Love your life
Stay positive and love your life. – 311 Any time I’m shopping, whether at thrift stores or otherwise, I’m always on the lookout for items with “311 references.” That is, […]
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The fish who keeps on swimming…
I have a super-sweet friend named Linda who lives close by. She asked me months ago if I could make her a custom purse – something relatively small but with […]
Dishes and Denim…a 30 minute transformation!
Normally, I spend about one to two hours on each of my purses. This is from start to finish, and includes photography time. But in a drastic turn, this week’s […]
A nautical handbag, perfect for a day on your yacht
I love the navy, white, and orange color combo – that’s the main reason I snapped up this cute skirt at the thrift store. It wasn’t till I got home […]
Cali Roots – an upcycled adventure
I was born in California so I’ve always considered myself a west-coaster. I saw this shirt at the thrift store and fell in love with the vintage colors and the […]
A boho skirt refashioned to a cute boho purse!
I have had this skirt since my very first thrift store run, when I started this blog. So, yeah, a couple years now. I thought the pattern was so cute […]
Bottom plus top equals cute purse, and a bonus quick DIY
Usually I start my thrift store shopping in the tshirt aisles, then work my way to the linens and women’s skirts. These places seem to be the best sources for […]
Grandma and Grandpa’s vintage tablecloth
So, my mom has been holding onto this cute floral tablecloth for who-knows-how-long. It belonged to my grandma and grandpa. Perfectly vintage but with a few stains that are likely […]
A tote for Central Park
Sometimes when I find an interesting piece at a thrift store, I do a little research to learn more about where it came from. I’ve never been to New York […]
The earth has a fever…
Now that Earth Day has gone from one day to a whole month, it’s only a matter of time before every day is Earth Day. Here are a few fun […]