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…
7 best places to buy beautiful & budget-friendly pots for your plants
I remember the good old days when I'd buy a plant and just let it sit in its garish, shiny…
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…
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…
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…
Using up kumquats
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
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
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
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
At the end of South and West, Joan Didion writes, "The particular flat expanse of the Central Valley comforts my…