tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20970324777394264162024-02-21T03:03:33.744-08:00Babes in ThriftlandBabes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.comBlogger427125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-3384423733229020582014-02-04T06:00:00.000-08:002014-02-04T06:00:04.895-08:00Modcloth Outfit ChallengeI recently received an email from a Modcloth stylist to participate in a styling challenge. The piece to style the look around was the<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> </span><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/evening-of-extravagance-dress" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Evening of Extravagance Dress</a>. I don't have a lot of opportunities to wear really fancy dresses so I decided to dress it down a bit. Now I feel like I could wear it any night of the week instead of just a special occasion! I hope you like the look I came up with! </span><br />
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Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-49693230979842823752014-01-01T07:00:00.000-08:002014-01-01T07:00:03.572-08:002014 Will Be My YearHappy New Year! I think I said this last year but I don't really like to make New Year's resolutions. It makes it feel like I'm destined to fail. No one seems to follow through with them so in my mind, it's ok not to either. I really want to take this year by the horns and not wait for life to happen to me anymore. So, I would like to make some big and small goals for this year instead. I'm hoping that posting them here will hold me more accountable so here we go!<br />
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1. <b>Get out into the world</b>: I feel like all my friends are in relationships and I don't have anyone to hang out with. Instead of feeling sorry for myself like I did last year (well, yesterday), my goal is to get myself out there. The tangible things I can do are to join a group, contact the friends I have to do things instead of waiting for them, get on my bike or walk around my neighborhood, etc. My small goal under this is to join a club or start something like a class to get out and meet new people.<br />
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2. <b>Be healthy:</b> I don't want to make a goal to say "Lose weight" because that feels like a set up for failure. At the end of 2013, I've started working out with a trainer 2 times a week. Now, I want to try to go to the gym more and eat healthy more often. My small goal for the beginning of the year will be to research healthy foods and introduce them into my diet one at a time. I can't do it all right away or lose 20 lbs overnight so I'm going to start small and keep working my way up!<br />
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3. <b>Go on a Trip:</b> My trip to Europe was so awesome last year. I know I won't be able to do anything on that scale this year but I want to take at least one "just for fun" trip. Maybe I'll go to CO to visit friends or get a couple people together and go somewhere together. It's always great to have something to look forward to!<br />
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4.<b> Get Rid of (some) Debt: </b> This one is not going to be easy but I'm going to try. I'm hoping to be smarter with money in 2014. I know that my student loans won't be going away anytime soon but I can get rid of my credit card debt with some work. I think my smaller goal will be to do the card with the highest interest first and work my way through them. I'll keep you up to date on this progress (if you're interested) to hopefully keep myself on track. I would like to buy a new car since mine is horrible in the snow so I know that paying off my debt will help me to do that. I won't be buying a car without getting that debt down though. End goal!<br />
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5.<b> Do more with my blog:</b> I mentioned this in my recap/blog birthday post yesterday but I feel like I've lost sight of this blog. I don't really post that many outfits anymore or do all that I want to do. I think I might start a whole new blog instead. I want to start an online store possibly or do more with the Etsy shop I do have. So many ideas rolling in my mind. What do you think? Change this blog or start over?<br />
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<br />I would love to hear some of your goals and how you are going to stay on top of them and get them done. I could use some motivation!Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-33417483305443250582013-12-31T11:30:00.001-08:002013-12-31T11:45:43.765-08:00Happy Birthday Blog!I'm a couple days late on this but my lil ol blog is 3! One of my goals for 2014 is to do more with this blog. Most of the blog this year was taken over by my 30th birthday trip to Europe. I love travel and taking travel photos but I think I need to get out in my own town more this year and share that with all of you. I enjoy meeting people who share similar interests and what better place to find them but through the world of blogging! I kept up with some great friendships that I've made through this blog and also got to meet some bloggers I admire at a NYFW party. If I can push myself to do more with this blog I think that more friendships will follow!<br />
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I would love to hear what you would like to see more of in 2014! Here are some of my ideas:<br />
1. More outfits!<br />
2. Local places I love<br />
3. Minneapolis/St. Paul street style<br />
4. More adventures!<br />
5. More crafts<br />
