gorify-your-diy-by-making-scary-holiday-decorations/) - As you prepare for your Halloween parties and events, here’s a project that is sure to send shivers up your spine! Why? Because it's easy and fun when you use black spray paint, red craft paint, and a hot glue gun to give items some gore.
- [DIY: 7-Step Ruler Tray](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-ruler-tray/) - This easy DIY project will bring you loads of fun, inch by inch, for sure! Your creative efforts will measure up when you use rulers and yardsticks to make a unique serving tray. As we head back to school, this is a great gift item for the teacher, educational volunteer, or student in your world! It's also ideal for someone who loves very cool upcycled gifts!
- [How to Decorate a Fall Home With Thrifted Storage Trunks](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-decorate-a-fall-home-with-thrifted-storage-trunks/) - It’s that magical time when the heat of the summer sun and the humid breeze starts changing and feeling fresh and crisp. That’s right! We are entering the season of fall. My favorite season out of the four. This time of year calls for cozy blankets and crisp nights by the fireplace. This is the time you transition your fun summer pillows for soft furry winter ones. The best way to store these comfy blankets is a vintage trunk! Hands down my favorite accent piece to thrift at Goodwill in the fall.
- [DIY: Serve Up Heaps of Fun When Upcycling Extra-Large Wooden Spoons](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-serve-up-heaps-of-fun-when-upcycling-extra-large-wooden-spoons/) - You won’t need a spoon full of sugar to make this DIY project go down! Extra-large, hand-carved wooden spoons, used for decorative purposes, get transformed for fun & function as this week’s DIY project. One time these super big utensils make a statement as folks decorated their kitchens and eating places with them but are now, thankfully a trend of the past!
- [A Sweet September 2022 And Shana Tova (Good Year) 5783!](https://findingyourgood.org/a-sweet-september-2022-and-shana-tova-good-year-5783/) - I love presenting my Judaica on social media. The centerpiece of my collection is my many menorahs -- the seven-light candelabras created for our ancient Temples, and the nine-light ones invented much later for Hanukkah. Now, let’s look at some of the best Jewish items I’ve seen on DC Goodwill’s Shop Goodwill site this year.
- [Why I Started Thrifting Vinyl Records](https://findingyourgood.org/why-i-started-thrifting-vinyl-records/) - I know what you’re thinking. Why would you thrift records when you could easily listen to a song on Apple Music or Spotify right? If you haven’t noticed, vinyl records have made a comeback. Since 2020 record sales have increased, largely because artists have gone back to releasing vinyl records again, and surprisingly, it’s trending with millennials. I’m unapologetically old school, I still play CDs from time to time. Purchasing records is right up my alley; I have so many memories of my dad playing records when I was growing up.
- [DIY: “KISS” Means Keep It—Your Transformation---Simple Sweetie](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-kiss-means-keep-it-your-transformation-simple-sweetie/) - Sometimes less is truly more, so have the “KISS” principle in mind. Keeping it simple certainly is a good reminder for those of us with ambitious upcycling plans.
- [DIY: Being Crafty Using Donated Yarn!](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-being-crafty-using-donated-yarn/) - As we go into cooler temperatures, I encourage you to pick up a new hobby or continue the one you put down to enjoy the Summer. If you need new supplies, check out the craft section at Goodwill!
- [DIY: Give Your Home Office an Update by Upcycling](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-give-your-home-office-an-update-by-upcycling/) - You got the kids back in school, so playtime is over. You're now getting back in the groove professionally, so it's time to get your home office looking good as well as organized. A gift of the pandemic is that many of us now are able to work at home in some form or fashion…so give your home office some fashionable updates, too. Many of us created a space in our home that we thought would be a temporary workspace which now is becoming part of our everyday new normal. This means it’s overdue to make it feel and function like a real office.
- [My Goodwill $25 Challenge: How to Curate a Décor Package](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-25-challenge-how-to-curate-a-decor-package/) - I recently challenged myself to a Goodwill shopping trip with a $25 limit on my spending funds. I took the opportunity to do this fun challenge in preparation of National Thrift Shop Day which was on August 17th. Let me start by saying, Yay for a national day to highlight local thrift stores! I didn’t even know such a glorious day existed:) My goal for this trip was to purchase items to finish a little reading corner in my home. I had existing pieces already in this space from other thrifting trips throughout the years. I just needed a good décor package to complete the space.
- [D-I-Y Spells Family Fun](https://findingyourgood.org/d-i-y-spells-family-fun/) - Many of us spent the recent Labor Day holiday enjoying time with family and friends. Continue to spend together long after the holiday is over by doing DIY projects together. There is something special about transforming a thrift store item with a loved one or two because it combines your energies, is creative, and is rewarding to see the fruits of your collaborative efforts.
- [THRIFT DIY: Create a Place for Kids to Be Creative & Play](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-diy-create-a-place-for-kids-to-be-creative-play/) - How did it happen? Summer vacations are over now, and kids are back in school. Continue with the fun outside of the classroom—by creating a space for them to get away from the books and blackboards. Two school chairs are paired with a small industrial stool for a vibrant set just the right size for the littler ones! This project is easy as A-B-C or 1-2-3 when you follow the simple steps offered here.
- [Recap: My National Thrift Shop Day Adventure At Goodwill!](https://findingyourgood.org/recap-my-national-thrift-shop-day-adventure-at-goodwill/) - National Thrift Shop Day was August 17, so it was another reason to go thrifting at Goodwill. I am proud to say that I have visited every Goodwill location in the Greater Washington D.C. area, however, the South Dakota Ave is near and dear to my heart because it was one of the first DC Goodwill locations I visited when I moved to the area. As always, I greet the staff members and check out the board to see what the Color of the Week was for an additional 75% off Goodwill's already great prices.
- [White Tones are Always in Season for a Bright Transformation](https://findingyourgood.org/white-tones-are-always-in-season-for-a-bright-transformation/) - Forget that old-fashioned advice, “Don’t wear white after Labor Day.” White tones look great at any time, on any project, and in any setting. Four items went from "garage sale Granny" to "sharp, chic, and sophisticated" using a crisp, bright white hue.
- [Sustainable Decorating – Goodwill Style!](https://findingyourgood.org/sustainable-decorating-goodwill-style/) - By shopping at Goodwill, you are doing it in a more affordable and sustainable way. That is great for your wallet and the environment. And did you know that 91 cents of every dollar spent at Goodwill helps fund free job-training programs? So you are impacting our community in a great way too!
- [Recap: My Fantastic Day With My FYG Family At The North Rockville Store](https://findingyourgood.org/recap-my-fantastic-day-with-my-fyg-family-at-the-north-rockville-store/) - Nu, normally – if one can even use that word anymore! – I would be talking to you about lighthouses this month. And I have found a lot of lovely lighthouse-themed items on Goodwill of Greater Washington’s ShopGoodwill.com site lately. But, I have something even better for you.
- [The 3 “H’s” for Upcycling Impact: Hue, Handles, Height](https://findingyourgood.org/the-3-hs-for-upcycling-impact-hue-handles-height/) - Keep these three “H’s” in mind when you want your upcycling project to look hip, happening, and hot: Hue, Handles & Height. An old dresser receives a dramatic transformation by painting it a new hue. Adding new and cool handles gives it a great vibe. Last but certainly not least, it gets raised to a new level by adding legs, hence the height.
- [Goodwill Shopping in Avondale, PA!](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-shopping-in-avondale-pa/) - Last week while visiting family in Delaware, my mom and I grabbed some lunch on a random Wednesday. At the end of lunch, she suggested going to a Goodwill location in Avondale, PA. I must admit that I was skeptical because I am used to the lovely DC regional Goodwill locations. As we entered the store, I was surprised to see the location had a retail store as well as an outlet store next to each other. If you are unfamiliar with a Goodwill outlet store, the items are sold by the pound rather than per item.
- [DIY: Paint Pens Present Pop for Projects](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-paint-pens-present-pop-for-projects/) - Give a painted cabinet some pizzazz using a paint pen to add pretty and perky details. A paint pen provides a steady stream and consistent application, so you can easily draw on your design.
- [DIY: Collaging Creates a Cool & Quirky Canvas From a Classic](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-collaging-creates-a-cool-quirky-canvas-from-a-classic/) - Upcycle a classic painting into a cool conversation piece using collage!
- [Goodwill Challenge! How Many Items Can Amber Score During The Last Hour of Shopping?](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-challenge-how-many-items-can-amber-score-during-the-last-hour-of-shopping/) - How much can you score at a Goodwill store within 60 minutes? I recently challenged myself by going to the Goodwill Clinton, MD location at 5:00 pm and checking out my finds by 6:00 pm on a Sunday afternoon. I felt like I was in an episode of Supermarket Sweep (if you can remember the show)!
- [Here's Why You Should Rock A Thrifted Kimono](https://findingyourgood.org/heres-why-you-should-rock-a-thrifted-kimono/) - This year, I have fallen in love with kimonos. So far, I have thrifted two; I found my first Kimono at the Goodwill Hayfield - Alexandria, VA grand opening, and the second one I found at the Goodwill in Gaithersburg. If you’re not sure where to find them in the store, they are usually mixed in with the dresses. However, I have spotted them in the sleepwear section as well.
- [DIY: Use Cabana Stripes to Make Your DIY Projects Soar](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-use-cabana-stripes-to-make-your-diy-projects-soar/) - One of the designs/looks that makes us think of summer and fun times are those big and bold Cabana stripes. You often see these on beach towels, lounge chair cushions, and summer attire---and of course on cabanas, a style of shelter found near beaches or pools.
- [An Out-of-This-World Goodwill Upcycle Project!](https://findingyourgood.org/an-out-of-this-world-goodwill-upcycle-project/) - I love finding ordinary old items at Goodwill and transforming them into something new and unexpected. I knew when I purchased this $10 stack of wooden bowls and spoons that they were not going to end up in my kitchen!
- [My Goodwill Find: The Ultimate Summer 2022 Goodwill Steal!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-the-ultimate-summer-2022-goodwill-steal/) - Have you ever stumbled upon an ultimate dream item without knowing you would ever find it?
- [DIY: Upcycle a Tired Table Into a Cool Bar Cart](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-upcycle-a-tired-table-into-a-cool-bar-cart/) - This time of year is great for outside gatherings on your porch, balcony, deck, or yard. Create a bar cart from a side table that will become the home base for all fun gatherings. Small and compact, this bar cart will fit in any space while providing a place to serve drinks, hold glasses and stash other entertaining essentials.
- [DIY: Let Your Light & Support Shine with Pride-Painted Lamps](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-let-your-light-support-shine-with-pride-painted-lamps/) - Since we’re at the start of June & Pride Month, here are two lamps that show & celebrate their rainbow love. Don’t hide your light and hold back who you are---let yourself shine brightly as you give some pop--in two different ways--to mid-century modern table lamps.
- [The New Goodwill in Hayfield - Alexandria, Virginia](https://findingyourgood.org/the-new-goodwill-in-hayfield-alexandria-virginia/) - I remember the joy I felt the day I got invited to attend my very first Goodwill Grand opening! Ecstatic can’t even begin to describe the happiness I felt. To be honest, I guess it hadn’t hit me that I am now a Goodwill blogger all because of my love of thrifting home décor and furnishings. A literal happy kid inside and out!
- [Thrift Road Trip Planner: Northern VA to Calvert Cliffs, MD - 5 Goodwills in 1 Day](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-road-trip-planner-northern-va-to-calvert-cliffs-md-5-goodwills-in-1-day/) - Instead of keeping my trip planning insular and for my-eyes-only, I invite you to embark on your own Goodwill Road Trip using some materials that I've put together. So here I present to you a mini Thrift Road Trip Agenda for a Northern VA to Calvert Cliffs excursion. I'm having us embark on a Day Trip, for Goodwill Road Tripping can be exhausting.
- [Use Sunflowers to Inspire Your DIY Designs!](https://findingyourgood.org/use-sunflowers-to-inspire-your-diy-designs/) - Summertime and the living is easy, especially when you use Mother Nature’s creations for your DIY projects. The sunflower symbolizes the current season with its bright colors and happy, carefree look. Use it as inspiration to transform two side tables from sorry to soaring! Sunflowers are my favorite flower, so seeing them all over the community makes me smile.
- [My Goodwill Find: A Brand New Instant Pot Pressure Cooker for 75% Off!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-a-brand-new-instant-pot-pressure-cooker-for-75-off/) - We all love Goodwill for the amazing finds hidden throughout the store. However, every now and again, I find something hidden in plain sight that catches my eye. The item is also usually something I do not need but can add value to my life. This time it happened to be a brand new Instant Pot.
- [Pride Pretties At Pretty Prices? Yes, Please!!](https://findingyourgood.org/pride-pretties-at-pretty-prices-yes-please/) - HAPPY PRIDE 2022, my fellow gifted thrifters and thrifty gifters! And happy first birthday to me as a Finding Your Good guest blogger! Nu, let’s do what it says on our tin today, shall we? Peruse some Pride pretties at pretty prices. Mostly rainbow items, but some surprises as well.
- [I Spent $30 at Goodwill and Got Something for Everyone in the Family!](https://findingyourgood.org/i-spent-30-at-goodwill-and-got-something-for-everyone-in-the-family/) - I only spent $30 on our recent trip to the Fairfax, VA store – and everyone in my family got something good. donate good items, I find good items in return.
- [DIY: Bling Out Your Best With a Mirror-Accented Table](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-bling-out-your-best-with-a-mirror-accented-table/) - Part bling, part sparkle, part Disco ball---all fun! Upcycle a boring and blah side table into a shimmering and shiny masterpiece! This week’s DIY blog project illustrates the impact of paint and embellishments to totally transform a piece from ho-hum to heavenly.
- [Discovering My Favorite Brand Through Thrifting!](https://findingyourgood.org/discovering-my-favorite-brand-through-thrifting/) - As a plus-size stylish woman, it's difficult to find fashionable clothing items that are not boxy or too mature. It makes it even harder to find these items as a thrifter. However, Goodwill has allowed me to enjoy clothes from my favorite brand, Eloquii, which targets women in sizes 14-28.
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: Curating a Secondhand Home](https://findingyourgood.org/curating-a-second-hand-home/) - Andrea, Erika, Jen, and Renata can decorate a room using thrift finds with their eyes closed.
- [Thrift Road Trip Planner: Washington, DC to Berkeley Springs, West Virginia - 10 Goodwills in Two Days](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-road-trip-planner-washington-dc-to-berkeley-springs-west-virginia-10-goodwills-in-two-days/) - Instead of keeping my trip planning insular and for my-eyes-only, I invite you to embark on your own Goodwill Road Trip using some materials that I've put together. So here I present to you a mini Thrift Road Trip Agenda for a DC to Berkeley Springs, West Virginia excursion. I'm having us embark on a two-day weekend path, for Goodwill Road Tripping can be exhausting.
- [DIY: Show Your Pride with Painted Pieces](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-show-your-pride-with-painted-pieces/) - is Pride Month, so we're offering some ideas and inspiration as you show community support and rainbow love. Upcycle thrift store finds into colorful statement pieces that are fun and festive for your home or office. These projects received some love and the rainbow treatment using spray paint.
- [Tips for Balcony Gardening Using Goodwill Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/tips-for-balcony-gardening-using-goodwill-finds/) - Spring has finally sprung and I could not be more excited for my balcony garden.
- [I FINALLY Visited The New Goodwill Rockville Store!](https://findingyourgood.org/i-finally-visited-the-new-goodwill-rockville-store/) - One of the reasons my May has been merry was that I FINALLY visited the new Goodwill in North Rockville for the first time! And, spoiler alert, I loved it. And I’m looking forward to returning as soon as I can.
- [Upcycle a Niche T-Shirt With This No-Sew Bag Tutorial](https://findingyourgood.org/upcycle-a-niche-t-shirt-with-this-no-sew-bag-tutorial/) - Have you ever wandered through the t-shirt aisle at Goodwill and come across designs that read, “Bob’s Paint Shop,” ‘Joe’s Famous Pizzeria,” or, Smith’s Family Reunion? Designs like these are often produced for niche events and businesses but quickly become obsolete, thus ending up at thrift retail stores or, worse, our landfills. In this post, I will show you a sustainable way to upcycle your niche t-shirt into a stylish bag to help curb unnecessary textile waste.
- [Event Recap: Goodwill Hayfield Alexandria, VA Grand Opening!](https://findingyourgood.org/event-recap-goodwill-hayfield-alexandria-va-grand-opening/) - There's some exciting news happening because the Hayfield store/donation center is finally open!
- [The Healing Power of Design](https://findingyourgood.org/the-healing-power-of-design/) - Today, I want to share with you a special story about a recent design project I did for a nonprofit organization that is dear to my heart. The Oasis Alliance was founded by my design colleague turned friend Danielle Woodhouse Johnson. The Oasis Alliance focus is creating healing spaces and transforming the homes of trauma victims through the power of interior design.
- [DIY: A Twin Bedframe Becomes a Terrific Trellis](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-a-twin-bedframe-becomes-a-terrific-trellis/) - Mother Nature loves this week’s DIY project for many reasons. A discarded metal bedframe was upcycled for a front porch trellis. It was salvaged rather than added to a landfill and is now a place for flowering vines to grow toward the sky. We are helping Mother Nature’s creations to do their thing.
- [Noodle on This DIY:  Fun Flowers From Pool Accessories & Goodwill Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/noodle-on-this-diy-fun-flowers-from-pool-accessories-goodwill-finds/) - Here’s a DIY project to ponder and noodle on for a moment: transform those foam floaties into fun flowers for your next family function or neighborhood gathering! You won’t need to think about it too long before you start because they are so easy to create and add a pop of color to any space---indoors or out!
- [My Goodwill Find: I Scored These New UGG Slides For Half Their Original Price!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-i-scored-these-new-ugg-slides-for-half-their-original-price/) - I’ve always wanted a pair; however, I couldn’t bring myself to purchase one at full retail price. On the official UGG website, these slides are priced on sale for $69.99. So, after adding tax and shipping, I’d likely spend about $90. For this frugal fashionista, that’s a price I’m simply not willing to pay.
- [DIY: With a Comb, Give a Piece the Royal Beauty Treatment](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-with-a-comb-give-a-piece-the-royal-beauty-treatment/) - A charming but tired side table gets the royal beauty treatment in this week’s DIY project. Poured paint in purple, grays and blues then combed in a wavy, flowing manner gives a dreamy, ethereal feel. This combed paint technique has been around for centuries, often to mimic wood grain. However, bright colors make this timeless process look contemporary, creative and cool. This was an inexpensive because it used paints already on-hand but the result of a priceless masterpiece!
- [My Goodwill Find: You Won't Believe How Much I Paid for a Portable Ice Maker!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-you-wont-believe-how-much-i-paid-for-a-portable-ice-maker/) - The warm season is finally upon the Washington D.C. area, which means that we all want to stay as cool as possible....including our drinks! I personally love a tall glass of blackberry lemonade, passionfruit sparkling water, or green iced tea. Having ice on deck is a game-changer and living with an apartment-sized freezer does not give space for ice.
- [How to Create a Spring Vignette & Throw a Cocktail Party Using Thrift Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-create-a-spring-vignette-throw-a-cocktail-party-using-thrift-finds/) - Today, I'll be sharing tips on how to create a Spring vignette and throw a fun cocktail party. If you are a loyal follower, you may recall a clients formal living room transformation I designed inspired by a Moroccan Blue parlor room as her Woman Cave. As a working mom of two, it is an absolute must to have a space of your own, for her, it was important to include her heritage, family and culture. If you're new to ISBC, see the link below for full transformation.
- [DIY: Third Time’s a Charm for This Goodwill Table Makeover](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-third-times-a-charm-for-this-goodwill-table-makeover/) - My superpower is finding old furniture that nobody loves anymore and making it beautiful—and useful—again. Goodwill is my favorite place to find furniture. I love that instead of throwing it away to take up space in a landfill, the prior owners took the time to donate it so somebody else can have the chance to enjoy it.
- [Ballerina Chair: A DIY Project That’ll Dance It’s Way Into Your Heart](https://findingyourgood.org/ballerina-chair-a-diy-project-thatll-dance-its-way-into-your-heart/) - Part ballerina, part princess, all adorable! A small, upholstered side chair gets a starring role makeover that puts it center stage for a charm-filled performance. Try this fun and easy DIY project one time and you, too, will say it’s “tutu cute!”
- [DIY: Upcycle & Accessorize Outdoor Tables for Earth Day](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-upcycle-accessorize-outdoor-tables-for-earth-day/) - Spring is here, so more and more gatherings, events, and celebrations are happening outdoors. This means it’s time to refresh our porches, patios, and decks. In blues and greens, a set of rusty metal side tables get a new look just in time for Earth Day 2022, held on April 22. Find your good by accessorizing your space with items in nature’s colors, too. Repurposing items and reusing pieces help to keep them out of landfills, so shopping at Goodwill is great for Mother Nature----and great for your wallet, too!
- [My Under $3 Goodwill Finds: Acrylic Resin Trays for Household Uses](https://findingyourgood.org/my-under-3-goodwill-finds-acrylic-resin-trays-for-household-uses/) - Last weekend, I found a trio of acrylic resin trays in the houseware section. Each tray is a different shape with shades of green. The rectangle tray has lifted edges and I envision using it on my counter for my most regularly used spices. The round tray will be used as a trivet for hot pots or dishes to be served for mealtime. I don't have an exact use for the last tray, but I am sure it will come in great use and will be displayed proudly.
- [DIY: Repurposed Gift Bag Side Table](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-repurposed-gift-bag-side-table/) - “Oh, La, La!” That’s what you’ll say when you repurpose a gift bag to give a side table a charming look. A paper gift bag with flowers, peacock feathers, and pretty graphics was used to take a thrift store side table from meek to marvelous.
- [DIY: Celebrate Earth Month and Create an Upcycled Birdfeeder](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-celebrate-earth-month-and-create-an-upcycled-birdfeeder/) - Earth Month is celebrated annually in April. It's a time when we're asked to reflect on our relationship with the environment and commit to making conscious decisions toward a more sustainable way of life. There are many ways you may consider observing Earth Month. Here's an eco-friendly upcycle that honors this important holiday.
- [DIY: 10-Step Teal Dresser Transformation](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-10-step-teal-dresser-transformation/) - A beat-up but beautiful dresser becomes the belle of the ball thanks to bright blue and bold lines. You, too, can transform a well-built piece with wonderful details into one that will blow you away! Follow the ten steps shared here to create a statement piece that reflects your unique style and flair.
- [DIY Artwork: Apples to Boho Feathers](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-artwork-apples-to-boho-feathers/) - I don’t worry too much about being perfect in my painting or my lettering. I’m never perfect! So why bother stressing about it? I like the laid-back boho vibe of the sign. It fits my style and the eclectic look I’m trying to create in my home.
- [How to Create a Renter-Friendly Love Nest Using Goodwill Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-create-a-renter-friendly-love-nest-using-goodwill-finds/) - Hello! I'm back and ready to share another home project. In 2019, a young couple living in DC reached out to me to help them design their first apartment together. They needed a cool space that reflected their vibrant personalities, traveling dreams, and colors they loved. I called it their love nest! I will be sharing renter-friendly solutions in this post that can give your space instant personality and flair. Let's get into it!!
- [DIY: You’ll Flip Your Lid When Upcycling a Milk Carton Into a Vase/Art Piece](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-youll-flip-your-lid-when-upcycling-a-milk-carton-into-a-vase-art-piece/) - Transform a curvy almond milk container into a charming and whimsical vase/art piece. This Earth-friendly upcycle is a great project for you, your family, and your friends to do together.
- [Travel in Style for Less](https://findingyourgood.org/travel-in-style-for-less/) - Travel items are often furthest from the mind when planning a vacation; however, you'll want to prioritize this need. With Goodwill's affordable prices and ever-changing inventory you'll save big now on the items you'll need later.
- [Goodwill's Fitting Rooms Are Back Open!](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwills-fitting-rooms-are-back-open/) - Over the last two years, I and other Goodwill lovers have guesstimated everything from jackets to jeans to dresses. I would even wear tight-fitting items such as leggings, to be able to slip clothing over to ensure it fits. However, to my surprise, the fitting rooms at the South Dakota Ave location are now back open to the public!
- [As Good(will) As Gold – Thrifty Shore-Themed Treasures](https://findingyourgood.org/as-goodwill-as-gold-thrifty-shore-themed-treasures/) - I hope you’ve been having a marvelous March, at least in some ways, my fellow thrifters! It’s finally the first month of Spring, as well as Women’s and Irish American Month! The month of Women’s Day, Pi(e) Day (I thrifted some mini pies from our supermarket’s clearance shelves), the Ides Of March, Fat/Shrove/Pancake Tuesday (Mardi Gras) and Ash Wednesday and Lent, Purim (I thrifted my costume), Saint Patrick’s Day (I thrifted some green bagels), the Spring Equinox, Maryland Day, and Transgender Day Of Visibility (TDOV)!
- [DIY: Cherry Blossom Upcycle Ideas](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-cherry-blossom-upcycle-ideas/) - Given that it's officially Spring and DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival is taking place this week (www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org), the inspiration for this week’s DIY project was simple: cherry blossoms!
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: Transforming Waste Into Wonders With Sasha Plotista of Formr](https://findingyourgood.org/transforming-waste-into-wonders-with-sasha-plotista-of-formr/) - Sasha Plotitsa, Founder and CEO of Formr, shares how he launched a booming business that transforms construction debris, and the lives of those who were formerly incarcerated, one beautiful piece of furniture at a time.
- [DIY: Transform a Dartboard Into a Sharp Side Table](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-transform-a-dartboard-into-a-sharp-side-table/) - You’ll score big with this week’s DIY project. Upcycle a dartboard into a side table that will win you points with game players of all kinds. This unique furniture piece will look great in your man cave, your family room, or even in your office. One thing is certain, everyone will think it---and you---are pretty sharp!
- [Spring Donations Checklist: Three Questions to Ask Yourself](https://findingyourgood.org/spring-donations-checklist-three-questions-to-ask-yourself/) - Before I began to inventory my closet, I created a few qualifying questions to determine whether or not the item should be donated. I used the following checklist to help me as I selected items.
- [Fashion-Themed Artwork for Less at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/fashion-themed-artwork-for-less-at-goodwill/) - Months ago, I purchased original abstract art from Goodwill that fit in with my space. However, while browsing the South Dakota Ave Goodwill location, the most beautiful and bold print caught my eye.
- [An Ageless, Happy Transformation: Upcycle a Child’s Rocking Chair](https://findingyourgood.org/an-ageless-happy-transformation-upcycle-a-childs-rocking-chair/) - Here’s a DIY project that is always in style, no matter the age. Give a worn-out child’s rocking chair some love—and paint—to make it an heirloom to be loved by current and future generations. This sunny transformation is a gift for a newborn that I predict will stay in the family for a while. You, too, can easily create a gift that will be loved by those big and small ones, following super simple steps.
- [10-Step DIY: Color Creates a Contemporary China Cabinet](https://findingyourgood.org/10-step-diy-color-creates-a-contemporary-china-cabinet/) - Don’t put that old China cabinet out to pasture! Give it a new lease on life with cool and contemporary color choices. With some effort, patience, and fun, too, you can take a piece from “Grannie” to “Gorgeous!” following the steps presented here.
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: How Luna Started Living in a Van, Upcycling Thrift Finds While On the Road](https://findingyourgood.org/how-luna-started-living-in-a-van-upcycling-thrift-finds-while-on-the-road/) - Can you imagine living in a van and solo traveling across the United States while upcycling thrifted clothing to make a living? Live vicariously through Luna Ward as she shares how she packed up all of her bags to embark on a journey of a lifetime.
- [Why I Went Punk Instead of Pink for Valentine’s Day](https://findingyourgood.org/why-i-went-punk-instead-of-pink-for-valentines-day/) - For Valentine's Day 2020, DC Goodwill's Instagram page showed us that we don't have to wear red for the holiday. Natasha of I Am Natasha J and House of H.E.R. were featured wearing the cutest outfit with a rocker vibe. I knew I wanted to recreate the look using thrifted items from my closet. However, I didn't think it would take a year for it to come to life.
- [A Virtual Visit to – and Thrifty Tour of – Some Seashores](https://findingyourgood.org/a-virtual-visit-to-and-thrifty-tour-of-some-seashores/) - As I’ve told you before, my family and I love the seashore. And it’s one of our favorite thrifting themes. We have many thrifted shore things in our home. And many more on our wish lists. Probably more than we could ever fit in here. But not for lack of trying. And today, Goodwill of Greater Washington’s Shop Goodwill site had 12 shore-themed items! So, let’s take a virtual visit to – and thrifty tour of – some seashores. We’ll begin, of course, by putting on some jewelry.
- [DIY: How to Create a Post-Valentine’s Day Wrapper Purse in 5 Steps](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-how-to-create-a-post-valentines-day-wrapper-purse-in-5-steps/) - Did you know, according to several sources, Americans will purchase roughly 58 million pounds of chocolate within the seven days leading up to Valentine’s Day?
- [DIY: One Clock, Four Ways to Upcycle It](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-one-clock-four-ways-to-upcycle-it/) - Here’s an easy DIY project that is both timeless and universal. Transform a thrift store clock into a truly one-of-a-kind timepiece that will have you joyfully counting the hours and minutes. This project features the same clock style with four different results to inspire your out-of-the-block (or out-of-the-clock!) ideas.
- [DIY: $3 Goodwill Find Becomes Customized Memory Board](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-3-goodwill-find-becomes-customized-memory-board/) - A bulletin board is a great way to display photos and other mementos. But it doesn’t have to be boring! With a little paint, fabric, and ribbon, I customized a bulletin board from Goodwill into a fun, colorful memory board. You can too!
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: Tips for Thrifting the Best…Part 2](https://findingyourgood.org/tips-for-thrifting-the-best-part-2/) - Thrift experts, Courtney, Tess, Temica, and Stan, continue revealing their ultimate secrets for scoring the best home décor items, plus-size fashions, vintage gems, and designer men’s suits at Goodwill.
- [DIY: Big & Bold Upcycles](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-big-bold-upcycles/) - Take any run-of-the-mill piece of furniture and give it a creative, colorful makeover using bright colored paints and big brush strokes. A predictable piece can be upcycled into an eye-catching one with simple steps and lots of fun.
- [You Won’t Believe What I Paid for Brand New Eloquii Pants!](https://findingyourgood.org/you-wont-believe-what-i-paid-for-brand-new-eloquii-pants/) - The thrift gods were in my favor because I recently have been stalking the same pants on Poshmark but did not want to pay the asking price. So when I found them at Goodwill, it just felt right. I used to think that I would have to be the first person inside the door when the store opened for the best items, however, if it is meant to be, your item will be waiting for you just like these pants.
- [Three Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Event Outfits](https://findingyourgood.org/three-last-minute-valentines-day-event-outfits/) - Remember that time you were invited to a Valentine’s Day-themed event, and you had nothing to wear? No? Great! Now let’s aim to keep it that perfect track record, shall we? In this blog post, I’m going to share three outfits that would be great for a private dinner, night out on the town, or even a Galentine’s event with your gal pals.
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: Life-Changing & Simple Clothing Hacks From Sewing Experts](https://findingyourgood.org/life-changing-simple-clothing-hacks-from-sewing-experts/) - This podcast episode will become your favorite DIY sewing partner! In this episode, professional seamstress and wardrobe stylist Chris Cooper, and self-taught tailor Tyrēk Cheeseboro, reveal their go-to clothing hacks for those who don’t know how to sew.
- [DIY: Graffiti Heart Dresser Inspired by DC Mural](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-graffiti-heart-dresser-inspired-by-dc-mural/) - Raise your pulse by upcycling a blank white dresser into one covered with colorful hearts. Inspired by an outdoor mural at Washington, DC’s Union Market (and painted by Mr. Brainwash, a Los Angeles-based artist who created it for International Women's Day in 2015), here’s a way to bring that art inside.
- [My ShopGoodwill Find: Cool Kicks for Under $50](https://findingyourgood.org/my-shopgoodwill-find-cool-kicks-for-under-50/) - After a quick inspection, I couldn’t find a single blemish. The sneakers were practically brand new! A win in my book, and now I can finally say that I own a pair of unique Nike shoes like all the cool kids!
