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#ThriftScoreThursday

Styled Vintage Nightstand

November 19, 2015 by CORINNA HENDERSON

Hey there, Guys!
Here on Thursdays we chat thrifty and this week I’ve got a fun little set up to share with you. You probably know that I prefer to save my #thriftscorethursday finds until I’ve had a change to utilize and style them. So I’ve been keeping the main event from this set up under wraps while I get things situated.
For the longest time, I’ve had the one cabinet beside my sofa and the other side has been pretty bare. It’s always felt visually heavy on the one side so it’s been on the “list of things I’m hunting for” to find another cabinet for the other side of the sofa. And, I found it!

Vintage thrifted end table cabinet styled with bohemian decor
And at a thrift store nonetheless. I normally have zero luck scoring furniture form thrift stores and obtain most pieces through Craigslist, but this one was in great condition and was listed for a great price at $15.
There are a lot of features that made this the perfect imperfect match for the other table. They’re both a similar wood tone, have the two door cabinet, are essentially the same height, and have details that compliment one another. The cane inserts on this one mimic the cane inserts of my credenza/media console.

VIntage Cabinet and Vinyl Sofa bohemian decorating family loved living room
PS, the dust is from the bathroom renovations! The whole house is coated 😉

Atop the table I have some of my favorite Home/Design books, a couple plants (that wood-look ceramic bowl is thrifted and the plant inside was a gift from a craigslist seller when we came to buy a piece of furniture), the gold tray I picked up from a different thrift store, and that mug is the latest mug I thrifted. Basically the coolest mug I’ve ever happened across and since I collect mugs, it had to come home. You’ll also spot one of the brass birds I scored ages ago.

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I’ve been reading Emily Henderson’s book, “STYLED,” and have been so enjoying putting the tips and secrets she shares to use. I’m thrilled with the way the end table has turned out.
And because I’m sharing my own styled surface, I wanted to focus on sharing other styled shots from the #thriftscorethursday feed. It’s the best feed out there and full of great inspiration so make sure you’re checking it out and tagging your thrift scores.

desertdomicileWould you believe me if I told you I paid $23 for this #vintage set of brass bamboo nesting tables?! ? Details on the blog (direct link in profile)!
@desertdomicile Would you believe me if I told you I paid $23 for this #vintage set of brass bamboo nesting tables?! ? Details on the blog (direct link in profile)!
windgatelaneSo excited to show y'all our eclectic Thanksgiving TableSetting tomorrow along with some other amazing inspiration from @brennadomesticcharm @ciburbanity @lisashineyourlight @sarahsofiaproductions Make sure you are following them for all the gorgeousness! #windgatelane #thanksgiving #tablesetting #table #thriftscorethursday
@windgatelane So excited to show y’all our eclectic Thanksgiving TableSetting tomorrow along with some other amazing inspiration from @brennadomesticcharm @ciburbanity @lisashineyourlight @sarahsofiaproductions Make sure you are following them for all the gorgeousness! #windgatelane #thanksgiving #tablesetting #table #thriftscorethursday
myeclecticnestI may or may not have stalked this golden trunk until the price was so unbelievably good that I was left with no choice but to bring it home...... but maybe I didn't do that at all?#thriftscorethursday
@myeclecticnest I may or may not have stalked this golden trunk until the price was so unbelievably good that I was left with no choice but to bring it home…… but maybe I didn’t do that at all?#thriftscorethursday

And that brings me to the end of this post. Before you go, please be sure you’ve visited the cohosts of this party. They also shares finds and features and it’s always a great time.


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Thrifted Bathroom Accessories

November 12, 2015 by CORINNA HENDERSON

Hey guys! As you may already know, because I’ve been going on and on about it, I’m in the middle of a bathroom remodel. From studs on up, we’ve been changing out the old for new while infusing our own style in the space. It’s been expensive and we’ve bought a lot of new material for the space which is very unlike me. I prefer to source second hand as much as I can. While I didn’t find a used bathtub, vanity, lighting, tile, or anything like that, I did find a few small decorative pieces that I am so stoked to use in the space.

