Old Is Gold

Cool stuff doesn't always have to be new.

All of my clothes today have been with me a looong time.

I thought I would go with a sort-of punky look.

Reminds me of my highschool days.

I will be so sad when those jeans finally bite the dust.

I was having a bad hair day. I decided to just go with it.

 Rue wanted a picture take with me. He has been super cuddly lately. Aww!

Purple tank top ~ ???
Jeans ~ Shopko (a million years ago! They are practically disintegrating. The more shredded they get, the more I love them!)
Tights ~ Target
Hoodie ~ Target (I added the skull patches, and the heart patch, which is hard to see)
Boots ~ The Goodwill*
Necklace chain ~ hardware store
Charms on necklace ~ Gift from Mum, and Raspi (They are a motorcycle, a bullet, and a snake)

*If you have been a thrift-er for awhile you sort of get a sixth sense about shopping. Suddenly you get the idea to hit up a store you have been to in a while. Then BAM! Amazing finds!

Years ago, I had this crazy desire for odd cowboy boots, bordering on obsession. I decided to go to a local thrift store, but was on auto-pilot while driving. Instead I found myself at the good will. I walked in and headed straight to the shoes. There were my crazy vintage cowboy boots!

 

Gift Ideas*

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Need some gift ideas? I put together a list to help you get inspired. I broke each category down by price, from big spender, to affordable, and even a DIY option. Happy gifting!

For the perpetually cold

Hey big spender:
♦Smart Wool base layer separates Women's  Men's $30- $120
♦100% Alpaca Wool Reversible Throw Blanket, Dark Purple $90

Affordable finds:
♦Smart wool socks Women's   Men's $15-$30
♦Chenille throw $25

DIY:
♦Make warm boot toppers/leg warmers Free to $10
♦Make recycled mittens from an old sweater Free to $10

For the foodie:

Hey big spender:
♦Bon Appetit Gourmet Gift Basket $95
♦Sophisticated Gourmet Fruit Basket $100

Affordable finds:
♦Meat, cheese and snack baskets $9-$40
♦Stubb's Smokin' Bar-B-Que Grill Set, 6 pc $17

DIY:
♦Box cake mix cookies Approximately $3 per batch
♦Cinnamon sugar pretzels About $3-4 per batch

For the coffee or tea lover:

Hey big spender:
♦Great Arrivals Extra Large Jumpin' Java: Gourmet Coffee Gift Basket $100
♦Coffee Bean Direct Green Bean Sampler $60
♦Traditional Teatime Basket $50
♦Teavana® Tea Gift Set $70

Affordable finds:
♦Berres Brothers Holiday Coffees $10-$20
♦Newman's Own Organic Ground, Colombian Especial, Medium Roast - 10 oz $8
♦Strawberry Misaki Blooming Tea $20 (Blooming tea looks fun!)
♦Tazo flavor assortments from $3-12

DIY:
♦Dry coffee mixes from $5-$10 
♦Homemade pumpkin spice coffee creamer $5-$8
♦Make your own tea bags  free -$5
♦Make Your Own Herb Tea Blend $2-$10 (depending on the batch size and spices)
 

For the music lover:

Hey big spender:
♦Beatles Box set $125
♦Jazz: The Smithsonian Anthology [Box set] $101

Affordable finds:
♦A Charlie Brown Christmas: Sound Track $4 for mp3's up to $20 for CD
♦Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Nirvana $15

DIY:
Mixed CD's rule! Lots of options
♦Traditional Christmas mix
♦Funny Christmas mix
♦Non- Christmas mix

Or, if none of these suggestions will work:

Jillie's super list of simple hand made gifts! Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5!


*I am not affiliated with any suppliers, retailers or shops. I cannot guarantee the quality of any products or services.