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

11 months ago

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

Decluttering a (mostly) thrifted wardrobe

11 months ago

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

Using up kumquats

11 months ago

Let’s take a break from the thrifting blogs this week. Today, I want to talk about my dad’s kumquat tree,…

How to thrift for planters, pots, and other gardening accessories

11 months ago

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

How to thrift for a festive Lunar New Year Celebration

12 months ago

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

Treasuring hand-me-downs and re-gifted pieces

12 months ago

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

Central Valley thrifting: Cinderella Goes Thrifting in Manteca, CA

12 months ago

At the end of South and West, Joan Didion writes, "The particular flat expanse of the Central Valley comforts my…

How to thrift for stationery

1 year ago

Flashback to what seems like an entire lifetime ago, I worked as a junior marketer at a stationery e-commerce in…

How to thrift for themed home decor

1 year ago

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

1 year ago

My overarching ~thrifty~ goals for this New Year are to shop secondhand whenever possible and to cut down spending on…

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