28 Mar

Posted at 03:00h in Beauty on a Dime, DIY, Fab Under $50 by
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Grab your tickets for my thrift shopping party with Housing Works {Ready, Set, Thrift!} The 40 Best Drugstore Beauty Products {StyleList} DIY Fabric Button Earrings Tutorial {O So Chic} Details on the Isabel Toledo for Lane Bryant Collection {StyleBlazer} 8 Stenciled, Papered and Painted File Cabinet Makeovers {Apartment Therapy} Kohl's Announces DesignNation Collection with Elie Tahari {Yahoo} 14 Stylish Flats You'll Want for Spring {my Ebony Cheap & Chic column} ...

14 Mar

Posted at 09:25h in Deals & Steals, Designer on a Dime, Home Decor, shopping, Thrift by
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19 Feb

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5 Tips to Score Quality Thrift Store Furniture

Did you know you can save hundreds on thrift furniture and it's also environmentally conscious? Purchasing used furniture is an amazing way to decorate your home and save a unique piece from the dumpster. Check out the table above. My mom bought two side tables for $30 each and painted them yellow. She researched the furniture designer and found out the tables were individually worth about 3 times as much. Thrift store score! Ready to start furniture thrifting? When you're on the hunt for used furniture keep these quick tips in mind to help you choose quality thrift store furniture.

14 Feb

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06 Feb

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Thrifty Threads 365: why you need a thrift wish list
We're one month in to Thrifty Threads 365 and if you're joining the challenge, you may be experiencing some withdrawal symptoms. I mean, seriously, it can be a bit tough giving up shopping for new clothes for a year! But like I mentioned in my previous 3 Tips to Survive Thrifty Threads 365, it's so important to create a thrift wish list.
When you walk in to a thrift store with absolutely no idea what you're shopping for, it can lead to buyer's remorse, which is something you really don't want when you're budget and options are restricted with Thrifty Threads 365.
Here's why you need a thrift shopping wish list.