Black Friday Thrift Store Finds

Because I am kind of a hermit, I don't usually leave my home on Black Friday.

Denver Goodwill Outlet World

A few days ago, I went to Denver because I discovered that it was home to a Goodwill Outlet World.

Good{will outlet} Friday #50 ~ 20 Outfits from 10 Pieces (Inspired by Anthropologie)

Because I am moving to Colorado in a few weeks, this will be my last Good{will outlet} Friday post.  I know, its a sad day, but I promise that this is a good post - definitely my favorite.

Hair Bow (DIY)

For some crazy reason, I like to bring neckties home from Goodwill.  That's right: men's ties. I don't know why, I just see nice patterns or colors and I have to buy them.  After slowly filling a basket with random ties, I finally came up with a project: a hair bow barrette.

Good{will outlet} Friday #49 ~ Aztec Print

Aztec patterns are popping up on just about everything for fall.

Lace Cuff Top (DIY)

Believe it or not, it is time to start thinking about autumn.  We still have a month of summer sun to bask in, but fall fashion is here and back-to-school shopping has begun!  After watching this Changing Room video by Free People, I was smitten with the Lace Cuff Henley and all of the fabulous ways it could be worn:

Good{will outlet} Friday #48 ~ Inspired by Sabo Skirt

I adore mint and lace, so when I found this gorgeous dress online at Sabo Skirt, I knew it must be mine.

Good{will outlet} Friday #47 ~ Inspired by Nelly Magazine

The 4th of July is almost here - and what could be more American than a frayed denim sundress and strappy sandals?

Good{will outlet} Friday #46 ~ Inspired by Style Lately

I have been waiting a long time to show the world this maxi skirt.

Watercolor Mist Tank (DIY) ~ with Simply Spray Fabric Paint

Today was beach day.  Patrick and I vowed to spend the afternoon at the beach - rain or shine!  We didn't wake up to rain this morning...or shine.  Our morning started with a weather advisory text alerting us of 'Dense Fog Conditions.'   The drive was slow and the walk (between the parking lot and the water front is a half-mile hike through the woods) was misty.  I couldn't have planned for a better morning to take photos of this Watercolor Mist tank top!

Bullet Necklace (DIY)

Okay - let me preface this post with the fact that I know nothing about guns. So if you do, then you probably know all the official gun lingo, and you will probably notice that I used some creative (and made up) terminology.

Recycled Layering Necklace (DIY)

Sooooo.....if you've ever hung out in my studio, you may classify me as a pack rat (I prefer the term pack rat  over hoarder).  I come from a long line of pack rats that get too attached to their junk, and I can't escape my roots.  I'm very anal and organized with my junk, but I cannot deny that I inherited the but-what-if-I-need-it-someday gene.  So fellow pack rats - this tutorial is for you!  Lets unite and make a teeny little dent in our stashes of random junk.

Good{will outlet} Friday #45 ~ Inspired by Goodnight Macaroon

I love summer for a variety of reasons, but here is one of my favorites: skirts!

Good{will outlet} Friday #44 ~ One Item Worn Two Ways

Most of us don't have access to a wardrobe of infinite clothing, so we are left to find multiple ways to wear what we have.  Lots of other bloggers have been doing the One Item Worn Many Ways post (such as A Beautiful Mess, Putting Me Together, and What I Wore) so here I am hopping on the bandwagon!

Good{will outlet} Friday #43 ~ Inspired by Buffalo Jeans

The early bird gets the worm...unless rain has been falling every day for a solid week.  At that point, worms are scattered all over the sidewalk and the birds can sleep in.  However, that saying does ring true for Goodwill Outlet Center. 

Good {will outlet} Friday #42 ~ Inspired by Anthropologie

Another Anthropologie outfit.  Why? Because I love that store: that's why.

Colorado Road Trip

Last month, Patrick and I went on an awesome road trip to Colorado for my sister-in-law's baby shower.  We spent a lot of time in the car (thanks to the massive winter storm that rolled through the Midwest just as we did), and saw all kinds of fascinating places and things.  I've been meaning to post the pictures for a while now, and I guess today is the day.

Critter Play House

Like any thrift store, Goodwill Outlet Center has oodles of children's toys up for grabs in the blue bins. They fall into three categories:

Good {will outlet} Friday #41 ~ 18 Outfits from 13 Pieces

I am definitely ready for some warm Spring weather to make an appearance.   

The snow is pretty and all, but I'm tired of scrubbing crusty salt off my shoes and I miss having feeling in my toes.  To prepare myself for the change in season, I think its about time for another Mix & Match post.  The last Mix & Match post was inspired by fall and was very popular - it was even mentioned on a Goodwill Wood TV8 spot!  By combining just 13 basic items in different ways, I came up with 18 fresh Spring outfits.  Each of these clothing items was found at Goodwill Outlet Center and the total cost of this new wardrobe is less than thirty dollars.

Computer Mouse Box (DIY)

If you have befriended crafty people on Facebook, this 'Creative Pay It forward Challenge' may have flooded your news feed in January.