Category Archives: repurposing

By the Side of the Road

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

The thrifting ethic runs deep in my family – I think we may actually have developed a gene (which sounds so much better than “addiction”, doesn’t it?) My niece, Alivia, may actually put most of my family to shame. I … Continue reading →

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The Marketplace

Posted on March 26, 2018 by

The Marketplace by MCC CE is the latest venture from MCC BC. For the uninitiated, Mennonite organizations LOVE their acronyms: MCC CE is Mennonite Central Committee Community Enterprises. The BC is British Columbia. (The reality is that no matter how … Continue reading →

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I Can Do That

Posted on September 29, 2015 by

My friend Julia is a creative person with an old soul. She has done a number of creative things over the years including scrap booking and card making. She’s always loved thrift shopping, looking for vintage things and antique furniture. … Continue reading →

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Scottish Thrift – The Cupboard Pub

Posted on June 15, 2014 by

There are economies of scale when it comes to thrift, in particular when one considers repurposing. I’ve seen children’s clothing made from pillow cases, jeans turned into rugs and bathtubs turned into flower planters. And then there’s repurposing whole buildings. … Continue reading →

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Eco Fashion Week – good thing or fad?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by

Eco Fashion Week begins this coming Sunday in Vancouver. According to their website, its mission is: …to educate the Apparel and Textile industry on how to shift towards more healthy ways to design, manufacture, distribute, market and sell their products. … Continue reading →

Posted in advocacy, consumerism, eco fashion, living in your means, recycling, repurposing, second hand, simple living, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Spring Break Thrift

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

Depending on where you live, spring is in the air. Crocuses are popping up everywhere in BC’s lower mainland and coastal areas, cherry trees are in bloom, forsythia about to burst… but I know that most of the rest of … Continue reading →

Posted in books, family, games, patience, repurposing, second hand, spring break, thrift, Thrift Shopping, thrift websites, used books | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

For Better (not worse!)

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

John and I had the privilege of emceeing a wedding last month for a couple from our church. It was a beautiful wedding, held at Mt. Lehman Winery in Abbotsford. The ceremony took place in the barrel room, with the … Continue reading →

Posted in clothing, environment, family, recycling, repurposing, simple living, Thrift Shopping, vintage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments