For your next upcycling project, consider tapping into the creations of world-famous artists as your design inspiration. For this blog, a run-of-the-mill pair of tall bar chairs was transformed into artistic pieces with the help of Piet Mondrian (1872-1944), a Dutch painter known for his abstract style. His paintings are simple, geographic and bold—and they look really cool in today’s …
AKRON, Ohio — May 18, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties invites area employers to nominate their outstanding employees for its 20th Annual Employee of Distinction Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. This year, guests can participate either in person or virtually. As always, at no cost, area businesses can nominate employees they would …
This May, we celebrate Older Americans Month and recognize the contributions older Americans make in our lives. Whether you are young or old, do you know what you need to do to prepare to reenter the workforce? Are you tired of hearing the same bad news — that you didn’t get the job? By now, many of us may have …
Planting season is upon us and Goodwill is the perfect place to stock up on this month’s thrift theme for your flowers and plants: pots and planters. Planters might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of thrift stores, but there are so many affordable options readily available at Goodwill at a fraction of retail …
It might be lame to open another blog post with “Happy Spring”, but friends, it’s still spring! Not too much of that fake spring stuff we get in NE Ohio this time of year, which is EXCEPTIONAL! And with an official and actual change of seasons, I’ve been switching over my wardrobe: putting away winter coats, bulky sweaters and boots …
Have you noticed that there are basically no rules to fashion anymore? It’s so funny to me that at one point in time if your purse didn’t match your shoes, you were the definition of fashion faux pas. BUT BEHOLD ~ you can now wear sneakers with anything, even dresses and skirts! I wanted to share with you this more …
TALLMADGE, Ohio — April 8, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to announce it has signed a lease to reopen a Retail Store and Donation Center in the city of Tallmadge. The new location is owned by Tallmadge Properties LLC and is expected to open in early summer 2021 at South Plaza, …
Welcome back to the third prompt of the 12 Months of Thrifting challenge. Last month we focused on thrifting glassware and mugs and this month we’re thrifting lamps. Why thrift lamps?Much like all of the prompts in this challenge, lamps are readily available at Goodwill. From desk lamps to chandeliers or brand new to vintage, thrift stores carry a variety …
Happy Spring, my friends! Abby here – Can you smell that? It’s the smell of spring – fresh air and sunshine are hitting extra special this year. How about you? In honor of what seems like an extra special Spring Equinox, thought I’d share a cheery, floral DIY with you all. I won’t lie, this project has been on my …
AKRON, Ohio — March 24, 2021 — Goodwill serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties held its 94th Annual Meeting virtually on March 24, 2021, to elect board members and honor program champions. “We are very grateful for the support of our board of directors, team members and the community during this last year,” said Nancy Ellis McClenaghan, president …