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What to Look for While Thrifting
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Mar Thrifts
My top things I look for while secondhand shopping, and things you should search for too!
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Look for quality walnut frames to swap out the matte, or look for unique shaped frames you can paint and colorize!
Frames to DIY
You can use brooches for anything: buttons on a top, decor on shoes, interest on a lampshade
Cool Brooches & Pins
There are so many ways to use ceramics from the thrift: as a planter, as an ice bucket, as a fruit bowl, as a match holder. You get the idea!
Vessels (Think Outside the Box)
I’m always looking for fun mismatched places from Europe or Japan!
Unique Plates & Chinawares
You’d be surprised how many original art pieces are sitting at the thrift store, waiting for your gallery wall
Original Artwork
There are so many cool lamps at the thrift store for a fraction of the price of Target and elsewhere
Funky Lamps
This is one of the easiest DIYs—hang a racquet and use it as a bulletin board or photo spot!
Tennis Racquets for Decor
Bags are reusable — find cute ones at the thrift store and save your pennies!
Fun Gift Bags
Vintage is always better and even so when it comes to unique watches that stand the test of time (pun intended)
Vintage Watches
Whether it’s for holiday decorating or using year round, the thrift store has such great vintage ribbon for cheap
Pretty Velvet Ribbon
I love thinking up new ways to use interesting vases from the thrift store
Unique Vases
The thrift store is overflowing with wicker baskets. Reuse for gift giving or storage at home!
Wicker & Picnic Baskets
You can plant so many things in pots, by my favorite idea is this herb trio!
Planters & Pots
Such an easy thing to stock up on so you’re always prepared when you’re hosting
Taper Candles & Holders
I love dishes that I can use as statement pieces on my dinner table when hosting
Beautiful Serving Ware