Category Archives: thrifting & vintage

finding value and treasures.

thrift share: mikasa california poppies

i will be sharing this post with selena and her readers at apron thrift girl. every monday, you can visit her for other thrifty finds. it’s been a while since i’ve been able to sneak away to the thrift store … Continue reading

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buttons

i was looking through some old projects and i noticed a trend: i tend to use buttons as embellishments. for example, i put some on tara’s pillows… and most recently, on these knit leg warmers… they were absolutely superfluous in nature. not … Continue reading

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part 2 of 4: purchasing muses

why yes, they can be bought… (previously, part one … or carry on to part three.) © imadeitso, 2011.Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author  is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may … Continue reading

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thrifted like the wolf sweater (with a side of priorities)

i rarely buy clothing second-hand. it’s not because i’m a snob. i rarely buy clothing at all. have you tried that whole change-room thing with little ones in tow? if you have, you’ll know what i mean. if not, then … Continue reading

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14 reasons i love vintage pyrex

1. the colours. {the above photo is courtesy of madge, author of solid cherry blog, and owner of way more beautiful pyrex than i can ever hope to find.} 2. the designs. 3. old pyrex wasn’t made in china (sorry … Continue reading

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