- [How to Clean & Revive Sneakers From Goodwill!](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-clean-revive-sneakers-from-goodwill/) - Consider the items at Goodwill that are not in perfect shape. A little laundry detergent and elbow grease can do wonders for a fraction of the retail price!
- [Thrift Road Trip Planner: Washington, DC to Richmond, VA - 10 Goodwills in Two Days](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-road-trip-planner-washington-dc-to-richmond-va-10-goodwills-in-two-days/) - Instead of keeping my trip planning insular and for my-eyes-only, I invite you to embark on your own Goodwill Road Trip using some materials that I've put together. So here I present to you a mini Thrift Road Trip Agenda for a DC to Richmond, VA excursion. I'm having us embark on a two-day weekend path, for Goodwill Road Tripping can be exhausting.
- [4 Valentine’s Day Wreaths to Show Your Front Door - And All Who Come By - Some Love](https://findingyourgood.org/4-valentines-day-wreaths-to-show-your-front-door-and-all-who-come-by-some-love/) - Get your front door ready for the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday with heart-shaped wreaths/decorations. Use repurposed items picked up from Goodwill; you are keeping these items out of a landfill, so you'll be showing Mother Earth some love too!
- [My Stylish Spouse’s Thrifted Hats And Ties, Oh My!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-stylish-spouses-thrifted-hats-and-ties-oh-my/) - Bold stripes by Burberry (!), lighthouses by Ralph Lauren, and Pride by an unknown maker. And all three from Goodwill of Greater Washington!
- [Five Useful & Unique Organizing Ideas From Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/five-useful-unique-organizing-ideas-from-goodwill/) - I tallied up my purchases and I spent about $9 at Goodwill for four useful and unique containers. Where else can you organize your entire life for under $10?
- [Why You Need to Thrift Gifts for the Holiday Season Throughout the Year](https://findingyourgood.org/why-you-need-to-thrift-gifts-for-the-holiday-season-throughout-the-year/) - Keep these tips in mind when you’re on your next thrifting adventure. It’s a more efficient way to shop and will allow you to spend more time with family and friends during the holiday season.
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: Tips For Thrifting the Best…Part 1](https://findingyourgood.org/tips-for-thrifting-the-best-part-1/) - Thrift extraordinaires from across the country, Courtney, Tess, Temica, and Stan, join us to provide the down-low on thrifting treasures according to their areas of expertise.
- [DIY: Give a Mirror the Royal Treatment With a “Frozen” Transformation](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-given-a-mirror-the-royal-treatment-with-a-frozen-transformation/) - Using a thrift store evening gown covered in a blizzard of sparkles in whites, blues, purples, and golds, you can create a mirror that any little one—or grown-up ---will love.
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: What’s the Future of Thrifting?](https://findingyourgood.org/whats-the-future-of-thrifting/) - Sarah Fraser interviews Hailey, Ugochi, and March about their predictions for the future of thrifting and how the image of all-things-preloved has quickly evolved over the past few years.
- [This or That: Why Choose Between Great Goodwill Finds?](https://findingyourgood.org/this-or-that-why-choose-between-great-goodwill-finds/) - As I mentioned during previous posts, Sunday is the start of the new color of the week, which gives 75% off the asking price of items. My first stop in the Bowie store is shoes. While there I came across a pair of suede red stiletto pumps in excellent condition and in my size.
- [Thrift Road Trip Planner: Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, PA - 15 Goodwills in Three Days](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-road-trip-planner-washington-dc-to-pittsburgh-pa-15-goodwills-in-three-days/) - Instead of keeping my trip planning insular and for my-eyes-only, I invite you to embark on your own Goodwill Road Trip using some materials that I've put together. So here I present to you a mini Thrift Road Trip Agenda for a DC to Pittsburgh, PA excursion. I'm having us start small with a three-day weekend path, for Goodwill Road Tripping can be exhausting.
- [An Old Suitcase Takes New Journey as a Coffee Table](https://findingyourgood.org/an-old-suitcase-takes-new-journey-as-a-coffee-table/) - Take a DIY adventure by upcycling a thrift store suitcase into a first-class coffee table. This whimsical piece combines a suitcase with “hairpin” legs which were reused from another piece.
- [Kick Off a Positive Year: Create a Gratitude Jar to Collect Your Good](https://findingyourgood.org/kick-off-a-positive-year-create-a-gratitude-jar-to-collect-your-good/) - There is something so exciting about the start of the New Year with all the good that will happen as the days unfold. Capture your blessings by writing them down and placing them in a “Gratitude Jar” so that when you look back at 2020, you will remember all the wonderful things that happened to you!
- [2022 Sustainable Style Goals From the DMV’s Thrift Experts](https://findingyourgood.org/2022-sustainable-style-goals-from-the-dmvs-thrift-experts/) - January has just begun! There's still time to set some fashion intentions for the new year. If you need a little inspiration while you're finalizing 2022 goals, here are some sustainable resolutions from some of the DMV's expert thrifters and community members.
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: I Stopped Buying New For a Year](https://findingyourgood.org/i-stopped-buying-new-for-a-year/) - With purchasing habits and personal priorities forever changed because of COVID-19, the way that we shop is more important than ever before. Catherine Castillo, a DC-area sustainable fashion and lifestyle expert, shares how she navigated a year of not purchasing anything new (with the exception of items like undergarments).
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: Thrift Tips From The Inside, Part 2](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-tips-from-the-inside-2/) - We can't keep these secrets to ourselves. Three Goodwill Team Members from different states are spilling all of the beans on some of the best thrifting tips they've learned both as shoppers and current employees. Take notes so that you can shop smarter during your next store visit.
- [“Bling” in the New Year: Make a Mirror Sparkle With Sequined Fabric](https://findingyourgood.org/bling-in-the-new-year-make-a-mirror-sparkle-with-sequined-fabric/) - s you launch into the New Year, here’s a resolution you’ll be sure to keep. Enjoy more DIY projects in 2022---and beyond. Inspired by the recent New Year’s celebrations, transform a thrift store mirror into one that mimics all the confetti during the holiday. The fabric from a child’s colorful sequined jacket was reused and helped to create a sparkling look you will want to toast to as well!
- [My Goodwill Find: Traveling in Style](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-traveling-in-style/) - I love great luggage; however, it is so expensive to find quality pieces at good prices. While standing in line in the Centreville, VA Goodwill location, I spotted a few suitcases that caught my eye and took a chance to step out of line.
- [Home Decorating Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank](https://findingyourgood.org/home-decorating-ideas-that-wont-break-the-bank/) - I didn’t have a solid idea of what I wanted, but I knew, at a minimum, that I’d like a new seating area. That’s when I was reminded of the excellent furniture selection that is always available at the Bowie, MD Goodwill.
- [Mycroft’s Menorah Mishigas: Meet My Menorahs!!!](https://findingyourgood.org/mycrofts-menorah-mishigas-meet-my-menorahs/) - As you may know, this year Hanukkah started last month, in November, which is very unusual. Yes, we had a version of Thanksgivukkah! So, alas, it is already over. But, my Mycroft’s Menorah Mishigas isn’t! I love menorahs and have a big and growing collection of them – all of which I’ve thrifted. So, every Chrismukkah, I display them on my social media, in a show I call “Mycroft’s Menorah Mishigas”. This is my sixth year!
- [$5 Holly, Jolly, Affordable – and Sustainable! – Wreaths](https://findingyourgood.org/5-holly-jolly-affordable-and-sustainable-wreaths/) - I love getting a good deal on Christmas decorations (even if I have to wait a year to put them up!) But I also love the sustainability of thrifting items like this. Somebody else previously enjoyed these wreaths. Maybe they got new ones. Maybe they moved. For whatever reason, they didn’t want or need the wreaths anymore. They could have thrown them away, but instead of taking up space in a landfill, the wreaths are hanging on my doors now.
- [My Favorite Places to Eat While Thrifting in Bowie, MD](https://findingyourgood.org/my-favorite-places-to-eat-while-thrifting-in-bowie-md/) - These are just a few of my favorite eateries near the Bowie Goodwill. There are so many more to choose from; therefore, I invite you to explore its surrounding location to find one or two of your own.
- [Upcycled Mirrors: Four Ways to Ensure a Great Reflection of 2021](https://findingyourgood.org/upcycled-mirrors-four-ways-to-ensure-a-great-reflection-of-2021/) - What ideas do you have to give a thrift store mirror a royal makeover? Please share your ideas and results to inspire everyone’s DIY efforts. And in the process, make it your New Year’s resolution to help save the planet by shopping at Goodwill to keep things out of landfills and to give items a new purpose.
- [5 Under $5 – Game Night Edition!](https://findingyourgood.org/5-under-5-game-night-edition/) - One of the things I look forward to on New Year's Eve is playing board games with my family and friends. As a child, it was one of the only approved nights my siblings and I were permitted to stay up past midnight. So, to keep our eyes open to ring in the New Year, we'd play board games. Like many, we loved the classic Hasbro board games such as Trouble, Sorry, and of course, Monopoly. So, imagine my excitement when I saw these and many others available for less than $5 at the Ashdale, VA Goodwill!
- [My Goodwill Find: I Scored a Mess in a Bottle Fatigue Army Jacket for Less!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-i-scored-a-mess-in-a-bottle-fatigue-army-jacket-for-less/) - As much as I love jackets, I also love camouflage items. I consider the pattern and fabric neutral and will rock it with everything from denim to leather to sequins. At one time, I owned over 15 authentic camo jackets that I have purchased over the years. However, this find was special.
- [Winter DIY: Thrifted Items Get Silver Upcycle](https://findingyourgood.org/winter-diy-thrifted-items-get-silver-upcycle/) - Celebrate the season by creating Winter scapes that will shimmer and shine until Spring. Transform a collection of thrift store glassware, votives, and silver platters into a magical, winter wonderland for your tabletop.
- [Storage Hack: Repurposing Vintage Suitcases](https://findingyourgood.org/storage-hack-repurposing-vintage-suitcases/) - Cooler temperatures are here in the DC area, which means hats, scarves, and gloves are needed to stay warm. Over the years, I have acquired different types, particularly liking vintage, crochet, and leather accessories. However, finding ways to store and display them has been difficult. Previously I used a basket but I would have to empty it out to find my favorite scarf. However, with a little imagination, I was able to find better storage in a creative way.
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: How to Shop Online More Sustainably & Find Unique Treasures](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-shop-online-more-sustainably-find-unique-treasures/) - Two thrift experts, Mycroft and Rah'tah, share their secrets on how to thrift online for one-of-a-kind items that exceed expectations.
- [Veggie Mija's DC Winter Clothing Swap Recap & Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/veggie-mijas-dc-winter-clothing-swap-recap-finds/) - There's nothing better than kicking off the new season by meeting new people who share your love of sustainable fashion and community inclusion! Last Saturday, I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to attend my very first Veggie Mijas DC event hosted at the Patagonia store in Georgetown, DC.
- [You’ll Ace This Spelling Bee: Create Letters with Repurposed Pieces](https://findingyourgood.org/youll-ace-this-spelling-bee-create-letters-with-repurposed-pieces/) - Here’s a smart DIY project that will give you straight A’s when you do it. Use pieces of scrap wood and repurpose letters to create block letters that will certainly be your type! Whimsical and fun, spell out words with these colorful letters or select ones that make your name, your state, your sweetheart.
- [Giving Thanks For -- And Gifts Of -- Dragons!](https://findingyourgood.org/giving-thanks-for-and-gifts-of-dragons/) - Too, turkeys are descended from dinosaurs. And, what are dinosaurs but wingless dragons? It’s Science! November is a good time to think about thrifting your gifts, for the Winter holidays and other gift-giving this season! And, oh so many people love dragons. How much more so when they’re thrifted -- in addition to being more impressive in the usual ways, you and your recipient also know you supported a great cause.
- [DIY: Upcycled & Thrifted Thanksgiving Table Decorations](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-upcycled-thrifted-thanksgiving-table-decorations/) - With Thanksgiving just days away, there is still time to ensure your dinner table looks festive for family and friends. Here are three simple ways you can bless your table---and all who join you---by upcycling items.
- [Why You Absolutely Need to Thrift Your Fitness Gear](https://findingyourgood.org/why-you-absolutely-need-to-thrift-your-fitness-gear/) - Are you searching for ways to increase your physical activity? Are you Interested in improving your mobility while working from home? Then a visit to your local Goodwill may be what you need to jump-start your new fitness routine! No, I don’t mean speed-walking through the aisles or doing jumping jacks while in the checkout lane. I’m referring to finding fitness equipment to suit your physical fitness needs.
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: Why Thrifting is a Form of Activism](https://findingyourgood.org/why-thrifting-is-a-form-of-activism/) - When you think of activism, what comes to mind? Protests? Picketing? It can be so much more than that - and something that you can do through the simple act of thrift shopping.
- [My Goodwill Find: Air Jordans 11 Premium Heiress Sneakers for 75% Off!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-air-jordans-11-premium-heiress-sneakers-for-75-off/) - As a self-proclaimed sneakerhead, I have found great sneakers at Goodwill at great prices with brands such as Nike, Puma, and Adidas. Who would have thought a pair of Air Jordans 11s would be sitting in the case in great condition?
- [Paint Transforms Thrifted Items into the Perfect Gifts](https://findingyourgood.org/paint-transforms-thrifted-items-into-the-perfect-gifts/) - I found this little mirror for $2.99 at the Fairfax, VA Goodwill store. It was a little bit plain and a little bit scraped up. But I knew that with a little bit of paint, I could transform it into the perfect thing for my mom’s home.
- [DIY: Upcycle Flannel Pajamas into Warm & Friendly Tree Ornaments](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-upcycle-flannel-pajamas-into-warm-friendly-tree-ornaments/) - This week’s DIY project will make you warm and fuzzy inside and out because you’ll create tree ornaments from flannel pajamas! This easy project also repurposes cardboard, wine corks, and buttons in a totally charming, whimsical way. As a family fun activity for all, it’ll add cheer to your holiday season and your Christmas tree!
- [DIY: Create Eye-Catching Wreaths with Upcycled Household Items](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-create-eye-catching-wreaths-with-upcycled-household-items/) - Upcycle everyday household items to make a wreath that is truly one of a kind and sure to make your family and guests feel welcomed when they see it on your front door. This also makes a great gift when you tailor it for the person who receives it and sees the benefits of your transformative efforts.
- [DIY: Transform a Goodwill Canvas into a DC Flag Art Piece](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-transform-a-goodwill-canvas-into-a-dc-flag-art-piece/) - With the holidays truly just around the corner, create a gift that will be proudly displayed for many years to come. Reuse an old canvas and pair it with maps to create a new piece of art to honor that special place. While the DC flag was selected since that is where I work and live, you could easily follow these steps and create one for your own city, state or country, or even your favorite school.
- [Entirely Thrifted Birthday Outfit for Under $35!](https://findingyourgood.org/entirely-thrifted-birthday-outfit-for-under-35-00/) - My absolute favorite part of the outfit is my blue sequin joggers pants. I found them at the South Dakota location Goodwill last year for $5.99!
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: 40 Goodwills x 10 Days - How to Plan an Awesome Thrift Road Trip](https://findingyourgood.org/howtoplanathriftroadtrip/) - Carolyn Becker put a new spin on vacation. She fused her love of thrifting and adventure by embarking on a solo Road Trip, driving to 40 Goodwills in six states over 10 days.
- [Halloween DIY: Jack O-Lanterns from Repurposed Pieces](https://findingyourgood.org/halloween-diy-jack-o-lanterns-from-repurposed-pieces/) - Skip the pumpkin patch by creating clever and cool Jack O-Lanterns upcycled from everyday household items. Salt & pepper shakers? Certainly not a scary idea. A teapot? Put aside your fears, it’s perfectly spooky!
- [Shop Ghoulwill (Goodwill) For Spooky Ghoulery (Jewelry)!](https://findingyourgood.org/shop-ghoulwill-goodwill-for-spooky-ghoulery-jewelry/) - During our time together today, I’m going to give you a glimpse into the spooky side of the Shop Goodwill jewelry sphere. And a big, diverse and fabulous sphere it is! Not just this season, either, but all year.
- [3 Tips for Attending the Finding Your Good Fall Style Swap](https://findingyourgood.org/3-tips-for-attending-the-finding-your-good-fall-style-swap/) - This Friday, we are hosting a Fall Style Swap in partnership with Goodwill and Sole Wash, DC's premier sneaker laundry service provider! At this event you'll be able to exchange your gently used clothing and accessories with other fashionable individuals in the area.
- [Halloween DIY: Muffin Pan Pumpkin Patch](https://findingyourgood.org/halloween-diy-muffin-pan-pumpkin-patch/) - I was originally looking for something round that I could paint like a pumpkin. But when I found the muffin tin, I realized I could paint an entire pumpkin patch.
- [Halloween DIY: Create Scarily Cool Masks with Repurposed Items](https://findingyourgood.org/halloween-diy-create-scarily-cool-masks-with-repurposed-items/) - The masks featured in today’s blog started with old milk containers and plastic cartons that were rescued from the recycle bin. With a little vision and a lot of fun, you can make masks that you might want to wear long after the trick-or-treaters have headed home.
- [You Won’t Believe What I Paid for a Le Creuset Dutch Oven](https://findingyourgood.org/you-wont-believe-what-i-paid-for-a-le-creuset-dutch-oven/) - I have a list of dream cookware that I would love to make part of my kitchen collection, including a Le Creuset Dutch oven. A few months ago, while browsing the kitchenware aisle of Goodwill, a cobalt blue item caught my attention. As I lifted it, I discovered it was indeed a Le Creuset Dutch oven! However, it has been a little too well-seasoned on the bottom of the pot. Even though it was a bit beat up, I couldn't leave it at the store for $3.99! A similar Dutch oven averages around $400.00 brand new and will last you a lifetime.
- [Why You Should Thrift Your Halloween Costume](https://findingyourgood.org/why-you-should-thrift-your-halloween-costume/) - “Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat!” In less than a month, communities all across the country will be creating haunted houses, greeting trick or treaters, and hosting costume parties in celebration of Halloween. Whether you’re planning to dress up or if you’re searching for a child’s costume, Goodwill has a variety of costumes and unique pieces available that are sure to stretch your imagination and capture your vision.
- [Halloween DIY: Decorate Pumpkins with Repurposed Items](https://findingyourgood.org/halloween-diy-decorate-pumpkins-with-repurposed-items/) - Break tradition and leave pumpkin carving behind. Welcome in a new, funky and fun way to celebrate Halloween and Fall. How? With repurposed household items to give your pumpkin a look that is truly one of a kind. And continue to think outside the box by painting your pumpkin in bronze and copper tones. Orange is not the new black!
- [Secondhand Can Be High Fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/secondhand-can-be-high-fashion/) - During New York Fashion Week (NYFW), secondhand and sustainable pieces continuously graced the street style of the city. It was an amazing reminder that high fashion does not have to be expensive, cruel to the planet, or exclusive. Fashion weeks can be what you make it if you let it. Thus, here are some ways to make secondhand high fashion.
- [DIY: Unique Planters Honoring Female Icons](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-unique-planters-honoring-female-icons/) - You won’t lose your head but might lose your heart with this week’s DIY blog. Inspired by our recent DIY Plant Swap and Planter event, I was looking around at other unique items to transform to hold a house plant. Somewhere on social media, I saw several creative types who had made heads with the hair being real-life plants. Here’s my spin on that idea by taking a Styrofoam styling head and transforming it into a planter that will make your head (and those of your family and friends) turn, too!
- [How to Incorporate Thrifted Summer Pieces into Your Fall Wardrobe](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-incorporate-thrifted-summer-pieces-into-your-fall-wardrobe/) - In my last blog post, I shared with you my love for autumn and how I was looking forward to filling my wardrobe with my favorite fall staples that have been tucked away for nearly a year. However, I realized that I own several thrifted summer pieces from Goodwill that when layered properly, can easily be incorporated into my fall wardrobe. The first one will surely surprise you!
- [How I Completed My First Fashion-Themed Thrifting Instagram Challenge](https://findingyourgood.org/how-i-completed-my-first-fashion-themed-thrifting-instagram-challenge/) - Of course, I knew I had to participate because it was right up my alley. The themes included: Favorite 90's TV Show, Favorite Music Icon, Magazine Ad, and Brand Freestyle. The rules were that 50% of the outfit had to be thrifted and you had to post a picture of yourself and inspiration for each challenge. The easiest part was making sure half of my outfit is thrifted because around 85% of my wardrobe is secondhand. Therefore, I challenged myself to use existing items from my closet for each challenge rather than taking trips to Goodwill.
- [What Can You Get at Goodwill for $24?](https://findingyourgood.org/what-can-you-get-at-goodwill-for-24/) - It was originally priced at $2.99, but the blue tag was the Color of the Day. It was only 74 cents! Seriously, where else can you find the perfect present for your mom for only 74 cents?
- [I’m a Thrifted Sneakerhead!](https://findingyourgood.org/im-a-thrifted-sneakerhead/) - Over the last few years, I've become somewhat of a sneakerhead. However, the sneaker game has elevated, which also means that prices are also high. But as a thrifter, paying $100 and more for one pair blows my mind. Thankfully good people donate great items, including sneakers, to Goodwill!
- [My Goodwill Finds: Fall Fashion Staples](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-finds-fall-fashion-staples/) - It's my favorite time of the year! At last, the autumn equinox is looming on the horizon and cooler temperatures are in our near future. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to rush summer's end but I'm longing to feel the crisp morning air, hearing dried leaves crackling under my feet and sipping warm pumpkin spice lattes. However, with the upcoming season change comes a wardrobe switch and in this post, I'm going to share with you a few of my favorite fall fashion staples that will be making their way out of my storage bins and into my closet.
- [It's Open! North Rockville, MD Goodwill Grand Opening Recap](https://findingyourgood.org/its-open-north-rockville-md-goodwill-grand-opening-recap/) - It's finally OPEN! This past weekend, the 21st Goodwill of Greater Washington retail store opened its doors in North Rockville, MD! This is one of many Goodwills in Maryland, but the third retail store and donation center in Montgomery County.
- [DIY: Transform a Clock with a DC Flag Look In No Time](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-transform-a-clock-with-a-dc-flag-look-in-no-time/) - Here’s a DIY project that is right on time: upcycle a thrift store clock into a flag-themed, functional art piece! For a few dollars and with a couple of hours, you will count down the minutes until you’re able to hang this cool and eye-catching clock in your home or office.
- [Shana Tova (Good Year) And a Sweet September!](https://findingyourgood.org/shana-tova-good-year-and-a-sweet-september/) - שנה טובה‎!! Shana tova!! That’s Hebrew for “good year”! Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year, began on Monday, September 6th (yes, also Labor Day this year). It is now Jewish year 5782.
- [Event Recap & Tutorial: How to Host a DIY Planter Workshop & Plant Swap](https://findingyourgood.org/event-recap-tutorial-how-to-host-a-diy-planter-workshop-plant-swap/) - Following the success of the recent DIY Planter Pop-Up & Plant Swap event hosted in partnership with Goodwill, Tim Kime Art/Transformation Junkies, and others, we offer this idea as inspiration for you and your communities to do the same! What’s more meaningful than bringing together great people, doing something creative, and honoring Mother Nature, all at the same time?
- [Would You Thrift Your Anniversary Look?](https://findingyourgood.org/would-you-thrift-your-anniversary-look/) - My husband and I celebrated 3 years of marriage on August 19 and we decided to browse our local DC Goodwill for our Anniversary looks!
- [DIY: Create Cool & Quirky Lamps Using Graters & Colanders](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-create-cool-quirky-lamps-using-graters-colanders/) - uper easy and super whimsical, these lamps will add a charming glow to your home and in your heart! For the family chef or master griller, these make totally memorable gifts.
- [Thrift Does Not Equal Low Quality](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-does-not-equal-low-quality/) - =A year ago, I made a pledge to buy 90% of my clothing from thrift/secondhand spaces. I wanted to make an impact in my wardrobe, something that is such a big part of my identity. Yet, when I tell people that I thrifted an item they are in awe or do not believe I got it from a thrift store. This is highly problematic for three reasons and we must work to end this phenomenon.
- [My Goodwill Find: Happy Little Sunshine Mirrors](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-happy-little-sunshine-mirrors/) - you choose to decorate your home this way too, remember that you don’t need to justify why you like something. You just need to like it! Other people may not like it, but that’s OK. They aren’t the people who live here. If it looks good to you, it’s perfect.
- [Light Up Your Life With Lighthouses, the Shore, and More!](https://findingyourgood.org/light-up-your-life-with-lighthouses-the-shore-and-more/) - One of my spouse’s pandemic projects has been creating a miniature museum in a room of our house. This includes a nautical collection, and the centerpiece is a group of local lighthouse figurines -- some of them thrifted from Shop Goodwill.
- [DIY: Create an Elegant Lamp Transformation Using Silver & Black](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-create-an-elegant-lamp-transformation-using-silver-black/) - Transform a pair of small, side lamps into an elegant, eye-catching twosome ready to take center stage by using silver and black spray paints. This easy, DIY project makes for a sharp-looking set that adds immediate style to any setting.
- [DIY: Faux Terra Cotta Vase](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-faux-terra-cotta-vase/) - Have you ever found yourself scrolling through social media for what should have been just a few minutes but ultimately turned into an hour or even more? Well, that's exactly what happened to me when I stumbled upon a TikTok video showing the ease and affordability of creating faux terra cotta pots and vases using inexpensive glass vases and common art supplies.
- [5 Questions to Ask Yourself: Why Being Fabulous Does Not Have to Be Expensive!](https://findingyourgood.org/5-questions-to-ask-yourself-why-being-fabulous-does-not-have-to-be-expensive/) - There is a common misconception that to have nice clothes and accessories you have to break the bank. This could not be further from the truth! If you work from a sustainable standpoint, in many cases, they can be rather cheap.
- [DIY: Upcycle a Blah Bulletin Board Using Fabric Samples](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-upcycle-a-blah-bulletin-board-using-fabric-samples/) - For just pennies, you can give a run-of-the-mill bulletin board the million-dollar treatment by repurposing high-end fabric samples.
- [I Can See Clearly With Thrifted Eyeglass Frames!](https://findingyourgood.org/i-can-see-clearly-with-thrifted-eyeglass-frames/) - I will continue to say it....you can discover and thrift anything at Goodwill, even eyeglasses! As I have gotten older, my eyesight has gotten worse, and finding affordable frames can be difficult and expensive.
- [DIY:  Paint, Pattern & Purple Produces Pop!](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-paint-pattern-purple-produces-pop/) - Upcycle a pair of chairs using bright paint and bold fabric for lots of pizzazz! Take them from predictable and plain, to passionate and pulsating, with a little vision and elbow grease. Pop a pair with purple paint and pretty patterns.
- [My Mother’s First Thrifting Experience](https://findingyourgood.org/my-mothers-first-thrifting-experience/) - During my recent trip home to New York, I convinced my skeptical mother to join me as we visited a Goodwill thrift store in Harlem, NY.
- [Goodwill Of Greater...Art Glass Jewelry!](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-of-greater-art-glass-jewelry/) - And while traditional jewels -- made of gemstones, glass, and other materials -- have their place, art glass has a special place in my heart. Especially dichroic (two-color) glass. Art glass is usually handmade and comes in every shape, size, color, shade, metallic, pattern, texture, and translucency (from perfectly clear to completely opaque); many art glass pieces combine two or more colors and/or other aspects. You can actually make art glass at home, especially small pieces like jewelry, if you have a space that is well-cooled and well-ventilated enough.
- [DIY: Transform Items Into Hot Party Decorations](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-transform-items-into-hot-party-decorations/) - Want to create a memorable party atmosphere? Upcycled items create decorations that are truly one-of-a-kind, or in this case, one-of-a-Kime! Here are several ideas to make your next gathering all that more festive and fun!
- [How Thrift Stores Can Get You Ready To Return To Work](https://findingyourgood.org/how-thrift-stores-can-get-your-ready-to-return-to-work/) - There are several reasons why shopping at secondhand/thrift stores is a great option to partake in as we head back to work.
- [DIY: Find Fun Fabric for a Fab Flip](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-find-fun-fabric-for-a-fab-flip/) - How do you take a set of kitchen/dining room chairs from a little grimy (no offense!) to a lot of groovy? By quite simply picking the right, fun fabric! This week’s blog features a set of chairs with great, clean lines and super solid construction. However, after 20 years of daily use---enduring spills from meals and drips from entertaining---these Scandinavian beauties had lost some of their good looks.
- [A Thrifted Collection Finally Gets Its Own Display](https://findingyourgood.org/a-thrifted-collection-finally-gets-its-own-display/) - JI needed a better way to display my growing collection and I was really excited when I found this super-cute wooden rack at the Annandale, Va. Goodwill store last December.
- [One Shirt, Three Looks, Five Dollars!](https://findingyourgood.org/one-shirt-three-looks-five-dollars/) - Not wanting to store hop any longer, I decided to do what any experienced thrifter would do - I began to shop the other sections of the store! After spending less than 10 minutes in the men's section, I lucked up and found a pastel-colored gingham oxford shirt for $4.99! This shirt would look great as-is on my husband but I wanted it for myself. Now I know what you may be thinking, how will an oxford shirt turn into a wrapped skirt?
- [Unique Jewelry Storage for Less Than Three Bucks!](https://findingyourgood.org/unique-jewelry-storage-for-less-than-three-bucks/) - Don't you just love finding unique items that serve a totally different purpose than you intended?
- [DIY: The Little Red Chair That Could](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-the-little-red-chair-that-could/) - We all remember the childhood story, “The Little Train that Could,” which featured a small engine that was up for a big challenge by being optimistic with its mantra, “I think I can, I think I can.” You, too, will be successful when you apply the little train’s motto for your DIY projects.
- [Find Your Thrifting Why](https://findingyourgood.org/find-your-thrifting-why/) - The process of thrifting is a highly personal experience yet, many have never delved into their why. Thus, there are three questions we need to ask ourselves regarding our journey.
- [My Goodwill Find: Get Active in Activewear!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-get-active-in-activewear/) - The idea of spending lots of money to sweat through clothing doesn't make sense to me. During my latest Goodwill ventures to South Dakota Ave, I found myself browsing the activewear section. The section is separated between tops, shorts, leggings, and sweatshirts.
- [S is for Summer, Savings, and Sustainability!](https://findingyourgood.org/s-is-for-summer-savings-and-sustainability/) - If you're vacationing this summer, I challenge you to not purchase anything new and instead shop your closet to see what pieces you can flip.
- [Donate to Consume!](https://findingyourgood.org/donate-to-consume/) - Across several platforms, the process of thrifting has become a trend. While in many ways this is amazing and only bolsters the size of the community, it has had some adverse effects. One of them being overconsumption! Luckily, there are several ways to combat this issue.
- [DIY Project: Stamp Some Summer Style Using Sunflowers](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-stamp-some-summer-style-using-sunflowers/) - Celebrate Flower Power! Make a nice piece bloom by enlisting a sunflower as a stamp to add fun accents and embellishments. Here’s hoping that this week’s DIY blog will plant a seed or two of inspiration when you paint a sunflower then “stamp” it on a furniture item. You, too, will reach for the sun as you see how easy, charming, and whimsical your simple piece can become when you enlist one of Mother Nature’s flowering creations.
- [Save Stained Pants With a Stencil](https://findingyourgood.org/save-stained-pants-with-a-stencil/) - At the store, I did notice some yellow discoloring on one of the pant legs, but this didn't deter me from making a purchase. To me, slightly damaged items still have lots of value. Any item can be cleaned, repaired, or transformed. All it takes is a little time and creativity.
- [A Fun – And Functional – DIY Flower Table](https://findingyourgood.org/a-fun-and-functional-diy-flower-table/) - Just because furniture is functional doesn’t mean it has to be boring. I painted a colorful bouquet of flowers on this little table I found for $9.99 at the Annandale, Va. Goodwill store. You don’t need to be a crazy-talented artist to re-create this look. You just need a little patience, a few colors of paint and a black paint pen for the details.
- [DIY Project: Reflect Your Pride by Upcycling a Mirror or Two](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-reflect-your-pride-by-upcycling-a-mirror-or-two/) - Give a second-hand mirror the chance to shine by giving it a rainbow-inspired transformation. To continue the celebration of Pride Month throughout June, here are two mirrors that show unity, love, and pride—no matter your background or cultural connection.
- [Let Your Goodwill Treasures Find You!](https://findingyourgood.org/let-your-goodwill-treasures-find-you/) - Over the years, I realized that I don't find my best Goodwill finds; they seem to find me. Walking into Goodwill with an open mind is the best way to thrift. You may go into the store looking for a skirt and come out with a juicer and artwork.
- [DIY Project: Upcycle a Drab Dresser Into a Piece of Pride](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-upcycle-a-drab-dresser-into-a-piece-of-pride/) - With June being Pride Month, you can show your support by giving a piece of furniture a colorful transformation. Rainbows are happy and appealing to all, so turn a blah piece into one that is sure to attract attention and be celebrated all year long!
- [DIY Project: Elevating Your Mirror to Its Most Dazzling Heights!](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-elevating-your-mirror-to-its-most-dazzling-heights/) - Mirrors are necessary pieces of decor around a home. They serve the important purpose of allowing you to see your appearance and get yourself ready for the day, but mirrors can be more than functional, even dazzling! When decorated with brilliance (both figuratively and literally), a mirror can also add a fun, even sparkling touch to a room and be a dazzling addition to your wall. Bring some extra pizazz into your room by adorning your mirror with bright and fun jewels through this easy DIY. You could even create an impressive, made-with-love gift for a teenager or young adult that has a love for all things shiny. With this simple project, your mirror can shine brighter than a diamond!
- [My Goodwill Find: $7 Hot Pink Vest Found by Temica of @withlove_meek](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-hot-pink-vest-found-by-temica-of-withlove_meek/) - I would have never found this treasure without Temica because I am not much of a blazer chick. However, with her extra set of eyes, I have a dope addition to my closet.
- [DIY Project: Repurpose Items Into Shadow Box Art Pieces](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-repurpose-items-into-shadow-box-art-pieces/) - Combine items picked up at Goodwill with other knick-knacks and place them in wooden boxes. The result? Very cool and unique art pieces that look great in any room. Personalize them to fit your design décor and to give as memorable gifts. This easy and fun DIY project helps you to look at items for their shapes and textures. This would also make a great activity for kids and groups.
- [Thrift Finds of the Week: Kate Spade Kitchen Items!](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-finds-of-the-week-kate-spade-kitchen-items/) - As a food and fashion blogger, I get excited when I find designer food or fashion items during my Goodwill adventures. A designer name doesn't always mean better quality but finding them at a fraction of the original price is a score.
- [Upcycled Goodwill Artwork Fits My Space—And My Style—Perfectly!](https://findingyourgood.org/upcycled-goodwill-artwork-fits-my-space-and-my-style-perfectly/) - Don’t be afraid to paint your own artwork – even if you don’t consider yourself an artist (yet!). Flowers are an easy subject to start painting. Every 2nd grader knows how to draw a flower. You do too! It doesn’t have to look exactly like a real-life flower. Add your own flourishes. Paint colors you love. If you don’t like how your flowers look at first, keep painting over them until you do.
- [DIY Project: Scarf + Window Sash = Something Special](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-scarf-window-sash-something-special/) - Create a one-of-a-kind, functional piece of art for your home by pairing a translucent scarf with an old window sash. This project has the look of stained glass or other special art glass treatment. Everyone loves windows that are timeless and elegant. “But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east and Juliet is the sun!” Even Romeo and Juliet would have appreciated this project!
- [How Thrift Can Help You With Color Blocking](https://findingyourgood.org/how-thrift-can-help-you-with-color-blocking/) - Often people want to match the clothes they are wearing. However, it is becoming more acceptable to mix and match colors and prints. Thrifting can be such an amazing space for people to learn how to color-block items. Why?
- [Adventures in Thrifting: Rescuing Original Artwork!](https://findingyourgood.org/adventures-in-thrifting-rescuing-original-artwork/) - Some items are made to last over time, including vintage cookware. Finding a quality piece at a discounted price makes the find even better. Next time you are browsing the Goodwill shelves; check out the cookware section!
- [DIY Project: Give Your Bathroom a First-Class Makeover with Paint & Second-Hand Pieces](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-give-your-bathroom-a-first-class-makeover-with-paint-second-hand-pieces/) - My downstairs bathroom was top of the list in need of some refreshing—both for me and for the company I’ll be hosting soon. From upcycling an old dresser into a vanity to adding elegant accessories that show personality, if you follow these simple steps and spend a few dollars, your bathroom will look and feel like a million bucks!
- [DIY Project: Repurpose a Shopping Bag to Upcycle Stools](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-repurpose-a-shopping-bag-to-upcycle-stools/) - A pair of stools is always welcomed for small spaces and as extra seating for guests. Given that Mother’s Day is right around the corner, this cheerful pair makes a delightful gift for your dear Mom and one that she will use often. She'll also appreciate your thoughtfulness as you show love for Mother Earth, too!
- [DIY Project: A $10 Jewelry Box Glow Up](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-a-10-jewelry-box-glow-up/) - A small project like a jewelry box is a great way to get started! It’s small and can be completed in a few hours. It’s a great way to test out colors and new techniques. It only costs $10 – and it is going to look amazing!
- [DIY Project: Step Up Your Upcycling Game by Transforming a Ladder Into Shelves](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-step-up-your-upcycling-game-by-transforming-a-ladder-into-shelves/) - Take your repurposing efforts to new heights by upcycling an old wooden ladder into a unique & useful shelving unit. Why buy a generic, pre-fab piece that comes in a box when you can easily pull together a ladder and boards to make a one-of-a-kind item that looks great in any space?! A ladder is built to hold a person’s weight while they work, so it makes a great and sturdy foundation on which to build and create.
- [Dear Thrift Worker, Thank You!](https://findingyourgood.org/dear-thrift-worker-thank-you/) - Often when thrifting, one group is more times than not overlooked. The workers within the thrift space. The employees that make sure the operation runs smoothly are the backbone of the thrift community. Yet, they are often overlooked and not uplifted. This has to change for several reasons!
- [4 Vintage Cookware Items That You Should Thrift](https://findingyourgood.org/4-vintage-cookware-items-that-you-should-thrift/) - Some items are made to last over time, including vintage cookware. Finding a quality piece at a discounted price makes the find even better. Next time you are browsing the Goodwill shelves; check out the cookware section!
- [DIY Project: Transform a Disaster Deck Into an Outdoor Oasis](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-transform-a-disaster-deck-into-an-outdoor-oasis/) - With the warm weather here to stay for a bit, and Mother Nature’s beauty blooming everywhere, we all are wanting to be outside as much as possible. This project transforms my disaster deck into an outdoor oasis with many treasures found at Goodwill. And for next to nothing, you too can give a Spring refresh to your outdoor space.
- [How to Rock Thrifted Sequins](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-rock-thrifted-sequins/) - Who loves sequins...I do! If you ever thought that sequins are only for special occasions; try again. They can be worn all year for any event from grocery shopping to date night.
- [DIY Project: Mason Jar Magic for Moms, Marriages, Milestones](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-mason-jar-magic-for-moms-marriages-milestones/) - Another easy, creative and pretty project that is perfect for Spring---upcycle mason jars into marvelous vases. This project has cute country charm and is low on costs, especially when you pick up items at Goodwill and use what you already have on-hand.
- [3 Things I Learned After Thrifting For My Home](https://findingyourgood.org/3-things-i-learned-after-thrifting-for-my-home/) - Outside of fashion, I have a deep passion for interior design. Understanding how and why certain furniture and fixtures work in the spaces they do brings me a lot of joy. Thrifting has been one of the ways that I have learned more about interior design, which sustainably fed my hunger to learn more. It has also taught me a lot about how to balance and fill a room. Before the pandemic, I felt too busy to really delve into fully decorating my home. However, since I have been able to thrift again, I have begun putting my passion into practice. Below are three things I have learned regarding décor from thrift stores.
- [What $27.00 Can Get You at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/what-27-00-can-get-you-at-goodwill/) - Last week I ran into the Clinton, MD Goodwill and picked up a few pieces that pair well with my existing wardrobe, and can be worn multiple ways. On this Thrift trip, I focused on versatility and cost-per-wear.
- [DIY: 6 Ways to Create Unique Planters From Upcycled Items](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-6-ways-to-create-unique-planters-from-upcycled-items/) - Spring is here! That means it's time to get your garden spaces—both indoors and out----looking good. Here’s a super easy, totally family-friendly activity that honors Mother Nature and her many talents: upcycle items into unique planters. These fun and funky containers will make your herbs, flowers and other plants become even more charming!
- [DIY: 100% Functional, But ZERO% Your Style? No Worries!](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-100-functional-but-zero-your-style-no-worries/) - I love treasure hunting at Goodwill for home décor items that are 100% functional – even if they are ZERO% my style.
- [Spring Has Sprung in the Goodwill Shoe Section!](https://findingyourgood.org/spring-has-sprung-in-the-goodwill-shoe-section/) - Spring is rapidly approaching and we will be enjoying more time outside with family and friends. My favorite item of any outfit is shoes. You can even read all about my shoe expertise throughout this website. They can enhance any look with a pop of color, sequins, or glitter. So why not check out Goodwill for some new shoes?
- [DIY: Give Your Living & Dining Rooms a Spring Refresh in 6 Steps](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-give-your-living-dining-rooms-a-spring-refresh-in-6-steps/) - Following the 6 Ds: Discuss, Declutter, Decide, Donate, Display & Dance, you can easily and joyfully transform your home for just a few dollars---or even less!
- [Thrifting BIPOC Art](https://findingyourgood.org/thrifting-bipoc-art/) - Both of the paintings, while special, were not expensive and that is the magic of thrifting. It gives people access and price points that they can realistically partake in. If I had not gone to Goodwill, I would not found BIPOC art that simply spoke to me.
- [DIY: Paint Your Pooch Using Cast-Aside Canvas](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-paint-your-pooch-using-cast-aside-canvas/) - Give your furry family members the attention they deserve by painting their portraits on upcycled canvases. We all love to see our dogs looking darling, so here’s a whimsical way to capture their cuteness. Reusing an old canvas and craft paints, you’ll easily make your canine best friend the super star they deserve to be.
- [How to Spice up Your Life With Thrifted Mason Jars](https://findingyourgood.org/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?
- [DIY: Let the Good Times Roll with an Upcycled Grandfather Clock](https://findingyourgood.org/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.
- [How Can We Bring Male Thrifters Into the Community More?](https://findingyourgood.org/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.
- [DIY: “Bedazzle” Benches With Belts & Burlap](https://findingyourgood.org/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!
- [Plus Size & Thrifted Vintage Fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/plussizethriftedvintagefashion/) - As a Plus Size Woman that prefers affordable vintage clothing over trendy pieces, I have been extremely lucky when shopping at my local DC Goodwill to find quality unique staple pieces to add to my existing wardrobe.
- [Thrifted Pieces for TikTok Outfit Inspiration](https://findingyourgood.org/thrifted-pieces-for-tik-tok-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.
- [A Table Comes Full Circle at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/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.
- [DIY: Use Famous Artists as Inspiration](https://findingyourgood.org/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.
- [Why Is Thrift Overconsumption Not Sustainable?](https://findingyourgood.org/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.
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: My Best Goodwill Find](https://findingyourgood.org/my-best-goodwill-find/) - Three life-long thrifters from across the nation, Dina of @dinasdays, Kamrin of @naturallykam, and Sunset of @sunsetsaraid, join us to describe their best-ever Goodwill finds.
- [There’s Still Time to Show Your Love: 2 Valentine’s Day Projects](https://findingyourgood.org/theres-still-time-to-show-your-love-2-valentines-day-projects/) - Many of us think of Valentine’s Day in terms of the romantic kind of love, which is, of course, totally wonderful. However, I say expand it to make it a time of something special for everyone! Here are two project ideas---one is a simple gift that can be displayed all year long and the other is one that helps to express your care for your community. And both are easy, inexpensive and will certainly make your heart beat faster!
- [The Role of Community in Thrift](https://findingyourgood.org/the-role-of-community-in-thrift/) - Preloved often means that an item of clothing or accessory was owned by someone else prior to being bought by another. Corporations and individuals both can sell preloved items, and engage in preloved culture respectively. Preloved as a concept is not bound to the context of a store but rather is connected to the concept of selling items to another than you no longer need or have utilization for.
- [DIY: Upcycle Away the Winter Blues by Using Weather-Inspired Design](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-upcycle-away-the-winter-blues-by-using-weather-inspired-design/) - How about using the recent snowy weather as inspiration for your next project’s design? Here’s a twist on the “ombre” approach---which is a gradual shading of colors from light to dark---using the look of falling snow. Shades of blues and whites with silver sprinkled in will have you “Frozen” in delight when you see how cool your piece will be!
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: Flower Power -  Spring Thrifted Fashion Trends](https://findingyourgood.org/flower-power-spring-thrifted-fashion-trends/) - DC and Baltimore area fashion bloggers, Keisha, Mayra and Taylor, discuss the latest spring fashion trends and tips for thrifting the season’s essentials at Goodwill. They answer questions about dressing up on a rainy wet day, how to style short-sleeved sweaters, and thoughts on practical yet versatile fabric types.
- [DIY: Fall in Love with 7 Easy & Fun Valentine's Day Gift Ideas](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-fall-in-love-with-7-easy-fun-valentines-day-gift-ideas/) - As we approach Valentine’s Day, here are seven ideas of things to lovingly make for that special someone---even if that special someone is you! There is something magical that happens in us when we take even a moment to create something. As Psychologist & Harvard Professor Howard Gardner once said, “Creativity begins with an affinity for something. It’s like falling in love.” Rock Star Lenny Kravitz also has his take on it when he said, “Love, creativity, and opportunity is in the air. Take it in and do your thing.”
- ["How Do You Find Your Good?" with Heidi Nielson](https://findingyourgood.org/how-do-you-find-your-good-with-heidi-nielson/) - I am truly stoked to bring back this celebratory showcase by shining the light on one of my favorite local artists, Heidi Nielson!
- [Inspo Rewind: Maryland Style, 1963](https://findingyourgood.org/inspo-rewind-maryland-style-1963/) - I felt low on fashion inspiration this past month. Post-holiday doldrums, continued political violence, and a wild work schedule — clothes felt unimportant. I decided to go back in time with the help of an old University of Maryland yearbook, picked up at Goodwill, of course! What style tips do the Terrapins of the Class of 1963 have for us from the past? Let’s find out…
- [The White Structured Shirt: A Quintessential Thrifted Item Needed In Your Closet!](https://findingyourgood.org/the-white-structured-shirt-a-quintessential-item-needed-in-your-closet/) - Who doesn't love a crisp white shirt? They can be dressed up with stilettos and a tulle skirt or dressed down with chucks and distressed jeans, based on the occasion. Additionally, finding the perfect white shirt can be quite the task, but Goodwill always comes through!
- [DIY Project: Faux Fur Makes Elegant Upcycle](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-faux-fur-makes-elegant-upcycle/) - No faking it at all with this week’s DIY project! Use a rich feeling faux fur blanket to cover the bench seat for a million-dollar look. Your investment in materials will be small, but the pay-off will be big when you reuse the fabric from a throw. Not only does it feel nice when you touch or sit on this seat, it creates a luxurious impression fit for a king or queen.
- [Does the Shoe Fit You?](https://findingyourgood.org/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.
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: Guys Who Thrift](https://findingyourgood.org/guys-who-thrift/) - The boys are taking over the Goodwill! Expert thrifters AJ, Jeoffrey and Seth talk secondhand style, why men don’t thrift, insider tips for shopping at Goodwill, and traveling to LA with an empty suitcase, and building a whole wardrobe while there using preloved finds.
- [DIY: Repurposed Jewelry Signs](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-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.
- [2021 Sustainable New Year's Resolutions From Local Thrift Experts](https://findingyourgood.org/2021-sustainable-new-years-resolutions-from-local-thrift-experts/) - January's not over yet! There's still time to set some fashion intentions for the new year. If you need a little inspiration while you're finalizing 2021 goals, here are some sustainable resolutions from some of the DMV's expert thrifters.
- [Does Size Really Matter While Thrifting?](https://findingyourgood.org/does-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.
- [DIY: Upcycle With Gold](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-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.
- [My 3 Goodwill Shopping New Year's Resolutions for 2021](https://findingyourgood.org/my-3-goodwill-shopping-new-years-resolutions-2/) - The goal of my thrift resolution-setting is to always try something new-to-me and have some sort of mini feat during each year of my life. I like to spice things up and have a new memory or goal to look back on as I grow older and more wise.
- [What Is Cozier Than A Floor Cozy?](https://findingyourgood.org/what-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!
- [New Year, New Me: Closet Cleaning Challenge - Tips for Letting Items Go](https://findingyourgood.org/new-year-new-me-closet-cleaning-challenge-part-2-tips-for-letting-items-go/) - Readers, I started my closet clean-out and it's crazier than I had imagined! Last week, I began my first step in the clean-out process by going through my wardrobe and purging some items. After an evening of effort, it seems that I have a long way to go. Yikes! There's one thing to know about
- [DIY: You’re Such an Angel - Bulbs & Bottles Become Festive Décor](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-youre-such-an-angel-bulbs-bottles-become-festive-decor/) - 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.
- [Why Is Preloved The Move?](https://findingyourgood.org/why-is-preloved-the-move/) - Preloved often means that an item of clothing or accessory was owned by someone else prior to being bought by another. Corporations and individuals both can sell preloved items, and engage in preloved culture respectively. Preloved as a concept is not bound to the context of a store but rather is connected to the concept of selling items to another than you no longer need or have utilization for.
- [Thrifting Déjà Vu!](https://findingyourgood.org/thrifting-deja-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!
- [DIY: Add Glitz and Glitter to Your Home With Upcycled Oversized Ornaments](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-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…
- [FINDING YOUR GOOD: I Don’t Want it Anymore](https://findingyourgood.org/i-dont-want-it-anymore/) - Whatever you do, don’t throw it away! Eager to get rid of the unwanted clothing and home décor that you’ve been putting aside all year? This episode explores how to properly dispose of and/or use everything from broken furniture to stained clothing.
- [DIY: Upcycle Items to Create Memorable Wreaths](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-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.
- [A Sweet Holiday DIY Project: Transform Cookie Cutters Into Unique Ornaments](https://findingyourgood.org/a-sweet-holiday-diy-project-transform-cookie-cutters-into-unique-ornaments/) - Create a special holiday gift by turning a cookie cutter into an ornament! This soon-to-be treasured present for a loved one (or for you), combines this kitchen tool with old cards/calendars/papers and other embellishments for a really unique piece of holiday décor to hang on the tree or display around your home.
- [Thrift Life: Comfy Loungewear for Cooler Temps](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-life-comfy-loungewear-for-cooler-temps/) - I could begin each post with how I can't believe how much I love thrifting. It often seems like the exact item that you desire suddenly appears. This happened recently and it feels like Christmas each time.
- [Finding Your Good: DIY Denim Chat](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-denim-chat/) - What’s the difference between raw and selvedge denim? How does one create yardage with jeans? We’re going beyond iron-on patches and safety pins this week as we dive deep into one of the most versatile types of fabric: denim!
- [Finding Your Good: It Runs in the Family](https://findingyourgood.org/it-runs-in-the-family/) - Thrifting isn't just a hobby. It's not simply, "shopping." It's a lifestyle with meaningful lessons and values that should be passed down from generation to generation. Alison of Wardrobe Oxygen and Augusta of The Thrifty Hippie sit down with us to share their tips for thrifting as a family, how to teach younger generations the importance of thrifting, and ways they've debunked the, "thrift stigma," amongst their peers.
- [DIY: Turn Old Silverware Into Gold as Hooks](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-turn-old-silverware-into-gold-as-hooks/) - Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, don’t pack away Grandma’s old silverware used once a year for the holiday. Transform it by turning old place settings into cool hooks with a bend and a twist or two! Combine these fork & spoon hooks with scrap wood to create a unique and memorable rack to hold keys, caps and more. This way, you will use those pieces from Granny all year long!
- [Goodness Gracious, It's Goodwill Gifting](https://findingyourgood.org/goodness-gracious-its-goodwill-gifting/) - My preamble is brief, and you'll probably hear it elsewhere from all sorts of voices this holiday season: shop local, and shop secondhand. It's easy enough to say that, but in practice? If you just took mental stock of the folks on your list and gulped, wondering how in the world to shop for Jordan and Stephanie (and don’t we all have a Jordan and Stephanie in our lives) then you might need the boost that only Goodwill aisles can bring. Here are some themed groups of preloved holiday gifts — I prefer the nondenominational term Annual Prize Packs — that I’ll use to guide my giving this year.
- [3 Tips for Thrifting Unique Hats](https://findingyourgood.org/3-tips-for-thrifting-unique-hats/) - Bold. Subtle. Glamorous. Functional. Unique. These are just some of the many words that describe why a hat can add so much to an outfit.
- [3 Reasons Why Everyone Should Do Holiday Shopping at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/3-reasons-why-everyone-should-do-holiday-shopping-at-goodwill-2/) - Whether you're searching for Hanukkah gifts or presents to go under the tree, now is the time to get serious about shopping for the holidays!
- [5 Fall 2020 Fashion Trends That You Can Find at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/5-fall-2020-fashion-trends-that-you-can-find-at-goodwill/) - Fall is a great time to go thrifting at Goodwill! Many are making Goodwill donations to clean out their houses in anticipation of the holidays, making it one of the best times to find fashion treasures. This fall, I have been thrifting in search of some of the following fashion trends that have caught my eye.
- [DIY: Open a New Door by Repurposing an Old One](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-open-a-new-door-by-repurposing-an-old-one/) - Doors are universal and timeless. With that in mind, here’s a relatively simple DIY project that will make you want to make a grand entrance with it. Transform a door into welcome station, perfect for your foyer to greet guests and family.
- [Thrift Wish List: I Found the Chair of My Dreams](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-wish-list-i-found-the-chair-of-my-dreams/) - I could begin each post with how I can't believe how much I love thrifting. It often seems like the exact item that you desire suddenly appears. This happened recently and it feels like Christmas each time.
- [7 Ways to Have a Sustainable Thanksgiving Celebration](https://findingyourgood.org/7-ways-to-have-a-sustainable-thanksgiving-celebration/) - I decided to kick off fall this year by thrifting several flannel shirts from my local Goodwill retail store and creating an array of different decorative and useful items including flannel coasters, pillows, scrunchies and most importantly, a bow tie for our newest rescue puppy. Here’s how my upcycling flannel adventure went!
- [Gobble Gobble Glue. This Upcycled Turkey Is Easy To Do.](https://findingyourgood.org/gobble-gobble-glue-this-upcycled-turkey-is-easy-to-do/) - And what better way to honor this hero of Thanksgiving than with an art project made from upcycled Goodwill home décor items!
- [The Love of Thrift and Sisterhood](https://findingyourgood.org/the-love-of-thrift-and-sisterhood/) - On 1/11/2020, the four of us met for Brunch at HalfSmoke in DC. We spoke about our love for Thrifting, Fashion, Makeup amongst other things. We laughed, smiled, supported and encouraged one another.
- [Finding The Perfect Winter Coat: Thrifted Edition](https://findingyourgood.org/finding-the-perfect-winter-coat-thrifted-edition/) - When it begins to get a bit chilly outside, it often signals that it is time to break out the winter attire. It also alerts us to acquire a new winter coat in most cases. Many naturally think that getting their perfect winter coat needs to come from a department store or a high-end brand. Yet, that is not the case at all. You can find a perfect winter coat on the secondhand market. So, let’s explore how to do just that.
- [I Can't Believe How Much I Paid for These $300+ Shoes At Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/i-cant-believe-how-much-i-paid-for-these-300-shoes-at-goodwill/) - I consider myself to be a shoe connoisseur and love all styles from sneakers to stilettos. My expansive shoe collection is close to 150 pairs and includes Converses, UGGs and a fabulous pair of designer Giuseppe Zanotti heels.
- [Finding Your Good Podcast: Staged for Success](https://findingyourgood.org/staged-for-success/) - We know you’ll chair-ish these tips and tricks for years to come. On this podcast episode, Staged for Success, three professional DC-area interior stylists and home stagers share details about the items that one MUST bring to Goodwill for optimal thrift shopping success, information on why home décor thrifting in the nation’s capital is the best of the best, and tips for styling a room using quirky, brain-teasing accent pieces.
- [The Icing on the Cake: Using Lace as a Stencil, Make an Elegant Statement](https://findingyourgood.org/the-icing-on-the-cake-using-lace-as-a-stencil-make-an-elegant-statement/) - Give your piece that special something by reusing lace as a stencil. This eye-catching and elegant touch will take your transformation from pretty to perfect!
- [The Stories Our Secondhand Clothing Tells](https://findingyourgood.org/the-stories-our-secondhand-clothing-tells/) - If you want to get a sense of how I dressed prior to thrifting, just Google “stock photo Millennial guy cardigan.” (I just did, and oof, that was me.) Clearly my closet needed an overhaul. But intense wardrobe surgery didn’t happen in one day. When I look at my closet now, I still think it needs an overhaul. In the meantime, getting dressed for work every day has to go on.
- [5 Things You Can DIY With Thrifted Fall Flannel](https://findingyourgood.org/5-things-you-can-diy-with-thrifted-fall-flannel/) - I decided to kick off fall this year by thrifting several flannel shirts from my local Goodwill retail store and creating an array of different decorative and useful items including flannel coasters, pillows, scrunchies and most importantly, a bow tie for our newest rescue puppy. Here’s how my upcycling flannel adventure went!
- [Don’t Be Afraid, There’s Still Time: 4 Quick Halloween Projects Scare Up Fun](https://findingyourgood.org/dont-be-afraid-theres-still-time-4-quick-halloween-projects-scare-up-fun/) - Halloween is almost here! But fear not, we have four easy--and very quick---DIY projects to add some frighteningly good fun to your safely, socially distanced festivities. All are simple, inexpensive and reuse items in new and spooky ways!
- [3 Tips For Fall and Winter Thrifting During COVID-19 & Beyond](https://findingyourgood.org/3-tips-for-fall-and-winter-thrifting-during-covid-19/) - As we transition from summer into our more chillier months, this is a more advantageous time to really get creative with our thrifting. Thrifting during the fall is my favorite. So here are several ways to make fashion be interesting as we enter the fall and winter seasons, especially during these interesting COVID-19 times.
- [Finding Your Good Podcast: Wash, Rinse, Repeat!](https://findingyourgood.org/wash-rinse-repeat/) - Sweater bumps, toxic laundry detergent, the fear of mending socks, and organic cotton's dark side: In this episode, Sarah sits down with a panel of local fashion, home organization and clothing repair experts to explore why sustainable style doesn't just apply to what we buy, it's about what we know about our favorite clothing pieces and how we take care of them so that they last the test of time.
- [Cabinet of Curiosities](https://findingyourgood.org/cabinet-of-curiosities/) - No matter what we call them, decorative objects have the potential to define the mood of a space and pack a punch of personality in virtually any room of any home. Collections can be displayed as their own focal point of a room in a maximalist home, but even a well-placed, uniquely shaped vase would be welcome in the most minimalist of spaces.
- [DIY Project: Spin a Web of Fun With Big Spiders & Beverage Containers](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-spin-a-web-of-fun-with-big-spiders-beverage-containers/) - This creepy project will leave your Trick-or-Treaters trembling in excitement for more (and from afar, practicing COVID-19 safety)! Create scary spiders for your place---and super-size them to send chills up everyone’s spine!
- [Finding Your Good Podcast: All Things Authentication](https://findingyourgood.org/all-things-authentication/) - A week after listening to this chat, we were able to thrift a REAL 70’s Gucci bag for $6! Now we know what to look for when seeking vintage designer bags at Goodwill. Alison, Jason and Joelle dive into all things authentication, designer and vintage. They break down how to authenticate thrifted designer fashions, methods of dating luxury vintage pieces, and ways to value hard-to-find secondhand treasures. May this episode be your pocket designer authentication guide!
- [Finding Your Good Podcast: Tailoring Your Style](https://findingyourgood.org/tailoring-your-style/) - No matter who you are, personal style is shaped by confidence-boosting clothing that you love. Tailoring can be a key tool in achieving your desired individual aesthetic. On this episode, we're joined by Casey Sibley of Pattern Scout and Burrell Brown of StreetSmart Tailoring to discuss why thrifters need tailoring to transform secondhand finds into long-lasting wardrobe staples that will leave one feeling good, without breaking the bank. Alterations are truly worth the investment.
- [My Latest Inspirational, Irresistible, Awesome, Delightful Goodwill Find](https://findingyourgood.org/my-latest-inspirational-irresistible-awesome-delightful-goodwill-find/) - I bought four small dessert plates for $3.98 and three larger dinner plates for $2.98. That’s 7 plates for just under $7. I searched all of the shelves for one more dinner plate to make a set, but couldn’t find it. Instead, I found this pretty bowl from Spain that I bought for $5.99 because I liked the flowers on it.
- [Why You Should Thrift for Special Occasions](https://findingyourgood.org/why-you-should-thrift-for-special-occasions/) - Next week, one of my closet friends is getting married in NC! The moment she got engaged, I started browsing Goodwill in search of the perfect ensemble to wear to her wedding.
- [My Thrifted Home: Positive Vibes Wall](https://findingyourgood.org/my-thrifted-home-positive-vibes-wall/) - You wouldn't believe the amount of artwork that is donated to local Goodwills. I have even found original artwork from one of my favorite DC artists there, Quest Skinner which she signed and is hanging in my apartment.
- [Who Knew A Goodwill Desk Could Make You Fall Back In Love With Your Home?](https://findingyourgood.org/who-knew-a-goodwill-desk-could-make-you-fall-back-in-love-with-your-home/) - Often, I think, I have too much stuff. However, I am usually unsure of what to part with. And I know, I am not alone in this. Parting with items that you care about or have had a long time can be tough. Thus, I have figured out some tips and tricks to figure out what to donate.
- [DIY Project: Score Big With Colorful Handles](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-score-big-with-colorful-handles/) - Be a part of Team Transformation’s winning season by giving your piece colorful accents. You’ll want to cheer each time you see the bold and bright hardware that will take your upcycled item from its amateur status to the pros.
- [Thrifting in Philly: Goodwill Birthday Haul!](https://findingyourgood.org/thrifting-in-philly-goodwill-birthday-haul/) - It is always fun to visit other Goodwill locations outside of where you live to see what else is out there. Consider adding thrifting adventures to your travel agenda the next time you go out of town!
- [DIY Project: Transform a Piece with Burlap Coffee Sacks](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-project-transform-a-piece-with-burlap-coffee-sacks/) - It’s time for some “Coffee Talk.” Leftover sacks, used to hold coffee beans, become the main course when used for upcycled projects. No sugar is needed as this project is already sweet enough. Using store bought fabric to reupholster pieces is sooo last year. Burlap sacks, with company and brand information printed on them, are sure to wake you (and your piece) up without any caffeine at all!
- [Finding Your Good Podcast: Getting to Know Chelsey Carter - Thrifting, Competing on Project Runway, and Sustainability in Fashion School](https://findingyourgood.org/project-runway-chelsey-carter/) - Do they teach you the importance of secondhand and upcycling in fashion school? What's it like to thrift and use DIY skills while competing on Bravo's, Project Runway? Chelsey Carter, Founder/CEO at Alex Carter, is the go-to expert to answer these unique questions. On this episode of Finding Your Good, Chelsey shares her thrift story, explores what it's like to upcycle a two-piece look for Karlie Kloss using Goodwill denim, and provides insight into fashion school's emphasis on sustainability.
- [What Is Carnival Glass?](https://findingyourgood.org/what-is-carnival-glass/) - Imagine you are at a carnival. You throw a beanbag to knock over a stack of wooden bowling pins. They all come crashing down—except for that last stubborn pin. It wobbles back and forth a bit before finally toppling over with a satisfying clunk.
- [Figuring Out What To Donate](https://findingyourgood.org/figuring-out-what-to-donate/) - Often, I think, I have too much stuff. However, I am usually unsure of what to part with. And I know, I am not alone in this. Parting with items that you care about or have had a long time can be tough. Thus, I have figured out some tips and tricks to figure out what to donate.
