Clothes, Shoes, and Accessories to Buy at the Thrift / Resale Shop (Women’s edition)

assorted clothes in a shop

Clothes, Shoes, and Accessories to Buy at the Thrift / Resale Shop You won’t regret picking these up at a good price. Most have a great resale possibility as well! Apparel Abercrombie & Fitch Boyfriend Cut Flannels Abercrombie & Fitch High Rise Jean Leggings Aritzia Macauley Blazer Aritzia Wilfred Free Valmere Tee B.P. Leggings (Nordstrom) … Read more

Things to Do in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U. P.)–Recommendations from a Frugal Couple without Kids

Lake of the Clouds

I’m a native troll (from the Lower Peninsula, a.k.a. under the bridge) but vacationed at least once a year in the UP for years, usually in May or October. Some things are closed for the season in those months, but it’s still possible to have a nice time. My all-time favorites: Fayette Historic Townsite / … Read more

Replacing a Coat Lining

Replacing a Coat Lining I’ve been meaning to write about replacing a coat lining for months–I’m either very late, or very early! J has a now-vintage winter coat from Structure (the former men’s line from Compagnie Internationale Express) that has held up to much abuse over the years. The lining finally gave out though (and … Read more

Inspiration: Jose Romussi embroidered vintage photographs

Inspiration: Jose Romussi embroidered vintage photographs Artist Jose Romussi found a new application for string art and embroidery–applying them to vintage photographs of dancers. The results are stunning. Jose Romussi is a Chilean artist currently based in Berlin. He uses fiber arts in new and surprising ways, changing old media into new incarnations. Check out … Read more