I have been looking at the future with a little apprehension, knowing that there are a lot of changes coming my way, hard changes, ones that cause me to want to climb back into bed and stay there until they all disappear. Well it doesn't work that way. Changes come with life, that's just the way it is. So I'm getting out of bed and going to be a big girl and face these changes head on.

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I found this vintage slip at a thrift store a while back. I fell in love with the lace at the bottom, its so feminine. My first thoughts were to use it under a dress, cut off the top part and put some elastic where the waist should be. That way the lace could show under a dress. But I am not sure right now. I have seen some people make some adjustments to slips and wear them as dresses. I don't know if I am that brave but I am sure I don't want to cut it apart until I know exactly what I should do. Any ideas?

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I did a little shopping today at my favorite thrift store – the Red, White & Blue Thrift Store in Gladstone, Oregon. After a nice lunch with my mom, I decided I would stop by the Red, White & Blue to see what I could find. They have the best deals in thrift shopping with specials for everyone everyday. And apparently on Wednesdays its Senior Citizen day and they get 50% off everything. I was so bummed when I heard that because I had just dropped my mother off at her house. But it didn't stop me from finding some great deals without the discount.

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Yesterday I had my sewing machine out and was getting ready to fix my youngest daughters book bag when my other daughter sat down and started talking to me about making a bag from old suits with a neck tie as a handle. I suggested she use her grandpas tie for that. Her gramps(my father) just passed away on Dec 23 and all the grandkids took a tie from his large collection to wear to his memorial last week. Her reply right away was no, she didn't want to use his tie in that way, saving it to be worn later.

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I found this vintage bright pink mid calf 60's dress with long sheer sleeves a while back. I decided the length and the sleeves had to be changed up a bit. I love the dresses I have seen at different antique stores where the people have taken a vintage wedding gown or prom dress and added flare to them, shortened them, and turned them into a style all their own.

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If you have never made it to a Goodwill Outlet than you really haven't lived. Some people find it a disgusting place to set foot, but my friend and I have found that this can be a wonderful way to find some one-of-a-kind pieces for your wardrobe and the enjoyment it brings can't be surpassed.

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This leather bag came to my attention when I was looking for a lost glove. I found this really pretty leather rabbit fur lined glove but the mate had gone missing. I was a bit sad when I couldn't find it until I came upon this hand-made leather purse. People give the most amazing things away. This purse is so pretty and the color so rich, perfect for the fall. I found this at one of my favorite thrift stores. The place I frequent most. I sometimes wish clothes could talk, because I am sure this bag had a lot of adventures. There are some inconsistencies like the handles that don't match up completely, or the half done lining inside, that make me think this was hand-made. The stitching is done so well and after all, the imperfectness of it gives it more character. Its In The Bag!

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Call me crazy, but lately I have enjoyed rummaging through thrift stores looking for fun clothes and the occasional treasure. Yes, the old saying is true, "One mans trash is another mans treasure".

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