- [DIY: Repurposing an Heirloom Trunk is a Family Affair](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-repurposing-an-heirloom-trunk-is-a-family-affair/) - Here’s an idea that will have you look at all those items with fresh eyes. Repurpose an old travel trunk into a funky and fun coffee table that will make your Grannie smile. And bring a tear to her eye by making it a family-friendly activity.
- [Behind the Curve: Why Men Need to Start Thrifting](https://findingyourgood.org/behind-the-curve-why-men-need-to-start-thrifting/) - If you want to get a sense of how I dressed prior to thrifting, just Google “stock photo Millennial guy cardigan.” (I just did, and oof, that was me.) Clearly my closet needed an overhaul. But intense wardrobe surgery didn’t happen in one day. When I look at my closet now, I still think it needs an overhaul. In the meantime, getting dressed for work every day has to go on.
- [The NYC Goodwill Loves Polka Dots As Much As I Do!](https://findingyourgood.org/the-nyc-goodwill-loves-polka-dots-as-much-as-i-do/) - A few weekends ago, my girl Jennifer and I ventured to the Big Apple for a time filled with good food, laughter, and thrift shopping (of course!). New York is my happy place and thrifting is actually quite different there.
- [DIY: Upcycle a Chandelier Into a Bird Feeder](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-upcycle-a-chandelier-into-a-bird-feeder/) - Give your winged friends the royal treatment by upcycling an old chandelier into a show-stopping---and feather-stopping---bird feeder! This week’s DIY project is all about creating a piece of art for your garden that also serves a great function. The birdseed you provide will be even more tasty in this glammed-up feeder. It will make your local birds invite others to join them in your yard!
- [3 Ways to Have An Effective Luxury & Vintage Thrift Haul](https://findingyourgood.org/3-ways-to-have-an-effective-luxury-vintage-thrift-haul/) - For the longest time wrapping my head around how to do a haul of any kind did not make sense. However, when I became intimate with the thrifting community, I began to realize doing hauls is an art. It takes a few artistic ingredients to do a haul (especially if it luxury or vintage). Don’t worry, I am about to make you a luxury and vintage thrift haul insider.
- [DIY: Upcycle Flatware Into “Pizzazz-ware”](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-upcycle-flatware-into-pizzazz-ware/) - Take the flat out of your flatware by trying a spray paint transformation! With a little bit of paint, some rubber bands and painter’s tape, you can easily turn everyday forks, spoons, knives and more into handheld works of art. With this eye-catching DIY project, you can tailor your utensils to match any color scheme and also turn mismatched pieces into a one-of-a-kind set. For just a few dollars, you will create pieces that will be the talk around the table (socially distanced, of course!). These make great gifts when you pick the recipient’s favorite colors too. Once you see the final look, you will want to upcycle a set for yourself!
- [Yes, Get Those Clip-On Earrings.](https://findingyourgood.org/yes-get-those-clip-on-earrings/) - As I have built up my thrifting muscle and learned to love vintage, I have come across hundreds of more clip-ons than I ever did in my previous fast-fashion life. At first, I became more used to them simply because I kept seeing them in the shops I was now visiting. Then I began to notice more and more of the earrings that caught my eye were vintage pieces, and most of them had clip-on backs. At that point, I dipped my toe and started to buy and wear them. I was shocked by how comfortable most of them were, and how practical they were for larger, heavier designs in particular. Since then, I’ve never looked back.
- [How COVID-19 and Thrifting Bring Back Childhood Memories](https://findingyourgood.org/how-covid-19-and-thrifting-bring-back-childhood-memories/) - The pandemic has allowed me to rediscover the simple fun things in life due to not constantly being on the run. I recently took up jogging as a form of exercise and enjoying the outdoors. Even though, I enjoy it, I've gotten bored and wanted to try something new!
- [How To Teach Your Friends The Importance Of Thrifting](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-teach-your-friends-the-importance-of-thrifting/) - Thrifting for years has been something I do on my own. It is my way to think, decompress, and be one with my thoughts. Often when I shop with others, I don’t feel at peace or feel rushed. However, as of late when I go thrifting with friends, I enjoy it much more. What has changed you ask? Well, I have begun educating my friends on why thrifting is important and a valuable art to me. I have done this by extending three things to my friends.
- [Finding Your Good Podcast: Summer Sizzle](https://findingyourgood.org/summer-sizzle/) - Yes, your favorite summer romper CAN be worn in the winter. It's all about styling, baby! If you're looking for inspo on ways to make summer fashion staples work for any season, or just some handy tips about thrifting at Goodwill for warm-weather pieces, join us for our first episode of Season 2! We're sitting down with five thrift pros to discuss how one can thrift for summer treasures, where to find the best of the best, and ways to compose looks that incorporate summer items year-round.
- [Fly Thrifted Outfit for Under 30 Bucks!](https://findingyourgood.org/fly-thrifted-outfit-for-under-30-bucks/) - This past weekend, I hung out with friends in Baltimore. As usual, the hardest decision was to figure out what to wear for the event! These are my best girls, so I knew shopping would be included. We visited a high end consignment store in Timonium, MD, a private shopping experience, and finished with dinner.
- [DIY Shelves: You’ll Say “How Great!” When You Upcycle with Crates](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-shelves-youll-say-how-great-when-you-upcycle-with-crates/) - Connect crates to create a cool catch-all for your collectibles, coffees or cocktails (how about that alliteration?). This totally charming shelving unit works great and looks good when it holds your kids’ school supplies, toys and gear. Arrange your personal library in it or use it to display your musical collection too!
- [Finding Your Good Podcast: Strike a Pose](https://findingyourgood.org/strike-a-pose/) - Arielle Lewis is a mega photographer to DC's most popular style influencers. A self-taught lady boss who now photograph's the district's most fashionable full-time, Arielle shares her pro tips on taking pictures of street, luxe, and thrift style. She provides suggestions on everything from what patterns to consider when photographing vibrant outfits to where you should source props for desired backgrounds.
- [Goodwill Helps Make Your Home Learning Space Functional and Fun](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-helps-make-your-home-learning-space-functional-and-fun/) - Having a dedicated learning space in your home is important. You don’t need an entire extra room to turn into a “classroom.” A small table or desk with good lighting is enough. A special spot helps your student get into the right mindset to be ready to work when they sit down there every day.
- [I'm Moving! My Thrifted Home Journey](https://findingyourgood.org/im-moving-my-thrifted-home-journey/) - Now that my Husband and I are in preparation mode to move into our own home, what I purchase from Goodwill has changed drastically. My thrift wish list used to consist of Blazers and fur coats. Those items have been replaced with vacuum cleaners, dishes, lamps....etc.
- [Make the Dog Days of Summer Your “DIY Days”: 6 Projects to Inspire You](https://findingyourgood.org/make-the-dog-days-of-summer-your-diy-days-6-projects-to-inspire-you/) - Summertime and the living can be so easy (even in a virtual world)…especially when you’re all about making time for fun DIY projects! This time of year is great for taking on upcycling; it's even better if you have some space in your home, apartment, or even a general outdoor space in which to be creative.
- [DIY: Frames Become Stained Glass Windows](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-frames-become-stained-glass-windows/) - Create art for your home by transforming an old frame into an eye (and sun!) catching stained glass window. With craft paints for glass and a black Sharpie, you can make unique pieces that are great for gifts or to give to yourself! This also makes a memorable family friendly activity that everyone can join in the fun!
- [3 Tips For Thrifting Effectively](https://findingyourgood.org/3-tips-for-thrifting-effectively/) - As an avid shopper sometimes, I like to go all out when I buy. One space this occurs for me is thrifting. However, I have come to realize that buying in mass is not always the best decision. Thus, I have begun pondering three questions before I thrift.
- [Thrifted Home: Converse Sneaker Wall](https://findingyourgood.org/thrifted-home-converse-sneaker-wall/) - Who says that home décor has to be boring? Your space should reflect your personality as much as your clothing does. With a little help from good friends and Goodwill, all things are possible. Even a Converse shoe wall!
- [Gearing up for Back to School with Goodwill!](https://findingyourgood.org/backtoschool/) - As a student who has had school out of session for some time now, it definitely feels weird to once again be part of the "back to school crowd". While I was attending school regularly, I would look forward to getting my back to school looks from the mall and various other fast fashion shops. However, now that I am more consciously aware of my environmental impact, I am excited to create fashionable secondhand looks!
- [DIY: Jewel Tones will Give Your Piece the Royal Treatment in 6 Easy Steps](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-jewel-tones-will-give-your-piece-the-royal-treatment-in-6-easy-steps/) - Transform your piece from a diamond in the rough into one fit for a queen (or king!) using jewel tones. You won’t sing the blues when you use a shade of sapphire, you’ll show the world you are ready for the royal treatment.
- [I Stay, I Dress, I Conquer: My Work From Home Summer Capsule](https://findingyourgood.org/i-stay-i-dress-i-conquer-my-work-from-home-summer-capsule/) - That’s where capsule wardrobes come in. In essence, a capsule wardrobe is a selection of coordinated clothing and accessory items that can be mixed and matched to generate a large number of outfit combos. The concept is hugely beneficial — it streamlines my morning routine, helps get more wear out of every piece, refines my sense of style, and reduces my desire to purchase new clothes that I don’t actually need.
- [The Role of Thrift in Fashion Activism](https://findingyourgood.org/the-role-of-thrift-in-fashion-activism/) - For many, thrifting is about the hunt or the thrill of finding something cheap. However, for many like myself thrifting and secondhand buying plays a much larger sociopolitical role than it is given credit. Credit that is deserved.
- [DIY: Don’t Leaf Mother Nature Out of Your Artwork](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-dont-leaf-mother-nature-out-of-your-artwork/) - From sunsets to bird feathers, from coral reefs to rose petals, Mother Nature certainly knows how to make masterpieces all around us, big and small. Tap into her earthly talents to create your own wall art. With this easy and wallet-friendly project, you will use leaves to “leaf” their mark on your pieces. Nature-inspired stencils are timeless and welcoming. And spray painting is easy and fun!
- [DIY: Painted Mason Jar Piggy Bank](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-painted-mason-jar-piggy-bank/) - About 6 months before COVID-19, I came across a jumbo size Bell mason jar. I didn't know exactly what I wanted to store in the jar, but for $3, it was mine. I bought it home and it sat in my apartment for weeks before I gave any thought to its purpose.
- [No Green Thumb? Try "Planting" This Upcycled Flower Garden Instead](https://findingyourgood.org/no-green-thumb-try-planting-this-upcycled-flower-garden-instead/) - I love pretty flowers! But I don’t have much of a green thumb when it comes to actually growing them. This fun upcycled flower garden – made from items I found at my local Goodwill store – adds a bit of color to a blah corner of my yard.
- [DIY: Thrifted Wallets to Cute Fanny Packs](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-thrifted-wallets-to-cute-fanny-packs/) - Both bags are so chic and perfect for me. However, sometimes you need a friend who has the skills to remix your favorite Goodwill finds!
- [DIY: Pink Makes Pieces Pretty & Popular](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-pink-makes-pieces-pretty-popular/) - Upcycle two cast-aside pieces into a pretty in pink pair with paint & posh fabric. This easy DIY project will have everyone wanting to sit on this set to get the royal treatment. The faux fur fuzzy fabric feels so fine to your fingertips, for sure (love alliterations)! Here are easy steps to transform two pieces from drab to fab, from Granny to gorgeous!
- [Find Your Inspiration with Finding Your Good!](https://findingyourgood.org/find-your-inspiration-with-finding-your-good/) - From treasure hunters and DIYers to fashionistas and the sustainable fashion community, this is the “go-to” podcast for everyone who is interested in thrifting, DIY projects, and affordable style. Hosted by DC area radio and television personality, Sarah Fraser, Goodwill of Greater Washington’s Finding Your Good podcast is here to inspire you. Our community of experts share their experience and tips to provide inspiration to help you reinvent your personal style that is socially sustainable. So, get ready to become highly motivated to put new life into your Goodwill finds.
- [Finding Your Good Podcast: The Power of Thrifting With the Founder of Instagram's @WhenThriftersThrift (WTT)](https://findingyourgood.org/whenthriftersthriftpodcast/) - When Thrifters Thrift - For Michelle Raven, thrifting allowed her to find her passion for unique style, while connecting to other like-minded fashionistas in the social media community. As founder of Instagram’s biggest thrift fashion color-popping party, @WhenThriftersThrift (WTT), Michelle celebrates the energetic and magical thrift fashion community through special features and Instagram takeovers. Listen as Michelle shares her favorite thrift finds and tells her story, from working at a local thrift store to becoming the catalyst that is helping to transform the state of the fashion industry. Alongside Michelle, Carolyn Becker, Thrift Fashion Influencer and Goodwill of Greater Washington’s Digital Communications Manager, joins this conversation to provide her personal shopping stories, and overall perspective on the state of thrifting.
- [Finding Your Good Podcast: DC is Becoming a Mecca for Sustainability](https://findingyourgood.org/dcsustainablefashionmeccapodcast/) - DC is Becoming the Mecca for Sustainable Fashion - The DC Sustainable Fashion community is a fast-growing group of makers, fashion bloggers, nonprofits, collectives and passionate voices who are doing good through a variety of ventures to make our DC more stylish, creative – and green. As the city of politics and policy, these movers and shakers are urging those in DC – and the world – to become more conscious consumers. Find your good this week as we lead an insightful conversation with Adriana Mendoza, Co-Founder of Femme Fatale DC; Gabrielle Clary, Co-Founder of DC Sustainable Fashion Collective; Ayesha Barenblat, founder of Remake; and Chris McKenzie, Ambassador at Remake, Buyer at Nubian Hueman, and Associate at The Ember Company.
- [Finding Your Good Podcast: Go Go at the Goodwill with Farrah Skeiky](https://findingyourgood.org/gogoatthegoodwillpodcast/) - Go-Go at the Goodwill – What is the ‘other’ DC? What does it mean to live in DC and find one’s creative outlet while navigating the what some may consider, city filled with “soulless suits?” How does everyone from musicians, to drag queens, to vintage-decorated punk rockers find inspiration through thrifting? Listen as Farrah Skeiky, Rolling Stone-published local music photographer, musician, and Creative/Culture Manager at the LINE DC shares her experiences as a cutting-edge and passionate creative who is making waves in the capital of the country’s counterculture.
- [Finding Your Good Podcast: Color-Popping Curvy Girls](https://findingyourgood.org/colorpoppingcurvygirls/) - Color-Popping Curvy Girls – They’re colorful, they’re spunky – and overall funky. Kelly-Lynne Russell of The Low Low Style and Andi Marrs of AndiMarrs.com are two color-popping curvy girl fashion influencers who are changing local style, one outfit at a time, through bold prints and body positivity. Tune in as this duo discusses self-love, and provides tips on finding all the goodies, like bold maxi dresses, while thrifting.
- [Finding Your Good Podcast:  Plating With a Purpose](https://findingyourgood.org/platingwithpurpose/) - Plating With A Purpose: Picture this. Crispy falafel covered in creamy warm tahini on a decorative rustic plate. Soft cinnamon-covered dessert bites displayed in a bohemian basket. Is your mouth watering yet? On this episode, we’re talking to the award-winning Chef Roro of Roro’s: Modern Lebanese and Nadine of RevolSnax about how to lead with your heart and start a food business in DC that offers tasty plates – with a sustainable purpose. From compostable packaging to thrifted plating items, this conversation takes a 360 degree outlook.
- [Finding Your Good Podcast:  10 Years of Curvy Blogging with Vivi of Heart, Print & Style](https://findingyourgood.org/ten-years-blogging-vivi-nmezi-heart-print-style/) - 10 Years of Blogging with Vivi of Heart, Print & Style - She started, she created, she conquered. She still continues to thrive.....and thrift! Pro DC fashion influencer, Vivi Nmezi, founder of Heart, Print & Style has been in the blogging game for 10 years, with no signs of stopping any time soon. Tune in this week as she discusses her experiences thrifting in DC, and tenure as an influencer navigating the ever-changing fashion world.
- [Thrifting Can Humanize You](https://findingyourgood.org/thrifting-can-humanize-you/) - It is very humbling to be humanized in a space that you used to dehumanize others in. Thrifting can truly help you with your style but it can also help you see the world in a more inclusive, broad, and empathetic way.
- [DIY: Make a Storybook Moment with a Creative Party Hat](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-make-a-storybook-moment-with-a-creative-party-hat/) - You will want to be gazing at yourself in the looking glass the entire time you wear this one-of-a-kind chapeau. You will want to be gazing at yourself in the looking glass the entire time you wear this one-of-a-kind chapeau.
- [Birthday Gift DIY: Flip Flop Summer Wreath](https://findingyourgood.org/birthday-gift-diy-flip-flop-summer-wreath/) - You won’t change your mind---no flip flops that is---when you see how easy and cool this wreath is to create. Take pairs of these popular summer footwear and transform them into the perfect summer wreath to greet family, neighbors and guests. This is also a memorable gift for those who wear flip flops often like swimmers, beach goers and casual dressers.
- [DIY: Green & Gold Make It Bold](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-green-gold-make-it-bold/) - Thanks so much to Bryant and Horace for the chance to take this piece from a late relative and turn it into something that truly has Hollywood style. You can do it to, all it takes is some courage to try your skills, some brains to follow these easy steps and some heart as you will love the process!
- [Thrifting As Self-Care](https://findingyourgood.org/thrifting-as-self-care/) - Many people find shopping to be frivolous and time-consuming. That could not be further from the truth for me and many people in the thrifting/secondhand community. For many of us, thrifting is not just an activity but a form of self-care.
- [A More Sustainable—And Fun!—Way to Decorate Your Home](https://findingyourgood.org/a-more-sustainable-and-fun-way-to-decorate-your-home/) - As I was working on my Spring Home Refresh Checklist last month, I looked around my living room and realized there are a lot of little pieces of Goodwill right here. I rarely buy anything brand-new for my home. Between Goodwill, yard sales and items given to me over the years, I don’t really need to.
- [The Importance of Fashion Activism](https://findingyourgood.org/the-importance-of-fashion-activism/) - The concept of being trendy is one of my least favorite things. Trends in of themselves are hollow. Trends do not last and stay in discourse for only a fixed amount of time. Understands the fickle nature of trends is very important when one begins to have conversations regarding fashion activism and its facets.
- [The 7 Habits of Antiracist Fashion Consumers](https://findingyourgood.org/the-7-habits-of-antiracist-fashion-consumers/) - In the last few weeks, we have all been called to join the movement for racial justice. Many of us are responding to that call by publicly stating that Black lives matter, participating in demonstrations, and making donations to organizations fighting for racial justice. While all of those steps are positive, I also believe that making small, consistent, and permanent changes in all aspects of our personal lives is critical to the efficacy and longevity of the movement.
- [Post-COVID-19 Thrift Trip Recap: Amber's Finds at the Centreville and Manassas Goodwill Stores](https://findingyourgood.org/post-covid-19-thrift-trip-recap-ambers-finds-at-the-centreville-and-manassas-goodwill-stores/) - It's the most wonderful time of halfway through this COVID-19 2020 year! After 3 months of closing their doors, Goodwill of Greater Washington reopened many of their stores earlier this month.
- [Post-COVID-19 Thrift Trip Recap: Shopping at the Dale City, VA Goodwill on Reopening Day](https://findingyourgood.org/post-covid-19-thrift-trip-recap-shopping-at-the-dale-city-va-goodwill-on-reopening-day/) - On June 8th, the Goodwill locations in Centreville, Dale City, Manassas and Sterling VA reopened with adjusted store hours from 10:00 am to 6:00pm.
- [DIY Father’s Day Gift Idea: Tools as Decorative Stamps](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-fathers-day-gift-idea-tools-as-decorative-stamps/) - With this DIY project, ideal for a Father’s Day gift, your Dad won’t be upset one (tool) bit. Rather, he’ll say, “You nailed it!” when you use tools as stamps to decorate items and show him that he’s the best dad you ever SAW!
- [My First Goodwill Visit Post-COVID-19](https://findingyourgood.org/my-first-goodwill-visit-post-covid-19/) - Last Thursday wasn't more than a normal day; it was special because I was able to VISIT GOODWILL FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THREE MONTHS! Of course we know that DC regional Goodwill retail stores many are still closed and opening in phases; however Baltimore area stores opened June 4th. My best friend Towanda, who is also my thrifting buddy invited me to come up and shop.
- [DIY: Window Sash Upcycle](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-window-sash-upcycle/) - Here’s one of my favorite repurposed projects that will add instant charm and whimsy to any room. Take an old window sash and give it a new life in your home or office.
- [How Goodwill Helped Me Find My Style + Fashion Challenge](https://findingyourgood.org/how-goodwill-helped-me-find-my-style-fashion-challenge/) - Eccentric, eclectic, and elegant are how I describe my style. But this was not the case before I started shopping in secondhand stores. Coming from a very rural community, showing off my bold and edgy style was frowned upon; however, after getting to college, I began finding a voice through stores like Goodwill. I bet you are wondering how a store can help you find your voice. Well. I am going to tell you. Goodwill helped me find my voice in three distinct ways.
- [DIY: Fruit Stamps](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-fruit-stamps/) - This is a very a-peel-ing project that celebrates the fruits of Mother Nature’s labors. Simple, timeless, universal and whimsical---all at the same time when you cut fruit in half, add paint then “stamp” on surfaces. This is a pear-fect, summertime project that is easy for all ages and all skill levels of DIYers. No need to pucker up--- this isn’t a sour project rather one that is sweet, sweet, sweet! This makes a great gift for Father’s Day or for any main squeeze in your life!
- [Mother’s Day DIY: Sunflower Wreath Using Empty Toilet Paper Rolls](https://findingyourgood.org/mothers-day-diy-sunflower-wreath-from-empty-toilet-paper-rolls/) - Here’s a bright idea for Mother’s Day that we know your Mom will love—a friendly sunflower wreath. Shine the sun on her on the holiday with this easy and cheerful DIY project that uses those many empty bathroom tissues rolls we have around these days.
- [An Underrated Thrift Find: Statement Robes](https://findingyourgood.org/an-underrated-thrift-find-statement-robes/) - Every time I shop thrift, I ALWAYS make sure to check the sleepwear section - I am never disappointed by what I find! It's truly an underrated section at the Goodwill.
- [A Way to Thrift, 24/7](https://findingyourgood.org/a-way-to-thrift-24-7/) - Can you believe we are in Week 11 of quarantine? If you are anything like me, I am missing my weekly excursions to Goodwill. My normal shopping day would be definitely be Sunday morning after church, because the new color of the week would be unrevealed and there would be a variety of items that are 50% off.
- [Summer DIY: Patriotic Chair](https://findingyourgood.org/summer-diy-patriotic-chair/) - Sometimes the time of year or a special day that inspires your creative decision-making. When thinking about this week’s DIY project and blog, doing something that honors our country seemed like the easy choice given that Memorial Day weekend was just here.
- [How To Authenticate A Pre-Loved Bag](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-authenticate-a-pre-loved-bag/) - I have been collecting, hunter, and loving bags since I was in undergrad. Like most people when they are first starting a passion (i.e. shopping, design, etc.) they do not normally have the luxury to splurge or just buy, buy, buy the things they want continuously or brand new. So, I like others began seeking out stores like Goodwill to fill my handbags addiction. But, when I found a bag a Goodwill that was Coach, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Burberry, Bally, etc., I did not know initially how to tell if they were real or fake.
- [Everything in Its Right Place: 8 Ways to Organize Your Closet](https://findingyourgood.org/everything-in-its-right-place-8-ways-to-organize-your-closet/) - I arrived at my current closet methodology by absorbing recommendations from countless hours of YouTube, blogs, Pinterest, you name it. Along the way, I picked up some tips, let others go, and found my own solutions. I encourage you to do the same. Below I’ve outlined elements of my system that make getting dressed easier and help me keep things tidy.
- [Father's Day DIY: Upcycled Key Holder](https://findingyourgood.org/fathers-day-diy-upcycled-key-holder/) - You’ve heard the sage advice that says, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Well, for this creative DIY project for Father’s Day, you’ll be saying, “One person’s rusty tools make a cool keyholder for Dad.” Or perhaps, “One guy’s junk becomes a great gift for Dad.” How would you say it?
- [My Spring Home Refresh Checklist](https://findingyourgood.org/my-spring-home-refresh-checklist/) - Maybe it is time to give your home a spring refresh. With a little re-arranging—and thinking outside of “normal” decorating rules—you can decorate your home in a way that is functional for your family and perfectly reflects your style.
- [You Don't Know What You Got 'Til It's (Temporarily Gone): Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/you-dont-know-what-you-got-til-its-temporarily-gone-goodwill/) - It's not even the act of purchasing items from Goodwill that I miss the most. It is seeing the friendly faces of sales associates, the clacking of hangers, and listening to the music. It's an entire vibe in the stores and help create memories with best thrifting buddies.
- [Father's Day DIY: Turn Empty TP Rolls Into Memo/Photo Holders in 5 Steps](https://findingyourgood.org/fathers-day-diy-turn-empty-tp-rolls-into-memo-photo-holders-in-5-steps/) - Here’s a bright idea for Mother’s Day that we know your Mom will love—a friendly sunflower wreath. Shine the sun on her on the holiday with this easy and cheerful DIY project that uses those many empty bathroom tissues rolls we have around these days.
- [What to Do With Your Donations During COVID-19](https://findingyourgood.org/what-to-do-with-your-donations-during-covid-19/) - You've just stress-cleaned the house and have several boxes of organized unwanted belongings. You're done refreshing your wardrobe from winter to spring and own some fun clothes that you want someone else to enjoy. You're moving and have some good furniture that you want to part with. The question many of us are asking in all three of these scenarios is, "Where can I donate these items right now?"
- [DIY: Zoom Call Staging Tips](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-zoom-call-staging-tips/) - Just a few months ago, many of us hadn’t heard of Zoom and now it has become a vital often used tool to keep us connected with family, friends and work. Truly one of the gifts of our requested stay-at home time has allowed us to use this technology as a way to work remotely and to see those we care about in a whole new way.
- [A Huge Reason Why Thrifting is Good for My Health](https://findingyourgood.org/a-huge-reason-why-thrifting-is-good-for-my-health/) - However, we all have our vices that help with depression, anxiety, anger, stress, loneliness, and more. Thrifting is one of mine.
- [Plain Goodwill Vases Bloom Into Colorful Home Decor](https://findingyourgood.org/plain-goodwill-vases-bloom-into-colorful-home-decor/) - I spent about $14 on several plain vases in various sizes and shapes plus a glass tray to hold them. It was a great deal! When I googled “colorful glass vases” for ideas, some of the items that popped up cost over $100—each!
- [Thrift: A Money-Savvy & Stylish Way of Life, No Matter Where You Are, During These Trying Times](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-a-money-savvy-stylish-way-of-life-no-matter-where-you-are-during-these-trying-times/) - My love for thrifting started years ago in my home state of North Carolina. At that time it was out of necessity.
- [Here's Why You Should Still Dress Up, Even Though You're Stuck at Home](https://findingyourgood.org/heres-why-you-should-still-dress-up-even-though-youre-stuck-at-home/) - How many weeks have we been stuck at home? I've lost track of the days. But one thing I haven't lost track of is my desire to keep dressing up, even though my travel plans consist of making visits from my kitchen to the couch.
- [Not Another Neutral Capsule](https://findingyourgood.org/not-another-neutral-capsule/) - In essence, a capsule wardrobe is a selection of coordinated clothing and accessory items that can be mixed and matched to generate a large number of outfit combos. The concept is hugely beneficial — it streamlines my morning routine, helps get more wear out of every piece, refines my sense of style, and reduces my desire to purchase new clothes that I don’t actually need.
- [DIY: Transform Empty Bottles Into Spring Vases](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-transform-empty-bottles-into-spring-vases/) - So, what to do with all these bottles? Upcycle them into colorful, friendly vases to hold Spring flowers---blooming now and a very positive thing happening this time of year.
- [DIY: Gratefulness Shines Through Difficult Times!](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-gratefulness-shines-through-difficult-times/) - I am a big softy when it comes to sentimental gestures, such as hand-written notes or greeting cards and wanted to display them in my apartment. I wanted to come up with a way to put them up to be seen. During one of my Sunday Goodwill visits, that seem so far away, I found a huge cork board that would be perfect for such a project, because I am able to swap out my personal mementos.
- [Things I Love: My Summer Thrifted Shorts Collection](https://findingyourgood.org/things-i-love-my-summer-thrifted-shorts-collection/) - A few years ago, I became obsessed with rocking short shorts. However, it can be difficult to find shorts that fit correctly and hug my curves. If purchased from retail stores or websites, a nice pair can cost around $40.00, which is out of my price range as a lover of second-hand items. Luckily everything is better and less expensive at Goodwill.
- [DIY: Toilet Paper Roll Birdhouses](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-toilet-paper-roll-birdhouses/) - Here’s another crafty and easy DIY project that makes the most of all those empty bathroom tissue rolls: little birdhouses! These whimsical creations will brighten any place you hang or set them in honor of our feathered friends. Cheap and charming, everyone will smile---no matter what species they are.
- [DIY: Toilet Paper Roll Flowers & Butterflies](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-toilet-paper-roll-flowers-butterflies/) - Here’s a kid-friendly, creative project that helps give inspiration to others. With your family at home these days, you are likely looking for ways to keep them busy and thinking positively too. Make paper signs with the word “Hope” to share with neighbors and others to show them that you care about them, something we can all use these days!
- [3 Ways to Stencil a Denim Jacket](https://findingyourgood.org/3-ways-to-stencil-a-denim-jacket/) - Most recently, I upcycled a kid's Guess jacket from Goodwill that I snagged for like under $5. On the front, I made a space to place all my favorite retro band pins. Turning around to the back, you'll see that I sewed a vintage sequin patch in the middle and hand stenciled my Instagram handle name - @petite_punk.
- [DIY Signs of Hope](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-signs-of-hope/) - Here’s a kid-friendly, creative project that helps give inspiration to others. With your family at home these days, you are likely looking for ways to keep them busy and thinking positively too. Make paper signs with the word “Hope” to share with neighbors and others to show them that you care about them, something we can all use these days!
- [Things to Try at Home: Shop Your Own Closet!](https://findingyourgood.org/shopyourowncloset/) - Outside of the blogger life, I work in a federal government building as my day job, which sometimes requires me to dress like an adult. :)
- [My Goodwill Find: One-of-a-Kind Positive Affirmations Side Table](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-one-of-a-kind-positive-affirmations-side-table/) - However, I was taught and learned that what is meant for you will be waiting in your plain view. While conducting a styling session and hanging out with my friends, Ronessa and Jennifer; I wondered off into the furniture section.
- [In Time for Spring: 5 Simple Flower Arranging Tips](https://findingyourgood.org/in-time-for-spring-5-simple-flower-arranging-tips/) - Given the recent beautiful weather, gardens are sprouting right and left. Celebrate Mother Nature by creating works of art with flowers by following these simple tips. This blog was inspired by my wonderful friend Mwende who surprised me today with a big bouquet of flowers. Each time I see them, it makes me happy because of their beauty and fragrance and that they were given out of love! You will be happy, too, when you follow these easy tips!
- [Connect Mismatched Chairs by Color for a Bold Statement](https://findingyourgood.org/connect-mismatched-chairs-by-color-for-a-bold-statement/) - Looking for a funky, functional and visual way to show your organization’s mission while engaging your team in the process? Then, model what we did for Goodwill of Greater Washington’s new employee café: collect a variety of chairs and unite them with a bold and beautiful color. Each chair tells a story that, when combined, makes a big statement about the organization’s transformative mission and its efforts to ensure a greener community in the process.
- [Guys Can Thrift, Too!](https://findingyourgood.org/guys-can-thrift-too/) - . There’s a thrill in finding something totally fresh that will end up being uniquely yours. And guys, when you wear those pieces, that’s a total power move.
- [5 Productive Things to do Instead of Binge-Watching Netflix](https://findingyourgood.org/5-productive-things-to-do-instead-of-binge-watching-netflix/) - The health and safety of our community is paramount, and with the rapid spread of the Coronavirus, many are required to self-quarantine in order to prevent the potential devastating affect on the entire country's population. With more people staying home from work or school, there's a newfound amount of unexpected free time that's full of possibilities.....for your closet, home and peace of mind!
