How is it, I thought, that of all the rooms in the house, our master bedroom still looks like an afterthought? I realized it was because I hadn’t found the right style, color, or pieces that would satisfy the demands of both a “His & Hers” aesthetic. It had to be beautiful enough for me, […]
Staging a Furniture Makeover
What happens when you’re forced to close up shop and you have leftover inventory such as pre-owned furniture? Junk it? Of course not! Joanie Jacobsen and her sister ran a home staging company for a year from 2006 to 2007 when unfortunately the housing market softened and they had to close their staging business. They […]
Thrift Style Living
Today we’re excited to introduce and feature LaCheryl Cillie, founder of Thrift Style Living. Over the last thirteen years of collecting antiques, LaCheryl has developed an enormous passion for auctions and estate sales. “There is an excitement that bubbles from deep within for such events,” she says. Here’s an insight into her business and passions, along […]
Measuring your Carbon Footprint
Our blog, Second Hand Social, is not just about sharing awesome yard sale finds and featuring great ideas from those who work in the Second Hand Industry, we also want to educate our readers on how they can be proactive in environmentally conscious living. We’re not sure how many bonus points you get if you […]
Decorating on a Dime: Chic Rustique
Our Decorating on a Dime series takes us to a new level today with a special feature of Chic Rustique – a new collection of Euro-inspired furnishings collection that feature reclaimed, reused and recycled vintage and antique finds. Designer Rachelle Roth, founder and owner of Urban Country home furnishings store in Bethesda, MD unveiled Chic […]
Decorating on a Dime: Upcycling Yard Sale Treasures
You never know what you’ll find at a yard sale, and with some finds, the possibilities for re-use and upcycling are limitless. This is what makes second hand shopping and “decorating on a dime” so exciting! Today we’re thrilled to introduce Linda Pokora of Designer’s Limited, an Interior Designer based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Linda […]