I have been on a basket thrifting marathon this year. Every time I pop into one of my favorite thrift stores, I’ve walked out with baskets. Beside our vanity, I’m putting up shelves that are 7 inches deep. I found these perfect little baskets for corralling little bathroom odds and ends. And then the little ceramic container had to come home. Of course I haven’t a clue what I’ll put in all the little containers I’ve picked up, but I’m sure they’ll fill up fast once we bring everything back in.

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thrifted baskets and containers for a global boho bathroom design

And since I totally failed at meeting the One Room Challenge deadline, I thought I’d kick off the features from #ThriftScoreThursday with this gloriously beautiful space designed by Kyla of house Of Hipsters for none other than One Room Challenge.

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@kdall070 Time!!!! Hands up!!!! Everybody stop. The #oneroomchallenge Fall 2015 is a wrap you guys, and the final reveal is live and on the blog. (link in profile.) Special thanks and shoutouts to @loloirugs for creating the gorgeous Anastasia rug, @southlooploft for the beautiful Chesterfield and lucite nesting tables, and @meekvintage for shipping me vintage goodies! ??? I couldn’t have completed this design project without you.

And then these 2 beautiful thrifted scores:

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@love_recycled It was a #blueandwhite coffee mug kind of day with the thrifting gods…. And I finally said screw it and threw one in my basket ($1) ? #floridafinds #thriftscorethursday #thriftedliving #next

 

@mariaski63 Serving it up. ??? Got this gorge brass tray in mint condition at a thrift store! Had passed up a spider table base & brass top for months that I spied at a local antique mall. It finally got marked down & I hesitated AGAIN. So of course (?) when I made up my mind that it was coming home with me THAT DAY, it was gone! ?? So yesterday I walk into a thrift store & there glistening & beckoning me from the wall was THIS beauty!!! Gah!
@mariaski63 Serving it up. ??? Got this gorge brass tray in mint condition at a thrift store! Had passed up a spider table base & brass top for months that I spied at a local antique mall. It finally got marked down & I hesitated AGAIN. So of course (?) when I made up my mind that it was coming home with me THAT DAY, it was gone! ?? So yesterday I walk into a thrift store & there glistening & beckoning me from the wall was THIS beauty!!! Gah!

Check out all of the awesome scores shared on the #thriftscorethursday feed HERE.

For more featured thrifted finds and scores shared by the hosts of this party, check out each of these ladies below:

TST Guest Host Ariel

Thrift Score Thursday Cassie

Thrift Score Thursday Brynne colorWant To Join In? Here’s The Rules!

  • We want you to participate! Hit up your local thrift stores, craigslist, yard sales, estate sales, side of the road, anything! Thrifty doesn’t necessarily mean from a thrift store. We want to see your good deals, wacky finds and treasures.
  • Don’t feel like you need to save those finds for Thursdays! Yes, features are shared on our blogs and Instagram on Thursdays, but we’re all checking in on (and using!) the hashtag all week long. So, when you see/find it, feel free to share it!
  • Each week, Trisha from Black and White Obsession, Cassie from Primitive and Proper, Brynne from The Gathered Home, Myself (A Designer At Home) and occassionally a guest co-host will pick a favorite thrift score or two to feature! So please note that by linking up with #thriftscorethursday, you are giving us permission to share your finds via social media or on our blogs.
  • Please remember that we can only share love for photos shared on public accounts. If your profile is private, we can’t see your finds.

Interested in hosting with us for a week? Want to see your face on this fabulous little graphic? You know you want to, it’s so much fun! Shoot me an email, and we’ll get you coordinated to guest host!

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#ThriftScoreThursday Halloween Features

November 5, 2015 by CORINNA HENDERSON

 

Hey Guys!

I don’t think I’ve taken a moment to ask you how your Halloween was? It’s been a busy week here what with 2 giveaways going on right now, and a third tomorrow! If you want to check them out, there’s a shot at $50 to minted.com here and $75 worth of DIY and craft supplies from yours truly here. And then all of the insane work going into the bathroom remodel (there’s tons of thrifted goodies I’ve been holding back but I can’t wait to start sharing them next Thursday!). We didn’t even do a proper Halloween. My kid sat with a bowl of candy on my mom’s porch perplexed why he had to give it to other kids.

