The weather is getting warmer and I’m bringing back my group thrift shopping tours. Though I host private tours and individual style sessions throughout the year, it’s time to get a group together and hit the NYC thrift scene.
On Saturday, June 1, we’ll venture to East 23rd Street, which has a row of secondhand stores including Goodwill, Housing Works and Salvation Army.
When and why did you start thrift shopping?
I stepped foot inside my first thrift store when I was 11, and I still shop there almost every day! Before that I lived in France where we have city-wide yard sales for the whole town. Those are super fun and that’s where I learned to bargain. Now I thrift full time for my Etsy shop.
Well, judging from the title, you know what my happy news is. I’ve been holding it in for a few weeks now, but I can finally say I’m the new host of MadameNoire’s Home Savvy show.
If you’re not familiar with Home Savvy, it’s an online show about improving your home. In conjunction with Home Depot, we break down the 1-2-3 of creating an amazing indoor and even outdoor living space. Psst: Home Depot isn’t just a supplier of appliances and paint, but can meet all of your decor needs.
The final casting was between myself and three other amazing ladies. The last stage of the process was made a few weeks ago during an in-house audition at Home Depot. We each had two minutes to put together a container garden and were judged on personality, creativity and delivery. Though you know the final outcome, check the video below to see how it all went down and how I reacted to being announced as the new Home Savvy host.
Thriftspiration is a weekly series that puts a spotlight on readers who share their secondhand shopping tips and fun ways to style thrifted finds.
Name: Kristi
Location: Los Angeles, California
When and why did you start thrift shopping?
I started thrift shopping with my mom when I was very young. My mom always had a flair for vintage things: clothing, furniture and especially handbags. I always felt that there was something special about giving new life to things that someone else wasn’t using anymore. I still feel the same way now!
What three words would you use to describe your style?
Creative. Bold. Fly.
