WHAT'S YOUR INSPIRATION?
Put new life into your Goodwill Finds. Finding Your Good is about gaining inspiration from a community of experts who will provide tips to help you reinvent your personal style that is socially sustainable.
Thrifters Rejoice! DC Goodwill’s Amazing Meetups Are Back!
It really is such a pleasure to meet like-minded individuals who love style and know how to shop smart at Goodwill stores. There’s nothing better than shopping for a great cause that provides job opportunities in my beloved community.
Read MoreIf I Didn’t Do My Research, I Would’ve Missed This Amazing Goodwill Find
Remember to do your own research while shopping at Goodwill. You’ll never know what you may find!
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreWhere 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.
Read MoreHow to Upcycle a Straw Hat into Front Door Décor 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.
Read MoreHow 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!
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreIf the Seashore’s 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.
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