But, by the looks of things on Instagram, it looked like there was a lot of fun going on. Sandra from @vintausshop shared a sweet photo of her daughter in a vintage ballerina costume. What an amazing find! There certainly wasn’t anything that cool at my thrift store. And the makeup is adorable!

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@vintaushop Normally I don’t post pictures of my kids without some sort of product, but I couldn’t help myself with this one and am adoring all the fun costumes on my feed. Love this little girl and so happy we could find this vintage ballerina outfit for $4! Perfect #halloween costume ❤️?

And then check out this jolly skeleton decor @mariaski63 scored. And I love the way she set him up for the photo. Very reminiscent of dia de los muertos decor I’ve seen. My mom has had several of these paper skeletons with the movable joints over the years. So nice this one made it’s way to a new home instead of a trash bin!

@mariaski63 Bonehead. Mr. Bones is about four feet tall & getting ready for Halloween. I have him doing a little yoga to relax, loosen his joints & fit in a square! ?◾️?◼️? #skeleton
@mariaski63 Bonehead. Mr. Bones is about four feet tall & getting ready for Halloween. I have him doing a little yoga to relax, loosen his joints & fit in a square! ?◾️?◼️? #skeleton

What about this aviator costume from Hayley? Isn’t it phenomenal? Everything but the cap came from the thrift store, but she mentions the cap came with a bit of ingenuity so all around a stellar costume!

@hudginsathome So I'm an old woman and fell asleep, phone in hand, trying to post this last night when it was ACTUALLY Thursday. Regardless, I present one of my favorite costumes for #tbttrickortreat from way back when cell phones still had crappy cameras... Amelia Earhart! ✈??? Additionally, my friend Laura @yellowcottagenc asked to see some #thriftscorethursday... Here ya go! Everything was thrifted for this, except the aviator cap, which my dad made with an old baseball cap and leather scraps.
@hudginsathome So I’m an old woman and fell asleep, phone in hand, trying to post this last night when it was ACTUALLY Thursday. Regardless, I present one of my favorite costumes for #tbttrickortreat from way back when cell phones still had crappy cameras… Amelia Earhart! ✈??? Additionally, my friend Laura @yellowcottagenc asked to see some #thriftscorethursday… Here ya go! Everything was thrifted for this, except the aviator cap, which my dad made with an old baseball cap and leather scraps.

And the last Halloween themed feature I have for you today is this beautifully ominous vignette from @creativelicence. I am enjoying the black and white. I spy what looks like vintage milk glass, which I normally wouldn’t associate with Halloween, but it’s been paired perfectly in this set up.

@creativelicence See you next year ?
@creativelicence See you next year ?

And because I just simply could NOT let this #thriftscorethursday pass without showing off this BEAUTIFUL sofa spotted by @theeventmaker. It would have come home with me. My husband wouldn’t have said anything aloud and all would have been magical with the world.

@theeventmaker A little ming fabulousness I ran a cross today.
@theeventmaker A little ming fabulousness I ran a cross today.

And that’s it from me on this beautiful #thriftscorethursday! I’m skipping sharing a find of my own this week because I don’t have a finished (or almost finished) bathroom to show them off in. And I really want the full effect! So, I’ll see you next week?

Don’t forget to stop by all of the fab hosts today. We have awesome guest hosts this week, so be sure to visit them, too and check them out! Have a great day and happy thrifting!

TST Guest Host Nicole

 

Thrift Score Thursday Brynne color

Thrift Score Thursday Trisha color

Thrift Score Thursday Cassie

Want To Join In? Here’s The Rules!

  • We want you to participate! Hit up your local thrift stores, craigslist, yard sales, estate sales, side of the road, anything! Thrifty doesn’t necessarily mean from a thrift store. We want to see your good deals, wacky finds and treasures.
  • Don’t feel like you need to save those finds for Thursdays! Yes, features are shared on our blogs and Instagram on Thursdays, but we’re all checking in on (and using!) the hashtag all week long. So, when you see/find it, feel free to share it!
  • Each week, Trisha from Black and White Obsession, Cassie from Primitive and Proper, Brynne from The Gathered Home, Myself (A Designer At Home) and occassionally a guest co-host will pick a favorite thrift score or two to feature! So please note that by linking up with #thriftscorethursday, you are giving us permission to share your finds via social media or on our blogs.
  • Please remember that we can only share love for photos shared on public accounts. If your profile is private, we can’t see your finds.

Interested in hosting with us for a week? Want to see your face on this fabulous little graphic? You know you want to, it’s so much fun! Shoot me an email, and we’ll get you coordinated to guest host!

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Halloween Features for #ThriftScoreThursday

October 29, 2015 by CORINNA HENDERSON

Hey Guys!

It’s the Thursday before Halloween and that means a couple of things for #ThriftScoreThursday. 1. We love any reason to get thrifty. Save a costume from a landfill, create a unique one from finds at the thrift store, or just spice up your seasonal decor with all the one of a kind treasures. Share those finds with the #thriftscorethursday hashtag on Instagram because we are 2. Planning a thriftily Halloween feature palooza next week. And 3. We have a plethora of awesome guest cohosts today to help spread the word about this fun feature.

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TST Guest Host Nicole

TST guest host Gretchen

TST guest host Paula

TST Guest Host Colleen

My find. I’m not a Halloween person. I think the concept is weird (why are kids allowed to take candy from strangers one day a year?) and I don’t enjoy dressing up. I don’t find short term seasonal decorating fun for anything but Christmas (and that’s because I start the day after Halloween). But, I found the most adorable little piece. Like, seriously so adorable. (And I think if you do enjoy Halloween you should absolutely save castaways from the landfill!)

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Searching thrift stores for the perfect happy dose of halloween. found it in this sweet goofy ghost head. Thinking of putting incense or a tea light inside.

This little ghost head is too cute. He’s got an opening in the back for I’m thinking a tealight. I like the idea of using him as an incense burner and just picked some up last night. He’ll look charming with smoke coming out his eyes!

Features this week are the usual non themed thrifty finds because we’re doing a whole party of features next week. But you can peep in on all items tagged right in the #ThriftScoreThursday feed! Here’s what caught my eye:

Erica Reitman is always killin’ it. Always. Like I probably feature her every week. Here are two of her finds that blow me away.

@ericareitman That moment when Oliver photo bombs your wannabe perfectly styled Insta pic featuring the new/old African mud cloth you bought from a dude named Mohammed in an alley in Los Angeles even though you were just there to hang with @indiebungalow and protect her from Mohammed who was totally cool anyway and could only ever hurt someone by dumping the giant piles of mud cloth he had stacked up in his van on your head. But...
@ericareitman That moment when Oliver photo bombs your wannabe perfectly styled Insta pic featuring the new/old African mud cloth you bought from a dude named Mohammed in an alley in Los Angeles even though you were just there to hang with @indiebungalow and protect her from Mohammed who was totally cool anyway and could only ever hurt someone by dumping the giant piles of mud cloth he had stacked up in his van on your head. But…
@ericareitman When you find tassels that are 3 feet long, you really only have a few options: 1️⃣ Declare that day a national holiday #happynationaltasselday 2️⃣ Text everyone you know to show off and #tasselbrag 3️⃣ Then hang those mofos up next to your front door like they're a piece of art #tasselsarebetterthanart Amirite??
@ericareitman When you find tassels that are 3 feet long, you really only have a few options: 1️⃣ Declare that day a national holiday #happynationaltasselday 2️⃣ Text everyone you know to show off and #tasselbrag 3️⃣ Then hang those mofos up next to your front door like they’re a piece of art #tasselsarebetterthanart Amirite??

And then there’s this wall hanging couch situation going on at Anna’s crib. *heart eye emoji*

@annabode Found this #vintage wall hanging at @meekvintage for only $75! If you're in the #Denver area you have to check this store out ??
@annabode Found this #vintage wall hanging at @meekvintage for only $75! If you’re in the #Denver area you have to check this store out ??