- [Thrift List: 5 Last-Minute Items to Buy if You're Quarantined at Home](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-list-5-last-minute-items-to-buy-if-youre-quarantined-at-home/) - The health and safety of our community is our ongoing top priority, and with the rapid spread of the Coronavirus, many are required to self-quarantine in order to prevent the potential devastating affect on the entire country's population. To prepare for a safe and self-sustaining self-quarantine, we're all flocking to grocery chains to stock up on all the food essentials.
- [Stuck inside? Goodwill is my go-to for games and books.](https://findingyourgood.org/stuck-inside-goodwill-is-my-go-to-for-games-and-books/) - Staying home doesn’t have to be boring! Like most people, my family is spending a lot more time at home right now out of concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus. With schools closed and activities cancelled, everybody is looking for fun things to do inside.
- [Bringing Out the Cheer: One Table, Two Color Ways](https://findingyourgood.org/bringing-out-the-cheer-one-table-two-color-ways/) - Wanna fun & healthy distraction during these trying times? Turn your attention to something creative, like upcycling a drab and dark piece of furniture using bright, spring colors. But which way to go? Here is one table transformed two ways. Your hardest decision will be deciding which route you want to take!
- [Thrifty Girl Life: How to Make Infused Water](https://findingyourgood.org/thrifty-girl-life-how-to-make-infused-water/) - During a recent trip, I stumbled upon a retro aluminum ice tray that reminded me of my grandparents house as a little girl; one of my household chores would be to refill the ice cube tray when empty. I was delighted to find one because I have been on the hunt for some time. Why have I been looking for one???
- [DIY 5-Step Spring Gallery Wall](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-5-step-spring-gallery-wall/) - Here are five simple steps to guide you as you create a gallery wall of your belongings that will look make them look Smithsonian-worthy, no matter the price of your collection. And you don’t have to be an artist to have a display fit for Picasso, just the willingness to try this impactful DIY project!
- [Creating a Sustainable – and Stylish – Home](https://findingyourgood.org/creating-a-sustainable-and-stylish-home/) - A lot of the same sustainability principles also apply to home furnishings and décor. You can easily create a more sustainable – and beautiful—home by choosing quality used furnishings that reflect your personal style. Goodwill is a great place to start!
- [Hats Off DIY: Give New Style to an Old Hat in 4 Steps](https://findingyourgood.org/hats-off-diy-give-new-style-to-an-old-hat/) - You’re gonna definitely want to toss your hat into the ring for this easy way to make a fashion statement with your head apparel. This simple DIY project gives new life to an old fedora and an old tie when combined for this stylish upcycle. So you see, two olds---not two wrongs---do make a right---a rightly handsome and unique piece of attire!
- [We're Talkin' Vintage...The Real Deal](https://findingyourgood.org/were-talkin-vintage-the-real-deal/) - At base value vintage clothing are garments from a previous era. Vintage may describe a style, or stylistic element, specific and classically associated with a designer. Let’s look at Chanel - you can find vintage Chanel items, you can also find clothing featuring a classic Chanel cut, shape or element appearing in a contemporary line.
- [Goodwill Now Sells Juice?](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-now-sells-juice/) - ODuring last month's monthly Finding Your Good Meetup, I found a electric citrus juicer to use more citrus in a different way, rather then just eating them whole. It was tagged as $5.99, but all donated goods were 50% off!
- [Easy Splatter-Painted Chairs](https://findingyourgood.org/easy-splatter-painted-chairs/) - You will see stars when you send an old chair into space--your living space (rather than the dumpster or landfill) using paint to transform it. Truly an out of the box, out of this world DIY project that will cost you next to nothing while launching loads of fun along with many compliments.
- [Student Style: Jamal's Got The Look](https://findingyourgood.org/student-style-jamalfromthegec/) - He's fierce. He's motivated. He's here for it. Meet Jamal, an outgoing and fashion-focused student who's enrolled at Goodwill's tuition-free adult charter school, the Excel Center. 
- [Student Style: Destined for Greatness](https://findingyourgood.org/student-style-destined-for-greatness/) - For this week's DC fashion feature, we're spotlighting another Goodwill Excel Center (GEC) student who rocks a look that changes day-by-day, always showcasing her best stylin' self. Everyone, meet Ms. Destiny!
- [Student Style: Lakii's Denim DIY](https://findingyourgood.org/lakiidenimdiy/) - Her creations are inspired by her love of color and figures in the media. On all of her upcycles, she uses bright acrylic paint, fabric paint and marker to capture her imagination.
- [Student Style: Devin the Self-Taught Comic Artist and YouTuber](https://findingyourgood.org/student-style-devin-the-self-taught-comic-artist-and-youtuber/) - Her creations are inspired by her love of color and figures in the media. On all of her upcycles, she uses bright acrylic paint, fabric paint and marker to capture her imagination.
- [Valentine’s Day Gift Idea: DIY Heart Collages, 3 Ways](https://findingyourgood.org/valentines-day-gift-idea-diy-heart-collages-3-ways/) - Well, be still my heart! Here’s an easy, memorable Valentine’s Day gift (or any time of year) that your sweetie will love! Combine old frames with used papers to create love-filled art pieces. Look for images and words from discarded magazines, calendars, cards, sheet music and more to express yourself in these treasurers that will stay up long after the love letters are put away and the box of chocolates is eaten.
- [Why Chunky White Sneakers Are NOT Eco-Friendly](https://findingyourgood.org/why-chunky-white-sneakers-are-the-least-sustainable-clothing-item/) - I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about the items I currently have or want add to my closet and how they impact the environment. Thoughts occupy my head-space on the metro, as I walk out of work....basically, every time I'm confronted with the world's fashion choices. This week, I wanted to highlight some quick thoughts around my epiphanies around: the chunky white shoe.
- [Meetup Recap: Kicking Off 2020 in Rockville, MD](https://findingyourgood.org/meetup-recap-kicking-off-2020-in-rockville-md/) - Vintage blazers, carts rolling, thrifters strolling...this sounds like a song right? If so, it accurated describes how we kicked off 2020 in pure style at the newly renovated Goodwill in Rockville, MD.
- [THRIFTING 101: THE ULTIMATE BEGINNER’S WORKOUT](https://findingyourgood.org/thrifting-101-the-ultimate-beginners-workout/) - If you don’t know where to start, or you’re looking for a way to ease a reluctant friend into the sport of thrifting, let my (very comprehensive) guide be your personal trainer.
- [Material Transformation Is Energetic Exchange](https://findingyourgood.org/material-transformation-is-energetic-exchange/) - All things, ideas, individuals and objects have a projected life-cycle - it is the natural course of things. When an object’s life-cycle, especially that of a garment, is thrown off course it is a good sign.
- [A High Note: An Old Piano Plays a New Tune as a Bar](https://findingyourgood.org/a-high-note-an-old-piano-plays-a-new-tune-as-a-bar/) - A worn and weathered upright piano was repurposed as a hip and happening bar. Guests will want to belly up to it because of its unique charm and fabulous function!
- [Keeping My Grandmother's Legacy Alive Through My Love of Thrifting](https://findingyourgood.org/keeping-my-grandmothers-legacy-alive-through-my-love-of-thrifting/) - Since I was a little girl I viewed by Grandma Lat as the epitome of Style and Grace. When she passed away in 2012, I vowed to keep her Stylish legacy alive.
- [Sweater Footstool DIY Upcycle](https://findingyourgood.org/sweaterfootstooldiy/) - It’s very easy to warm up to this easy and funky DIY project. Very stylish and trendy right now are small foot stools to provide extra seating in any space. If not being sat upon or without feet propped on them, they can easily be stashed away under a table or out of the way. And today’s options look really cool with their sleek and simple lines.
- [My Go-To Thrift Store Section: The Put-Back Rack](https://findingyourgood.org/my-go-to-thrift-store-section-the-put-back-rack/) - One move that ensures I'm shopping with intent is looking at particular sections of Goodwill. For example, some of my favorite clothing pieces have been found on Goodwill’s "go-back" rack outside of the fitting rooms.
- [Thrift Trip Planner: Annandale, VA Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-trip-planner-annandale-va-goodwill/) - You can take the car away from the girl, but you can't take the thrift life out of her heart!
- [An Unexpected Goodwill Find Worth Celebrating, and Salivating Over!](https://findingyourgood.org/an-unexpected-goodwill-find-worth-celebrating-and-salivating-over/) - Find something amazing that I could upcycle into home décor that fits my personal style perfectly (and write a blog post about it for Finding Your Good.)
- [Carolyn Becker](https://findingyourgood.org/carolyn-becker/) - Carolyn Becker a self-proclaimed thrifty spunky petite fashionista who works in the marketing field by day, and is an artist and musician by night.
- [Keisha Dunbar](https://findingyourgood.org/keisha-dunbar/) - Bold . . . Courageous . . . Flamboyant. These are just three words that can be used to describe Lattie Moore Style’s tastes in fashion. It’s deeper than mere outfits and trends, it’s an expression of all the eccentricities that make up the person. And no one, embodies this sentiment more than Keisha Dunbar Daniel.
- [Tim Kime](https://findingyourgood.org/tim-kime/) - Tim Kime is an artist, life coach, connector. He is President of Kime Leadership Associates offering executive coaching, meeting facilitating and motivational speaking. . .
- [Jeans in Every Closet](https://findingyourgood.org/jeans-in-every-closet/) - Trickle down fashion: designs dripping down from Haute couture, to quality brands leaving consumers wanting.
- [Recap: Impromptu Goodwill Rockville, MD Visit!](https://findingyourgood.org/recap-impromptu-goodwill-rockville-md-visit/) - Great news! The Rockville, MD Goodwill has recently been renovated and I couldn't wait to scope it out. It will also be the next Finding Your Good Meetup later in the month, but I had to see it for myself ASAP. My thrifting gal Jennifer and I took a night trip to check out the newness. As we entered, we were greeted by bright lights and friendly staff.
- [Danielle Dukes](https://findingyourgood.org/danielle-dukes/) - Danielle, founder of Thread.Lift, is a self proclaimed secondhand shopping queen, blogger, and tall girl who is living a sustainable slow fashion lifestyle through the art of secondhand living.
- [I Volunteered at Goodwill's Donation Center and This is What I Learned...](https://findingyourgood.org/i-volunteered-at-goodwills-donation-center-and-this-is-what-i-learned/) - And just because we're changing seasons, doesn't mean we have to put the colors away quite yet.
- [How to Style Tights in the Winter - 3 Outfit Ideas](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-style-tights-in-the-winter-3-outfit-ideas/) - And while wearing layers may include tanks, tees, sweaters, and jackets, this can leave you negligent on covering up your most important asset (pun intended). While heat primary escapes from your head, it also escapes from your extremities; including your hands and feet!
- [Catherine Castillo](https://findingyourgood.org/catherine-castillo/) - Catherine of @cccstyledc is a healthcare strategy consultant, self-proclaimed "sustainable fashionista" and a secondhand shopping pro.
- [REVIEW: Goodwill Hits the Project Runway!](https://findingyourgood.org/review-goodwill-hits-the-project-runway/) - We're reviewing one of the most important television episodes in recent history: Goodwill takes over Bravo's Project Runway.
- [Finding Your Good Podcast: Working it at Work](https://findingyourgood.org/working-it-at-work/) - The workplace fashion police have laws that are always changing. What colors can be worn at work? Skirts or pants? Will I be arrested for this dress? It all can be very hard to keep up with - making dressing for success difficult to navigate. But with the expertise of local fashion and lifestyle influencer, Tiffany of Policy and Fashion, we can explore the creativity and affordability of work attire and what it means to work it at work.
- [PHOTOS: Finding Your Good Podcast Launch Party](https://findingyourgood.org/photos-finding-your-good-podcast-launch-party/) - Finding Your Good and Femme Fatale DC are teaming up to bring you one of a kind content, here on this blog. We come together with over our shared love for being “very you” while living an economically and ecologically sustainable lifestyle.
- [Deck the Halls---& Your Home---with Items from Goodwill!](https://findingyourgood.org/deck-the-halls-your-home-with-items-from-goodwill/) - Think it’s too late to decorate for Christmas? Bah-humbug! Get your jolly self to Goodwill today for deals on pieces that will make you sing for joy about the price---and then sing, "Joy to the World!"
- [Amber's Goodwill Review: Harlem, NYC](https://findingyourgood.org/ambers-goodwill-review-harlem-nyc/) - My best friend Towanda and I just went up for the weekend; our plans included lots of laughs, food and of course, thrifting! We both are veteran thrifters and finding Goodwill was at the top of our agenda.
- [My Favorite 2019 Goodwill Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/my-favorite-2019-goodwill-finds/) - As we wrap out the year (and the decade, if you can believe it), I thought it would be cool to look back and share some of my favorite Goodwill finds that I discovered throughout this year.
- [Finding Your Good Podcast: The Vintage Vault](https://findingyourgood.org/the-vintage-vault/) - How can you tell if it's vintage through a simple zipper? What are the best times to shop vintage at Goodwill? Sheena Ozzella, owner/curator of Ruby Threads Vintage, discusses starting an online vintage store, the state of vintage secondhand fashion, ways to identify vintage items through certain characteristics, and why thrift stores are to thank for her business.
- [My Thrifted Capsule Travel Wardrobe](https://findingyourgood.org/my-thrifted-capsule-travel-wardrobe/) - On an early crisp fall Saturday Morning on November 16th, Goodwill in collaboration with Thrifting Influencers in the D.C. Community to include my brand, Thread Lift, set out to host a shopping event that invited the community to take the morning to shop in the celebration and launch of their newly created podcast, Finding Your Good!
- [A Jolly, Happy Upcycled Snowman Lamp](https://findingyourgood.org/a-jolly-happy-upcycled-snowman-lamp/) - I always like to check out Goodwill’s Lighting section for funky inexpensive lamps. I didn’t think much about this little $9.99 lamp at first. However, when I walked past the lamps a second time, something about it caught my eye.
- [5 Things You Can Thrift to Complete Your NYE Look](https://findingyourgood.org/5-things-you-can-thrift-to-complete-your-nye-look/) - You’ve dressed up for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, three and a half holiday parties, and yes, even a Santa-themed brunch. In the course of four weeks, you’ve worn the little black dress, that bedazzled clutch you’ve had since forever, and the sparkliest statement necklace in your possession - three times each.
- [4 Tips for Buying and Inspecting Thrifted Shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/4-tips-for-buying-and-inspecting-thrifted-shoes/) - I allow myself to browse the section for something that catches my eye, even if I am not looking for anything specific. There are a couple of LattieMooreStyle tips that I personally follow when shopping for second hand shoes, to ensure thrift success.
- [Finding Your Good Podcast: Capital City Upcyclers](https://findingyourgood.org/capital-city-upcyclers/) - We want to start new creative projects and experiment with crafting, but have no idea where to begin, what to paint and how to source materials. We want to make more handmade items and gifts but are afraid to fail. To mess up.
- [DIY Lamp Shade Frame Christmas Tree](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-lamp-shade-frame-christmas-tree/) - Create holiday magic when you transform old lamp shades into a very cool, very hip Christmas tree. No mess or fuss or pine needs to clean up, just an eye-catching, funky decoration that have you rocking ‘round and dancing ‘round the Christmas tree!
- [Finding Your Good Podcast: Thrift Tips From the Inside](https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-tips-from-the-inside/) - Expert thrifter and Goodwill employee Carolyn Becker of @Petite_Punk has been in the thrift game since she came out of the womb, with a wardrobe consisting of rare designer vintage (think Chanel and Emilio Pucci) - all of which she's thrifted.
- [Easy 8-Step Playing Card Star Ornaments](https://findingyourgood.org/easy-8-step-playing-card-star-ornaments/) - Here’s an out of this world and an out of the box DIY project, just in time for the holidays, that is sure to be remembered and appreciated long after the presents are unwrapped. Many of us give gift cards this year and have board games with cards in them, too. Use these to create one-of-a-kind, whimsical star ornaments that are so fun you truly could hang them up all year long!
- [Ways to Shop Small in DC](https://findingyourgood.org/ways-to-shop-small-in-dc/) - Shopping small in DC has never been more fun! Creative makers through the DMV are coming together in new and interesting ways, connecting creatives with consumers.
- [Amber's Recap: Podcast Launch Party + Under $5 Goodwill Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/ambers-recap-podcast-launch-party-under-5-goodwill-finds/) - During the morning of the actual event, many enthusiastic shoppers came to the store. There were free delicious vegan breakfast items from Chef Roro, including avocado toast, breakfast tacos and baklava.
- [DIO: Do It Ourselves](https://findingyourgood.org/dio-do-it-ourselves/) - We do it ourselves, we do what we do as part of a community. We engage sustainable making, in sustainable spaces that are accepting, rather than acceptable.
- [3 Tips For Tidying Up Your Space On a Budget](https://findingyourgood.org/3-tips-for-tidying-up-your-space-on-a-budget/) - I love coming home to an organized space after a long day of work. There is nothing like decompressing and relaxing in a space that is orderly and free of chaos.
- [DIY Thanksgiving Memory Frames](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-thanksgiving-memory-frames/) - Mirror, mirror on the wall....You didn’t fit their home décor...
- [You're a Born Thrifter if......](https://findingyourgood.org/youre-a-born-thrifter-if/) - Finding Your Good and Femme Fatale DC are teaming up to bring you one of a kind content, here on this blog. We come together with over our shared love for being “very you” while living an economically and ecologically sustainable lifestyle.
- [Why the Men’s Section is the Only One that Matters in the Thrift Store](https://findingyourgood.org/why-the-mens-section-is-the-only-one-that-matters-in-the-thrift-store/) - The end of summer is drawing near, and with that comes crunchy leaves, football season, and everything pumpkin spice. A new season also means new trends are on the horizon, and there are so many to choose from!
- [Danielle's Recap: Finding Your Good Podcast Launch Party!](https://findingyourgood.org/danielles-recap-finding-your-good-podcast-launch-party/) - On an early crisp fall Saturday Morning on November 16th, Goodwill in collaboration with Thrifting Influencers in the D.C. Community to include my brand, Thread Lift, set out to host a shopping event that invited the community to take the morning to shop in the celebration and launch of their newly created podcast, Finding Your Good!
- [Get Wired: Pictures Frames Make Festive Trees DIY](https://findingyourgood.org/get-wired-pictures-frames-make-festive-trees-diy/) - Celebrate the changing seasons by creating tree-themed art with wire and upcycled picture frames. This eye-catching and easy project is simple as a twist to do!
- [Femme Fatale DC + Finding Your Good Do A Thing, Together](https://findingyourgood.org/femme-fatale-dc-finding-your-good-do-a-thing-together/) - Finding Your Good and Femme Fatale DC are teaming up to bring you one of a kind content, here on this blog. We come together with over our shared love for being “very you” while living an economically and ecologically sustainable lifestyle.
- [Housewares Haul: 9 Kitchen Items for $5!](https://findingyourgood.org/housewares-haul-9-kitchen-items-for-5/) - This past week's color was orange, which means any product with an orange tag or barb was be 50% off. Additionally, the week's super special for Rewards Club members was 75% off housewares, also with an orange tag! My passion is food and fashion, so I don't usually find myself in the housewares section. However, finding items for a few pennies is hard to ignore.
- [Finding Your Good Podcast:  Thrifters Unite: A Conversation with the Sustainably Stylish](https://findingyourgood.org/thriftersuniteconversationsustainablystylish/) - We’ve brought in a crew of experts, from stylists to activists, to talk all things thrift, eco-friendly and sustainable (let’s slow down fashion!) in DC.
- [Halloween DIY Project: Creepy Collectibles](https://findingyourgood.org/halloweencreepycollectibles/) - Does anyone really collect those little statues and tchatchkes anymore? These collectibles won’t collect dust, but will attract cool creeps when you transform them into eye-bulging, chill-enducing Halloween decorations. These aren’t your Grandmother's little knick-knacks anymore---unless she’s the Bride of Frankenstein, that is!
- [Give Your Painted Piece Depth by Going Against the Grain](https://findingyourgood.org/give-your-painted-piece-depth-by-going-against-the-grain/) - Rethink your next DIY project by painting against the grain. Layer differing paint colors in opposing directions for a woven, intriguing look. This technique will produce results that will make you want to break other rules, too!
- [Finding a $5 Trench Coat While Thrifting](https://findingyourgood.org/finding-a-5-trench-coat-while-thrifting/) - Shopping at Thrift/Secondhand stores has been a great way for me to get more for my money. I must admit, I take Retail Therapy to another level.
- [I Didn’t Buy New Clothes For A Year & It Shows](https://findingyourgood.org/i-didnt-buy-new-clothes-for-a-year-it-shows/) - So, what possessed me to self-impose a year-long ban on buying anything newly manufactured? Well, it was only supposed to last for one month.
- [5 Steps/5 Ideas: Arrange Accessories into Awesome Autumn Arrangements](https://findingyourgood.org/5steps5ideasautumnarrangements/) - Does anyone really collect those little statues and tchatchkes anymore? These collectibles won’t collect dust, but will attract cool creeps when you transform them into eye-bulging, chill-enducing Halloween decorations. These aren’t your Grandmother's little knick-knacks anymore---unless she’s the Bride of Frankenstein, that is!
- [Look! Goodwill Plates Upcycled Into Halloween Decor](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwillplateshalloweendecor/) - Mirror, mirror on the wall....You didn’t fit their home décor...
- [October Goodwill Meetup Recap: South Dakota Avenue - Washington, DC](https://findingyourgood.org/octobergoodwillmeetuprecap/) - On 7/27, we had the pleasure of hosting our July Shopping Meetup at one of two of the Goodwills located in Montgomery County, MD - the Rockville Retail Store and Donation Center.
- [One Summer Trend I Am Not Ready To Let Go of This Fall](https://findingyourgood.org/one-summer-trend-i-am-not-ready-to-let-go-of-this-fall/) - On September 23rd, 2019 I was, like most people, ready for fall to roll around. Fall has a beautiful appeal to it. The cooler weather, comfort foods, the natural changing colors of nature around you can easily evoke feelings of nostalgia and comfort.
- [Halloween DIY Project: Planters Gone Morbid](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwillmorbidplanters/) - You will lose your head having so much fun when you turn outdoor plant holders into creepy Halloween decorations. Combine the talents of Martha Stewart with Freddy Krueger by upcycling mannequin heads and metal plant holders into these spine-chilling, gory pieces that will make your trick-or-treaters shriek with delight!
- [Late Summer Sandal Haul (Featuring Kate Spade!)](https://findingyourgood.org/summersandals/) - I love graphic tees! Throughout this year, my t-shirt collection has grown QUICKLY and most of them are Goodwill gems.
- [We're Launching a Podcast!](https://findingyourgood.org/podcastlaunch/) - Yes, the word is out! This month, we're launching a BRAND NEW podcast (We'll be the next TED, haha!), focused on all things sustainability, DIY and fashion. For this series, we're bringing members of the DC area together to engage in important conversations. Our podcast's goal is to further foster community and strengthen sustainable practices
- [Are You Overlooking the Most Important Essential Accessory at Goodwill?](https://findingyourgood.org/are-you-overlooking-the-most-important-essential-accessory-at-goodwill/) - After years of Goodwill shopping, I have scored a lot of finds that I am always happy to share with you all. But, when I'm not shopping, I dedicate that time to let my wallet catch a breath while I live vicariously and enjoy a few secondhand hauls with some of my favorite YouTube channels. Those that I follow always have a great perspective on what items to look for, how to style their finds while in store and by the end of their video, I've put a few new tricks in my back pocket and walk away with inspiration for my next trip.
- [Event Recap: My Thrift Tour Experience in Washington D.C.!](https://findingyourgood.org/event-recap-my-thrift-tour-experience-in-washington-d-c/) - Last month I had the wonderful opportunity to represent Finding Your Good, by attending a local thrift event The DMV Thrifting Bus Tour! The event was hosted by D.C.'s thrifting It Girl and local thrift blogger, Ayana Pitterson (IG @thriftingdivas). Ayana is a boss babe in the office by day but quickly becomes the queen of thrift, fashion blogger, and personal stylist by night!
- [Karen Wathen](https://findingyourgood.org/karen-wathen/) - Karen Wathen is a young professional and self-proclaimed “thriftanista.” Her passion for fashion and her savvy spending habits make shopping second-hand one of her favorite hobbies. . .
- [I'm Moving! My Adventures of Vintage Home Shopping](https://findingyourgood.org/im-moving-my-adventures-of-vintage-home-shopping/) - Readers, I'm moving...again! And you know what that means? I'm on a mission to furnish my space with unique vintage finds that fit my personal style, for pennies on the dollar.
- [How to Score and Maintain Your New Favorite Goodwill Shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-score-and-maintain-your-new-favorite-goodwill-shoes/) - I consider myself to be a Goodwill diva and about 80% of my wardrobe is filled with Goodwill finds, even down to my shoes.
- [Goodwill Family Game Night](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-family-game-night/) - Over the years, so much of our lives have been transformed to electronic devices, that it is nice sometimes to just to go off the grid and have a good old-fashioned game night.
- [Globes Upcycled: 3 Transformations](https://findingyourgood.org/globes-upcycled-3-transformations/) - The world changes so quickly these days that globes seem to be out of date overnight as countries rename themselves. Give your home a global appeal with these three creative transformations.
- [Strike Gold with a Stylish Silver Transformation](https://findingyourgood.org/strike-gold-with-a-stylish-silver-transformation/) - You’ll laugh yourself all the way to the bank after upcycling a boring brown piece into a shimmering silver bar or foyer cabinet.
- [Finding Your Good – One Year Anniversary Instagram Contest Rules](https://findingyourgood.org/finding-your-good-one-year-anniversary-instagram-contest-contest-rules/) - Between May 8, 2019 and May 30, 2019, Goodwill of Greater Washington (“Goodwill”) will be accepting entries for “the Finding Your Good One Year Anniversary Instagram Contest”. [Three] randomly selected winners will each receive one [$25 Gift Certificate] from [Goodwill of Greater Washington]. To enter, post an Instagram picture of yourself, wearing some of your
- [Upcycle Fear (and Fun!) with Scary Centerpieces](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwillscarydiycenterpieces/) - Don’t let the high price of Halloween centerpieces leave you shaking in your shoes. For just a few dollars, you can easily make your table fearsomely festive with simple accessories, some black paint and a whole lot of ghoulishly good fun! This easy DIY project takes household items from “blah” to “Boo!” in several simple steps.
- [A Timeless Closet Staple: Amber's $10 Graphic Tee Haul](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwillgraphicteehaul/) - I love graphic tees! Throughout this year, my t-shirt collection has grown QUICKLY and most of them are Goodwill gems.
- [Upcycle a Rake into a Fall Wreath or Funky Wall Art](https://findingyourgood.org/rakediyart/) - You won’t rake us over the coals with this DIY project. Turn an old rake into a Fall-themed wreath/front door décor, perfect this time of year. Or go way out there and turn it into wall art as a “fashionista femme.” Either way, you will “fall” for this fun upcycled project that will “leaf” you smiling!
- [Make Pumpkins Pop with Paint: 4 Design Ideas](https://findingyourgood.org/pumpkinpaintideas/) - Who said pumpkins have to be orange? With some paint, a dash of creativity and lots of fun, here are four ways to give a trio pumpkins style and sizzle!
- [Mirror, Mirror On the Wall](https://findingyourgood.org/mirrormirroronthewall/) - Mirror, mirror on the wall....You didn’t fit their home décor...
- [Thrifted Coats Inspired by Runway Looks](https://findingyourgood.org/thrifted-coats-inspired-by-runway-looks/) - However, one does not have to buy new to try new things that they wouldn't have normally worn. Oftentimes, places like Goodwill house one-of-a-kind finds that others have worn once and donated, for fear of being seen in an, "outfit repeat."
- [Unexpected Thrift Find: Throw Pillows](https://findingyourgood.org/throwpillows/) - I moved into my apartment almost a year ago and it has taken me some time to figure out the decor. It find it easy to dress my body, but when it comes to my home, it actually takes some time and lots of searching to decorate my space.
- [The Magic of Second-Hand Shopping, A Personal Story](https://findingyourgood.org/secondhandshoppingstory/) - "The magic of shopping second-hand is that you don't find the right clothes. The right clothes find you!"
- [Fine Art for Five Bucks](https://findingyourgood.org/abstractart/) - You can usually find me checking out platform sandals or kitchen tools. However, during this particular trip, I was drawn to the art and frame section, for I need some new flair for my apartment's walls.
- [Upcycling Can Make Your Party ROCK!](https://findingyourgood.org/upcycleyourparty/) - From centerpieces to themed-décor to fun accents, transform your party from expected to crowd-pleasing with these six glitzy (and easy) steps that will make you wanna be dancing in the streets!
- [Open the Door to a New Season: 5 Steps to a Friendly Front Entry](https://findingyourgood.org/transformthefrontdoor/) - Dress up your front door and entry way to welcome Fall (and family, friends and guests) using colorful paint, seasonal plants and fun accessories!
- [What I Wore: Bidding Farewell to Summer](https://findingyourgood.org/lastdaysofsummeroutfit/) - And just because we're changing seasons, doesn't mean we have to put the colors away quite yet.
- [Upcycle a Mirror to Reflect Your Style](https://findingyourgood.org/mirrorupcycle/) - Transform an old mirror to reflect your unique style and you are sure to feel like you are living a fairy tale life, too! By layering paint and bringing out details, you’ll see smiles in front of you when you gaze at your reflection in this easy, elegant DIY project.
- [A Child's Sign Gets a Stylish Grown-Up Makeover](https://findingyourgood.org/childsignmakeover/) - I found this little sign for displaying children’s artwork at the Fairfax, VA Goodwill store. It only cost $3.99!
- [From an Upcycling Expert: 5 Ways to Find Project Inspiration](https://findingyourgood.org/diyinspiration/) - Drum roll, please! You will make your own kind of music by turning an old drum set into a pair of memorable side tables. These fun and whimsical pieces will strike a high note with musicians, musical lovers and anyone who appreciates a new tune.
- [Optoro Swap Shop Recap](https://findingyourgood.org/optoroswap2019/) - "Upon entering the swap, I was instantly delighted with a bright and fun space, bustling with excited attendees who were ready to be sustainably fashionable.
- [Fall 2019 Trends You Can Easily Find at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/2019falltrends/) - The end of summer is drawing near, and with that comes crunchy leaves, football season, and everything pumpkin spice. A new season also means new trends are on the horizon, and there are so many to choose from!
- [We All Scream For 75% Off!](https://findingyourgood.org/75percentoffatgoodwill/) - The cashier rang me up for 51 cents for my finds! I'm pretty sure that is my least expensive Goodwill trip ever. I am so delighted with my Goodwill find and already looking forward to dessert!
- [Event Recap: Goodwill Summer Style Exchange](https://findingyourgood.org/summerstyleexchangerecap/) - For events like these, anything goes. You don't have the pressure to pull together the perfect thrifted outfit to impress others on the gram because, you are simply choosing items that bring you joy, that spark pleasure FOR YOU.
- [Can’t Beat This Idea: Transform Drums Into Side Tables!](https://findingyourgood.org/drumsidetables/) - Drum roll, please! You will make your own kind of music by turning an old drum set into a pair of memorable side tables. These fun and whimsical pieces will strike a high note with musicians, musical lovers and anyone who appreciates a new tune.
- [Finding Goodies on the Finding Your Good Curated Goodwill Rack!](https://findingyourgood.org/findinggoodies/) - was over the moon to hear that a rack would be introduced at the South Dakota Ave location that would feature picks from FYG fashion bloggers. Carolyn, our fearless leader and communication manager, selected wonderful goods for the month of August.
- [DIY Tip: Use Your Artwork to Inspire Color Choices](https://findingyourgood.org/artworkasinspiration/) - So many colors, so little time! It can be overwhelming when deciding what hue to use when transforming your piece.
- [Meetup Recap: Rock it, Don't Stop it in Rockville](https://findingyourgood.org/rockvillegoodwillmeetup2019/) - On 7/27, we had the pleasure of hosting our July Shopping Meetup at one of two of the Goodwills located in Montgomery County, MD - the Rockville Retail Store and Donation Center.
- [Think Outside of the Box: An Organized Pantry Shelf](https://findingyourgood.org/organizedpantry/) - We have so much to manage in life but we also have the ability to exercise our control by being organized which can minimize feelings of frustration, stress, and other negative feelings associated when not being able to find your items.
