I don’t know why, but as a girl I never really cared much for fall. I didn’t like the colors brown, red or orange and I wasn’t crazy about mums, either. I didn’t understand why people wanted to put dead corn on their porches to decorate with. Everything changed after Mark and I got married in the fall. The changing… Read More
Making 5 Minutes of Fitness Count
Doing a few exercises for 5 minutes with excellent form and attention to details like breathing and alignment will do MORE GOOD for you over a longer period of consistency than doing a bunch more stuff for 20 minutes with terrible technique and alignment. So let me ‘splain, Luci!
Five Tips for Successful Thrift Shopping
My name is Darby, and I’m a thrift store addict. No, really. I am addicted and it is absolutely the best thing. Thrift shopping is my idea of a good time. A good 80% of my wardrobe is made up from wonderful things I’ve found from my local thrift stores. Thrifting is like searching for hidden gems. You may have to dig… Read More
How to Choose the Right Bra
It seems like it it shouldn’t be a big deal. I mean, how hard can buying a simple little undergarment like a bra be? But the truth is, buying a bra is anything but simple. And if you’ve ever stood in the lingerie department, facing the endless racks of bras and felt a bit of panic set in, this post is… Read More
Defining Your Personal Style
Over the past couple years, I have been privileged to work in a ladies resale shop that focuses on high quality, current style items. I have learned more than I ever imagined about fashion and personal style! It has been an incredible experience, and I continue to learn more every day. The biggest thing that I have learned is that… Read More
Living Within One’s Means – A Review on ‘Jane Austen’s Guide to Thrift’
It is a truth universally acknowledged that oft times a person has the need to reach a hand into one’s reticule for a few coins. Whether it is the weekly grocery trip, or the one-time purchase of a new chaise lounge, a purchase is always waiting to be made. Jane Austen’s Guide to Thrift: An Independent Woman’s Advice on Living Within One’s… Read More