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Why I Thrift, Reason #4: More Creative

This post is part of a five part series entitled, "Why I Thrift," beginning with Why I Thrift, Reason #1: To Save Money. I like to think of myself as a creative person, even though there are so many who have greater talent. This is an additional reason that I like thrifting. By it's very nature, thrifting encourages creativity.... Continue reading "Why I Thrift, Reason #4: More Creative..."

Posted on March 24, 2008 5:54 PM

Chandelier Find

Speaking of thrifting, I found this chandelier at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in my town and couldn't leave without it. It's not vintage, but it has a nice cottage style and it's in perfect condition. I'm either going to put it over the soon-to-be-window-seat in the family room or use it in my bedroom over my bed. Decisions,... Continue reading "Chandelier Find..."

Posted on March 9, 2008 8:23 PM

Why I Thrift, Reason #3: Unique & Personal

This post is part of a five part series entitled, "Why I Thrift," beginning with Why I Thrift, Reason #1: To Save Money. One of the things I love most about decorating and gardening is creating a space that deeply reflects my unique personality. I don’t want “cookie-cutter” spaces with suites of furniture bought en masse or plants dropped... Continue reading "Why I Thrift, Reason #3: Unique & Personal..."

Posted on March 7, 2008 1:09 PM

Why I Thrift, Reason #2: To Recycle

This post is part of a five part series entitled, "Why I Thrift," beginning with Why I Thrift, Reason #1: To Save Money. In today's eco-conscious culture, everyone talks about recycling. Mostly they mean pop cans and water bottles. But thrifting is one of the best types of recycling there is: taking something that would otherwise end up in... Continue reading "Why I Thrift, Reason #2: To Recycle..."

Posted on February 24, 2008 8:15 PM

Why I Thrift, Reason #1: To Save Money

This post is part of a five part series entitled, "Why I Thrift," beginning here. Almost everything in my house has come from thrift stores, yard sales, or found on the curb. Of the things bought new, a good portion were clearance, end-of-season, last season or in the scratch-and-dent bin. As a result, whenever people see my home, they... Continue reading "Why I Thrift, Reason #1: To Save Money..."

Posted on February 5, 2008 5:19 PM