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Vintage typewriter – Just one of many finds waiting for you!

little things link love: the joy of thrifting

By Tina Jett on January 13, 2012

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 [...]

Posted in Link Love | Tagged antiques, collectibles, estate sale, shopping, thrift, thrift shop, thrifting, tina Jett, vintage, yard sale | 13 Responses

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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

By modnest on October 6, 2011

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 [...]

Posted in Thrifted Thoughts | Tagged lia fagan, makeovers, shopping, shopping tips, thrift, tips, vintage | 2 Responses

About the Author

Lia Fagan is the blogger behind Mod Nest & the designer behind Mod Pieces. Learn how to design outside the lines, visit her website.

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How to Buy Handmade on a Budget: 5 Tips for Keeping Costs Down

By tara gentile on December 7, 2010

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 [...]

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged gift, handmade, holiday, shopping | 8 Responses

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tara gentileTara 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.


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embrace the hunt

By tara gentile on November 29, 2010

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, [...]

Posted in holiday, mindful spending | Tagged holiday, sale, shopping | 6 Responses

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tara gentileTara 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.


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don’t write them off

don’t write them off

By tara gentile on September 3, 2010

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 [...]

Posted in mindful spending, personality | Tagged consumerism, handmade movement, shopping | 17 Responses

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tara gentileTara 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.


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