Love the thrift in richer neighbourhoods advice. I used to get a lot of cookbooks from a smarter London area charity shop. One book I bought from there cost £10, the retail value was £275. So, like you, win win. 🏆 👍
I love thrifting and have been thrifting since I was very young. Living in a small town where everyone gossiped my mother was so embarrassed that she tried to dissuade me but nothing she said or did stopped me. (my father died so she thought the neighbors would think we were poor). When I find vintage items I can't help but think of the items history. It's just so cool. And the funny thing is I really hate shopping but thrifting is more than shopping it's a treasure hunt.
Great tips! I also grew up with thrifting (before it became popular) and it was totally normal for me. I also would never tell anyone where I got stuff from, I’d always say, yup, my mom got it for me! Lol The best thing I ever found at a thrift store was a pair of doc martens for 7$!!!
Not only a fun and economical thing to do...but in this era a necessity. Most of us have too much stuff and yet it's still fun to have something "different". Thrifting is great and so is getting on local community share pages (often free). One's person's not needed item is just what someone else can use! Kudos!
One of my favorite countries to travel in is England. There are almost always two or three thrift shops on every block of the town shopping streets! When you were in NYC, did anyone take you to HousingWorks?
This is genuinely great advice Carolina!! I have been unsuccessful most of the times I’ve tried thrifting.. I’ll go to the posh neighbourhoods next time ;)
Great post! I’ve been thrifting/garage sale-ing for many years.#6 is hugely important. Ever buy something then end up donating it back or giving it away b/c you simply had no use for it? Yeah.
Hey Carolina, just discovered your account on instagram. You asked, how to fix that wood bowl. I once learned about the japanese technique of Kintsugi, repairing broken porcelain with gold dust. a wonderful way to safe loved porcelain pieces. But there might be the chance to repair the bowl with wood shavings and a glue that can be used for kitchen items. Good luck 🙋🏼♀️
I love when you thrift on Sunday mornings ! We have a Salvation Army in my small town around the University .... can never get in there - always always packed ! But you have inspired me now 🙏 love the marble table !
Thank you so much for the tips! Such great advice, and I agree on all counts!
A tip that goes along with #2--shop during seasonal changes! People-esp in rich neighborhoods-are getting rid of last seasons "old" clothes and you can find some gems!
Been thrifting forever! Rarely go into a regular store. My favorite is the VNA of Somerset hills, NJ Rummage sale. Spring and fall!!! Wow !!!
omg, I'll keep that in mind!
Love the thrift in richer neighbourhoods advice. I used to get a lot of cookbooks from a smarter London area charity shop. One book I bought from there cost £10, the retail value was £275. So, like you, win win. 🏆 👍
How cool! I'm with you, the book section is usually so good in rich areas, definitely worth a look :)
I love thrifting and have been thrifting since I was very young. Living in a small town where everyone gossiped my mother was so embarrassed that she tried to dissuade me but nothing she said or did stopped me. (my father died so she thought the neighbors would think we were poor). When I find vintage items I can't help but think of the items history. It's just so cool. And the funny thing is I really hate shopping but thrifting is more than shopping it's a treasure hunt.
thank you for sharing this, Janet :( and I'm with you, it totally feels like a treasure hunt! so much better than regular shopping xx
Great tips! I also grew up with thrifting (before it became popular) and it was totally normal for me. I also would never tell anyone where I got stuff from, I’d always say, yup, my mom got it for me! Lol The best thing I ever found at a thrift store was a pair of doc martens for 7$!!!
hahaha, I'm glad I wasn't the only one hiding my sources! $7 doc martens?! what a steallll
Not only a fun and economical thing to do...but in this era a necessity. Most of us have too much stuff and yet it's still fun to have something "different". Thrifting is great and so is getting on local community share pages (often free). One's person's not needed item is just what someone else can use! Kudos!
yes, yes, and yes to this!!!
One of my favorite countries to travel in is England. There are almost always two or three thrift shops on every block of the town shopping streets! When you were in NYC, did anyone take you to HousingWorks?
not yet! I'll definitely add it to my list of things to visit when I'm in NYC xx
This is genuinely great advice Carolina!! I have been unsuccessful most of the times I’ve tried thrifting.. I’ll go to the posh neighbourhoods next time ;)
keep me posted!!!
Great post! I’ve been thrifting/garage sale-ing for many years.#6 is hugely important. Ever buy something then end up donating it back or giving it away b/c you simply had no use for it? Yeah.
oh yeah, definitely less often now, but it still happens from time to time :)
Hey Carolina, just discovered your account on instagram. You asked, how to fix that wood bowl. I once learned about the japanese technique of Kintsugi, repairing broken porcelain with gold dust. a wonderful way to safe loved porcelain pieces. But there might be the chance to repair the bowl with wood shavings and a glue that can be used for kitchen items. Good luck 🙋🏼♀️
I love when you thrift on Sunday mornings ! We have a Salvation Army in my small town around the University .... can never get in there - always always packed ! But you have inspired me now 🙏 love the marble table !
Thank you so much for the tips! Such great advice, and I agree on all counts!
A tip that goes along with #2--shop during seasonal changes! People-esp in rich neighborhoods-are getting rid of last seasons "old" clothes and you can find some gems!