Thrifting

Tips and tricks on how to thrift for different items, plus reviews of thrift stores in Northern California, particularly thrift stores in the Bay Area and the Central Valley.

Thrifting for spring: 7 thrifted spring outfit ideas

I’m not sure where time has gone, but it’s somehow mid-April already! Gray skies and mild breezes are still afoot,…

4 weeks ago

The ultimate guide to buying used CDs, DVDs, and cassette tapes at the thrift store

One of my biggest barriers to ever becoming a true minimalist is my love for hoarding physical media. I’m incurably…

2 months ago

Why thrift stores are the best places to look for wicker baskets

What I love about wicker baskets is that they’re somehow both down-to-earth and fanciful. On the one hand, they have…

2 months ago

Why you should always check out your local Friends of the Library book sale

I simply adore libraries. They’re such wonderful third spaces for free community events, workshops, and resources. And of course, there…

3 months ago

Modesto’s Mad Monk Vintage: A CD and DVD collector’s slice of paradise

As the rain hammered down this past gray February weekend, I made my quarterly pilgrimage to Modesto for a much-needed…

3 months ago

Buying plate hanging and framing tools from JoAnn Fabrics for thrifted finds

Every so often, my thrifted finds need something extra to be displayed properly. Specifically, I’ve been in need of plate…

3 months ago

Decluttering a (mostly) thrifted wardrobe

It’s that time of year again, when I experience cabin fever from endless rainy days spent inside and begin decluttering…

3 months ago

Thrifting for planters, pots, and other gardening accessories

With the bitter chill in the air and the steady downpour of rain, it certainly doesn’t feel like spring is…

4 months ago

Thrifting for a festive Lunar New Year celebration

Since moving to the Central Valley, I haven’t observed Tet or Lunar New Year with vibrant community celebrations. Growing up…

4 months ago

Treasuring hand-me-downs and re-gifted pieces

I've been in a real John Prine phase lately, and one of my favorite discoveries is "Souvenirs." One reason why…

4 months ago

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