- [Here’s a Memorable, Fun Team-Building Activity: Upcycling!](https://findingyourgood.org/teambuildingupcycle/) - Here’s a totally inventive idea: use upcycling as a way to connect your staff members and to inspire them to think outside-the-box. Your people will leave energized and enthusiastic with their own transformed item to remember this meaningful time together!
- [Bargain Shopping With Your Bestie!](https://findingyourgood.org/bargainshoppingwithyourbestie/) - Goodwill shopping is fun, but shopping with friends who love a bargain is SO much better. This past weekend was filled with lots of shopping with my best friend Towanda. We started at a block party pop up and came to Goodwill for dope finds.
- [Give a Girl Gingham and Watch Her Take Over the World](https://findingyourgood.org/ginghamstyle/) - Besides the ads for skinny tea and waist trainers. Before you doubt the power of influence and trends, you might have already noticed one of the most popular spring/summer style trends happening this year. And from the title you've probably already guessed it- Gingham!
- [DIY Headboard Bench](https://findingyourgood.org/diyheadboardbench/) - Repurpose a child's headboard into a charming bench that’ll be happily used for years to come! This headboard went from destined for the attic to ready for a prime spot in any room in the house.
- [A Goodwill Cookbook Steal Created a Yummy Meal](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwillcookbooks/) - People know Goodwill as the place to go for cool fashions and housewares. I usually find shoes, a dress or accessories, but I never thought to find second hand cooking tools and books for an easy week day meal.
- [Shimmery Paint + $10 Goodwill Table = LOVE!](https://findingyourgood.org/shimmerytable/) - What do I love more than finding a pretty little table to paint at Goodwill? Finding a pretty little table to paint at Goodwill—and it only cost $9.99!
- [How I Thrifted My Small Bedroom Into the Pinterest Room of My Dreams!](https://findingyourgood.org/howithriftedmysmallbedroomintotheroomofmydreams/) - By now, you may have gotten the idea that sourcing clothing and accessories at Goodwill isn't as intimidating as you may have thought it to be. With that in mind, have you ever thought about utilizing Goodwill to source items to add for home decor?
- [Easy as Pie: A DIY Country Charm Cabinet](https://findingyourgood.org/countrycharmcabinet/) - Upcycle a dark cabinet into a country charmer with white and green spray paints. You're gonna love this easy transformation that will make you shout, “Howdy Ya’ll!”
- [Hot Girl Summer - 5 Outfits to Wear to a BBQ](https://findingyourgood.org/hot-girl-summer-5-outfits-to-wear-to-a-bbq/) - Summer time is here and we know what that means it’s officially “cookout and pool season”. For those of us in the DMV the last couple of days have proven that this summer will be hot (literally) , grossing high 90 degrees hot.
- [Summer Family Fun Idea: Upcycling!](https://findingyourgood.org/familyupcycling/) - As the Dog Days of Summer approach, here is a cool idea to entertain and inspire kids of any age: upcycling items together! Part art, part connecting, part rethinking, it all adds up to 100% fun! Together, your group will create memories that will last long after the seasons change and the weather cools.
- [What I Wore: Rays of Color at CityCenter](https://findingyourgood.org/raysofcolor/) - "This summer is one big staycation!" When asked about my summer vacation plans, I usually answer with this response.
- [Create Your Own Souvenir: Vacation-Inspired Upcycled Chairs](https://findingyourgood.org/create-your-own-souvenir-vacation-inspired-upcycled-chairs/) - Forget the travel-themed snow globes, postcards and T-shirts---transform a set of chairs to remember your summer adventures. Turn to colors from your vacation to create a colorful memento you will love to see and use every day! With several shades of spray paint and inspiration from your travel destination, you will love the results of this easy DIY project.
- [Upcycle Chairs with Hollywood Glam Look](https://findingyourgood.org/upcycle-chairs-with-hollywood-glam-look/) - You’ll join the fan club when you transform wooden chairs with paint and paper into your décor’s starring role! Fred and Ginger would be proud with this easy DIY project that celebrates Hollywood’s golden era.
- [Creating a Conscious Capsule Wardrobe: 4 Items Every Working Woman Needs](https://findingyourgood.org/creating-a-conscious-capsule-wardrobe-4-items-every-working-woman-needs/) - As I’ve grown older, I’ve discovered that I love having quality essential pieces in my closet. Items that can be worn through all seasons, year after year, are ultimately the most-worthy of coveted drawer space.
- [For the Love of Denim: The Styling Benefits of Upcycling](https://findingyourgood.org/for-the-love-of-denim-the-styling-benefits-of-upcycling/) - One of the best things I love about personal style is the creative, DIY nature of it all. The ability to take a garment and transform it into anything under the Sun is pure gold.
- [I Had A Shoe Emergency!](https://findingyourgood.org/i-had-a-shoe-emergency/) - The outfit I was going to wear came together piece-by-piece in my head. I knew I wanted to wear faux leather shorts and duster. I wanted to look like I was chilling at the pool, but not getting in the water.
- [A Change of Plans for a Vintage Goodwill Sideboard](https://findingyourgood.org/a-change-of-plans-for-a-vintage-goodwill-sideboard/) - Sometimes an awesome piece of furniture catches my eye and I instantly know how I’m going to paint it. That’s what happened with this vintage sideboard I found a few weeks ago at the Fairfax, VA Goodwill.
- [Wicker & Rattan |The Trending Bag That Makes a Statement This Summer](https://findingyourgood.org/wicker-rattan-the-trending-bag-that-makes-a-statement-this-summer/) - The wicker bag trend is one of those trends that everyone has jumped on within the last couple years. From the big, oversized beach totes and buckets, to itty-bitty woven picnic baskets and clutches, each size definitely knows how to make a statement. I've seen a bunch of renditions of this style of bags pop
- [Using Corks to Upcycle Trays](https://findingyourgood.org/using-corks-to-upcycle-trays/) - No need to whine with this easy upcycle that uses bottle corks to create a fun and festive tray. This is perfect for serving family and friends---or yourself---no matter what is on the menu!
- [What I Wore: Polka-Dotted Flow](https://findingyourgood.org/what-i-wore-polka-dotted-flow/) - Cloudy skies? It's a no-brainer. These are the best days to brighten one's spirits and wear vibrant clothing. Not only do they make you feel good about the yuck weather, the bright colors pop even more against the neutral-toned sky!
- [A Rebecca Minkoff Purse?! The Adventures in High-End at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/a-rebecca-minkoff-purse-the-adventures-in-high-end-at-goodwill/) - ach store has a special case, usually located at the front of the store, where the more high priced items are held, including sneakers, high heels and handbags.
- [An Untapped Canvas: Drawers](https://findingyourgood.org/an-untapped-canvas-drawers/) - When upcycling a furniture piece with paint, pull out this idea to add to your transformation list: “do the drawers.” If your piece has a drawer, look it as another place to add color, texture, pop and even a bit of surprise!
- [Tailoring a $15 Suit](https://findingyourgood.org/tailoring-a-15-suit/) - I had tapped into a rare space where I could find great quality clothing and then get the pieces tailored at a very reasonable price much lower than purchasing at a retail store and then getting them tailored elsewhere!
- [What I Wore: Saved by the Pastel](https://findingyourgood.org/what-i-wore-saved-by-the-pastel/) - Summer breeze, makes me feel fine! Every single time when winter transitions to spring, my wardrobe does a complete 360. It turns from an all-black abyss to a glowing rainbow.
- [Finding The Perfect Summer Essentials For Traveling](https://findingyourgood.org/finding-the-perfect-summer-essentials-for-traveling/) - If you enjoy warm weather then you're probably excited like I am that finally, colder temperatures are now behind us. When I think of warmer weather, I automatically think of summer vacations. So, after touring the production area, I went on the hunt to search for essential travel items. I was very optimistic that I was going to walk away with what I exactly needed because I've seen amazing pieces other bloggers have discovered at DC Goodwill.
- [How Goodwill Blazers Have Changed My Wardrobe](https://findingyourgood.org/how-goodwill-blazers-have-changed-my-wardrobe/) - 2019 was the year that I decided to change up my fashion sense from what it was previously to where it’s at now.
- [DIY Tennis Racquet Rack](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-tennis-racquet-rack/) - It’s the match point! You’ll be on the right court and say 40-Love with this sporty upcycle. Transform a wooden tennis racquet into a rack to hold and display items all while winning fans. Whether your tennis abilities are amateur or pro, you’ll score big with this clever, vintage feeling, DIY project. Here are two ways to use this crowd favorite upcycle.
- [My $9 Goodwill Garden Upcycle Project](https://findingyourgood.org/my-9-goodwill-garden-upcycle-project/) - It’s happy hour in my yard all day long thanks to my $9 garden upcycle project from Goodwill! This was an easy garden upcycle project that took less than an hour to DIY once I found the perfect items at my local Goodwill store. First, I found this little metal table for $3.99 in Goodwill’s
- [Two-Tone Transformations](https://findingyourgood.org/two-tone-transformations/) - Using paint to upcycle furniture pieces always provides a fresh and immediate new look. Here’s a design idea: for a big impact, keep things simple with two colors repeated on your piece. With this approach, you can draw attention to unique details and highlight them with color.
- [The Return of the Dad Sneaker: A Style Guide](https://findingyourgood.org/the-return-of-the-dad-sneaker-a-style-guide/) - Sometimes style trends have the tendency to come around (or back) that we could never have expected to. Just to name a few: fanny packs, neon colors, shoulder pads, KANGOL bucket hats and classic white sneakers are all in slow but steady movement making an encore appearance back into the fashion scene.
- [Meetup Recap: Off to Fairfax!](https://findingyourgood.org/off-to-fairfax/) - This past Saturday, Monthly Meetup attendees faced these facts: The Fairfax Goodwill is on point!
- [My Under $10 Kitchen Haul!](https://findingyourgood.org/my-under-10-kitchen-haul/) - The best feeling on a Sunday afternoon is to browse the fresh items on the shelves of Goodwill's housewares section. I never know exactly what I'm looking for or need, but I always seem to leave with a little something that helps me navigate through my meals easier and easier!
- [Goodwill Loves Dogs: DIY Dog Food with a $2 Mold](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-loves-dogs-diy-homemade-dog-food-with-a-2-mold/) - One day while browsing the Goodwill shelves on Glebe Rd, I came across a dog bone shaped silicone mold that would be perfect to make homemade dog treats for Chewee! For $1.99, that mold was a steal, so I took it home.
- [DIY Upcycled Jar Containers](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-upcycled-jar-containers/) - You’ll flip your lid for these fun jar transformations! Here’s a creative Mother’s Day gift perfect for the Moms in your world: transform old jars into a set of adorable, personalized containers!
- [Change Channels by Transforming a TV!](https://findingyourgood.org/change-channels-by-transforming-a-tv/) - Now that large, flat screens are the trend, what do we with those old television sets? Upcycle them with other items into funky storage stations! This unique DIY project will have you dropping the remote with excitement!
- [Meetup Recap: Falling in Love with Finds at Falls Church](https://findingyourgood.org/meetup-recap-falling-in-love-with-finds-at-falls-church/) - April showers bring.........Goodwill shopping for several hours! This past Saturday, we had the pleasure of hosting our fourth Shopping Meetup of the year at the Goodwill in Falls Church on Annandale Rd.
- [My Top 3 Most Unexpected (and Awesome!) Goodwill Finds](https://findingyourgood.org/my-top-3-most-unexpected-and-awesome-goodwill-finds/) - Goodwill is my go-to store for furniture and home decor items I can paint and upcycle into something beautiful for my home. Every now and then, something else grabs my attention.
- [Winter-to-Spring Closet Transition and Capsule Closet Curation with Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/winter-to-spring-closet-transition-and-capsule-closet-curation-with-goodwill/) - It's that time of year again when the weather is warming up and all of my cute& chunky winter pieces begin to make their way into retirement once again. My pale skin and off the shoulder blouses welcome the warmth of the sun!
- [DIY: Personalized Stepping Stones](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-personalized-stepping-stones/) - Here’s a DIY recipe to celebrate Mother Earth! Using cake pans, fold in cement and sprinkle with accessories to add bling to your garden with these one-of-a-kind stepping stones. These make cherished Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduation gifts!
- [Amber's Swap & Shop Experience](https://findingyourgood.org/ambers-swap-shop-experience/) - Last weekend was amazing! I attended Finding Your Good Swap and Shop event at the Goodwill Headquarters on 2200 South Dakota Ave. in DC.
- [Jeans + Ties = Apron!](https://findingyourgood.org/jeans-ties-apron/) - Create a one-of-kind apron using pieces of old jeans and ends of Men’s ties. And don’t worry about your waist, neck or inseam measurements, as one size fits all! (Have to give my props and appreciation to my talented Sister In-law, Nancy Kime, who created this transformation for me as a gift!)
- [Affordable Home Makeover: How to Build a Gallery Wall](https://findingyourgood.org/affordable-home-makeover-how-to-build-a-gallery-wall/) - With spring in the air, many people tend to equate the changing of seasons with the physical act of replacing their winter wardrobes with their spring. However, there are so many other ways you can channel that energy! I thought I should take a moment to reevaluate my living spaces and see what improvements could use a bit of a pick-me-up.
- [“How Do You Find Your Good?” with Francesca Valente](https://findingyourgood.org/how-do-you-find-your-good-with-francesca-valente/) - Hey FYG fam - before we host our Free Yoga Class and Donation Drive at Yoga District on 5/5, we wanted to introduce you to the hostess with the most-ess/amazingly talented yogi leading the yoga session - Francesca Valente!
- [Jakia](https://findingyourgood.org/jakia/) - Jakia is a lifestyle and organizing enthusiast who encourages individuals to get organized by incorporating cost-effective and time-saving tips for those who aspire to get organized.
- [Spring Decor: $6 Retro Corner Shelf](https://findingyourgood.org/spring-decor-6-retro-corner-shelf/) - The best discoveries found at Goodwill usually occur when you aren't looking for anything specific. One Saturday morning while looking for Spring shoes, I found a cool 4-tier corner shelf.
- [Recap: Our First Swap & Shop of the Year!](https://findingyourgood.org/recap-our-first-swap-shop-of-the-year/) - Hey FYG fam! We did it! We held our first Swap & Shop of the year on Sunday and it was an absolute smashing success. I honestly can't believe it's already over.
- [DIY Rake & Pallet Rack + 3 Ways to Use it!](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-rake-pallet-rack-3-ways-to-use-it/) - An old yard rake and a discarded wooden pallet join forces as hip, urban rack. Talk about repurposing while being eco-friendly! It’s a wine station, jewelry holder, kitchen catch-all, depending on how you want to use it.
- [Turn an Old Lamp Into a New Garden Fountain](https://findingyourgood.org/turn-an-old-lamp-into-a-new-garden-fountain/) - A DIY light bulb moment---transform a “ho-hum” lamp into an “gotta have one” garden fountain that is sure to make you shine from inside! The birds and the bees (and your neighbors and family) will love it too!
- [“How Do You Find Your Good?” with Nadine of Revol Snax](https://findingyourgood.org/how-do-you-find-your-good-with-nadine-of-revol-snax/) - It's almost April! :Mind Blown: To end International Women's Month on a very strong note, we're introducing you to Nadine of Revol Snax, for today's Finding Your Good community showcase! We first "met" Nadine when perusing our Instagram feed, looking at posts that showcased recent Goodwill shopping finds. While scrolling through, her posts instantly stood
- [Guest Blogger: Tammy's Four Casual Styles for Spring](https://findingyourgood.org/guest-blogger-my-four-casual-styles-for-spring/) - When I think of spring, I think of vibrant and blooming flowers, pastels, and the cool weather. Since spring is just next week, I wanted to shop at my local Goodwill to find some springy apparel.
- [Spray Paint Adds Style to Vases](https://findingyourgood.org/spray-paint-adds-style-to-vases/) - Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind vases with spray paint and painter’s tape. This simple DIY project makes wonderful and memorable gifts for Mother’s Day, birthdays and other special events.
- [I Love The 90's!](https://findingyourgood.org/i-love-the-90s/) - Wide-eyed and excited, I fumbled through the aisles to what looked like the handbag and toys section of the store. At this time, I was seven years old, and I was either looking for a bag that was either glittery or had the letter “j” for Jasmine on it.
- [Bowie, MD Meetup Recap: Our Biggest Event Yet!](https://findingyourgood.org/bowie-md-meetup-recap-our-biggest-event-yet/) - On Saturday, the Goodwill Meetup Shopping crew headed to Bowie for a morning of shopping, chatting and breakfast treats. Attendees of this event woke up extra early to have the exclusive opportunity peruse Goodwill an hour before the doors open to the public.
- [A Vintage Makeover for a Pretty Little Nightstand](https://findingyourgood.org/a-vintage-makeover-for-a-pretty-little-nightstand/) - Don’t let cosmetic damage like scratches and star carvings prevent you from buying an awesome piece of furniture. This nightstand met all of the criteria on my Checklist for Choosing Furniture at Goodwill. It just needed a little TLC and a vintage makeover.
- [Skirts From Different Heritages](https://findingyourgood.org/skirts-from-different-heritages/) - I am convinced that you can find just about anything at Goodwill! It is always a treasure hunt for me to discover what I can find. It also perplexes me about items that people will purposefully give away.
- [My Three Spring Clutches From Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/my-three-spring-cluthes-from-goodwill/) - A woman's outfit is never complete without the perfect accessories. A pair of earrings, high heels, scarf or purse sets it off.
- [Painted Furniture Inspired by Spring Colors](https://findingyourgood.org/painted-furniture-inspired-by-spring-colors/) - Transform weary, worn out pieces with Spring colors that will have you blooming with excitement! No matter the time of year or what the weather looks like outside, these colorful DIY projects will always look fresh and feel vibrant.
- [Meet DC's Femme Foto Bombers](https://findingyourgood.org/meet-dcs-femme-foto-bombers/) - Meet DC's up-and-coming stylish lady crew: The Femme Foto Bombers. They're stylin', they're eye-catching, they're creative. This group of women creatives is taking DC by storm, dropping in at different spots across the DMV to model, and capture captivating photos in unconventional spaces. Using their aesthetic, photography and styling talents, founder and photographer Jada Imani
- [Colorful Dishes Make Dinner Pop!](https://findingyourgood.org/colorful-dishes-make-dinner-pop/) - As a big foodie, one of my good friends advised that I purchase some bright colored dishes at Goodwill to make my meals really POP.
- [Mother Nature Makeover: Use Moss for Organic Transformations](https://findingyourgood.org/mother-nature-makeover-use-moss-for-organic-transformations/) - With spring around the corner, transform items with moss to welcome in the new season. Here are four options for this earthly appealing DIY project.
- ["How Do You Find Your Good?" with Mallory Henig](https://findingyourgood.org/how-do-you-find-your-good-with-mallory-henig/) - As we celebrate Women's History Month here at FYG, we wanted to showcase one of the many amazing women that make up the Goodwill-loving community! DC is filled with ladies of all walks of life - foodies, painters, artisans....and today, we're shining the light on a woman that is all of the above!
- [A Look Inside My Apartment](https://findingyourgood.org/a-look-inside-my-apartment/) - Despite the fact that February was busy with events galore, I've had the opportunity to start putting my new Adams Morgan apartment together fusing furniture from my previous place along with new finds from Goodwill.
- [5 Ways to Transform a Belt](https://findingyourgood.org/5-ways-to-transform-a-belt/) - Don’t Tighten Your Belt: Use it to Transform an Item! Belts are a great fashion accent—and not limited to clothes.
- [How to "Discover the Good" When Moving](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-discover-the-good-when-moving/) - When you have been on the search for a new home and you finally discover a place that meets your needs, you probably feel excited and overwhelmed with joy. But then you realize you have to pack up all of your belongings and prepare to transport them to the new space.
- [February Meetup Recap: Newly Renovated at Sudley Rd.](https://findingyourgood.org/february-meetup-recap-sudley/) - Pageant dresses? Check. A retro owl lamp? You got it! A disco two-piece set? Absolutely. Everything and anything under the sun was scored at this month's Monthly Meetup at the Goodwill on Sudley Rd. in Manassas, VA. Last Saturday, the Goodwill Monthly Meetup crew headed to the gorgeous and newly renovated modern Goodwill in Manassas
- [My Under $30 Spring Clothing Haul](https://findingyourgood.org/my-under-30-goodwill-spring-clothing-haul/) - These past few Sundays, I've ventured to my local Goodwill because the "Color of the Week," 50% Off Sale is announced that day. With this sale, I've given myself a personal challenge to find as many cute items with the color-coded barbs or tags as possible. This particular Sunday afternoon was one of my best Goodwill hauls.
- [Vintage at the Pittsburgh Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/vintage-at-the-pittsburgh-goodwill/) - If there's one thing you gotta know about me and travel, it's that wherever I go - no matter if it's Boston for business or Florida for fun - I'm determined to visit one Goodwill store.
- [5-Step DIY Love Letter Signs](https://findingyourgood.org/5-step-diy-love-letter-signs/) - For Valentine’s Day (or any time, love has no holiday!), express your love and your creativity by making a sign from items you have around the house.
- [Turn Dresser Drawers Into Stylish Shelves](https://findingyourgood.org/turn-dresser-drawers-into-stylish-shelves/) - Pull out those dresser drawers to pull together unique shelving units. Transform old wooden drawers into funky and functional shelves with these simple steps.
- [A 3-Step Upcycled Electronics Charging Station](https://findingyourgood.org/a-3-step-upcycled-electronics-charging-station/) - Have you ever wandered around your house checking all the outlets because you couldn’t remember where you left your cell phone charger? (I have to believe it isn’t just me!) Or maybe you have a designated charging spot, but it is cluttered with many different chargers for all of your devices? There’s something about the
- [“How Do You Find Your Good?” with Roro's](https://findingyourgood.org/how-do-you-find-your-good-with-roros/) - Who's hungry? I know I am! Not only for Roro's delicious modern Lebanese food, but also to learn more about his personal Goodwill experiences. Who knew that one of DC's best food truck/restaurant owners was a DC Goodwill lover?
- [Does it Bring You Love and Joy?](https://findingyourgood.org/does-it-bring-you-love-and-joy/) - Does the item you find while Goodwill shopping bring you love and joy?
- ["How Do You Find Your Good?" with Kalee Rinehart](https://findingyourgood.org/how-do-you-find-your-good-kalee-rinehart/) - We're kicking off a new series of content where we're asking fashionstas, foodies, creatives, musicians and everyone in between about their style preferences and how they find their good at Goodwill stores.
- [Elevating the DC Fashion Economy - DC Econ UNPLUGGED Event Recap](https://findingyourgood.org/elevating-the-dc-fashion-economy-dc-econ-unplugged-event-recap/) - When you think cities that are fashionable, does DC come to mind? As the capital of the United States, DC is a place where many individuals work in politics and mostly wear drab suits and ties. However, there's so much more to the city than that. We're a hub of rich culture - a place
- [Meetup Recap: Kicking Off 2019 at Annandale Plaza](https://findingyourgood.org/january-meetup-recap-annandale-plaza/) - The Meetup Series is back in session and we're ready to strut into the year with style! To kick off the monthly events, we commenced 2019 by visiting the Annandale Plaza, VA Goodwill for a morning of fashion, finds and yummy breakfast fuel. This particular event was exciting. Why? It was one of our biggest
- [Amber Mixson](https://findingyourgood.org/amber-mixson/) - Amber is fashion-blogging foodie and Instagram influencer with a passion for thrift store shopping.
- [Stenciling on Style: Fume-Free Table Transformation](https://findingyourgood.org/stenciling-on-style-table-transformation/) - So simple and so chic! Add flair and a fashionable look to old tables with stencils, paint and fun! This easy project turns boring into bravo! Prepare yourself---this project is going to make you flip for using this stenciling and painting process to transform pieces.
- [In the Studio with Tim Kime](https://findingyourgood.org/in-the-studio-with-tim-kime/) - Last week, I had the amazing opportunity to visit our blogger/DIY expert, Tim Kime, at his art studio. While there, I was able to obtain a greater sense of the magic that happens when he embarks on his signature DIY upcycles for the blog.
- [DIY Rustic Industrial Home Décor for Fall](https://findingyourgood.org/diy-rustic-industrial-home-decor-for-fall/) - Rustic industrial home décor looks amazing all year. But once the air turns crisp in Autumn, I especially like to pair interesting rusty items with dried flowers and mini pumpkins to bring a little bit of fall flair into my home. You can spend a lot of money on high-end rustic industrial home décor. Or
- [Fall Trend to Try: Utility Jacket](https://findingyourgood.org/fall-trend-to-try-utility-jacket/) - 'Tis the season to start thinking about what to wear for fall, fashionistas! Today I'm sharing a trend that has been around for enough seasons that I think we ought to start considering it a closet staple. The utility or "military" style jacket took the runways by storm a few years back. With the change
- [3 Ways to Bring Fall Color to Your Closet](https://findingyourgood.org/3-ways-to-bring-fall-color-to-your-closet/) - Raise your hand if you are ready to start layering, sipping pumpkin anything, and getting extra cozy for fall! Today, I wanted to share some not-so-average ideas on how you can incorporate beautiful fall colors into your closet. I love finding inspiration through other bloggers, and I've collected some examples for how you can update your
- [Looking Back at Finding Your Good 2018: A Recap of Meetup Recaps!](https://findingyourgood.org/looking-back-at-finding-your-good-2018-a-recap-of-meetup-recaps/) - Readers, now that the year is coming to a close, I want to take a moment to remember this year's collection of successful Meetup events. In fact, this year was one of our most successful ones yet, filled with over 10 monthly events, each at one of our different DC Goodwill store locations.
- [My 3 Favorite Goodwill Finds of 2018](https://findingyourgood.org/my-3-favorite-goodwill-finds-of-2018/) - Fashionistas, 2018 was definitely a year filled with amazing looks and memorable finds. I snagged some unique vintage designer gems, augmented my pattern mixing collection, and even found multiple pairs of pants in my size (being petite can be hard in this department!).
- [My 3 Goodwill 2019 Shopping  Resolutions](https://findingyourgood.org/my-3-goodwill-2019-shopping-resolutions/) - With the new year quickly approaching, I'm giving myself a collection of 2019 lifestyle and fashion-related resolutions to spice things up and grow my style sensibilities.
- [Yay or Nay? Chunky White "Dad" Sneakers](https://findingyourgood.org/yay-or-nay-chunky-white-dad-sneakers/) - Fashionistas, there's one new tennis shoe trend that I is simply perplexing to me: the chunky white "Dad" tennis sneaker. On the DC streets and local fashion blogs, I've been witnessing the rise of this odd tennis shoe style that I absolutely cannot seem to get behind. Do they look comfortable? Sure. Does wearing a
- [The Checklist for Choosing Furniture at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/the-checklist-for-choosing-furniture-at-goodwill/) - The next time you are shopping for furniture at Goodwill, keep my checklist in mind. If it is sturdy and structurally sound, don’t worry about the cosmetic imperfections. Just think of it as a blank canvas ready for you to transform into a one-of-a-kind work of functional art for your home!
- [7-Step DIY Personalized Serving Tray](https://findingyourgood.org/7-step-diy-personalized-serving-tray/) - Transform a run-of-the-mill serving tray with paint & embellishments into a one-of-a-kind, functional piece of art to give or keep!
- [How-To: Host a Memorable DIY/Upcycling Event](https://findingyourgood.org/how-to-host-a-diy-upcycling-event/) - Leave those ho-hum, have-to attend events at the door! For a gathering that will be remembered and talked about for days, weeks and months to come, combine the reuse/upcycling of items with a theme for your gathering—and all for just a few dollars!
- [3 Cozy DIY Creations From Leftover Sweater Pieces](https://findingyourgood.org/3-cozy-diy-creations-from-leftover-sweater-pieces/) - Everyone loves the soft texture of a comfortable sweater. So why not create this feeling with household items to give them a cuddly and inviting look and touch? This DIY is perfect for holiday decorating and adding warm accents to your home during the cold winter months. This is such a simple project that is
- [Black Paint + Art Paper = A New Way to Transform Wooden Furniture](https://findingyourgood.org/black-paint-paper-a-new-way-to-transform-wooden-furniture/) - Once drab and destined for the basement, Granny’s old desk and an end table are now ready to add style to anyone’s space!
- [A Chair Affair: Transform Outdated Goodwill Chairs](https://findingyourgood.org/a-chair-affair-transform-outdated-goodwill-chairs/) - Goodwill’s Furniture section is a great place to find chairs of all sizes, shapes, and styles—even if they don’t fit your personal decorating style at first sight!
- [Neckties Make a Fashion Statement as Well-Dressed Wreaths](https://findingyourgood.org/neckties-make-a-fashion-statement-as-well-dressed-wreaths/) - Here’s a DIY idea that’s dressed for success -- upcycle old neckties into a dapper wreath!
- [Why You Should Be Shoe Shopping at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/why-you-should-be-shoe-shopping-at-goodwill/) - For my fashion girls out there, I know you can relate to the feeling of scoring a perfect pair of shoes!
- [3 Fall Fashion Trends to Look for at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/3-fall-fashion-trends-to-look-for-at-goodwill/) - Fashionistas, as you might know, I LOVE marching to the beat of my own fashion drum no matter the season or climate. If the print looks good to me, you know I'm rocking it! In between making my own trends and mixing vintage and contemporary finds, I now make it a point to stay tuned
- [Prepping for the Holidays: Centreville, VA Meetup Recap](https://findingyourgood.org/prepping-for-the-holidays-centreville-va-meetup-recap/) - Before the hectic holiday gift-giving season starts to go in full swing, the monthly shopping Meetup group and I visited the Centreville, VA store for a little bit of Goodwill relief.
- [Play a New Song: Guitar Upcycled into Stylish Lamp](https://findingyourgood.org/play-a-new-song-guitar-upcycled-into-stylish-lamp/) - Make a new kind of music by combining an old guitar and blah light base into a Grammy Award-worthy and song-starter (or at least a conversation starter!) lamp. This memorable transformation will gain rave reviews by musicians and musical lovers of all kinds!
- [A Truly “Grate” Transformation: From Food Grater to Front Door](https://findingyourgood.org/a-truly-grate-transformation-from-food-grater-to-front-door/) - Upcycle a food grater into a whimsical holiday decoration, a storage container, a flower holder and more! An easy project that moves a kitchen tool from the back of the cabinet to the center of attention. There are so many fun uses for this transformation that you may want one for each room! Real life
- [5 Under $5: Winter Statement Accessories](https://findingyourgood.org/5-under-5-winter-statement-accessories/) - Winter is a season where one can showcase their style through fun boots, puffy coats, and sparkly gloves. But I’m going to be perfectly honest here - I get a bit "fashion-lazy" when the colder temps hit. All I want to do is bundle up, stay cozy, and wait out the climate until spring hits
- [My Goodwill Find: Lularoe Leggings](https://findingyourgood.org/my-goodwill-find-lularoe-leggings/) - Hey there - Goodwill treasure-hunters and Fashionistas! I'm Amber and this is my first time on the FYG blog! It is finally feeling like Autumn and it’s time to change over to your Fall and Winter wardrobe. That means heavy sweaters, corduroys, and boots. However, my favorite weekend wear is active wear, mainly leggings. Over the past
- [A Chef’s Delight: Upcycled Kitchen Utensil Wreath](https://findingyourgood.org/a-chefs-delight-upcycled-kitchen-utensil-wreath/) - Looking for a unique gift for that person who loves to cook? I have the recipe for success!
- [What I Wore: Inspired by Watercolor](https://findingyourgood.org/what-i-wore-inspired-by-watercolor/) - Fashionistas, after I came back from my trip to NYC the other week, I was itching to rock some of my newly acquired Goodwill finds from the Manhattan store. During my trip, I scored multiple contemporary finds including this vintage-inspired wrap blouse that would have easily cost at least $30 full retail. I could
- [What I Wore: Sunday Afternoon Funk](https://findingyourgood.org/what-i-wore-sunday-afternoon-funk/) - Despite having the rainy week blues, my vibrant outfits helped to lift my spirits and increase my confidence, even though, my stylish pieces were often worn under raincoats (ha!). Last Sunday afternoon was quite a rainy one, but despite the weather, I was able to unleash my inner 80's rockstar at my band's second show.
