It's no secret that we love fashion! Thrifted fashion in particular offers so many benefits. It's sustainable for the planet and it gives folks from all walks of life the opportunity to build their personal style affordably. Searching through the brightly colored...
By Becca Cheshire It’s almost Summer time! The official first day of Summer is on June 20th this year. With the Summer Solstice comes the longest day of the year. The changing seasons mean an increase in daylight hours, which gives us even more opportunity to showcase...
It’s no secret that we love fashion! Thrifted fashion in particular offers so many benefits. It’s sustainable for the planet and it gives folks from all walks of life the opportunity to build their personal style affordably. Searching through the brightly colored...
Recently a friend and I were chatting about the lost art of mixtapes. Remember those? To me, they felt like the DIY way of being a DJ. A way of exchanging musical love notes. A time-intensive gift created as a way to bring someone else into your world, letting them...
Do you love to upcycle thrifted items? Want a chance to win a $50 Triad Goodwill Gift Card? Well you are in luck! Triad Goodwill is holding the Upcycle DIY Contest. To enter all you have to do is snap a some before and after pictures of your thrifted, upcycled, DIY...
It's no secret that we love fashion! Thrifted fashion in particular offers so many benefits. It's sustainable for the planet and it gives folks from all walks of life the opportunity to build their personal style affordably. Searching through the brightly colored...
When it comes to collections, we all have our weakness. Some people collect shoes, others collect watches, or books, or cameras–who knows! If finding a new piece for your collection hiding amongst thrift store shelves brings you joy, then neither guilt nor spring...
Spring is just a few days away, and with the start of a new season comes need to do seasonal cleaning, open up the windows for some fresh air, and maybe even do a little sprucing up around the house. It’s a great time to donate items and maybe even switch up some...
I always love making my own inexpensive versions of popular decor trends, so this spring I decided to tackle the floral wall hangings that I’ve been seeing around! By using supplies I found at Goodwill, I’m able to save money, save stuff from the landfills, and come...
I don’t think of local Goodwill organizations as a thrift store anymore. Instead, it’s a constantly-refreshed supply shop where I can find foundation pieces to accent for customized clothing and details to round out my home decor. Of course, I frequently find things,...
My favorite types of gifts to give on Valentine’s Day are items that will remind my sweeties year-round how much they are loved. Today’s project, X and O-shaped pillows, will do exactly that! Since I got my project supplies from my local Goodwill, I’m also spreading a...
Creative Ways to Repurpose Thrifted Clothes Hi guys! It’s Courtney again, from I Love Thrifting. I’m happy to be back guest posting for the Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina! Today, I wanted to talk about how to thrift creatively. When you’re browsing the...
Last Minute Gift Giving No matter what holidays you celebrate or traditions you observe, winter is a magical time of year. The weather gets cold and the nights get longer. It is the perfect time to reflect about life and show small acts of kindness and gratitude...
Gift giving can be hard no matter the reason or the season! And the 2020 holiday season is no exception. There is a lot to consider when gifting. While anyone can hit up an online retailer or big box store and get a “gift” for everyone on their list, there is a lot...
Any time a large family meal is made, a lot must be planned. Add the regular chaos of family to the struggle that is preparing a Thanksgiving meal and the stress compounds. Take heart though, because there are a lot of little things you can do to prepare that don’t...
With the cooler breezes blowing in, many of us are dreaming of wool socks and hot cider. Schools are in session — some in person and some virtually — and Halloween is just behind us, which makes now the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe and deck out your home for...
For photographer and fashion enthusiast Ciara Kelley, sometimes great art requires risk. Like the time she was dressed as a winged butterfly forest spirit for a photoshoot in the woods near her home. Wearing large butterfly wings, a crown she fashioned out of sticks...
All right, you guys. Halloween is just around the corner. You’ve probably put some time into your costume, but if you’re staying home and socially distant, have you considered setting the scene on your porch or in your front yard? Since kids these days get candy for...
Celebrate Halloween and #ZombieWeek by creating a DIY ‘Zombie Cooler’. Give your thrift find a spooky upgrade in just a few steps! Start with a few fun ‘Biohazard’ print outs (zombie-cooler print). Cut up your selected collection of warnings and start thinking about...
Yes, you read that title right! It turns out that it’s really easy to make thrifted tights into spooky spider webs and to tea-stain the pages of a secondhand book — creating the perfect antique appearance. These two projects partnered with our tips for aging the...
“…By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes!” It’s almost October, which means that ghouls and goblins are stirring about, plotting their approach. How will you protect yourself? If you’re ready to jump into the Halloween spirit, an amulet can...