Category Archives: Free Stuff

Recycled Handbags. “New” to me!

Posted on 10/02/2012 by

Are you feeling a little short on money? Feeling bored with what you see in your closet every morning? Tired of carrying that same boring handbag? Hello Everyone! Believe me, I was feeling the exact same way– completely tired of … Continue reading →

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From Trash to Treasure… to my living room…

Posted on 09/12/2012 by

Look what I found sitting in the alley recently– this cute table!  I really felt like it had potential to become a “treasure” and couldn’t resist the urge to rescue it. Plus, I found a recipe for chalk paint and … Continue reading →

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From Trash to Treasure…bookends from A to Z

Posted on 05/07/2012 by

Dumpster diving is sometimes viewed as an urban foraging technique.Dumpster divers typically scour thru dumpsters for items such as clothing, furniture, food and…my good luck… bookends… in serviceable condition. Imagine my surprise and delight when my friend BC found these cool … Continue reading →

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What $33 Gets You at Old Navy

Posted on 04/22/2012 by

I’m supposed to be on a “shopping fast” right now. Yeah… about that… didn’t really go so well this weekend. Friday was the day of the flip-flops and yesterday was the day of $33 at Old Navy. Yes, you read … Continue reading →

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Dumpster Diving- Patio Chairs From Trash to Treasure

Posted on 02/23/2012 by

Tonite I’m writing this post from the comfort of my “new” patio. Decorated courtesy of yet another quasi-dumpster diving adventure. You don’t always have to jump in the dumpster to find the good stuff. My patio chairs were found outside … Continue reading →

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JCPenney Styling Salon – touch up style bar

Posted on 02/20/2012 by

Did you know that JCPenney had a “touch up style bar”?  (I definitely knew nothing about this service!)  While wandering thru Fashion Valley Mall this past Saturday afternoon I passed by the fantastic “touch up style bar” outside the styling … Continue reading →

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Local & Worldwide Thrifting Resources

Posted on 12/15/2011 by

  Local and worldwide thrifting resources: Freecycle is a grassroots world wide organization that helps people exchange used items at no cost. You can locate a group in your community and join, then participate by offering items or find items you can … Continue reading →

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