- [Workplace Chic for Under $20](https://findingyourgood.org/workplace-chic-for-under-20/) - I am so thrilled, my fellow fashionistas, to let ya'll know I am finally working back in DC! I've recently taken a new position with a company that has an office on M Street and I love being back in the city. If you've been following me for a while, you know that I am frugal fashion
- [The Most Underrated Fabric for Work](https://findingyourgood.org/the-most-underrated-fabric-for-work/) - If you follow my musings about fashion here at the DC Goodwill Fashionista, you're probably well aware that I turn to the racks of Goodwill to stock my work wardrobe with classic and trendy pieces for the office. Undeniably, my favorite work-wear pieces to purchase at Goodwill are dresses. Not only because they're only $8.99
- [A Visit to Goodwill at Rehoboth Beach](https://findingyourgood.org/a-visit-to-goodwill-at-rehoboth-beach/) - My boyfriend and I had a great, Goodwill treasure-hunting adventure in Milford, Delaware! Here are all the cool things we found while we were out of town!
- [Spunky patent ShoeDazzle pumps](https://findingyourgood.org/spunky-patent-shoedazzle-pumps/) - If you aren’t quite hip to this year’s predicted trends in women’s footwear, don’t fret. I’ve already taken a head start in rounding up . . .
- [Dale City Meetup Shopping Event Recap](https://findingyourgood.org/dale-city-meetup-shopping-event-recap/) - I can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday morning than with my fellow DC Goodwill Fashionistas bonding over fashion and a love of Goodwill. This past weekend my Saturday was spent in this very manner. I hosted yet another one of my fun and exciting monthly Meetups, this time at the Dale
- [Meetup Recap: The Falls Church Edition!](https://findingyourgood.org/meetup-recap-the-falls-church-edition/) - I can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday morning, and ending this rainy Spring, than with my fellow DC Goodwill Fashionistas bonding over fashion and a love of Goodwill shopping adventures. This past Saturday morning I hosted another one of my fun and exciting monthly Meetups. This one happened to be at
- [DCGF Q & A: Shop the Goodwill Outlet like a pro](https://findingyourgood.org/dcgf-q-a-shop-the-goodwill-outlet-like-a-pro/) - You might think that dropping your clothing and housewares off at Goodwill is the last step in recycling. But would you believe your stuff's journey just begins when it comes out of the trunk of your car? In some parts of the country, Goodwill Outlet locations bring out Goodwill's wild side. Items that don't sell
- [DCGF hits the Big Apple](https://findingyourgood.org/dcgf-hits-the-big-apple/) - Dear readers, I'm writing to you from Penn Station today as I make my way back from a lovely (and freezing) weekend in the Big Apple. While I was on personal business, I made sure to hop around to a few savvy shopping spots. You know I can't go anywhere without looking up the nearest Goodwill store!
- [DCGF Columbia Pike MeetUp](https://findingyourgood.org/dcgf-columbia-pike-meetup/) - I hope your weekend was as wonderful as mine, dear readers. I had the pleasure of spending my Sunday morning with fellow savvy shopping fashionistas at the Columbia Pike Goodwill Store in Arlington, VA. I hosted a VIP Shop-A-Long as a part of my DC Goodwill Fashionistas MeetUp Group; we were able to gain special
- [DCGF Meetup Review: Dale City Goodwill Shenanigans](https://findingyourgood.org/dcgf-meetup-review-dale-city-goodwill-shenanigans/) - Dear readers, I hope you enjoyed your weekend as much as I enjoyed mine! It was a busy one at Goodwill; Saturday was the 50% Super Savings Sale and Sunday was my monthly Meetup at the Dale City Goodwill Store. Did you make it out to the Super Sale? I'd love to hear about your experience!
- [Guilty! The DCGF's Fashion Faux Paux](https://findingyourgood.org/guilty-the-dcgfs-fashion-faux-paux/) - Dear readers, you know... I consider myself a woman of style. I am utterly fascinated by fashion; how it makes us feel, how it can transform looks, how we get our hands on it, why we buy what we buy, how we put things together and the list goes on. With that said, although I'd
- [Save the Date: DCGF + Modage Goodwill Fall Shopping Bus Tour](https://findingyourgood.org/save-the-date-dcgf-modage-goodwill-fall-shopping-bus-tour/) - Mark your calendars, dearest readers, because I have some good news for you. On September 26th, I'm hosting the Goodwill Fall Shopping Bus Tour with DC's very own Modage Style, a big source of all things modern with a vintage twist. My very first Shopping Bus Tour was actually very recently. I attended the one hosted by
- [The DCGF Swap & Shop Event Recap](https://findingyourgood.org/the-dcgf-swap-shop-event-recap/) - With school coming back in session, it's easy to spend, spend, spend. Buying books, clothes, furniture....it all can get quite expensive. Despite all of these costs, there's no reason why we can't amp up our wardrobe and refresh it with new clothes without feeling stressed about the next credit card bill. And that's what yesterday's
- [A DCGF Year in Review: 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/a-dcgf-year-in-review-2015/) - I can't believe the year is over, fashionistas! This year has surely been eventful from pop-up shops, to bus tours, meet ups....among other things. It's been so productive! But the best part about this year was that I got to meet all of you and spread the Goodwill mission and fashions to the community. When
- [Sunday Swap & Shop Snapshot](https://findingyourgood.org/sunday-swap-shop-snapshot/) - With school out, temperatures rising, and the summer months finally here, it’s easy to spend, spend, spend buying new summer threads and treats. It all certainly can get quite expensive. And while there is nothing wrong with treating yourself, there’s no reason why we can’t amp up and refresh our wardrobe with new clothes without
- [It's Open! Centreville, VA Grand Opening Recap](https://findingyourgood.org/its-open-centreville-va-grand-opening-recap/) - Fashionistas, this weekend marks the 19th store and grand opening of a DC Goodwill store in Centerville, VA! This is one of many Goodwills in the VA region, but one of the newest ones out by Reston and Manassas. Just a short, less-than-one hour drive from DC, this store is large and popping with all
- [Moving Time! What I'm Looking for at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/moving-time-what-im-looking-for-at-goodwill/) - Fashionistas, remember when I moved into DC from Bethesda last year, becoming a true DC Goodwill Fashionista? Well, just a short year later, I'm moving again! This time, my turf will be in Takoma Park, DC. I'm incredibly excited for my move as I will be living in a much bigger space where I'll be
- [5 Items You Didn't Know You Needed When Moving to a New Space](https://findingyourgood.org/5-items-you-didnt-know-you-needed-when-moving-to-a-new-space/) - Fashionistas, as you read in last week's post, I'm on another moving adventure! I recently moved from one part of DC, Columbia Heights, to another part, Takoma Park/Brightwood. This moving process has me in a frenzy but I'm learning a lot of moving tips and tricks now that I'm doing this tango again. As I've
- [Three Fun Work Trends to Experiment with this Fall](https://findingyourgood.org/three-fun-work-trends-to-experiment-with-this-fall-2/) - Fall, the coziest and tastiest season, is finally here! Filled with comfort foods, like pumpkin pie and mash potatoes, and comfort . . .
- [October Meetup Recap: Fairfax, VA!](https://findingyourgood.org/october-meetup-recap-fairfax-va/) - To finish off the month of October on a high note, my fellow DC fashionistas, fashionistos, and I hit the Goodwill racks on Saturday morning, October 28th for my monthly Meetup series at the Fairfax location just off of Main Street. And as usual, this event was a success with shoppers leaving with full carts
- [Goodwill Style at this Year's Holiday Party](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-style-at-this-years-holiday-party/) - Fashionistas, now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s the holiday season. And, you know what that means? Office holiday parties are coming up quickly! . . .
- [DCGF Goes to Boston!](https://findingyourgood.org/dcgf-goes-to-boston/) - Fashionistas, this past weekend, I took a mini vacation trip to Boston to visit my brother. Guess what one of the first things I did there was? Visit their Goodwill! One morning, I decided to venture into Cambridge to check out some local stores and check out their very own Goodwill store located right near
- [The DCGF Has Moved to DC!](https://findingyourgood.org/the-dcgf-has-moved-to-dc/) - Fashionistas, I was born and raised in the DC area, but I've always lived on the outskirts of the city. I grew up in Bethesda, went to school in DC, then moved right back to Bethesda after I graduated from grad school. Bethesda was my home; I knew it like the back of my hand
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- [My New Sneaker Obsession](https://findingyourgood.org/my-new-sneaker-obsession/) - Fashionistas, I’ll be honest, out of all the clothing and shoes I own, I basically only have one pair of sneakers. And it’s not because I don’t love them…I know they come in so many fabulous looks and styles! I just don’t know how I can fit them in my wardrobe. I wear comfy sandals
- [Six Tips for Statement Necklaces](https://findingyourgood.org/six-tips-for-statement-necklaces/) - Fashionistas, as you might have seen, I wear statement necklaces quite a bit. No matter what season it is a good statement necklace can spice up any simple or wild outfit. During the fall, I especially like to whip out my gems of steel to add a nice touch to a collared shirt for work,
- [Tricks for Scoring Your Favorite Sunnies at Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/tricks-for-scoring-your-favorite-sunnies-at-goodwill/) - Fashionistas, if you follow my page on Facebook, you might've noticed that this year has been the one for scoring shades of all kinds at our local DC Goodwill locations. I've scored everything from vintage Ray-Bans WITH the case for under $5, to simple contemporary Zara sunnies that would last multiple seasons. I've been acquiring
- [Great for Slippers, Not for the Streets: Furry Shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/great-for-slippers-not-for-the-streets-furry-shoes/) - A few days ago, I was looking up 2015 trends to get ideas for the blog and I came across an article by Elle with some great new looks to try....and some trends that were dreadful. Absolutely awful. One of them is an emerging new type of footwear that reminds me of your favorite Stars Wars character's
- [Trends That Need to Die in 2016](https://findingyourgood.org/trends-that-need-to-die-in-2016/) - 2015 was a year of great fashion trends....and some blunders as well. While I'm pretty accepting of most trends, there are some that just need to cease existence in 2016. Before I get to the negatives, I loved peplum and lace this year. I was also ALL ABOUT the comeback of *most* 90's throwbacks. My
- [The First Worst Trend of 2016: Pajamas?](https://findingyourgood.org/the-first-worst-trend-of-2016-pajamas/) - I can't believe it fashionistas! There's ALREADY a trend that I severely dislike in 2016 and I hope it doesn't hit the DC streets. Let's hope that it stays on the catwalk and only the catwalk. So what is this trend that I already despise? Pajamas as regular clothing. That's right. Pajamas are being transformed
- [My Top Four Favorite Grammy Outfits](https://findingyourgood.org/my-top-four-favorite-grammy-outfits/) - The Grammys were full of successes in the music space (Lady Gaga's Bowie tribute and The Weeknd's winnings) but also a lot of great fashion moments carried by some of the scene's most popular artists. While I usually throw some shade at fashion moments at these kinds of shows, but this year I actually liked
- [Meet Me at South Dakota Avenue Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/meet-me-at-south-dakota-avenue-goodwill/) - Happy Monday, fashionistas! In less than a couple of weeks, we'll be hitting up one of my all-time favorite (let's be real, they're all my favorite!) DC Goodwill locations: the one on South Dakota Avenue. This store is located right in DC, at the Goodwill of Greater Washington Headquarters. It's big in size and has
- [Active in Sunstone Athleta](https://findingyourgood.org/active-in-sunstone-athleta/) - Who knew activewear could be so fashionable, fashionistas? Lately, fitness and activewear has become increasingly more fashionable - taking shape in the form of cute dresses, sleek cuts, and fun patterns. I remember when athletic wear was on the plain side and people only wore it for practical reasons - like the gym. Now the
- [Three Tricks for A Missing Button](https://findingyourgood.org/3-tricks-for-a-missing-button/) - Goodwill fashionistas, I purchased a gorgeous top at the Bowie store the other weekend, and when I wore it this week, a button . . .
- [Ribbed Black Heartthrob Calvin Klein Dress](https://findingyourgood.org/ribbed-black-heartthrob-calvin-klein-dress/) - Dearest fashionistas, as you might've read, on Monday I featured one of my favorite little black dresses from Goodwill. To keep the momentum going, I wanted to share another LBD with you...except you might be able to take home this one! Every fashionista needs a few little black dresses in their wardrobe, and this would
- [Three-Button Collared Black Dress by Taylor](https://findingyourgood.org/three-button-collared-black-dress-by-taylor/) - Today's #MyGoodwillFind is a little black business casual dress by the Taylor brand in a size at 6. It's ornamented with 3 gold buttons and a classy black collar. The length hits just above the knee, with the sleeves hitting right above the elbow. Taylor is sold at stores like Lord & Taylor and would
- [Animal Print and Gold Rings Designer Yoana Baraschi Skirt](https://findingyourgood.org/animal-print-and-gold-rings-designer-yoana-baraschi-skirt/) - On one of my typical visits to the Gaithersburg Goodwill location I headed straight to the skirts section when I arrived. I was in search of some much-needed business casual staples to rock this new year. My eyes are always drawn to animal print because it has edge but is still appropriate for most social settings.
- [5 Under $5: Last Glimpse of Summer Outfit](https://findingyourgood.org/5-under-5-last-glimpse-of-summer-sunday-outfit/) - Fashionistas, with today's five under $5, I wanted to flashback to a look I wore a few weeks ago. I think it will be a good way to properly say goodbye to this summer and give us one last reminder DC summers aren't always so bad. ;) While out running errands, watching movies with friends, and eating yummy
- [Cynthia Steffe Emerald Green Shimmery Ruffles](https://findingyourgood.org/cynthia-steffe-emerald-green-shimmery-ruffles/) - I'm already trying to figure out what I'm going to wear to my office's holiday party. I have a few options already picked out but I haven't quite decided on THE dress to wear just yet. Luckily, I have over a month. I figured my other fashionistas were in the same headspace, so I'm sharing
- [What I Wore: Thanksgiving!](https://findingyourgood.org/what-i-wore-thanksgiving/) - Dear readers, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday weekend filled with fun, family, friends and festivities! For this Thanksgiving, all of my close family relatives got together for an evening of food and shenanigans. To keep it family-friendly and a little bit funky, I wore a Thanksgiving outfit that involved lots
- [dewdropDC's #HouseCrush Swap Recap!](https://findingyourgood.org/dewdropdcs-housecrush-swap-recap/) - There's nothing better than meeting fellow female entrepreneurs and fashionistas from the DC area and spending the afternoon bonding over fun and finds. Last Saturday, I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to attend my very first home decor swap hosted by DC's finest dewdropDC! I've been to and have held countless clothing swaps in
- [WHAT I WORE: tip to toe!](https://findingyourgood.org/what-i-wore-tip-to-toe/) - My love of secondhand clothing began back in high school. I worked at a resell store as a clothing buyer. I was 16 years old and it was my job to sift through bags of people’s last season’s fashions to price and sell in the store. I loved that secondhand clothing allowed everyone to recreate
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- [5 Under $5: Best of September](https://findingyourgood.org/5-under-5-best-of-september/) - Fashionistas, September came and went. Can you believe it's now almost November? Filled with Meetups and fashion events, this past September has been a truly great one at Goodwill. Here are five of my most favorite finds under $5: 1.) What I Wore to Afropunk: Vintage Micro-Mini In late August/early September, I attended Brooklyn's Afropunk
- [Ending April with a South Dakota Ave Goodwill Meetup!](https://findingyourgood.org/ending-april-with-a-south-dakota-ave-goodwill-meetup/) - This past Saturday morning, to end the month of April, around 20 local DC Goodwill Fashionistas and I hit one of my all-time favorite DC Goodwill spots: the South Dakota location. This was one of our best and biggest Meetups yet! Tons of people were able to make it out, everyone got to pursue the store
- [Memorial Day May Madness Alexandria Meetup Recap](https://findingyourgood.org/memorial-day-may-madness-alexandria-meetup-recap/) - Last Saturday morning, more than 20 local DC Goodwill Fashionistas and I hit the newer Alexandria Goodwill spot: the Alexandria Kings Highway location. This was actually our biggest Meetup yet! Tons of new and familiar faces were able to make it out, everyone got to peruse the store an hour prior to opening, AND everything was
- [Goodwill Clinton, MD Grand Opening Recap](https://findingyourgood.org/goodwill-clinton-md-grand-opening-recap/) - Fashionistas, this weekend marked another grand opening of a DC Goodwill store in the DC/MD/VA region: Clinton, MD! This is the second store in PG County and is the 4th largest of all of the DC Goodwill stores. Bright and early on Saturday morning, I made my way to the ribbon cutting and opening event. All
- [Edited for Goodwill Summer Trunk Show Recap](https://findingyourgood.org/edited-for-goodwill-summer-trunk-show-recap/) - Fashionistas, I cannot believe it is already over. This year's Summer Trunk Show at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery came and went before I even knew it - mainly because it was extraordinarily fun and a 100% success. Last Wednesday through Friday DC Goodwill celebrated another trunk show. Filled with gems galore, the event was
- [Cherisse's Striped Summer Trunk Show Score](https://findingyourgood.org/cherisses-striped-summer-trunk-show-score/) - Fashionistas, to end the week of DC Goodwill event recaps and memories, I wanted to conclude the week showcasing this dynamite and fashionable Friday Fashionista, Cherisse! I've seen Cherisse on Instagram for many months now, following all of her fun event posts and unique outfits. She's been a fan of the DCGF page for some
- [Diane von Furstenberg Red & Blue Wave Tunic](https://findingyourgood.org/diane-von-furstenberg-red-blue-wave-tunic/) - Fashionistas, I'm particularly excited about today's #MyGoodwillFind because it's by one of my all time favorite designer brands: the great Diane von Furstenberg. For decades DVF has been known for her graphic playful prints, flattering form fitting dresses, and her overall timeless sense of style. Although her creations have evolved through the decades, her eye
- [Summer Friday Flair Jack Wills Peasant Blouse](https://findingyourgood.org/summer-friday-flair-jack-wills-peasant-blouse/) - Longer sleeve sheer blouses are a timeless summer classic, fashionistas, because they can always keep you cooler in the summer while maintaining a conservative and modest look. Today's #MyGoodwillFind is a light cream and polka-dotted semi-sheer button-up blouse by the British brand, Jack Wills in a size 4. I think this blouse will be the
- [A DC Goodwill Fashionista Year in Review: 2016](https://findingyourgood.org/a-dc-goodwill-fashionista-year-in-review-2016/) - I can’t believe the year is over, fashionistas! This year has surely been eventful from trunk shows to our now monthly meet ups... among other things. It’s been so productive and FUN! But the best part about this year was meeting all of you readers and making new friends all while spreading the Goodwill mission
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- [Friday's Five Under $5: Vintage Summer Staples](https://findingyourgood.org/fridays-five-under-5-vintage-summer-staples/) - Fashionistas, one thing I love love LOVE about summer is the fact I can start busting out all my snazzy, new-to-me, vintage finds and rock them on the streets, at the pool, at home... everywhere! Summer, to me, is all about vibrant colors and funky fashion. So this season, I'm embracing vintage to the next
- [Friday's Five Under $5: Funky in the Kitchen](https://findingyourgood.org/fridays-five-under-5-funky-in-the-kitchen/) - Fashionistas, I'm still on my vintage kick! And this time, I'm trying to decorate my home. For this activity of finding five Goodwill gems for under $5, I decided to challenge myself to find different kitchen items, both vintage and modern, to add a little spark to my living space this summer. And guess what?!
- [Friday's Five Under $5: Earrings Galore!](https://findingyourgood.org/fridays-five-under-5-earrings-galore/) - Fashionistas, one of the best accessories you can use to elevate a simple ensemble is with a unique pair of statement earrings. Whether their large or small, a pair can become your look's focal point, or to add another touch to the look. What's also great about earrings is the huge selection in which they
- [Friday's Five Under: $5 Beachy Bathing Suits](https://findingyourgood.org/fridays-five-under-5-beachy-bathing-suits/) - I think I am going to head to the beach AGAIN this weekend fashionistas. And I'm absolutely ready to rock my ever-growing collection of funky swimsuits. Lately, I've been hitting the jackpot at DC Goodwill stores finding all of the best modern and vintage looks to turn heads this season. The Bowie and Clinton stores
- [5 Under $5: An Array of Necklaces](https://findingyourgood.org/5-under-5-an-array-of-necklaces/) - Fashionistas, not only can you find pairs of earrings for under $5 at Goodwill but you can also score some pretty gnarly necklaces too! Over the past year, I've gotten my hands on some stellar gems! My Goodwill necklace collection varies by decade, style, and cut which can be found at your local DC Goodwill at

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- [decorating](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/decorating/)
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- [DIY lamp tutorial](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/diy-lamp-tutorial/)
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- [goodwill home decor](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-home-decor/)
- [lamp makeover](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lamp-makeover/)
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- [bar cart](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bar-cart/)
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- [goodwill find for home](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-find-for-home/)
- [home inspiration](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/home-inspiration/)
- [nursery finds](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/nursery-finds/)
- [nursery organization](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/nursery-organization/)
- [storage ideas](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/storage-ideas/)
- [upcycle](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/upcycle/)
- [budget shopping for spring](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/budget-shopping-for-spring/)
- [diy home decor](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/diy-home-decor/)
- [goodwill housewares](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-housewares/)
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- [spring diy](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/spring-diy/)
- [gift ideas](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/gift-ideas/)
- [goodwill purses](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-purses/)
- [home decor](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/home-decor/)
- [kid friendly projects](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/kid-friendly-projects/)
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- [outdoor](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/outdoor/)
- [planters](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/planters/)
- [baby fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/baby-fashion/)
- [budget nursery](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/budget-nursery/)
- [closet organization](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/closet-organization/)
- [headbands](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/headbands/)
- [nursery](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/nursery/)
- [storage solutions](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/storage-solutions/)
- [tie rack](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/tie-rack/)
- [upcylce](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/upcylce/)
- [linens](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/linens/)
- [no-sew diy](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/no-sew-diy/)
- [patio furniture](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/patio-furniture/)
- [pillows](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pillows/)
- [plant stand](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/plant-stand/)
- [rug](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/rug/)
- [staging a room](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/staging-a-room/)
- [alumni gifts](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/alumni-gifts/)
- [decoupage](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/decoupage/)
- [fraternity gifts](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fraternity-gifts/)
- [graduation gifts](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/graduation-gifts/)
- [sorority gifts](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/sorority-gifts/)
- [baby](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/baby/)
- [children's clothing](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/childrens-clothing/)
- [earth friendly](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/earth-friendly/)
- [fabric recycle](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fabric-recycle/)
- [girl](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/girl/)
- [how to recycle fabric](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/how-to-recycle-fabric/)
- [kids clothes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/kids-clothes/)
- [DIY ideas](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/diy-ideas/)
- [dogs](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dogs/)
- [end table](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/end-table/)
- [pet bed](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pet-bed/)
- [pets](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pets/)
- [green](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/green/)
- [sustainability](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/sustainability/)
- [thrift](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift/)
- [accent chair](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/accent-chair/)
- [side table](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/side-table/)
- [statement furniture](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/statement-furniture/)
- [Upcycled Goodwill Furniture](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/upcycled-goodwill-furniture/)
- [Adidas](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/adidas/)
- [adidas classic](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/adidas-classic/)
- [DC Fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-fashion/)
- [DC Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-goodwill/)
- [dc style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-style/)
- [dc thrift](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-thrift/)
- [DCGF](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dcgf/)
- [my goodwill find](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/my-goodwill-find/)
- [shop goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shop-goodwill/)
- [tee diy](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/tee-diy/)
- [tee shirt](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/tee-shirt/)
- [thrifted](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrifted/)
- [Washington DC](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/washington-dc/)
- [DC Goodwill Fashion Blog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-goodwill-fashion-blog/)
- [DC Goodwill Fashionista](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-goodwill-fashionista/)
- [flowers](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/flowers/)
- [garden](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/garden/)
- [Goodwill of Greater Washington](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-of-greater-washington/)
- [kitchen](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/kitchen/)
- [kitchen items](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/kitchen-items/)
- [Tim Kime](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/tim-kime/)
- [DIY frames](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/diy-frames/)
- [frames](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/frames/)
- [memory display](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/memory-display/)
- [photo frames](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/photo-frames/)
- [picture frames](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/picture-frames/)
- [chalk board](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/chalk-board/)
- [chalk paint](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/chalk-paint/)
- [repurpose](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/repurpose/)
- [repurposing](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/repurposing/)
- [serving trays](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/serving-trays/)
- [silver trays](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/silver-trays/)
- [chair upcycle](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/chair-upcycle/)
- [DIY chairs](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/diy-chairs/)
- [DIY garden](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/diy-garden/)
- [DIY tutorial](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/diy-tutorial/)
- [Furniture DIY](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/furniture-diy/)
- [goodwill upcycle](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-upcycle/)
- [planter](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/planter/)
- [Crafty Halloween](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/crafty-halloween/)
- [DIY blog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/diy-blog/)
- [DIY Halloween](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/diy-halloween/)
- [Goodwill DIY](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-diy/)
- [Halloween](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/halloween/)
- [Halloween Decor](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/halloween-decor/)
- [district of decor](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/district-of-decor/)
- [DIY dresser](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/diy-dresser/)
- [DIY tables](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/diy-tables/)
- [furniture recycle](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/furniture-recycle/)
- [guest post DIY](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/guest-post-diy/)
- [Recycle](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/recycle/)
- [bar stool](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bar-stool/)
- [dc decor](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-decor/)
- [decor](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/decor/)
- [do it yourself](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/do-it-yourself/)
- [Goodwill shopping](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-shopping/)
- [Home](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/home/)
- [dc living](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-living/)
- [dc look](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-look/)
- [DIY fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/diy-fashion/)
- [fall](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fall/)
- [fall style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fall-style/)
- [fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion/)
- [Halloween DIY](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/halloween-diy/)
- [moto jacket](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/moto-jacket/)
- [october](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/october/)
- [gifts](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/gifts/)
- [holidays](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/holidays/)
- [tea cups](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/tea-cups/)
- [vintage tea cups](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/vintage-tea-cups/)
- [wax](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/wax/)
- [wick](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/wick/)
- [DYI](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dyi/)
- [dyi project](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dyi-project/)
- [goodwil](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwil/)
- [sweater](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/sweater/)
- [wreaths](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/wreaths/)
- [gift](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/gift/)
- [mirror](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/mirror/)
- [clock](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/clock/)
- [holiday gifts](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/holiday-gifts/)
- [thrift store shopper](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift-store-shopper/)
- [thrifting](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrifting/)
- [button](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/button/)
- [dc fashion blogger](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-fashion-blogger/)
- [diy tricks](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/diy-tricks/)
- [fix](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fix/)
- [goodwill fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-fashion/)
- [Rag and Bone](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/rag-and-bone/)
- [replace a button](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/replace-a-button/)
- [crop](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/crop/)
- [crop top](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/crop-top/)
- [DC Goodwill Fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-goodwill-fashion/)
- [halter top](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/halter-top/)
- [harley davidson](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/harley-davidson/)
- [rock and roll](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/rock-and-roll/)
- [transformation](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/transformation/)
- [vintage](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/vintage/)
- [Annie sloan](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/annie-sloan/)
- [blue](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/blue/)
- [boho](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/boho/)
- [DC](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc/)
- [dc goodwill style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-goodwill-style/)
- [dc lifestyle](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-lifestyle/)
- [dc small business](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-small-business/)
- [goodwill furniture](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-furniture/)
- [goodwill home goods](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-home-goods/)
- [goodwill life](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-life/)
- [goodwill projects](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-projects/)
- [home design](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/home-design/)
- [on the purple couch](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/on-the-purple-couch/)
- [shabby chic](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shabby-chic/)
- [small business](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/small-business/)
- [2015 trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/2015-trends/)
- [blanket scarf](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/blanket-scarf/)
- [blanket scarves](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/blanket-scarves/)
- [Bootcut Jeans](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bootcut-jeans/)
- [DC Thrift Store](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-thrift-store/)
- [denim styles](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/denim-styles/)
- [fashion trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-trends-2/)
- [fashion trends for 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-trends-for-2015/)
- [Goodwill Clothes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-clothes/)
- [Goodwill DC](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-dc/)
- [Goodwill Style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-style/)
- [Goodwill VA](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-va/)
- [jean styles](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/jean-styles/)
- [leather leggings](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/leather-leggings/)
- [midi skirts](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/midi-skirts/)
- [style ideas for all sizes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/style-ideas-for-all-sizes/)
- [trends to keep](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trends-to-keep/)
- [VA Thrift Stores](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/va-thrift-stores/)
- [big coats](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/big-coats/)
- [coats for winter](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/coats-for-winter/)
- [dc goodwill blog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-goodwill-blog/)
- [fashion blog style idea](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-blog-style-idea/)
- [how to style coats](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/how-to-style-coats/)
- [how to style outerwear](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/how-to-style-outerwear/)
- [how to style winter coats](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/how-to-style-winter-coats/)
- [oversized coats](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/oversized-coats/)
- [style guide for winter](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/style-guide-for-winter/)
- [winter coat styles](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/winter-coat-styles/)
- [2015 shoe trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/2015-shoe-trends/)
- [chunky heel](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/chunky-heel/)
- [chunky heels style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/chunky-heels-style/)
- [fashionable winter shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashionable-winter-shoes/)
- [goodwill fashion blog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-fashion-blog/)
- [goodwill shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-shoes/)
- [oxford shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/oxford-shoes/)
- [oxford trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/oxford-trend/)
- [oxfords](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/oxfords/)
- [shoes for winter](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shoes-for-winter/)
- [thrift store fashion blog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift-store-fashion-blog/)
- [trendy tuesday](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trendy-tuesday/)
- [winter shoe styles](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/winter-shoe-styles/)
- [Affordable Accessories](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/affordable-accessories/)
- [affordable workout clothes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/affordable-workout-clothes/)
- [cheap workout clothes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/cheap-workout-clothes/)
- [fashion on a budget](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-on-a-budget/)
- [goodwill in dc](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-in-dc/)
- [goodwill in va](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-in-va/)
- [new year resolutions](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/new-year-resolutions/)
- [organizing from thrift store](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/organizing-from-thrift-store/)
- [six under six](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/six-under-six/)
- [thrift store fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift-store-fashion/)
- [thrift store finds](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift-store-finds/)
- [thrifted finds](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrifted-finds/)
- [bell sleeves](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bell-sleeves/)
- [Chelsea Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/chelsea-goodwill/)
- [floral bag](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/floral-bag/)
- [floral print dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/floral-print-dress/)
- [floral prints](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/floral-prints/)
- [floral shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/floral-shoes/)
- [florals](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/florals/)
- [Manhattan Goodwill Stores](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/manhattan-goodwill-stores/)
- [New York City Thrift Stores](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/new-york-city-thrift-stores/)
- [New York goodwill stores](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/new-york-goodwill-stores/)
- [NY thrifting](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/ny-thrifting/)
- [thirft store](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thirft-store/)
- [winter florals](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/winter-florals/)
- [emma stone lanvin jumpsuit](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/emma-stone-lanvin-jumpsuit/)
- [fashion industry news](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-industry-news/)
- [fashion news](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-news/)
- [Fashion of red carpets](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-of-red-carpets/)
- [golden globes 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/golden-globes-2015/)
- [golden globes fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/golden-globes-fashion/)
- [Lanvin](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lanvin/)
- [Lorde Golden Globes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lorde-golden-globes/)
- [Lorde tux](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lorde-tux/)
- [Narciso Rodriguez](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/narciso-rodriguez/)
- [opinion piece](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/opinion-piece/)
- [red carpet](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/red-carpet/)
- [red carpet fashions](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/red-carpet-fashions/)
- [Robin Givhan](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/robin-givhan/)
- [fashion instagram](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-instagram/)
- [insta](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/insta/)
- [insta round up](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/insta-round-up/)
- [insta style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/insta-style/)
- [Instagram](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/instagram/)
- [shoe deals at goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shoe-deals-at-goodwill/)
- [thrift store score](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift-store-score/)
- [thrift store shoe score](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift-store-shoe-score/)
- [flannel for the office](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/flannel-for-the-office/)
- [flannel shirt](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/flannel-shirt/)
- [flannel style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/flannel-style/)
- [flannel styling](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/flannel-styling/)
- [flannel wearing tips](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/flannel-wearing-tips/)
- [how to wear flannel](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/how-to-wear-flannel/)
- [layering tips for flannel](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/layering-tips-for-flannel/)
- [office dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/office-dress/)
- [office outfit idea](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/office-outfit-idea/)
- [outfits for work](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/outfits-for-work/)
- [tips on flannel](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/tips-on-flannel/)
- [trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trends/)
- [work outfits](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/work-outfits/)
- [DC Area meetup](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-area-meetup/)
- [fashion meetup](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-meetup/)
- [fashion meetup dc](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-meetup-dc/)
- [Goodwill find](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-find/)
- [goodwill meetup](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-meetup/)
- [budget shopping advice](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/budget-shopping-advice/)
- [budget shopping tips](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/budget-shopping-tips/)
- [budget tips](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/budget-tips/)
- [goodwill on a budget](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-on-a-budget/)
- [how to budget](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/how-to-budget/)
- [how to save money](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/how-to-save-money/)
- [how to save on clothes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/how-to-save-on-clothes/)
- [shopping savvy tips](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shopping-savvy-tips/)
- [Color of the Year](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/color-of-the-year/)
- [fashion colors](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-colors/)
- [marsala](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/marsala/)
- [marsala 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/marsala-2015/)
- [marsala color of the year](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/marsala-color-of-the-year/)
- [panatone](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/panatone/)
- [panatone color of the year](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/panatone-color-of-the-year/)
- [panatone colors](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/panatone-colors/)
- [trendy colors](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trendy-colors/)
- [celeb tweed](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/celeb-tweed/)
- [goodwill finds](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-finds/)
- [granny trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/granny-trend/)
- [granny tweed style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/granny-tweed-style/)
- [style ideas for blazers](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/style-ideas-for-blazers/)
- [style ideas tweed](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/style-ideas-tweed/)
- [styling tweed fabric](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/styling-tweed-fabric/)
- [thrift fashion blog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift-fashion-blog/)
- [trends 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trends-2015/)
- [tweed jacket](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/tweed-jacket/)
- [tweed trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/tweed-trend/)
- [tweed worn by celebrity](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/tweed-worn-by-celebrity/)
- [2015 grammys fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/2015-grammys-fashion/)
- [2015 red carpet fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/2015-red-carpet-fashion/)
- [color trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/color-trend/)
- [cutouts trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/cutouts-trend/)
- [grammys red carpet](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/grammys-red-carpet/)
- [red carpet fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/red-carpet-fashion/)
- [red carpet jumpsuit](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/red-carpet-jumpsuit/)
- [red carpet looks](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/red-carpet-looks/)
- [red carpet pants](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/red-carpet-pants/)
- [rihanna pink dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/rihanna-pink-dress/)
- [sheer trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/sheer-trend/)
- [taylor swift grammy dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/taylor-swift-grammy-dress/)
- [Versace](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/versace/)
- [incorporating spring into your wardrobe](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/incorporating-spring-into-your-wardrobe/)
- [revamp your style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/revamp-your-style/)
- [spring 2015 style ideas](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/spring-2015-style-ideas/)
- [srping style ideas](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/srping-style-ideas/)
- [style rut solutions](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/style-rut-solutions/)
- [style tips for spring](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/style-tips-for-spring/)
- [style tips to get out of style rut](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/style-tips-to-get-out-of-style-rut/)
- [2015 trends for fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/2015-trends-for-fashion/)
- [Altuzarra](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/altuzarra/)
- [DKNY](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dkny/)
- [fall 2015 style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fall-2015-style/)
- [fashion shows](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-shows/)
- [fashion trends 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-trends-2015/)
- [nyfw 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/nyfw-2015/)
- [nyfw fall 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/nyfw-fall-2015/)
- [Ohne Titel](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/ohne-titel/)
- [Runway looks](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/runway-looks/)
- [trend talk](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trend-talk/)
- [Victoria Beckham](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/victoria-beckham/)
- [Badgley Mischka](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/badgley-mischka/)
- [bold buttons](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bold-buttons/)
- [buttons](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/buttons/)
- [Edun](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/edun/)
- [Elie Tahari](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/elie-tahari/)
- [J. Crew](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/j-crew/)
- [Rachel Zoe](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/rachel-zoe/)
- [Rachel Zoe buttons](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/rachel-zoe-buttons/)
- [Roadarte](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/roadarte/)
- [shawl collar](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shawl-collar/)
- [bags on trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bags-on-trend/)
- [bucket bag](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bucket-bag/)
