Thrifting

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…

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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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

How to thrift for stationery

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

1 year ago

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.…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

Thrifting kitchenware, tableware, and glassware

I’m in a season of my life where I take immense pleasure in — perhaps even love — cooking. Just…

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