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Thanks for sticking around with my sporadic posting this year, you all mean the world to me! PS. I really hope flickr goes back to how things were previously embedded. I REALLY don't like this new version.Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-24247602953110631282013-12-10T06:00:00.000-08:002013-12-10T18:41:43.033-08:00Christmas DIY - Christmas CountdownI had a fun time with this one! The best part of this DIY is you can really make however you want depending on your preference. You could change the colors, change the tree to a little house or whatever you can dream up!<br />
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I painted the words "til Xmas" on the small blue blocks with white paint. I added numbers to the large blocks. One block has 1,2,7,8,9,0. The other has 1-6. Don't quote me on whether this will work for all the dates but I think it will! Lastly, I made the pink and green blocks into little presents. Once everything is dry, glue the til Xmas and tree down to the plaque. Decorate the tree with your beads or whatever you've chosen. There you have it! Easy peasy! If you decide to make your own countdown, please link back to it in the comments so I can see what you've come up with.<br />
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Have fun and happy holidays!Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-5467709368737012282013-12-04T06:00:00.000-08:002013-12-04T06:00:12.233-08:00Niece TimeI went out to DC the weekend before Thanksgiving to take photos for my sister and brother-in-law for the Christmas cards. We had a hungry baby and a grumpy toddler but I think we got a couple of good shots! It was so nice of my sister to ask me to come take their photos. Instead of paying a photographer, they spent the money on my flight and I got to see my favorite babies!<br />
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I also took some photos of the two girls at my sister's place the day before. You can see how much Charlotte loves Juliet (before she tried to push her off her lap) and it's so cute to see! She gives her lots of kisses and always wants to hold her hand. Melts your heart!</div>
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I'm totally biased but I think they are the cutest in town! I can't wait to see them again in a couple weeks for Christmas :)</div>
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<br />Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-37123000956805481062013-12-03T06:00:00.000-08:002013-12-03T06:00:05.413-08:00Vienna Part Two - SchonbrunnThe last part of our day was spent at Schonbrunn Palace. This is the former summer palace of the Habsburgs and is really magnificent. I've also been to Versailles and Schonbrunn is somewhat similar but has a much more laid back vibe to me. I wish we had been able to tour the inside but we didn't really have much time. There was also Europe (and I think the world's) oldest zoo on the premises so if I ever go back, I would love to see that too. We ended our time at Schonbrunn the way Austrians do it, with dessert! :)<br />
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Next and final stop is Prague!Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-35930393904849350712013-12-02T06:00:00.000-08:002013-12-02T06:00:06.090-08:00Vienna Part OneWow, welcome to December! It's only taken me 6 months to post all these photos. However,we are almost to the end of the trip! One of our last stops was Vienna. When we were planning our adventure from the comforts of our homes, we decided to go from Venice to Prague via Vienna. Little did we know, there is no train from Venice to Vienna... we took a train to the border of Italy and Austria and then had to take a bus from that town to Vienna. It was a long journey but northern Italy is so so beautiful. The mountains, mist, green grass and cute little skiing cottages were just breathtaking. Totally worth the bus trip! We stayed with a very nice couple in Vienna via Couchsurfing and the husband was actually from MN! How crazy right?<br />
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The first day we were there, we wandered by ourselves and had a drink at night with our host who was lovely! Vienna has a very European, almost elegant looking downtown. All the buildings are very well kept and many of the facades are very elaborate. I think that's why I liked it so much! It also felt very old world. There were lots of horse-drawn carriages and people dressed up like Even though it is a large European city, it felt warm and welcoming. I really liked Vienna a lot and hope to go back again someday to see more!<br />
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Tomorrow, I'll show you the rest of our time in Vienna. We headed over to Schonbrunn Palace which was amazing!</div>
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Note if you are ever in Venice when this happens. Not all of the water taxis run when there is high water. We sat at a stop for about an hour before we decided to walk and ask the woman selling tickets. She looked at me like an idiot. We had to walk across the city to catch the taxi that could bring us out to one of the islands to stay with our couch surfer. By the time we got there, we were in a bad mood. However, our couch surfer was a really nice guy who was a glass blower by trade. He took us to a DELICIOUS pizza place and taught us a bit about glass blowing. It made the trek out there worth it (almost). I'm glad we got to see another part of Venice!<br />
