Let's Pretend it's Spring Shall We?

 I tried to put together a little spring vignette.  It is important for visual reminders that Spring is here.  That's because I live in Denver and it was snowing this weekend.  Snow.In.April.

 So I found these beautiful Faux Bois vases at a beautiful floral shop in Aspen.  And by that I mean I picked them up at Goodwill down the street.  The beautiful silver loving cup is from the GDub as well!  Oh and the flowers are from my garden.  Even though is snows around here we still have Spring blossoms.

 Oh yes, both from Goodwill.

Not bad for Goodwill finds and a little Spring cleaning!

Closet Re-do Part Two

 

Starting from the beginning, this is my closet.  If I stand in the middle I can almost touch both walls.  It is long and narrow.

Behind the black mirror is this door that leads into the attic.  I looked inside to see if there was space to expand the closet.  The ceilings were only seven feet tall, so once you put in a floor and ceiling it wouldn't be tall enough to be very functional.  Dang it.

 I screwed that door back on to keep the scary things in the attic, and try not to think about what could be hiding behind that little door in the middle of the night.

  

Is this too many boots? I don't think so either. Yes the Uggs got donated to Goodwill.

Here is where the boots are going.

But before you start loading in the boots, you can take some old magazines and roll them up.

The slide the rolled up magazine into your boots to keep their shape and stay upright on the shelf.

Loook how pretty this looks!

I grew up in earthquake country so I bolted the boot shelf to the wall. No we don't have earthquakes in Denver, but better safe than sorry!

How's that for a $15.00 bookcase, some spray paint and A Lot of Goodwill cowboy and riding boots!

YES, ALL of the boots came from various Goodwill stores all around the Denver area.

I did leave some for you!

 (Well if you don't wear a 7.5)

Goodwill Store Deja Blue to open in Cherry Creek!

http://www.denverpost.com/pennyparker

 A HUGE thank you to Penny Parker and the Denver Post for the great article about the new Goodwill concept store Deja Blue opening this Saturday in Cherry Creek! I got a sneak peak of the merchandise when we sat down with Penny to chat about all of the amazing curated items in the new Deja Blue Collection.

The prices are really amazing! Think Goodwill prices with a hand picked collection! We are really proud of the new Concept and I'm sure I will see you there.

Glentex Scarf

I found this "Double Talk" Glentex scarf at my local Goodwill the other day. It was sort of shoved on a hanger with some towels. It caught my eye because I love vintage graphics.

It has seen better days...it has a few rips and repairs, but I really love it....I wouldn't wear it as a scarf....but I would love to frame it just for its fun sayings.

What the heck is the name of that character actor who used to say, "Yeeessssss?????"
This graphic looks like him doesn't it.
* Update! Frank Nelson!!

Have you heard the term "Solid Tomato"? Me neither!!

Did "On the Ball" used to mean dancing? I thought it meant "With it" or "Smart". Right? I find this sooo interesting. (Ok I am a former English teacher word geek)

I'm hooking up with Apron Thrift Girl..come join the fun!
Glentex Made In The USA

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WIWW Mix and Match

I decided to go with this seasons' mixed patterns look... I got so many compliments on my outfit that day. I should dress like a grown up more often....

I mixed floral, gingham and tweed....Oh and this is the outfit I was wearing when I inappropriately touched the Rabbi...

Gingham Blouse-Coldwater Creek (Goodwill)
Sweater ? (Goodwill)
Tweed Skirt -part of a suit (Ebay)
Ballet Slipper Pumps (Goodwill)

Here is a lesson for you.....What do JCrew and Old Navy have in common? Well their sweaters are made in the exact same place....and then they both end up in Goodwill where I bought them both for $3.99 each.

Beaded Sweater with ribbon detail JCrew (via Goodwill)
White T-Shirt Target
Denim Cargo pant-Target
Flats Target (Goodwill New with Tags)

I wore this outfit a week or so ago.
This is the EXACT sweater in a different color, both sweaters say 100% Cotton, Made in Hong Kong. Someone paid the JCrew price, the other person paid the reasonable Old Navy price, but I paid the Goodwill price of $3.99.....I think I came out ahead!
I love brand names just like everyone else....but the more I shop at Goodwill the more I realize that most of the clothing is the same with a different label sewn in them.....something to think about!

The Experiment

I was talking to someone I work with about the black tights and black t-shirt "uniform". If you have that, you can make a ton of outfits out of it. So here is my little Black Uniform Experiment!

Black T-shirt Target
Black Tights Target
Tunic (Goodwill)
Black Ballet Flats (Goodwill New with Tags-Target)

The Denver Weather is Bi-Polar, you can go from 60 to 30 in an hour....no joke..
Throw on Denim Jacket -Old Navy via Goodwill
Put on some warm socks and boots -Franco Sarto Zappos

Change it up with a flannel dress from Target via Goodwill (half off day!)
Same Franco Sarto Boots

Now throw on a skirt 12 by Twelve via Goodwill
Put on some high heel boots (I don't where I got them, but I love them!)
The necklace is from Forever 21 online....it was $12.00!

I threw on the vintage fur jacket I bought on our Thrift Tour in Salt Lake City. (Decades)

Experiment #2 Wide Leg Jeans ---Not sold on it.

JCrew Button Down via G-Dub
Target Old Man Cardigan
The Gap Wide Leg Jeans via G-Dub

Embroidered Blazer Goodwill
Cream Cardigan Target new via Goodwill
Cowboy Boots Goodwill
Black Coat Goodwill
Drew Fit Pant from The Limited via Goodwill
Flats Target via Goodwill (new)

Skinnies look so much better!
Blazer Ralph Lauren via Goodwill
Cream Cardigan Uniqlo via Goodwill
Old Navy Skinnies via Goodwill
Sporto Boots via Goodwill

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News Story

Here is the link to the News Story:


http://www.kwgn.com/videobeta/f16fa6ca-31b3-409f-998b-3a07e019e0bd/News/Oscar-Looks-for-Lesss

It is short, but it's pretty good for my first one!

WIWW G-Dub Half Off Edition

Lindsay over at The Pleated Poppy started "What I Wore Wednesdays" to hold herself accountable for getting out of the sweatpants and putting herself together during the week. So here is my attempt to keep it together and show you what amazing things you can find at Goodwill stores.

This past Saturday all of the merchandise in Goodwill was 50% off. I met up with Margie and hit the Parker and Belleview stores...here is what we found...

Hot Pink Old Navy Blazer G-Dub Saturday

White tuxedo button down G-Dub (previously)

Old Navy Skinnies G-Dub (previously)
Isaac Mizrahi Leopard Flats G-Dub Saturday

Anne Taylor Sweater G-Dub

Eddie Bauer Ruffle Shirt G-Dub

Lucky Jeans G-Dub

Torn up Men's Cowboy Boots G-Dub (Saturday)
This is what I wore shopping

White T-Old Navy

Sweater NY&CO

Lucky Jeans G-Dub

Cowboy Boots G-Dub

Ruffle Top NY&co.

Sweater Old Navy via G-Dub

Grey zip jeans Anne Taylor

Plaid Flats Target via G-Dub

Trying on the Goods after Shopping!

All G-Dub 1/2 off Saturday

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