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Thrift Store Bonanza: Naples, FL

December 17, 2017by allisonthrifts1 Comment on Thrift Store Bonanza: Naples, FL
Thrift Store Bonanza: Naples, FL

Florida has to be the epicenter of resale shopping. There are thousands of thrift and consignment shops, due to snowbirds shedding goods and lots of turnover in condos and retirement homes. As a result, you’ll find household goods and furniture sharing space with racks of clothing in many Florida thrifts. Florida transience worked for us. [...]

The Comeback Kilt — at a Bargain

November 16, 2017November 16, 2017by allisonthriftsLeave a Comment on The Comeback Kilt — at a Bargain

We follow @williamgarretphotography (and not just because Allison and Peggy went to high school with him in Chagrin Falls, Ohio). Bill travels the world doing fashion photography and has a great eye for composition and color.  He posted this image from a shoot he did recently for @cosmopolitanuk, and we were pleased to see the [...]

Fast Fix: Switch Out the Buttons

November 12, 2017by allisonthriftsLeave a Comment on Fast Fix: Switch Out the Buttons
Fast Fix: Switch Out the Buttons

The simplest repair and/or upcycle for thrifted items is changing out buttons. If you can't make it to the Mecca of unique and antique buttons, Tender Buttons in New York City, don't despair. Fabulous buttons can be yours wherever you live -- thanks to internet ordering.  Some of our favorite long-distance button sources are: Benno's [...]

ThriftStyle in Seoul, Korea

November 7, 2017January 9, 2018by allisonthriftsLeave a Comment on ThriftStyle in Seoul, Korea
ThriftStyle in Seoul, Korea

The world traveler of our trio, Peggy Engel, was in Seoul last week and of course found time to check out the thrifted offerings. She knows that no matter where she travels, it's easy to access the resale clothing scene. She simply Googles "thrift stores in [name of city] and she discovers what that city [...]

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