It is never too early to start decorating for the Holidays. After all, a lot of stores like to put Christmas and Halloween merchandise out in the middle of July. Our Star of Decorating on a Dime today, Pamela Layton McMurtry, is no stranger to redesigning thrifted items into decorations, especially Halloween items. Pamela is […]
Design on a Dime: Crochet Projects, Second-Hand Style
We are excited to once again feature Morgan Roberts, owner and designer behind King Soleil, a boutique specializing in children’s wear and home decor. Morgan recently shared some of her latest “Design on a Dime” projects with us, check these out! Pink Cashmere Baby Blanket with Floral Applique and Bamboo Crochet Trim This blanket was […]
The $1 Billion Garage Sale Market
A recent study titled “The Things We Sell,” presented by Graduate design researchers from the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, took a look at the unique American tradition of garage sales, and the “cultural transactions” that drive this $1 …