shopping
little things link love: the joy of thrifting
For some people, the idea of buying vintage has a negative connotation. Maybe it brings to mind thoughts of shopping at thrift stores in college, when it was the only affordable way to decorate their dorm or apartment. Perhaps they feel that it’s an indication of a lower status or lack of success; that it [...]
About the Author
Tina Jett is an artist, writer, photographer, and world-explorer. Her husband describes her with the phrase, “It’s like she lives in a coloring book.” See how that vision influences the work on her website and on Dandyville, a curation of all things creative and swell.
thrifted thoughts: thoughts on thrifting
I’m sorry to say that I don’t have a furniture makeover idea to share with you today. In fact, this will be last Thrifted Thoughts post. But, I would like to leave you with some thoughts on thrifting (ha, get it?). Here are my top tips for successful thrift shopping… Go often. As we all [...]
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Lia Fagan is the blogger behind Mod Nest & the designer behind Mod Pieces. Learn how to design outside the lines, visit her website.
How to Buy Handmade on a Budget: 5 Tips for Keeping Costs Down
It sure is easy to say “Buy Handmade.” We want to find unique gifts, support artists, and make a difference with our money but finding room in the budget to do so is another matter entirely. Handmade goods generally cost more. Why? They tend to be made from higher quality materials, made by people like [...]
About the Author
Tara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.
embrace the hunt
We are predators. We hunt game for sport. We hunt our houses and our mates. But there is no greater pursuit, no more daring a quest, than the hunt for a bargain. Hunting season has begun and the shoppers have loaded their weapons. Oh, we love the hunt. Waking at the break of dawn, pushing, [...]
About the Author
Tara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.
don’t write them off
After an experience like BlogHer – or really any trip to Target or jaunt to the shopping mall – it’s easy to write off most of America as caring little about individuality or originality. It’s easy to see mainstream society as caring more about cheap stuff, brand names, and the status quo. I do my [...]
About the Author
Tara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.
