Category Archives: Secondhand Lifestyle

How to bring thrift store finds together for a cohesive look

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Janet

One of the biggest challenges in creating your cottage style (or any style!) with thrift store finds is achieving a cohesive result in your actual decorating. Acquiring items over time and from different sources probably means that nothing matches – … Continue reading →

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Five things I’d never buy from a thrift store

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Janet

I know you can find lots of advice out there about what items to avoid when shopping in a thrift store – one article I read listed sixteen different things! (I mean, what could be left at that point? Certainly … Continue reading →

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Five best ways to decorate on a budget

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Janet

Are you looking for ways to achieve a unique style in your home without spending a fortune? Over the years my love of home decorating and my personal cottage style have both evolved, but my desire to decorate on a … Continue reading →

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Garden Junk Yard Sale was a huge success!

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Janet

I must confess, I love to host a yard or garage sale! I love sorting through what I’m going to offer, putting little bits of masking tape with the price on each item, setting it all up in the yard, … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day 2018!

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Janet

It is Earth Day – one of those days that we set aside to be reminded of, to celebrate, and to think about something specific… like Mother’s Day, Veteran’s Day, and so many others. In this case, we’re asked to … Continue reading →

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