07 Feb Thrift Shopping Tip: Learn How to Barter
Last week I showed you guys my thrifted finds for the month of January and I mentioned that I had to barter in order to snag two pieces. Well, learning the art of bartering is a great thrift shopping tip. While shopping at the Salvation Army, I found a feathered vintage robe that immediately caught my eye. It was only $13 and had such a glam feel to it. I loved it but wasn’t really sure if I’d actually wear it, but I threw it in my cart anyway.... 07 Sep Behind the Scenes – My Nate Berkus Show Appearance
A few weeks ago I let you guys in on my big news, I’ll be appearing on The Nate Berkus Show. Well, now I have an air date for the show: Thursday, September 15. So of course I hope you’ll tune in, tell a friend, tell your mama and set your DVR. I can’t tell you how exciting and humbling it was to be a part of the show. Nate was as sweet {and cute!} as he appears on television and the team of producers and assistants were... 06 Jul “Is thrift shopping clean?”
I’ve been a serious thrifter for years now and people tend to be amazed at the pieces I find {just check out some of my past Thrifty Threads posts} and I always offer to take them thrifting with me but occasionally I get a hesitant reaction. And then the person finally expresses their concern… Is thrift shopping sanitary? Don’t you worry about bed bugs? Do the clothes smell? These questions initially annoyed and kinda insulted me {do you really think I or any thrifter would wear dirty clothes...