And then I have to have this amazing pink horse piggy bank. This is ridiculously awesome, right?

@suite22antiques Little pink horses for you and me... Mid century modern "puffy" horse bank to help you save up for your next vacation! This bright pink pony is in the Danish modern style of horses designed by Stig Lindberg. #mcm
@suite22antiques Little pink horses for you and me… Mid century modern “puffy” horse bank to help you save up for your next vacation! This bright pink pony is in the Danish modern style of horses designed by Stig Lindberg. #mcm

Don’t forget to stop by all of the fab hosts today. All our awesome guest hosts are linked at the beginning of this post and below you can find your regular hosts. Have a great day and happy thrifting!

Thrift Score Thursday Brynne color

Thrift Score Thursday Trisha color

Thrift Score Thursday Cassie

Want To Join In? Here’s The Rules!

  • We want you to participate! Hit up your local thrift stores, craigslist, yard sales, estate sales, side of the road, anything! Thrifty doesn’t necessarily mean from a thrift store. We want to see your good deals, wacky finds and treasures.
  • Don’t feel like you need to save those finds for Thursdays! Yes, features are shared on our blogs and Instagram on Thursdays, but we’re all checking in on (and using!) the hashtag all week long. So, when you see/find it, feel free to share it!
  • Each week, Trisha from Black and White Obsession, Cassie from Primitive and Proper, Brynne from The Gathered Home, Myself (A Designer At Home) and occassionally a guest co-host will pick a favorite thrift score or two to feature! So please note that by linking up with #thriftscorethursday, you are giving us permission to share your finds via social media or on our blogs.
  • Please remember that we can only share love for photos shared on public accounts. If your profile is private, we can’t see your finds.

Interested in hosting with us for a week? Want to see your face on this fabulous little graphic? You know you want to, it’s so much fun! Shoot me an email, and we’ll get you coordinated to guest host!

_thriftscorethursday-Call-for-Guest-Hosts

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Rattan Vanity Bench Cushion Reupholstery

October 23, 2015 by CORINNA HENDERSON

A How To Tutorial With VIDEO for reuphostering a bench seat. I don't know why it took me so long to reupholster something!

Hey Guys!

I’m really excited to share with you this little reupholstery project I finished recently. If you remember a recent thrift score thursday post, I chatted about how excited I was to pick up this rattan vanity. It’s in good second hand shape, and the rattan bench seat was recently upholstered. But I’m not loving the fabric they chose. It’s clean and in good shape, but the color and texture just felt… “old?” I don’t know. I wanted to instill a bit of my style into the bench and thought a shibori patterned fabric would do just that.

I’m trying to film a few more of these simple kinds of DIYs since pictures can be a little hard to follow and it’s just so much easier to trim down the video than edit pictures. I hope you find that helpful, and if you do feel any kind of way about it- I welcome you to leave feedback in the comments below!

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How To Reupholster A Bench Seat

Supplies: (I’ve included links to products so you can complete this project, too. They’re affiliate links, so any purchases made will generate a commission for me and will help cover the costs of running this blog.)

  • Staple Gun – this one looks much easier to use than mine, and is pretty cheap!
  • Staples – Essential to the whole operation I’d say.
  • Fabric – Get $25 off your order of $50 with my refer a friend link.
  • Scissors – these are my favorite scissors!

Minted provided me with the fabric for this project. This post is not sponsored. The idea for this project is my own. The process is my own. It’s no secret I love shibori. I’m committed to only talking about products I can honestly stand behind.

And this is how the upholstery job turned out!

It’s so simple and easy. I don’t know why I’ve put off trying this for so long.

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Naturally I love a lot of plants everywhere in my home. Because this little corner gets pretty great light most of the day, I chose to put a ponytail palm and philodendron. They’re pretty easy to keep alive and I enjoy their presence when I’m playing with my cosmetics.

I have a drawer by my bed where I keep most of my makeup. Here I’m keeping the products I’m currently using, as well as a few eyeshadow palettes (I like having versatility!).

