"There's no greater feeling than discovering a hidden gem at a thrift shop and upcycling it into something new, especially when you save hundreds sometimes thousands of dollars. I love flipping through interior magazines, poring over gorgeous images on Pinterest and scrolling through home tours on social media. But it can make you feel as though having a beautiful home is out of your budget."
"While filling our homes with poor-quality, fast furniture might be all we think we can afford, it isn't sustainable for the planet and the pieces aren't meant to last. Quick and cheap are exactly that. They perpetuate the cycle of buying new, throwing it away and buying new again. That's why I love filling our home with secondhand pieces. Whether it's thrifted, vintage or something I've upcycled, being conscious and sustainable about the interior choices I make brings me a lot of joy."
"People often say to me, You have the best luck,' when I go thrifting but, truthfully, I don't have any more luck than the person next to me. I've spent the last 20 years thrifting and I've made many mistakes along the way. Whether you're new to secondhand shopping or you're a seasoned pro, it's always best to be prepared before you start."
Thrifting and upcycling deliver the joy of discovering hidden gems and transforming them into beautiful, useful pieces while saving hundreds or thousands of dollars. Interior images can create the impression that a stylish home is unaffordable, but filling a home with secondhand, vintage, or upcycled pieces provides a sustainable alternative to disposable fast furniture. Fast, cheap furniture is poor-quality and short-lived, perpetuating a cycle of replacement and waste. Successful thrifting benefits from preparation: compile an inventory of desired items, carry cash for bargaining, protect purchases with blankets or towels during transport, and bring a basic toolkit including a screwdriver, measuring tape, notebook, pens, pencils and paint swatches.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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