In a few of my past blog posts, I’ve talked what happens to items that are donated to ReUseIt, To briefly recap, ReUseIt weighs and purchases all the donated product received via their donation centers and pick up programs, from their contracted non-profit partners, and turns around and sells the purchased product to Thrift Town Stores. I thought it maybe fun to give you a glimpse into the world of Thrift Culture and what can happen to your donated items in their next life! Check out the below upcycling and fashion ideas linked directly from Thrift Town’s blog, where real people are writing about items they’ve purchased directly from Thrift Town and have incorporated them into their everyday wardrobe, home decor, and more!
Blogger Ali created a secret jewelry box using vintage thrifted books! Click HERE to read her blog post and full DIY instructions.
I upcycled an old bookshelf and turned it into a kitchen island! All accessories, including barstools came from Thrift Town! Click HERE to see full DIY.
Thrift Town blogger Hailey is always transforming thrifted fashion items into amazing custom masterpieces. Click HERE to see how she took basic thrifted velvet dresses and updated them to a more modern look.
I turned an old nightstand into a kid’s play kitchen! Click HERE to see the full DIY on this fun upcycling project!
The Dress Fiend, Ms. Phoebe does an amazing job mixing vintage with modern fashion pieces. Check out one of her Thrift Town fashion blog posts by clicking HERE.
Thrift Town blogger and new mommy Kari shows parents how to save money by purchasing thrifted clothing for their little ones. Babies outgrow clothes so quickly many thrifted finds have barely been used! Click HERE to read her latest blog post.
It’s fun to see how your donated items not only helped a local non-profit organization, providing them with much needed funding, but how they maybe given a new life as well!
Gina Doglione-Nielsen is featured every week on Good Day Sacramento’s Thrifty Thursdays, and owns GNJ Consulting which handles Public, Social, and Media Relations for Thrift Town Stores. Gina lives in Northern California with her amazing husband Josh, and is constantly on the go with three “very active” and “strong personality” bambinos; aka Team Nielsen, and loves every minute of it.