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The mix of baskets really brings out the earthiness and global feel of the set up. I say pick a style and then choose elements that emphasize it for maximum impact. Make sure they make you happy and that’s all you really need.

I like the shibori inspired fabric here because it adds a small dose of color without losing the earthy element. It’s a grounded pop of color. And the pattern is organic.

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I hope you’ve found this tutorial helpful and interesting. I know I can’t tell you where to find an epic vanity like this one, but I hope the basics are something you are able to take away for a project piece of your own! If there is anything else you’d like to see via video, let me know! The more I film and edit, the better I can get at bringing you video content 🙂

Filed Under: #ThriftScoreThursday, Blog, DIY, Furniture Makeover, Master Bedroom

TST #86 Special Halloween Announcement!

October 22, 2015 by CORINNA HENDERSON

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Happy Thursday!

You guys know how much the hosts and I love to save treasures from heading to the landfill and Halloween is no different! From costumes to decor, second hand finds are awesome. We want to challenge you to use your thrifty resources to find Halloween scores, Tag them with #thriftscorethursday on Instagram and we’ll be featuring our favorites for the next 2 weeks. We know how amazing you all are at finding true gems so I can’t wait to see what pops up!

My local thrift stores have been gearing up for weeks with a massive selection of costumes and loads of sweet decorative items to sort through. I especially adore that little piece of pottery with stars painted purple. It would be fun to use in a Halloween mantle display!

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This week’s features are still the same ol’, but make sure you’re tagging your Halloween finds because those will be featured next week! EXPLORE THE #THRIFTSCORETHURSDAY FEED

I heavily gravitated towards these three photos with thrifted treasures. I love the boho vibes!

@design_it_vintage #vintage #folding #wooden #chairs #thriftyfindsthursday #thriftscorethursday #made in #Germany #slated #wood #frame #modern #mcm #ranchstyle #home #decor #pillows #style #love #plants #macrame #porcelain #planter #yellow #frogs #design #halloween #decorating ??✔️???
@design_it_vintage #vintage #folding #wooden #chairs #thriftyfindsthursday #thriftscorethursday #made in #Germany #slated #wood #frame #modern #mcm #ranchstyle #home #decor #pillows #style #love #plants #macrame #porcelain #planter #yellow #frogs #design #halloween #decorating ??✔️???

 

spiced_sweet_chilli#freshflowers from the #garden #bottlebrush and #orchards ???
@spiced_sweet_chilli #freshflowers from the #garden #bottlebrush and #orchards ???

 

@brittkingery Pulled this trunk out of the trash pile at an estate sale yesterday. It might be a little past perfect patina, but I don't think it's ready for the curb just yet. What do you all think? #vintage #antiquetrunk #interiordecor #interiorstyling #eclectic #eclectichome #thrifted #thriftscorethursday
@brittkingery Pulled this trunk out of the trash pile at an estate sale yesterday. It might be a little past perfect patina, but I don’t think it’s ready for the curb just yet. What do you all think? #vintage #antiquetrunk #interiordecor #interiorstyling #eclectic #eclectichome #thrifted #thriftscorethursday

As usual, be sure to stop by my cohosts for more thriftiness! Click their beautiful faces below to head there next.

TST Guest Host Nicole

Thrift Score Thursday Cassie

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My name is Corinna and I'm a Gemini. Enamored with the architecture and textiles of South Asia. Lover of incense, the color teal and thrifting. Supporter of small businesses and fair trade. Self proclaimed crazy plant lady. Aiming to live a more natural, vegan life day by day. I read, hike and drink coffee in my spare time. I have 2 cats, a dog and a 4 year old.

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As my mental health has improved, I’ve enjoyed getting back into my mindfulness consumerism series. With AAPI month upon us, and quickly coming to an end, I took stock of what I needed to purchase and set out to buy replacements from AAPI skincare and beauty brands. I needed face wash, serum, and oil. For […]

Simple Minty Eye Makeup Look (Indigenous Beauty Brands)

As much as I loathe dealing with fallout atop base makeup, I still always start with base makeup. But lucky for me, there’s no powder products going on my eyes today. Despite being a simpler makeup look, there’s still a lot of drama going on. A sharp cat eye winged liner elevates the eyes. And […]

Indigenous Owned Shopping Faves

You’re shopping. Here’s everything you need to be shopping for from indigenous owned brands. From beauty to fashion to accessories and body care, these products are top tier. These may be my indigenous owned shopping faves, but they’re quality from design to ingredients to workmanship.

Full Face Latinx Brands

From September 15 – October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. During this time I wanted to put together a full face of Hispanic owned beauty brands. Some of these brands are well known and others are smaller brands. I tried to find a balance of big name beauty brands and up and coming. After testing […]

Here’s My Faves for Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us! It’s always my goal to be mindful of where I’m spending my money. During Heritage and Pride months, I try to make an effort to seek out brands that I may not otherwise be aware of. It’s no surprise, what’s out there is truly amazing. And I want to […]

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downloadable chinese free art prints

Chinese free art prints

One of the fastest and easiest ways to decorate a wall is with free art prints. There are literally endless themes and colors. The free art prints I’m sharing today are all Chinese themed. Incorporate Chinese free art prints for the lunar new year. Or create a long term decorative destination. Wherever and whenever these […]

The Year of 25 Projects

The Year of 25 Projects

For the past few years, I’ve wanted to start the year with a list of home projects. These are projects I want to accomplish in the upcoming year. However, something always distracts me, and I end up not following through. Things have been going smoothly for the past six months, and I believe I’m finally […]

DIY Lunar New Year Decorations

Make It DIY Lunar New Year Decorations

Lunar New Year, aka Chinese New Year, is a celebration of the beginning of the lunisolar Chinese calendar. If you didn’t know, there are many calendars throughout the world. This is my first year celebrating Chinese New Year. I felt inspired and creative so I made DIY Lunar New Year Decorations. I just had to […]

The Useful List Of Practical Gifts

Sure, Valentine’s day is on the horizon but there’s seemingly always some reason to need a gift. Therefore I bring you a timeless, useful list of practical gifts. Some, if not all, of these gifts can be used and appreciated all year long. Even better, they’re all around $35. It’s a gifting win-win-win. You win, […]

Honoring Indigenous People for Heritage Month

I am sitting here, stuck, trying to come up with the best way to honor Indigenous People for this year’s Native American Heritage Month. While not indigenous myself, I do live on their land and benefit from work they’ve done. I want to give back communities that I admire and respect. Therefore, I want to […]

Dark Halloween Art Print Collection

If you’ve seen some of my recent blog posts, you know I love temporary seasonal art. This time I wanted to share a dark Halloween art print collection. It is spooky season after all! I believe this collection is the one I’ve spent the most time on. Halloween is my favorite and that’s made it […]

Instant Autumn Art Print Collection

Recently, I shared a collection of free dark autumn art prints. For those into a brighter aesthetic, I wanted to also share an instant autumn art print collection with brighter colors and themes. This collection features scenery, colors, flora and fauna analogous with Fall. If you appreciate easy and free decorating, you’re in the right […]

Is it safe to buy makeup on Poshmark? Testing makeup.

Is it safe to buy makeup on Poshmark?

You probably know that you can buy clothing and accessories on Poshmark, but did you know you could buy makeup, too? I was skeptical when I first came across this. Is it safe to buy makeup on Poshmark? I had to know. So, I placed several orders, with several different sellers, and I’ve had a […]

Dark Autumn Art Print Collection

Autumn decorating season is upon us. Have you started? I don’t have much up yet but I have been collecting things to put up. Usually for seasonal decorating, I go for creating a vibe. I feel like Fall can go two different ways. The first, warm and vibrant. The second, moody and dark. Today I’m […]

Autumn Bucket List (Things to do in Fall)

I can feel it coming in the air tonight… Autumn is nearly here! What a joy. I start to feel the excitement when the faint hint of crispness hits the air. Fall is my favorite season. There are so many great things to do in Fall. Somehow I always miss doing activities so this year […]

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