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Let it Shine: Restoring Thrifted Silver

Let it Shine: Restoring Thrifted Silver

May 16th, 2011 @ 12:33 pm | Posted to | Written by

Let it Shine: Restoring Thrifted Silver One of my favorite areas to peruse at Goodwill is the housewares section. Sure, you’ll find some old mugs (which can be awesome!) and banged up pots and pans, but you can also find… read

Goodwill eBay Feature: Spring Accessories

Goodwill eBay Feature: Spring Accessories

May 9th, 2011 @ 11:48 am | Posted to | Written by

Now that northern New England has fully entered spring, you may find that you don’t quite have all the accessories you need for this tricky transition season. Sometimes it’s just too cold to go with out a hat. You are… read

Clean out your Closets, Swap Maine is Coming!

Clean out your Closets, Swap Maine is Coming!

April 14th, 2011 @ 10:07 am | Posted to | Written by

We have a big announcement! We are excited to share with you that we have partnered with a great group of Portland fashion bloggers (many of whom have written fashion blogs for us) to host the first Annual Swap Maine… read

Organizing on a Budget: The Family Room

Organizing on a Budget: The Family Room

April 1st, 2011 @ 10:30 am | Posted to | Written by

A guest writer from Nostalgic in Maine shares a series of tips on how to get organized on a budget this spring. Today’s post focuses on organizing the family room – check back next week for our final post on… read

Organizing on a Budget: The Kitchen

Organizing on a Budget: The Kitchen

March 30th, 2011 @ 11:33 am | Posted to | Written by

A guest writer from Nostalgic in Maine shares a series of tips on how to get organized on a budget this spring. Today’s post focuses on organizing the kitchen – check back this week for additional posts on organizing your… read

Organizing on a Budget: The Bathroom

Organizing on a Budget: The Bathroom

March 28th, 2011 @ 11:39 am | Posted to | Written by

A guest writer from Nostalgic in Maine shares a series of tips on how to get organized on a budget this spring. Today’s post focuses on organizing the bathroom – check back this week for additional posts on organizing your… read

The Beauty of Imagination and Why You Should Always Try Something On

The Beauty of Imagination and Why You Should Always Try Something On

March 22nd, 2011 @ 9:54 am | Posted to | Written by

Today’s guest post is from Ashley at sweetwilliam. Ashley is currently engaged in a personal challenge to not wear the same outfit for 30 days in a row, while not buying anything new – the challenge has far surpassed the… read

Thrifting Adventures: 1960′s Vintage

Thrifting Adventures: 1960′s Vintage

March 15th, 2011 @ 2:24 pm | Posted to | Written by

A guest writer from Nostalgic in Maine shares some of the great vintage finds she has made at Goodwill stores in Maine: Thrifting Adventures: 1960′s Vintage When it comes to style, interior design and decor in general, I am drawn… read

Treasures Found at Auburn Grand Opening

Treasures Found at Auburn Grand Opening

March 8th, 2011 @ 1:21 pm | Posted to | Written by

A guest writer from Nostalgic in Maine shares some of the great purchases she made at the recent grand opening of the new Auburn Goodwill Store and Donation Center: Treasures Found at Auburn Grand Opening I stopped by the brand… read

Spring’s Thriftable Trends

Spring’s Thriftable Trends

March 4th, 2011 @ 10:07 am | Posted to | Written by

Spring’s Thriftable Trends March in New England can hardly be described as tropical, but that doesn’t mean a girl can’t dream. Let’s start thinking Spring, people! Color, flowy skirts, fun patterns, oh the possibilities. This season there are loads of… read

Fashion Adventures: The Puffy Tulip Skirt

Fashion Adventures: The Puffy Tulip Skirt

February 16th, 2011 @ 9:38 am | Posted to | Written by

I have always had a  somewhat experimental fashion sense. This is definitely not to say that I have GOOD fashion sense, but I am always more than willing to take risks, which has on more than one occasion caused me… read

A New Elegance: Repurposing Tea Cups

A New Elegance: Repurposing Tea Cups

February 8th, 2011 @ 12:32 pm | Posted to | Written by

Heather Alexander of Heirloom Appraisals shares some ideas on how to reuse one of the most commonly found items at Goodwill and other thrift stores: tea cups. Thrifty Tea Cups Once upon a time, in a land without television and… read