It is a well known fact today that air pollution has depleted the ozone layer, causing global warming. With the issue in mind, many countries have started encouraging ‘Green revolutions’. It is a well known fact today that air pollution has depleted the ozone layer, causing global warming. With the issue in mind, many...
By Mary Van Vliet I always get comments on my storage solution in the studio. I stack vintage suitcases I have collected and have easy access to my endless caches of “stuff”. Lengths of trim, samples of passementerie, vintage fabrics, carpet samples….easily and neatly stowed...
By Aoife O’Neil When it comes to shopping, vintage is always a personal favourite; the intrigue of who the previous were, the little flaws on the garments, the history, all make buying vintage so much more exciting than anything mass produced; there is no...
By Aoife O’Neil I am very pleased and excited to announce that I will be the new freelance writer for Thrifties Newspaper on all things vintage, rockabilly, pin-up and basically anything old worldly! So what can you expect, well if you want to know...
57th Street Greenmarket opening April 16th Windsor Terrace Greenmarket opening May 2nd Stuy Town Greenmarket opening May 6th St. George Greenmarket opening May 12th St. Mark’s Church Greenmarket opening May 15th …………………………………………………………………… 57th Street Greenmarket opening April 16th Ninth Ave between 57 & 56 Sts, Manhattan Wednesdays, 5/2/12 –...
by Ali Brown Whenever I’m speaking to entrepreneurs—whether they are around the country or around the world—I’m always asked to share my now famous “ATM Story”. It’s one I kept close to the vest for years, because I was too embarrassed to reveal it. But...
By Karen Bennett As with any treasured piece of art from old times, vintage posters which have been stored in poster frames might be worth something, and there is a considerable world of collectors filled with people who will certainly purchase old posters that are...
BY Betsy Talbot When it comes to downsizing, you can easily get bogged down in not only what to get rid of, but how to get rid of it. You know that I’m a big fan of Craigslist, and we’ve made thousands of dollars...
Check out these upcoming swap meets Swap your unwanted things and get some new stuff all FREE and we all love FREE don’t we. Bring clean, reusable, portable items you no longer need and take home something new-to-you. No need to bring something in...
Making your own cosmetics doesn’t have to be a struggle. Simple ingredients and a little effort go a long way when crafting products that benefit health and beauty. If you suffer from sensitive skin, using natural ingredients will greatly benefit your skin’s complexion. By...
by Ali Brown Whenever I’m feeling stuck and want to attract new and better ideas or opportunities, I clean out my file cabinet. Yes. That’s one big secret! I clean out my file cabinet. Can’t explain exactly how it works, but it does. Just...
With whole foods slotted to open its new organic chain store in Williamsburg in 2014 it bring a whole new meaning to b2b since the store will be opened on N. Fourth Street between Bedford Avenue and Berry Street. Based on our on view...
Anything is possible, is this just a profitable move of really an eco-conscious move to really do the right thing? You decide. Since we just happen to really like H&M and been fans of their clothes for its mod looks and one of a...
1. Instead of shopping for new clothes go through your wardrobe and do an inventory of all the items you have not worn in some time and start pairing them up in a new way. put a new spin on things. 2. if...
If you are wondering what to do with yourself this weekend, worry no more. The Dekalb Flea Markets has re-opened on April 7th. The Dekalb Market was originally started last spring-summer 2011. The market servers as a playground for adults and children alike and...