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I'll try not to let this experience taint my opinion of this unique city. If you've never been, it's definitely worth a stop!Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-9600549619168553482013-11-22T09:25:00.002-08:002013-11-22T09:25:39.048-08:00Can't WaitI'm off to DC early tomorrow to see my two favorite peanuts! I'm going to take family photos for their Christmas cards. I can't wait!<br />
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Did you know that when you pay to get into the Colosseum that you also get entrance to the Forum? And your tickets are good for 2 days? No? Neither did I! It was awesome to get more for our money and the Forum was awesome. You could wander in there for hours. We hadn't really planned on going there so we only stayed for an hour or two. I did manage to take a TON of photos though so be prepared. I really loved this place so it was hard for me to narrow down which photos to show you. PS, I love the juxtaposition of old and new/ hard and soft so there are lots of photos with flowers and ruins... </div>
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After the Forum, we went to the Mouth of Truth which I learned about from Roman Holiday. They only allow one picture per person now which wasn't the case 10 years ago when I was there. Oh well, it was still really fun! Plus, the chapel it's in front of contains St. Valentine's bones apparently. I even bought a little Mouth of Truth brooch. Which reminds me, I need</div>
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Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-70026786800393983472013-11-20T06:00:00.000-08:002013-11-20T06:45:57.312-08:00Rome Part Two - The ColosseumOn our walk over to the Colosseum, we found this area of ruins just hanging out. That's what I love about Rome, history everywhere!<br />
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The second half of the day in Rome was spent at the Colosseum. The previous time I came to Rome, we did not go inside because as you can see from the photos below, there is plenty to see right around the site! You have the Arch of Constantine, the old Roman road and lots of photo ops with the Colosseum itself :)<br />
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I was surprised that the lines weren't longer to get tickets but maybe because we were there late in the afternoon, there weren't as many people. Since I had never been inside, I decided to pay for the audio tour and I'm glad that I did. It was really interesting to learn about the history of certain areas, actually know what certain things are and hear about the hierarchy that existed when the Colosseum was in use. Fascinating!<br />
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Before we went to dinner, we headed to Villa Borghese Park which overlooks Rome. My friend wanted to see it at sunset which was really beautiful. It looked like a really nice park so if I'm ever back in Rome, I will definitely take more time to wander around instead of just going for photos.</div>
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More of Rome coming soon! The second day in Rome, we went to the Forum and the Mouth of Truth!</div>
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Our first stop when we arrived in Rome was the Vatican. Since I had been inside the Vatican Museum the last time I was there and my friend had no real desire to wait in line to see it, we just walked over and gaped at it from the outside. Apparently Roman people do not wear sleeveless things even though it was over 80 degrees that day. On our walk from the train to the Vatican, everyone was talking to us in English. Walking American billboards apparently. We did bring cardigans to wear inside of Vatican City though. You definitely don't want bare shoulders there!<br />
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Many of the main "sights to see" are in small area so these are pretty easy to cover in a short amount of time. I thought the Spanish Steps looked even prettier than the last time I was here. Probably because we were there much later in the spring than before so there were a lot more flowers everywhere!</div>
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One of my favorite places in Rome has to be the Trevi Fountain. It is beautiful during the day as well as at night. I could sit there all day if all the throngs of tourists would allow it. I had to throw my coin in to ensure my return to Rome because it worked the last time :) PS, if you want to see a cute movie about Rome that isn't Roman Holiday (which is amazing) then check out Three Coins in the Fountain.</div>
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Piazza Navona is probably my favorite piazza in Rome. There are artists set up everywhere with a real variety of art. Plus, a lot of them are painting while they are sitting there so you know it is their work. No prints or imposters here which is really refreshing when you've walked through lots of tourist shops. I didn't pick up any art this time around since I was traveling with a backpack but I hope to go back someday and get some art! We also had to get gelato which was really delicious!</div>
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We walked by <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Altare della Patria which holds the tomb of the unknown soldier and the eternal flame. Apparently, Romans don't really care for this building but I think it's great!</span></span></div>
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We did even more on the first day we were there but I'll save that for another day. We headed to the Colosseum and walked around the interior which was really amazing! Stay tuned for that soon.</div>
