thrifting Archives - Building Bluebird https://buildingbluebird.com/tag/thrifting/ Budget friendly DIY projects and home decor content to create a functional and happy home! Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:13:57 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://buildingbluebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-11-at-1.56.27-PM.png thrifting Archives - Building Bluebird https://buildingbluebird.com/tag/thrifting/ 32 32 Estate Sale vs. Garage Sale: Understanding the Differences https://buildingbluebird.com/estate-sale-vs-garage-sale/ https://buildingbluebird.com/estate-sale-vs-garage-sale/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:45:25 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=25003 Estate sales and garage sales are both great opportunities to find second-hand treasures, but they are quite different in terms of scope, items sold, and purpose. If you love thrifting or finding unique items, knowing the difference between estate sale vs. garage sale can help you score the best deals.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/estate-sale-vs-garage-sale/feed/ 0 How to Polish Tarnished Silver to Make it Look Shiny and New https://buildingbluebird.com/polish-tarnished-silver/ https://buildingbluebird.com/polish-tarnished-silver/#respond Sun, 11 Feb 2024 19:10:07 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=23669 I love finding beautiful items at estate sales or thrift shopping that are made from quality materials, like silver. Oftentimes, these beauties are hidden under a layer of tarnish just waiting for someone to polish them up and make them shiny again!

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/polish-tarnished-silver/feed/ 0 16+ Thrifted Christmas Decor Items to Buy This Year https://buildingbluebird.com/thrifted-christmas-decor-ideas/ https://buildingbluebird.com/thrifted-christmas-decor-ideas/#respond Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:43:16 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=22411 Looking to expand your Christmas decorations without spending a fortune?! You are in the right place! Along with creating a beautiful and uniquely decorated home every Christmas, you will save tons of money purchasing these items secondhand.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/thrifted-christmas-decor-ideas/feed/ 0 15 Items to Absolutely Buy at Estate Sales | Thrifting Tips https://buildingbluebird.com/15-items-to-absolutely-buy-at-an-estate-sale/ https://buildingbluebird.com/15-items-to-absolutely-buy-at-an-estate-sale/#comments Mon, 02 May 2022 16:01:27 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=7673 Going to estate sales is one of my favorite weekend activities! I love the thrill of the hunt for beautiful, unique home decor and furniture to fill my home. It's also a great place to check out great architecture and stunning properties around your city. Estate sales are an incredible place to find high-quality pieces at a discounted price, but you have to be quick to snag them before someone else does first! You can find a list of local estate sales through the app estatesales.net.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/15-items-to-absolutely-buy-at-an-estate-sale/feed/ 7 How to Make Cheap Christmas Garland Look Expensive https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-hang-beautiful-garland-on-your-stairs-for-20/ https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-hang-beautiful-garland-on-your-stairs-for-20/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:01:51 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=6910 The foyer in our house is very grand with vaulted ceilings and a winding staircase. It was one of my favorite features of our home when we first walked through it and I immediately envisioned it decked out for the holidays. Brand new garland from the store can cost a fortune, so this year I found creative ways to hang garland on the stairs for less than $20.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-hang-beautiful-garland-on-your-stairs-for-20/feed/ 2 One Room Challenge Week 7 | Vintage Artwork https://buildingbluebird.com/one-room-challenge-week-7-vintage-artwork/ https://buildingbluebird.com/one-room-challenge-week-7-vintage-artwork/#respond Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:34:11 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=6724 Welcome back to week 7 of the One Room Challenge! Incorporating vintage artwork into a design is a great way to create a one-of-a-kind space and save money. One of my favorite items to find at estate sales is artwork and included quite a few second-hand items in Evelyn's bedroom makeover.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/one-room-challenge-week-7-vintage-artwork/feed/ 0 Filling Your Walls with Unique Artwork | ORC Week 4 https://buildingbluebird.com/unique-artwork-orc-week-4/ https://buildingbluebird.com/unique-artwork-orc-week-4/#comments Wed, 26 May 2021 20:27:24 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=6086 Filling the walls in a large room can be a little challenging for me. My goal is always to hang unique artwork that is interesting and doesn't break the bank. Whatever I hang on our walls, I want it to feel like our family. For week 4 of the One Room Challenge, I am going to share some of the artwork I will be hanging in our living room and where I find them.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/unique-artwork-orc-week-4/feed/ 8 Mixing New and Old Furniture | ORC Week 3 https://buildingbluebird.com/new-and-old-furniture/ https://buildingbluebird.com/new-and-old-furniture/#respond Fri, 21 May 2021 15:26:32 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=6069 If this first time stopping by, welcome, and thanks for visiting! A few years ago I decided to quit my corporate job in Denver and my family moved back to …

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/new-and-old-furniture/feed/ 0 Thrifted Doll House Makeover | Simple DIY https://buildingbluebird.com/dollhouse/ https://buildingbluebird.com/dollhouse/#comments Tue, 03 Dec 2019 17:15:01 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=3086 The dollhouse makeover is complete!
In the words of Pinkalicious (my daughter's favorite show), "it's pinkatastic!" This was such a fun project for me. I loved designing this house with my daughter in mind, you will quickly realize that she LOVES the color pink and everything girly. I can't wait to give it to her on Christmas morning.

Let me take you through the full makeover of this sweet little dollhouse!

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