It is never too early to start decorating for the Holidays. After all, a lot of stores like to put Christmas and Halloween merchandise out in the middle of July. Our Star of Decorating on a Dime today, Pamela Layton McMurtry, is no stranger to redesigning thrifted items into decorations, especially Halloween items. Pamela is […]
What’s it worth?
Be it an attic, basement or garage, chances are you have some items that may hold more value than you think – or less. Have you ever considered checking out what they’re worth? Earlier this week the Today Show aired a short segment called “What’s it Worth?” Members of the Today Show brought in some […]
Become a Millionaire by Shopping Garage Sales
So how does one become a “Garage Sale Millionaire?” Our own Aaron LaPedis, AKA “The Garage Sale Millionaire” shares his tips: EDUCATE YOURSELF: Reality TV is not always reality, BUT, shows like Antiques Roadshow and Pawn Stars can still be good teaching mechanisms in that you can learn what items are in demand and how the experts appraise them. Become an […]
Croquet Balls Repurposed
We had a croquet set at our house growing up; did you? We brought it out for parties in the summer and for something to do on a lazy day. I’ve always loved how bright and colorful croquet balls are and when I found a lonely set that had lost their mallets at a garage […]
Porter and Hollister Hovey’s Flea-Market Chic
The sisters create interior designs that combine pieces of personal history with thrift-store finds (like stuffed birds) and a smattering of modern electronics Special thanks to Megan Buerger at the Wall Street Journal for allowing us to repost this awesome story! In the shared Brooklyn loft of sisters Porter and Hollister Hovey, stuffed birds mingle comfortably with […]