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Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-43306374083153292322013-11-15T06:00:00.000-08:002013-11-15T06:00:13.628-08:00Outfit Post - By the LakeLast Saturday, I was driving around picking up some things for a couple of DIY projects I want to try. I thought it would be nice to show you a place that I used to go all the time as a kid, Lake Johanna. My friends and I used to ride our bikes down here and hang out by the beach. Those were the best days. No worries, no responsibilities. Just hanging out with friends and enjoying the lake.<br />
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It was REALLY windy and cold the day I was here (hence the red nose) but because of that, I was alone at the beach save for a couple of runners and people driving by. I love beaches in the cold weather and wish I had brought some cocoa and a blanket or two with to enjoy it more. Empty beaches also make for very easy and non-awkward photos shoots so enjoy the plethora of photos :)<br />
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Also, if you couldn't tell, my new remote came in the mail! Yay! Back to better photos. I'm hoping to get better at going places when I take photos but I can't promise anything :) I started a notes page in my phone to write down outfits that I come up with when I'm looking at Pinterest or thinking about my closet. This is one of my ideas come to life! If you want see more of my outfit inspiration for Fall/Winter, follow <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/thriftland/outfit-inspiration-fall-winter/">my board here</a>! I think the top half came out better than the bottom half but I'm sure I'll wear this again soon.<br />
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Shirt - Old Navy</div>
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Hat - Forever 21</div>
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PS. I was wearing a coat and gloves with this before, during and after these photos. Brrr!Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-23045724970750595982013-11-13T06:00:00.000-08:002013-11-13T06:00:04.504-08:00Product Review - Fall LeavesI finally got a chance to crunch around in the leaves. This past Sunday was sunny and gorgeous so I thought it was the perfect time to try out my new dress from <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/">eShakti</a>. The last dress I got, I loved and this dress is the same! You can't tell so much from the pictures but it is this beautiful dark green. The tuxedo front has enough interest so you really only have to wear minimal jewelry (my favorite) but I could also see a great brooch looking nice as well. I can't wait to style it again for the holidays!<br />
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Like last time, I picked a standard size and it fits like a glove. I customized the length to hit at the knees which is great option that eShakti provides. I have a really short torso and long legs so to being able to customize the waist and length is perfect for me! I left the sleeves on this style alone because I like the cap style but you can pick whatever sleeve length you want on the site. Everything is customizable! I braved the cold for a couple seconds so you all could see how cute the sleeves are!<br />
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I hope you all head over to eShakti and look at all of their great <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/Products/New%20Arrivals">new styles</a>!<br />
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Outfit Details:<br />
Dress - c/o <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/default.aspx">eShakti</a><br />
Boots - <a href="http://www.lulus.com/">Lulu's</a><br />
Cardigan - Old Navy (old)<br />
Tights - <a href="http://www.welovecolors.com/">We Love Colors</a><br />
Scarf - gift (I think it's from Target)<br />
Sunglasses - Forever 21<br />
Earrings - No clue! I've had them forever<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*as always, the product reviewed here was provided free in exchange for the review but the opinions expressed are my own. Thanks for supporting the companies that support Babes in Thriftland!*</span><br />
<br />Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-7026004212452242242013-11-08T06:00:00.000-08:002013-11-08T06:00:07.866-08:00DIY - Magnetic Spice RackThis isn't my invention at all. I saw this on <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/02/magnetic-spice-storage-.html">A Beautiful Mess</a> and it was one craft I knew would work for me. I've said this a bunch of times but my place is small and doesn't really have much in the way of storage. Everything has to be out so it also has to look nice. I wanted to display my spices more so because of my deep cupboards and forgetfulness (see my cupboard re-do from yesterday). Now I know exactly what spices I have, what I need and I can clearly see when I'm running low. It's awesome! I think I will use spices more now because they are right next to the stove and clearly visible.<br />
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On ABM, they used a magnetic board to display their spices but I decided to use my underutilized fridge. I have a stainless steel one so only the side is magnetic. The only part that is visible is between the top of the counter and the bottom of the upper cabinet. Perfect spot for spices since the fridge is right next to the stove!<br />
