=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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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