Hello everyone – Happy Back to School Season (like officially – we are in the swing of it now!)! Abby here with an upcycle project, plus a fun organization idea (at least I was very proud of myself for figuring this one out)! This month’s post is brought to you by: CHAOS! We are officially in the swing of school …
As a 90s kid, I have fond memories of watching the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air every week with my family. What I looked forward to the most was Hilary Banks’s impeccable sense of style in each episode. Played by Karyn Parsons, Hilary’s style embodied 90s fashion. The shoulder pads, bold colors, hats – I loved it all. This …
Well, pumpkin flavored everything is starting to make an appearance so I’m probably already late to show you some pre-fall looks on this 80 degree day (hehe) But I did pop into the Goodwill Outlet in Akron a few weeks ago (with my toddler and everything!). I only spent about 20 minutes there, but I came out with a nice …
Hello everyone – Happy Back to School Season! Abby here with another upcycle project for you all! This month’s post is brought to you by: GARBAGE! Or garbage that won’t be garbage when we’re done with it! If you live in Akron, you know that we can’t recycle #6 plastics anymore (and haven’t been able to for a while, sad …
Hi everybody! Clayborne here, with a new mixed-media collage titled, His Orchestra. I created this body of work at home using a number of materials sourced from the Cuyahoga Falls Goodwill and the Goodwill Outlet. There are many unique ways to create personal artwork from found objects. When I am searching for items to upcycle, I search through every square …
It is August, and it is hard to believe it, but it is back-to-school time already. The summer flew by for me and my two children and they are starting school in two weeks. While we have made memories and enjoyed the summer together, I think we are all ready for the Fall and having a schedule again. I love …
Stepping into a Goodwill can often feel like taking a walk down memory lane. Browsing the rack, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of coming across something from your childhood at Goodwill. We want to share that nostalgia with the thrift community so this month we’re inviting you to share a thrifted find that reminds you of your childhood using …
Hello friends! Today I want to cover National Thrift Shop Day! August 17th is the day and for my fellow secondhand shoppers- this holiday is way better than black Friday. Here are 3 ways I am preparing for the big day of thrifting! Picking my thrift store route and reserving a baby sitter I like to have a game plan- …
Hello everyone – Happy heat wave! Abby back with another upcycle project for you all! If you all are looking for a project to keep yourselves cool during this heat wave, I’ve got a fun one for you! Since it’s summer vacation time, I wanted to share a project for those of you who just got back from a fun …
Hi all! My name is Clayborne Benton Bujorian and I am excited to present my latest mixed-media collage titled, Out of Order. Out of Order is a body of work that consists of charcoal, ink, paper, vinyl, and double-sided tape. Many of the materials I use are purchased at Goodwill stores. Working in the music industry as a graphic artist …