Have you heard about quiet luxury? I think it’s such a fun word combo and so I decided to build a themed rack at my local blue /A Goodwill Boutique/ for our Fashion event last month. This boutique is such a great place to find quality apparel on a budget. Quiet Luxury centers around expensive taste without showing off any …
11 Ways to Style Your Favorite Thrifted Blazer
I love a good, structured blazer that fits me like a glove. Blazers are one of my favorite closet staples to thrift because you can find so many styles, colors, lengths, and patterns to match your style and body type. Solid blazers are something that you can mix and match with so many items you already have in your closet. …
Goodwill Announces Taste of Vintage Event and Honoree: 17th Gala Fundraiser Set For Nov. 2
AKRON, Ohio — July 25, 2023 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to announce the 17th Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. In addition, the event will honor Danielle J. Kimmell, CPA, principal of Apple Growth Partners, for her dedication to Goodwill and the greater Akron community. “We are …
Eight pieces to Always Buy at Goodwill Thrift Stores
by Julie Holiday At the Cuyahoga Falls Goodwill near me, I decided to go on a treasure hunt of the essentials and best things to thrift. Goodwill offers items at significantly lower prices compared to retail stores. I can find clothing, furniture, accessories, and more at a fraction of the original cost. A major win! Thrifting allows me to save …
Secondhand Style Secrets: How Thrifted Pieces Can Elevate Your Outfit
If you’re looking for ways to make an outfit look more put together without much effort and without paying full price for classic pieces or trends, look no further than the racks at Goodwill Akron stores! These are some of my favorite staple items to look for when I’m thrifting that can serve as versatile pieces in your wardrobe and …
What to look for in a Secondhand Frame
I’ve been in the crafting mood lately. I had a yard sale about a month ago and really got a feel for all the decor I had. I got rid of the items that no longer suited my style… and the art. Art and frames are a great item to get secondhand, and if you know what to look for …
My List of Happy Little Things you Can Find at Goodwill
by Julie Holiday This month, I decided to venture to Goodwill’s Twinsburg, Ohio location to find all things “happy.” The meaning of happiness can vary for all of us, from person to person, as it is influenced by our priorities, beliefs, and circumstances. Overall, happiness can be understood as a positive emotional state characterized by feelings of joy and well-being. …
3 Easy Ways to Transform Thrifted Items For Your Home
I love to shop for home decor items for my home, and thrifting them is my favorite way to shop. My style is a little eclectic with a heavy influence of mid-century modern, mixed in with some vintage style. When I go thrifting I love to see the potential in items that I can make work for my style and …
Goodwill Announces 22nd Annual Employee of Distinction Luncheon
AKRON, Ohio — June 21, 2023 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties invites area employers to nominate their outstanding employees for its 22nd Annual Employee of Distinction Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. As always, at no cost, area organizations can nominate employees they would like to publicly recognize for their efforts. The keynote speaker …
How to Wear BLACK this Summer
While I love all the bright fun colors associated with summertime and sunshine, I still love the classic look of neutrals in the warmer months. Here are a few ways you can wear black this summer while staying cool and looking chic: A black slip skirt and a breezy button down will give you that french girl style, especially …