#thrifting

#thrifting

Two years later, their love of thrifting, antiquing, bargaining and restoring has turned their Westwood rental into a showcase of "secondhand treasures," says Van Hulsen, 28, who works as a commercial contract specialist. "I have always liked things that have history and character and a story behind them," she says. "Each piece represents a store we love, a lucky find or a successful haggle that ended with us carrying home something with history."

One of our favorite kitchen trends to follow this year is the shift away from minimalism toward personalized, eclectic style. That means mixing and matching vintage and modern kitchen items, layering assorted textures, adding pops of pattern and color, and leaning into more unique expressions of your preferred aesthetics. Not only will this approach make you happier to be in your kitchen, but it can be its own new hobby.

We got super lucky," Armstrong says. "With everything we were doing-filming the golf ball reviews and thrifting golf clubs-we were basically filming ourselves making money.

Bergen's former "weird corner" sat within the large, open room in her 1920s Edwardian San Francisco apartment that serves as both her dining and living areas. "What I didn't like was how impractical it felt; it was wasted space," she says. "What I did like was the potential - the corner was tucked, naturally cozy, and I could imagine it becoming a perfect little nook with the right design ... I wanted to honor [my home's] charm while giving it a modern, folk-inspired twist."

With so little time (and so much to browse!) it's always a good idea to arrive with a shopping plan. For some, that might be deciding on decor styles ahead of time. Then, of course, there are those who are simply looking for the best value: items made with high-quality materials and excellent craftsmanship that are built to last.

I spied the most awesome colourful tiles online, and I just absolutely knew instantly that they would be coming to our home,

The best organization hacks often involve storage solutions that are a bit unexpected. For example, some people put olive oil dispensers in their bathroom - whereas others have started using CD racks for storing much more than just music. Recently, a content creator convinced me that I should never overlook a vintage spice rack while thrifting, plus to rethink its use.

Oxney Green's "Nautical" dishware features pitchers, teapots, mugs, bowls, and plates adorned with images of grand ships and seagulls, all made in blue and white.

Thrift shopping for kitchen items, especially teak wood utensils, offers both a stylish aesthetic and cost savings while tapping into sustainable and artisanal trends.

The Sears Merry Mushrooms collection, launched in the '70s, combines quirky design with a strong resale value, making it a must-find for thrifters.

My teenage daughter called me twice in a row. Worried, I texted, 'In a meeting, emergency?' She replied, 'No, just a good table on the side of the road.'

While I love warm weather for the flea markets and yard sales that pop up this time of year, whenever I'm looking for staple household items, I typically head to estate sales.