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My top thrift shop finds this year

6/6/2021

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French Country style thrifted home decor finds.
A few of my "found" decor pieces...Photos by Diane M. Lilly, 2021.

I love shopping at thrift and consignment stores. I always find such interesting pieces with which to decorate. Using pre-owned pieces brings an element of surprise and interest to a space. A space filled with all brand new stuff lacks a sense of character, of past stories waiting to be told. And buying pre-owned, antique, or vintage pieces saves a whole lot of money! Sometimes it takes a bit of elbow grease to bring things back to life (as I found out with my thrift store lamps), but when you resurrect an old piece you give it a new lease on life and a chance to tell a new story. And did I mention it saves money?!

So far this year I have collected soooo many decor items from my local consignment and thrift shops, and I am just dying to share them with you! I’ll break them down by room, to make it easier for me to keep them straight…


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How to replace a clock mechanism

6/1/2021

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Have you ever come across a really amazing old clock that you had to take home with you, but it wasn’t exactly in working condition? I’m not talking about the ones with all the complex gears, but a simple modern battery operated clock that you can sit on your counter or hang on a wall. As it turns out, the mechanisms on these types of clocks are ridiculously easy to replace! 

So let’s back up a little bit and let me give you the back story on the beautiful clock (seen below) that I found at a local thrift store…

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Thrifted clock on kithcen counter.
My new kitchen vignette. Photo by Diane M. Lilly, 2021.

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