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You can consult the original DIY on ABM <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/02/magnetic-spice-storage-.html">here</a> but this is what I did. I ordered the jars online<a href="http://www.specialtybottle.com/tinflatcontainer25ozwcleartopcover.aspx"> here</a> and ordered 25 (I linked to the specific jar I bought). They were actually pretty reasonably priced and I will have extras for when I want to add more spices down the road. Then, I just picked up a basic set of circle labels and a perfect green sharpie from Staples. I ordered circle magnets online but they didn't come soon enough and I wanted to get this project done. When I was organizing my craft bins for <a href="http://babesinthriftland.blogspot.com/2013/11/diy-painted-boxes.html">this DIY</a>, I found some magnets I had ordered on Etsy a long time ago. I just taped them to the back of the jars with clear tape. That was it! I might swap them for the ones that just came from Amazon or leave them as is for now.<br />
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The jars are the perfect size for the smaller spice jars you get at the store. If you buy one of the larger ones, just pour what you want in the jar and put the rest in the back of the cupboard. I think this will also be a lot easier when baking because it will be much easier to get the measuring spoon into this jar opening than the tiny one they come in! Plus, I can buy spices from markets or specialty stores now. Since they usually come in bagies, I was always hesitant to get them before. Horizons=expanded! haha<br />
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<br />Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-49473400119561441732013-11-07T07:11:00.000-08:002013-11-07T07:12:31.695-08:00DIY - OrganizationWhenever I throw a party, I somehow decide to tackle a bunch of house projects right before. Do you do that? I feel like it's the push I need to get stuff done but it also makes me stressed out. I am happy that I got around to doing some organization though. In my quest to be more organized, I decided to head over to the Container Store the other day. Oh boy. I did not know what I was getting myself into. Have you ever been there? PS it's heaven. I never knew all the things I needed to organize before I walked in there. I bought so much stuff. One thing I picked up was a lazy susan. My cupboards are quite small but very deep. Since I only have 3 upper cabinets, I wanted to make better use out of at least one of them. I'm going to show you the before but don't be scared...<br />
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I know it still looks kind of crowded but I can spin that lazy susan and see everything that's in there. All the stuff I don't use it way in the back and my peanut butter (Jif holla!) still has room to be front and center. You don't know how many things I pulled out from the back of the cupboard and said, "I KNEW I had ____" or "Huh, I didn't know I had _____. Could have come in handy that one time." Now everything is much more accessible and my forgetful brain is happier.</div>
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What made this possible is what I did with the spices. Stay tuned for that tomorrow!</div>
Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-48177578047794025502013-11-06T05:00:00.000-08:002013-11-06T05:00:04.617-08:00Outfit Post - New In!A couple weekends ago, I went to visit my brother in Chicago. He just recently moved there from LA so it's nice to have him so much closer! We never really get to hang out just the two of us so it was really nice to do just that. While I was there (and he was working), I stopped at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marketsupplyco">Market Supply Company</a>. I had heard about this new store because I follow Merl's <a href="http://www.merlkinzie.com/">blog</a> and her Instagram. She is a very talented jewelry designer and has teamed up with <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dethrosevintage">Deathrose Vintage</a> and <a href="http://midnorthmercantile.us/">Midnorth Mercantile</a> who both sell vintage clothing and accessories. I was blown away by how great the store looked. I wanted to own every item and also have my condo look exactly like it. It was very hard but I narrowed it down to this pale green dress. It fits me perfectly and I can't wait to wear it over and over! Maybe next time I will get a new remote and have much better photos for you :)<br />
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My boots are a recent purchase from <a href="http://www.lulus.com/">Lulus</a> and they are really comfortable! I love how much they look like real leather but were very reasonably priced. My jacket is a recent acquisition from a swap I hosted a couple weekends ago.<br />
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Dress - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marketsupplyco">Market Supply Co</a></div>
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Boots - <a href="http://www.lulus.com/">Lulus</a></div>
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Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-69179298215080154232013-11-05T06:00:00.000-08:002013-11-05T06:00:12.807-08:00Mad Scientist's LabThis past Friday, I hosted a mad scientist themed party at my place. I didn't take too many photos but I thought I would share my costume and my favorite part of the decorations with you!<br />