- [bucket bags](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bucket-bags/)
- [fashion blog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-blog/)
- [goodwill bags](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-bags/)
- [spring bag trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/spring-bag-trends/)
- [trendy bags](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trendy-bags/)
- [@gotitatgoodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/gotitatgoodwill/)
- [$20 goodwill challenge](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/20-goodwill-challenge/)
- [budget outfit ideas](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/budget-outfit-ideas/)
- [fashion of goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-of-goodwill/)
- [goodwill fashion for less](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-fashion-for-less/)
- [goodwill outfit](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-outfit/)
- [under $20 pieces](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/under-20-pieces/)
- [ann taylor ebay](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/ann-taylor-ebay/)
- [anny taylor skirt ebay](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/anny-taylor-skirt-ebay/)
- [loft peplum top](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/loft-peplum-top/)
- [loft peplum top ebay](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/loft-peplum-top-ebay/)
- [peplum metallic](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/peplum-metallic/)
- [printed pencil skirt](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/printed-pencil-skirt/)
- [black and orange](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/black-and-orange/)
- [black is classic](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/black-is-classic/)
- [Gap](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/gap/)
- [Gap cropped pants](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/gap-cropped-pants/)
- [nyfw color trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/nyfw-color-trends/)
- [orange is the new black](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/orange-is-the-new-black/)
- [orange trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/orange-trend/)
- [thrift fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift-fashion/)
- [trendy colors 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trendy-colors-2015/)
- [trendy orange nyfw](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trendy-orange-nyfw/)
- [Budget Fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/budget-fashion/)
- [budget friendly fashion trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/budget-friendly-fashion-trends/)
- [fashion trends for less](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-trends-for-less/)
- [gingham print](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/gingham-print/)
- [goodwill trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-trends/)
- [j crew gingham](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/j-crew-gingham/)
- [j crew madewell](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/j-crew-madewell/)
- [spring 2015 trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/spring-2015-trends/)
- [Thrifty fashion blog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrifty-fashion-blog/)
- [trendy prints for spring](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trendy-prints-for-spring/)
- [culotte pants](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/culotte-pants/)
- [culotte syle](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/culotte-syle/)
- [culottes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/culottes/)
- [culottes spring 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/culottes-spring-2015/)
- [goodwill thrift store](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-thrift-store/)
- [hate culottes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/hate-culottes/)
- [how to wear culottes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/how-to-wear-culottes/)
- [spring pants trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/spring-pants-trends/)
- [Banana Republic](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/banana-republic/)
- [bargain spring gear](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bargain-spring-gear/)
- [blog of goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/blog-of-goodwill/)
- [casual dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/casual-dress/)
- [dress for weekend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dress-for-weekend/)
- [striped dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/striped-dress/)
- [thirfty fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thirfty-fashion/)
- [weekender](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/weekender/)
- [90s minimalism](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/90s-minimalism/)
- [90s minimalize](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/90s-minimalize/)
- [90s style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/90s-style/)
- [high necklines](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/high-necklines/)
- [Jennie Garth](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/jennie-garth/)
- [Jennifer Aniston](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/jennifer-aniston/)
- [Kate Moss](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/kate-moss/)
- [neck lines](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/neck-lines/)
- [nyfw trends 2014](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/nyfw-trends-2014/)
- [spring 2015 fashion trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/spring-2015-fashion-trends/)
- [square necklines](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/square-necklines/)
- [#mygoodwillfind](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/mygoodwillfind/)
- [budget fashion tips](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/budget-fashion-tips/)
- [fashion from thrift stores](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-from-thrift-stores/)
- [floral for spring](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/floral-for-spring/)
- [goodwill scores](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-scores/)
- [how to stick to a budget for spring](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/how-to-stick-to-a-budget-for-spring/)
- [spring 2015 fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/spring-2015-fashion/)
- [spring wardrobe](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/spring-wardrobe/)
- [adidas superstarts](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/adidas-superstarts/)
- [adidas tennis shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/adidas-tennis-shoes/)
- [Adidas trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/adidas-trend/)
- [refinery 29 article](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/refinery-29-article/)
- [shoe trends 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shoe-trends-2015/)
- [thrift store blog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift-store-blog/)
- [throwback style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/throwback-style/)
- [trendy tennies](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trendy-tennies/)
- [trendy tennis shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trendy-tennis-shoes/)
- [Bakers brand shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bakers-brand-shoes/)
- [bakers dress booties](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bakers-dress-booties/)
- [Bakers Shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bakers-shoes/)
- [dc fashion blog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-fashion-blog/)
- [designer shoes for less](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/designer-shoes-for-less/)
- [dressy booties](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dressy-booties/)
- [Fashionable shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashionable-shoes/)
- [Goodwill shoe score](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-shoe-score/)
- [Shoe scores](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shoe-scores/)
- [Shoes for less](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shoes-for-less/)
- [suede tan booties](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/suede-tan-booties/)
- [dc fashion group](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-fashion-group/)
- [dc fashionista meetup group](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-fashionista-meetup-group/)
- [dc meetup group](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-meetup-group/)
- [DCGF Meetup](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dcgf-meetup/)
- [fashion girls dc](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-girls-dc/)
- [fun meetup group dc](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fun-meetup-group-dc/)
- [Meetup](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/meetup/)
- [MeetUp Group](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/meetup-group/)
- [thrift fashion group](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift-fashion-group/)
- [thrift store shopping group](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift-store-shopping-group/)
- [thrifty shopping group](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrifty-shopping-group/)
- [gladiator sandals](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/gladiator-sandals/)
- [shoes for spring 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shoes-for-spring-2015/)
- [summer spring shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/summer-spring-shoes/)
- [trending spring pieces](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trending-spring-pieces/)
- [trendy spring 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trendy-spring-2015/)
- [fashion blog goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-blog-goodwill/)
- [high heel vs kitten heels](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/high-heel-vs-kitten-heels/)
- [kitten heels](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/kitten-heels/)
- [shoe debate](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shoe-debate/)
- [shoe trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shoe-trends/)
- [best thrift store finds](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/best-thrift-store-finds/)
- [Dale City Goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dale-city-goodwill/)
- [favorite goodwill finds](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/favorite-goodwill-finds/)
- [Merona accessories](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/merona-accessories/)
- [nude accents](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/nude-accents/)
- [nude patent shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/nude-patent-shoes/)
- [pour la victoire](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pour-la-victoire/)
- [spring shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/spring-shoes/)
- [bad fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bad-fashion/)
- [bad fashion choices](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bad-fashion-choices/)
- [blog dc fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/blog-dc-fashion/)
- [fashion faux paux](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-faux-paux/)
- [goodwill fashion bog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-fashion-bog/)
- [sunglasses over glasses](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/sunglasses-over-glasses/)
- [Thrifty style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrifty-style/)
- [dc blog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-blog/)
- [dc thrift store blog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-thrift-store-blog/)
- [fashion blogger style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-blogger-style/)
- [fashion trends for women](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-trends-for-women/)
- [hats for spring](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/hats-for-spring/)
- [Meagan's Moda Blog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/meagans-moda-blog/)
- [spring hat trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/spring-hat-trends/)
- [spring trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/spring-trends/)
- [trendy hats](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trendy-hats/)
- [women's fashion trends 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/womens-fashion-trends-2015/)
- [dress for summer wedding](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dress-for-summer-wedding/)
- [dresses for spring wedding](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dresses-for-spring-wedding/)
- [ebay dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/ebay-dress/)
- [eBay store](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/ebay-store/)
- [Goodwill Online](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-online/)
- [online goodwill sales](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/online-goodwill-sales/)
- [party dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/party-dress/)
- [pim + larkin](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pim-larkin/)
- [piperlime](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/piperlime/)
- [amal alamuddin](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/amal-alamuddin/)
- [Amal Alamuddin Style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/amal-alamuddin-style/)
- [amal clooney](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/amal-clooney/)
- [Amal Clooney Style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/amal-clooney-style/)
- [Amal style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/amal-style/)
- [business fashion icons](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/business-fashion-icons/)
- [fashion for the professional woman](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-for-the-professional-woman/)
- [fashionable women lawyers](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashionable-women-lawyers/)
- [lawyer style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lawyer-style/)
- [style icons.](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/style-icons/)
- [women of fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/women-of-fashion/)
- [budget shoe shopping](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/budget-shoe-shopping/)
- [comfortable sandals](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/comfortable-sandals/)
- [comfortable stylish summer shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/comfortable-stylish-summer-shoes/)
- [comfortable wedges](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/comfortable-wedges/)
- [goodwill shoe finds](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-shoe-finds/)
- [shopping on a budget](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shopping-on-a-budget/)
- [summer shoe trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/summer-shoe-trends/)
- [trendy sandals](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trendy-sandals/)
- [fancy sweat pants](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fancy-sweat-pants/)
- [fashion chat](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-chat/)
- [fashion talk](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-talk/)
- [google trend report](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/google-trend-report/)
- [jogger sweats](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/jogger-sweats/)
- [jogger trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/jogger-trend/)
- [trend talk 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trend-talk-2015/)
- [avengers gear](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/avengers-gear/)
- [avengers outfits](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/avengers-outfits/)
- [dc fashion girls](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-fashion-girls/)
- [denim jacket DIY](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/denim-jacket-diy/)
- [fashion diy](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-diy/)
- [fashion girls of dc](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-girls-of-dc/)
- [Fashionista Friday](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashionista-friday/)
- [jean jacket DIY](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/jean-jacket-diy/)
- [marvel avengers](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/marvel-avengers/)
- [radiance](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/radiance/)
- [budget gal tips](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/budget-gal-tips/)
- [Fashion Blog DC](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-blog-dc/)
- [fashion bloggers](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-bloggers/)
- [fashion tips for budget spenders](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-tips-for-budget-spenders/)
- [fashion tips for summer](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-tips-for-summer/)
- [Money Saving Tips](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/money-saving-tips/)
- [six items under six dollars](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/six-items-under-six-dollars/)
- [2015 spring trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/2015-spring-trends/)
- [chambray dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/chambray-dress/)
- [gap shirtdress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/gap-shirtdress/)
- [goodwil shopping](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwil-shopping/)
- [j crew shirtdress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/j-crew-shirtdress/)
- [menswear inspired](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/menswear-inspired/)
- [shirt dress trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shirt-dress-trend/)
- [shirtdress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shirtdress/)
- [trends for summer 2015](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trends-for-summer-2015/)
- [trendy shirt dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trendy-shirt-dress/)
- [Awesome thrift stores](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/awesome-thrift-stores/)
- [cardigan](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/cardigan/)
- [panty hose](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/panty-hose/)
- [pashmina](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pashmina/)
- [A-line](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/a-line/)
- [budget classy style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/budget-classy-style/)
- [classic cut dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/classic-cut-dress/)
- [classy style on a budget](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/classy-style-on-a-budget/)
- [how to dress like jackie o](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/how-to-dress-like-jackie-o/)
- [j crew dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/j-crew-dress/)
- [j crew dresses](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/j-crew-dresses/)
- [j crew from goodwill](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/j-crew-from-goodwill/)
- [jackie o style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/jackie-o-style/)
- [clog shoe](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/clog-shoe/)
- [clog trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/clog-trends/)
- [fall 2015 shoe trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fall-2015-shoe-trends/)
- [fall clogsw](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fall-clogsw/)
- [goodwill blog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-blog/)
- [how to style clogs](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/how-to-style-clogs/)
- [thrift bloggers](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift-bloggers/)
- [Trend Predictions](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trend-predictions/)
- [clothing blog](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/clothing-blog/)
- [fashionista](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashionista/)
- [loveitorleaveit](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/loveitorleaveit/)
- [summerfashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/summerfashion/)
- [cheap jewelry finds](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/cheap-jewelry-finds/)
- [dc goodwill jewelry](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-goodwill-jewelry/)
- [Goodwill accessories](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-accessories/)
- [goodwill jewel finds](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-jewel-finds/)
- [goodwill jewelry](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-jewelry/)
- [grab bag thrift store](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/grab-bag-thrift-store/)
- [jewelry haul](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/jewelry-haul/)
- [thrift store accessories](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift-store-accessories/)
- [thrift store jewelry find](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift-store-jewelry-find/)
- [thrifty accessories](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrifty-accessories/)
- [Forever 21](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/forever-21/)
- [shopping](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shopping/)
- [thrift store shopping](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thrift-store-shopping/)
- [sandals](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/sandals/)
- [shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shoes/)
- [summer](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/summer/)
- [Goodwill Fashionista](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-fashionista/)
- [style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/style/)
- [california](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/california/)
- [fashion summer trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-summer-trends/)
- [jenner](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/jenner/)
- [kardashian](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/kardashian/)
- [kendall](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/kendall/)
- [kylie](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/kylie/)
- [Topshop](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/topshop/)
- [trendytuesday](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trendytuesday/)
- [rain](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/rain/)
- [rain boots](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/rain-boots/)
- [rain fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/rain-fashion/)
- [rain jacket](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/rain-jacket/)
- [Seattle](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/seattle/)
- [Washington](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/washington/)
- [weather](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/weather/)
- [wedges](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/wedges/)
- [alterations](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/alterations/)
- [belt it](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/belt-it/)
- [belts](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/belts/)
- [Botkier](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/botkier/)
- [clothing tips](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/clothing-tips/)
- [crossbody bag](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/crossbody-bag/)
- [fashion fix](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-fix/)
- [fashion trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-trend/)
- [Free People](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/free-people/)
- [leather purse](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/leather-purse/)
- [petite](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/petite/)
- [style tips](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/style-tips/)
- [sequins](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/sequins/)
- [summer shopping](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/summer-shopping/)
- [sweaters](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/sweaters/)
- [white house black market](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/white-house-black-market/)
- [winter clothes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/winter-clothes/)
- [black dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/black-dress/)
- [date night](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/date-night/)
- [designer](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/designer/)
- [designer dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/designer-dress/)
- [designer find](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/designer-find/)
- [HM](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/hm/)
- [Juicy Couture](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/juicy-couture/)
- [lace dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lace-dress/)
- [lbd](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lbd/)
- [linen dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/linen-dress/)
- [summer to fall](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/summer-to-fall/)
- [Theory](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/theory/)
- [work attire](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/work-attire/)
- [Zara](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/zara/)
- [clothing upkeep](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/clothing-upkeep/)
- [handheld](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/handheld/)
- [iron](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/iron/)
- [iron board](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/iron-board/)
- [mini steamer](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/mini-steamer/)
- [Must have](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/must-have/)
- [process](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/process/)
- [steamer](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/steamer/)
- [all black](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/all-black/)
- [Anthropologie](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/anthropologie/)
- [blazer](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/blazer/)
- [bright pink](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bright-pink/)
- [button up shirt](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/button-up-shirt/)
- [Lilly Pulitzer](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lilly-pulitzer/)
- [pattern mixing](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pattern-mixing/)
- [pink lips](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pink-lips/)
- [pink skirt](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pink-skirt/)
- [ruffle blazer](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/ruffle-blazer/)
- [super saturday sale](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/super-saturday-sale/)
- [60s](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/60s/)
- [70s](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/70s/)
- [anthropolgie](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/anthropolgie/)
- [back-to-school](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/back-to-school/)
- [bell bottoms](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bell-bottoms/)
- [blogger](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/blogger/)
- [flare jeans](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/flare-jeans/)
- [brand love](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/brand-love/)
- [favorite stores](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/favorite-stores/)
- [goodwillfashionista](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwillfashionista/)
- [label love](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/label-love/)
- [Shopping Bus Tour](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shopping-bus-tour/)
- [signs](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/signs/)
- [tips](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/tips/)
- [all saints](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/all-saints/)
- [corset](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/corset/)
- [fall items](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fall-items/)
- [hem](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/hem/)
- [new with tags](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/new-with-tags/)
- [plaid](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/plaid/)
- [wardrobe](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/wardrobe/)
- [90's](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/90s/)
- [Friends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/friends/)
- [gap kids](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/gap-kids/)
- [houndstooth](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/houndstooth/)
- [houndstooth dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/houndstooth-dress/)
- [Phoebe](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/phoebe/)
- [Rachel](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/rachel/)
- [sack](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/sack/)
- [television](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/television/)
- [tv fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/tv-fashion/)
- [best and worst](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/best-and-worst/)
- [celebrities](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/celebrities/)
- [fringe](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fringe/)
- [Kanye](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/kanye/)
- [Kat graham](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/kat-graham/)
- [kelly osbourne](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/kelly-osbourne/)
- [keltie knight](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/keltie-knight/)
- [kim kardashian](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/kim-kardashian/)
- [Lady Gaga](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lady-gaga/)
- [Miley Cyrus](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/miley-cyrus/)
- [MTV](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/mtv/)
- [VMA's](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/vmas/)
- [animal print](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/animal-print/)
- [Ann Taylor](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/ann-taylor/)
- [awards show fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/awards-show-fashion/)
- [best goodwill finds](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/best-goodwill-finds/)
- [Closet Audit](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/closet-audit/)
- [loft](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/loft/)
- [mod](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/mod/)
- [playful](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/playful/)
- [playful accessories](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/playful-accessories/)
- [preppy](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/preppy/)
- [prints](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/prints/)
- [skinny jeans](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/skinny-jeans/)
- [workplace](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/workplace/)
- [bloggers](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bloggers/)
- [clutches](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/clutches/)
- [cross body bag](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/cross-body-bag/)
- [envelope handbag](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/envelope-handbag/)
- [leather](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/leather/)
- [Nordstrom](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/nordstrom/)
- [snakeskin](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/snakeskin/)
- [tarnish](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/tarnish/)
- [coutured](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/coutured/)
- [dad shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dad-shoes/)
- [fashion faux pas](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-faux-pas/)
- [jellies](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/jellies/)
- [Marc Jacobs](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/marc-jacobs/)
- [Prada](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/prada/)
- [runway](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/runway/)
- [socks and sandals](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/socks-and-sandals/)
- [bebe scarf](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bebe-scarf/)
- [black infinity scarf outfit](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/black-infinity-scarf-outfit/)
- [black look](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/black-look/)
- [black scarf](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/black-scarf/)
- [celebrity fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/celebrity-fashion/)
- [fall fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fall-fashion/)
- [how to wear a black infinity scarf](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/how-to-wear-a-black-infinity-scarf/)
- [jessica alba](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/jessica-alba/)
- [lea michele](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lea-michele/)
- [shop smart](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shop-smart/)
- [black boots](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/black-boots/)
- [boots](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/boots/)
- [combat boots](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/combat-boots/)
- [cut out bootes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/cut-out-bootes/)
- [cut out booties](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/cut-out-booties/)
- [cut out booties with socks](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/cut-out-booties-with-socks/)
- [cut out booties without socks](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/cut-out-booties-without-socks/)
- [cut out boots with socks](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/cut-out-boots-with-socks/)
- [fall footwear](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fall-footwear/)
- [goodwill opinion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-opinion/)
- [lookbook](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lookbook/)
- [Opinion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/opinion/)
- [socks and boots](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/socks-and-boots/)
- [affordable office wear](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/affordable-office-wear/)
- [black skirt](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/black-skirt/)
- [Glamour](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/glamour/)
- [high low top](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/high-low-top/)
- [infinity scarf](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/infinity-scarf/)
- [knee high boots](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/knee-high-boots/)
- [office wear](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/office-wear/)
- [tight skirt](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/tight-skirt/)
- [work appropriate](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/work-appropriate/)
- [be yourself](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/be-yourself/)
- [Kate Spade](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/kate-spade/)
- [lifestyle](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lifestyle/)
- [logos](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/logos/)
- [Louis Vuitton](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/louis-vuitton/)
- [personal tastes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/personal-tastes/)
- [status](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/status/)
- [status symbol](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/status-symbol/)
- [fall shoe](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fall-shoe/)
- [fast times at ridgemont high](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fast-times-at-ridgemont-high/)
- [leopard print](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/leopard-print/)
- [olive green jacket](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/olive-green-jacket/)
- [shoe obsession](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shoe-obsession/)
- [Slip-On Shoes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/slip-on-shoes/)
- [sneakers](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/sneakers/)
- [spicoli](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/spicoli/)
- [Steve Madden](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/steve-madden/)
- [vans](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/vans/)
- [Fairfax](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fairfax/)
- [fruit top](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fruit-top/)
- [glamorous](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/glamorous/)
- [linen](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/linen/)
- [nic and zoe](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/nic-and-zoe/)
- [sarah coventry](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/sarah-coventry/)
- [St. John](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/st-john/)
- [sunday morning](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/sunday-morning/)
- [bauble](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bauble/)
- [bib necklace](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bib-necklace/)
- [black outfit](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/black-outfit/)
- [color pop](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/color-pop/)
- [colors](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/colors/)
- [funky](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/funky/)
- [necklace](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/necklace/)
- [neckwear](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/neckwear/)
- [prep](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/prep/)
- [simple outfit](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/simple-outfit/)
- [simply chic](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/simply-chic/)
- [Statement Necklace](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/statement-necklace/)
- [trendy](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/trendy/)
- [bottoms](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bottoms/)
- [lounge pants](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lounge-pants/)
- [outfits](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/outfits/)
- [pants](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pants/)
- [patterned pants](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/patterned-pants/)
- [winter fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/winter-fashion/)
- [army jacket](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/army-jacket/)
- [brandy](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/brandy/)
- [celebrity trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/celebrity-trend/)
- [color popping](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/color-popping/)
- [color-blocking](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/color-blocking/)
- [fall trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fall-trend/)
- [flats](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/flats/)
- [handbags](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/handbags/)
- [lily collins](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lily-collins/)
- [lip color](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lip-color/)
- [olive green](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/olive-green/)
- [purses](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/purses/)
- [affordable](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/affordable/)
- [Balmain](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/balmain/)
- [beading](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/beading/)
- [evening dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/evening-dress/)
- [evening wear](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/evening-wear/)
- [France](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/france/)
- [menswear](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/menswear/)
- [new years](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/new-years/)
- [Paris](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/paris/)
- [Pierre Balmain](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pierre-balmain/)
- [sophisticated fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/sophisticated-fashion/)
- [beauty trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/beauty-trend/)
- [glitter](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/glitter/)
- [glitter hair](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/glitter-hair/)
- [glitter lips](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/glitter-lips/)
- [glitter nails](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/glitter-nails/)
- [glitter roots](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/glitter-roots/)
- [goodwill trend](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goodwill-trend/)
- [hair](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/hair/)
- [hair trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/hair-trends/)
- [impractical](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/impractical/)
- [actress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/actress/)
- [aurora florence](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/aurora-florence/)
- [belt](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/belt/)
- [greaser](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/greaser/)
- [pinup](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pinup/)
- [polka dots](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/polka-dots/)
- [singer](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/singer/)
- [work style](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/work-style/)
- [couture](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/couture/)
- [dirty](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dirty/)
- [Elle](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/elle/)
- [Fendi](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fendi/)
- [furry shoe](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/furry-shoe/)
- [band shirts](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/band-shirts/)
- [band tee](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/band-tee/)
- [booties](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/booties/)
- [ella and louise](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/ella-and-louise/)
- [glam](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/glam/)
- [outfit](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/outfit/)
- [pencil skirt](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pencil-skirt/)
- [sassy](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/sassy/)
- [stylecaster](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/stylecaster/)
- [accessories](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/accessories/)
- [capes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/capes/)
- [earmuffs](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/earmuffs/)
- [gloves](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/gloves/)
- [infinity](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/infinity/)
- [leather jacket](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/leather-jacket/)
- [Ralph Lauren](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/ralph-lauren/)
- [scarves](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/scarves/)
- [statement boots](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/statement-boots/)
- [warm tights](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/warm-tights/)
- [color](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/color/)
- [holiday party](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/holiday-party/)
- [lupita nyongo](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/lupita-nyongo/)
- [maxi dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/maxi-dress/)
- [party trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/party-trends/)
- [popsugar](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/popsugar/)
- [shift dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/shift-dress/)
- [slacks](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/slacks/)
- [turtleneck](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/turtleneck/)
- [who what wear](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/who-what-wear/)
- [Canada](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/canada/)
- [Christmas](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/christmas/)
- [fashion santa](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-santa/)
- [fashionable](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashionable/)
- [holiday fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/holiday-fashion/)
- [santa](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/santa/)
- [santa claus](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/santa-claus/)
- [Yorkdale](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/yorkdale/)
- [2016](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/2016/)
- [pink purse](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pink-purse/)
- [resolutions](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/resolutions/)
- [2015 fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/2015-fashion/)
- [2016 fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/2016-fashion/)
- [2016 looks](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/2016-looks/)
- [Converse](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/converse/)
- [Goth](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/goth/)
- [health goth](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/health-goth/)
- [platforms](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/platforms/)
- [sporty](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/sporty/)
- [fabthletics](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fabthletics/)
- [fitness](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fitness/)
- [fitness geek](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fitness-geek/)
- [hym](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/hym/)
- [Nike](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/nike/)
- [working out](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/working-out/)
- [workout](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/workout/)
- [Alexander Wang](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/alexander-wang/)
- [Dior](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dior/)
- [feminine fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/feminine-fashion/)
- [frock](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/frock/)
- [masculine](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/masculine/)
- [pajamas](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pajamas/)
- [silk](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/silk/)
- [Thakoon](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/thakoon/)
- [Britney Spears](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/britney-spears/)
- [canadian tuxedo](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/canadian-tuxedo/)
- [denim on denim](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/denim-on-denim/)
- [justin timberlake](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/justin-timberlake/)
- [miranda kerr](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/miranda-kerr/)
- [2016 trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/2016-trends/)
- [bows and sequins](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bows-and-sequins/)
- [bright colors](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bright-colors/)
- [fashion blogger](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fashion-blogger/)
- [jacket](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/jacket/)
- [orange](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/orange/)
- [skirt](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/skirt/)
- [spring](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/spring/)
- [stylish petite](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/stylish-petite/)
- [cashmere](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/cashmere/)
- [dc snow](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-snow/)
- [fun gloves](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/fun-gloves/)
- [leather gloves](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/leather-gloves/)
- [mittens](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/mittens/)
- [snow](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/snow/)
- [snowzilla](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/snowzilla/)
- [taxi](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/taxi/)
- [wool](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/wool/)
- [patterns](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/patterns/)
- [solids](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/solids/)
- [winter looks](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/winter-looks/)
- [bright dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bright-dress/)
- [leather mini skirt](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/leather-mini-skirt/)
- [outfit post](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/outfit-post/)
- [Red Dress](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/red-dress/)
- [statement piece](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/statement-piece/)
- [Valentine's Day](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/valentines-day/)
- [Erdem](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/erdem/)
- [harper's bazaar](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/harpers-bazaar/)
- [high-fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/high-fashion/)
- [Pinterest](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pinterest/)
- [simone rocha](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/simone-rocha/)
- [ariana grande](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/ariana-grande/)
- [Grammys](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/grammys/)
- [miguel](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/miguel/)
- [nicole trunfio](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/nicole-trunfio/)
- [Taylor Swift](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/taylor-swift/)
- [the weeknd](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/the-weeknd/)
- [graphic](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/graphic/)
- [new york](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/new-york/)
- [NYFW](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/nyfw/)
- [accents](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/accents/)
- [bold shapes](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/bold-shapes/)
- [dc blogger](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/dc-blogger/)
- [design](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/design/)
- [gold](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/gold/)
- [house trends](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/house-trends/)
- [pink](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/pink/)
- [plates](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/plates/)
- [chanel](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/chanel/)
- [Ferragamo](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/ferragamo/)
- [footwear](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/footwear/)
- [kenzo](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/kenzo/)
- [spring fashion](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/spring-fashion/)
- [vinyl](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/vinyl/)
- [Be a DC Goodwill Fashion Designer](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/be-a-dc-goodwill-fashion-designer/)
- [boat neck](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/boat-neck/)
- [French](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/french/)
- [nautical](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/nautical/)
- [parisian](https://findingyourgood.org/tag/parisian/)