Advertisement:

Blast from the Past: Hotwheels and He-Man in LaGrange

image.attributes.post_excerpt
Remember He-Man, She-Ra and their arch nemesis, Skeletor?  They’ve been alive and well and living in LaGrange, incognito since their 80′s tv fame. And now, you have the power to help rescue and relocate the Masters of the Universe from suburbia. Maybe to that empty shelf in your bedroom? It’s all happening at this Retro... Read more »
By didurkes,
April 15, 2011 at 9:34 am
• Leave a comment

I'm Starting a Resale Shop

I have the BIGGEST news, but have been too busy to post about it. I’m starting a new venture. I’m opening a thrift shop. After years of blogging, touring and shopping resales around Chicago, I’ll be standing on the other side of the counter.  It’s a role I’m not unfamiliar with – I worked in... Read more »
By didurkes,
April 6, 2011 at 7:35 am
• 1 comment

Be Inspired: Link Up to This Trash-to-Treasure Design Page on Facebook

Need some thrifty/garage saley design ideas? There are sooo many great design pages to link up with on Facebook, and this one is a favorite. It has loads of trash-to-treasure inspiration.  It also does the trick for a midweek lift of plenty of icandy and friendly chat about repurposing and rehabbing garage sale scores.  I... Read more »
By didurkes,
April 4, 2011 at 7:10 am
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

This Chicago Man Needs the Salvation Army Rental Program

from www.norsmanarchitects.com A recent conversation with a friend about living in a loft, actually one loft dweller in specific, led to this question: Does the man make the room, or why not? Late twenties man moves into a fabulous space—-post industrial with Ikea influences, plus a terrace. Magazine-ready to be filled with minimalist pieces, the... Read more »
By didurkes,
March 29, 2011 at 7:17 am
• Leave a comment

Portrait of 'Babe' Ahern lies in her estate - Chicago Tribune

William deShazer, Tribune photo Mary Schmich at the Tribune wrote a great profile of the big and odd estate sale I posted earlier this week. Click here for the full article... Read more »
By didurkes,
March 25, 2011 at 10:58 am
• Leave a comment

Nate Berkus: House Proud Mr. Goodwill Hunting

I’m a fan of the thrifty style magic of Mr. Goodwill Hunting, so here’s a follow-up clip from his appearance on Nate Berkus today... Read more »
By didurkes,
March 24, 2011 at 3:21 pm
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

Thrift Stylist Mr. Goodwill Hunting on Nate Berkus Today

Are you lucky at thrift shopping?  Some people have the knack, and one of them seems to be a guy I’ve been following online, Mr. Goodwill Hunting. Because his blog lacks an About tab, he’s something of a mystery man. He doesn’t tell us what part of the country his favorite Goodwill is located, but... Read more »
By didurkes,
March 24, 2011 at 7:35 am
• Leave a comment

Make This: A Thrifty Spring Fashion Accessory

image.attributes.post_excerpt
from blog.maggiemakes.com Nothing new here, the t-shirt scarf.  But easy, cheap and fun to wear.Dig through the Goodwill for graphics that catch your eye, then get cutting and sewing. There’s a million tutorials out there – the best one I’ve seen is here on Just Something I Made... Read more »
By didurkes,
March 21, 2011 at 7:53 pm
• Leave a comment

This Big Historic Estate Sale Starts Thursday

image.attributes.post_excerpt
A big estate sale starts Thursday and runs through Sunday this week.  It holds the artifacts from a wealthy family who owned the Evergreen Golf Club. Its last matriarch lived her entire 103 year life on the family property at 91st and Western. Anna May Ahern, “Babe” to her friends, saw some old school Chicago... Read more »
By didurkes,
March 21, 2011 at 7:42 am
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

This Weekend: The Urban Folk Circuit

A little off topic from my usual weekend sale highlights, but I’ve been wishing for a roots handmade market as spring approaches. I’ve been looking to find new inspiration, something that helps connect heart and home in a midwestern way. I give two thumbs way up for big markets like Renegade and Etsy, the livelyhoods... Read more »
By didurkes,
March 18, 2011 at 12:04 pm
• Leave a comment