Thrifting
How to thrift for themed home decor
I approach thrifting like a treasure hunt, staying open to all of the wondrous possibilities that the thrift store holds.…
10 Thrifting New Year’s resolutions for 2024
My overarching ~thrifty~ goals for this New Year are to shop secondhand whenever possible and to cut down spending on…
Thrifting kitchenware, tableware, and glassware
I’m in a season of my life where I take immense pleasure in — perhaps even love — cooking. Just…
Thriftmas: Thrifting for Christmas decor, books, clothes, and more
Merry Thriftmas! Christmas is simply the most wonderful time of year at the thrift store. Christmas paraphernalia pops up at…
Thrifting on Small Business Saturday
Miraculously, I avoided Black Friday shopping altogether this year. While you don’t see hordes of people trampling over each other…
Using vintage thrifted napkins for decoupage on a canvas tote
I consider myself a pretty discerning thrifter, but I let things slip through the cracks from time to time. Sometimes,…
Thrifting for Christmas presents this year
I’ve resolved to thrift for Christmas gifts this year. After years of burning money on Black Friday impulse buys from…
Exploring thrift stores in Modesto, CA – a tour down McHenry Avenue
I know I’ve become a small-town mouse because a trip to Modesto is a big city excursion for me. As…
Thrifting in San Jose and Livermore, CA
It’s been a minute since my last Bay Area thrifting trip — about a year, to be exact. Since I…
How to clean and condition thrifted leather handbags
In the early days of the pandemic, I found a knockoff Prada(?) faux leather bag at Goodwill for $4. After…