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For my costume, I took the pockets off of a lab coat that I got at Ragstock. Then, I sewed black buttons on it to make it look more like an old style coat. I cut the collar off and sewed on snaps so it would close off to the side. It wasn't the best made but I think it did the job. I braided my hair into little braids but I should have done it much earlier because my hair was still wet when I went to take it out. I ended up using a lot of hairspray and it all worked out. I added a little brown eye shadow to make it look like there had been an explosion in the lab. Add black rubber gloves, goggles and a black skirt and you have your costume!<br />
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This was the part I was most looking forward to! I thrifted a bunch of different size glass jars and also used all of the ones I had laying around the house. I bought the strangest looking vegetables I could find at the store for the specimens. If I had more time or money, I would have liked to do more but I think it turned out really well. I filled the jars with water and food coloring and then added the "specimens". Behind the jar were orange colored lights behind to make them seem more eerie. I mixed in some of my old books as well. Let me know what you think! Also, if you want more specifics of what I used, let me know in the comments!<br />
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<br />Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-77326102564996868222013-11-04T07:33:00.000-08:002013-11-04T07:33:45.711-08:00DIY - Painted BoxesI have to admit, this DIY isn't hard or complicated. I do really like the results though so I thought I would share with you! I needed some new containers to hold things on my bookshelf but still have them look good because they will be out. Since I only have 3 closets in my place, there is really no place to hide anything. I wanted the storage to be nice and fit in with the decor/style I already have. Plus, I didn't want them to be clear, plastic or open on top. Filling all of these criteria was harder than I thought! Then, I found these unpainted wood boxes at Michaels when I was halloween shopping and thought they would work well.<br />
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Materials: 2 colors of paint (one for the base and one for the stripes), sponge brush and wood boxes<br />
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Step 1: Paint both boxes white (or whatever you want your base color to be). I let mine dry overnight before I started the next step.<br />
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Optional Step 5: My taping wasn't perfect so I did get some bleed through. I went back with my white paint and tried to touch up some of the spots where the lines weren't perfect.<br />
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I made one box my sewing box and one for my emboidery. This is a big upgrade from all the different places I used to store all this stuff. Now it's all in one spot!</div>
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I got this plastic container from the container store for about $3 or $4 and it's been working well so far.</div>
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This little plastic box was from the dollar section at target and works great to wrangle all my thread.</div>
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Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-12501696975556810922013-10-31T05:00:00.000-07:002013-10-31T09:08:57.954-07:00Costumes From Your ClosetHappy Halloween! If you are low on time or money, don't go to the Halloween store and overpay for cheaply made costumes! Browse around your closet and use things that you already own to make up your costume this year. I put together a couple of outfits from things I already had around the house to give you a couple of examples!<br />
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<b>Witch</b><br />
This is pretty easy for most women because we all should have a black dress in our closet, right? I paired mine with a vintage cape (I mostly wanted an excuse to wear it), tights, black boots and a witch hat that I got for only $3 at Target. Total cost of the this costume: $3<br />
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<b>Lumberjack</b><br />
I own about 7 plaid shirts so this costume was a no brainer for me. If you don't have one, they are relatively cheap at the thrift store. I also added my brown lace up boots, black beanie and my buffalo plaid jacket. This is a perfect costume for Halloween in the Midwest because you are already wearing lots of layers!<br />
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<b>Professor</b><br />
Wear a pair of khaki pants or a plaid skirt. Pair it with a blazer, oxford shoes, glasses and a bun. Think Indiana Jones or a stuffy British professor :)<br />
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You can pick whichever lady (or gent) suits your style or what you already own. Since a lot of modern style is taking its cues from the 50's and 60's right now, you might have something that would work even if you don't own any vintage clothing. I would wear a 50's dress with a full skirt and go as Betty, a pencil skirt and tie blouse could evoke Joan or anything plaid or conservative could be Peggy.<br />
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Most importantly, have fun and get creative. My favorite costumes have always been the ones I've put together myself instead of buying. I would love to see what you come up with. Have a great Halloween!</div>
Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-42833512826789913312013-10-25T06:00:00.000-07:002013-10-25T06:00:10.466-07:00FlorenceBack with another post from Europe! Sorry these have been so sporadic. I meant to get them all up a long time ago but you know the story. Things get busy and stuff gets moved to the back burner. I hope to finish these up and get some more outfits and DIYs up soon!<br />
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The other problem with waiting so long to post about these places is that I don't remember exactly what we did! We walked around and shopped in the street markets. If you didn't know, Florence is very famous for its leather goods (I'm not sure why) and you can get really good deals. This is where we got a lot gifts for our families. It was closer to the end of the trip and everything was really reasonably priced.<br />
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The Duomo is gorgeous, isn't it! I love all of the red roofs of Florence. The inside isn't as impressive as the outside so if you don't have time, I would skip going inside. You would miss the inside of the dome though. :)<br />
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A replica of David in the place he would of originally stood. The original statue is now housed in the <span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.2em;">Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence. The last time I was in Florence, I saw the museum David. It is a lot larger than you would expect. The only downside is you can't take photos and there are a lot of guards enforcing that rule so don't attempt it!</span><br />
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Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-39465282238190554362013-10-22T10:08:00.002-07:002013-10-22T10:09:41.483-07:00Another Day Another PhotoshootI really need to start taking pictures of myself. I am having a hard time with the darkness coming earlier and just feeling generally blah. I need to spice things up and hopefully my Halloween party and the subsequent organizing and cleaning that goes along with it will be enough of a jump start.<br />
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My cousin and her wife live in Oregon so we don't get to see her as much as I'd like. They are a great little family and their daughter Ellis is so cute. I have honestly never see a kid that young (18 months) talk as much as she does. She knows words like helicopter... so cute and smart. When they were in town a couple of weeks ago, I did a little photo shoot for them. My cousin Sarah that lives in the Twin Cities was there too and brought her daughter Eve so we had to take some photos of her too. Ellis loves Eve and loves to give her kisses. It's really really cute. I hope you like them!<br />
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If you live in the Twin Cities or surrounding areas and would like some photos taken, just send me an email at babesinthriftland@gmail.com!Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-25480626158562285412013-10-08T08:21:00.001-07:002013-10-08T08:22:46.320-07:00Out of OrderHi all! It has been a long time since I've posted here but I've definitely been missing it! I've gotten up to some fun things so I will start with one of the most recent, a new niece! I was out in the DC/Baltimore area for a wedding at the end of September and was there just in time to meet my new niece, Juliet Elise. She is just the cutest even if she was a week late. I took some photos of her and her sister so I thought I would share them with you!<br />
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Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-43438193299164381012013-09-13T06:00:00.000-07:002013-09-13T06:00:09.051-07:00By the TracksThis outfit was pretty simple in and of itself but these pictures really have a story. I'm out with my gorilla pod trying to take photos along the railroad tracks. They came through the other day and replaced a bunch of the wood along the tracks so there were all of these big pieces of old wood. I thought, it's a Friday night, no one will be around. Wrong. Pretty much every one of my neighbors was coming home from work at that exact time. I'm sure they were thinking, "Why is that girl from our building sitting on the railroad wood down there?" Oh well. Plus, since I was so nervous, a lot of these pictures didn't turn out because they were cut off or positioned wrong. Hopefully you can get the idea :)<br />
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Babes in Thriftlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10650030594415993177noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097032477739426416.post-33913214942738189642013-09-12T06:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T12:18:06.206-07:00State Fair 2013<div style="text-align: left;">
I am so happy that I got the chance to go to the Minnesota State Fair. Something about it, I just love. My goal next year is to make something and enter it. I would just love to win a blue ribbon! My friend Liz and I went the Sunday before Labor Day along with <span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">236,197 of our closest friends. It was a record breaking </span>attendance day and it sure felt like it. The lines were long but the food is always worth it my opinion!</span></div>
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We also stopped at the Dairy building to check out the butter sculptures. They've made a movie about them so they are a pretty big deal! We saw a really neat exhibit showing the winners of the Princess Kay of the Milky Way crown for the last 60 years. I loved seeing all of the winners throughout the years!</div>
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