While my love for critters remains undiminished, I have sort of run out of MN wildlife to feature on the Critter Corner.
Meanwhile, thrifting has grown into a new passion in my life. Perhaps because of necessary budgeting as a homeowner, or simply the "wisdom" that comes with being over 30, buying pre-owned is becoming more attractive.
Both my Wisconsin and Minnesota families are avid thrifters; none more so than my mother in law R and sister in law AM.
AM gave me this thrifted rug last summer for my birthday:
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(Not included: her dog, Ari.)
I found the middle Haeger pot at a local thrift store to match the ones my Mom bought me for Christmas.
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At the Savers on Lake Street in Minneapolis, I found this Boden wrap dress for $12.99, compared to a retail of around $100:
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Even today I found a SIGNED COPY of this Tyler Florence cookbook at the same Savers, for $7.99:
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Hasten there immediately if you're a size 31 in designer jeans; there were at LEAST five pairs of 7 for all mankind, Paige Premium Denim and Paper Denim and Cloth jeans at the Lake Street Savers.
3 comments:
I so wish I had your eye for fashion. You look great in everything you put on! Hella jealous!
I steal your Boden.
Hey Wend! I've been wondering what's going on w/your blog. This is a fun change (though I did love the critters). Cheap Boden? I'm all over it!
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