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I’m Hilary and this is where I share my colorful, eclectic, and DIY design ideas for real people with real budgets. I find beauty in ordinary things and am inspired to repurpose items. Every space can tell a beautiful and unique story!
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Thrift Store Christmas Decor Makeover
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December 12, 2023

Thrift Store Christmas Decor Makeover

Want to save a little money this holiday season, but still want your home to look cozy and festive? Go to the thrift store! There are so many great pieces there, you just need to have a vision for them—that’s what I’m here for!
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Shopping
Shopping
Cyber Monday Deals
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November 26, 2023

Cyber Monday Deals

As the temps are dipping, the deals are heating up…especially on Walmart! I’ve picked out some of the cutest and coziest women’s clothes for Cyber Monday. The best part about these pieces is that you’ll be able to stay on budget while you look your best!
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Interior
Interior
Thrifted Thanksgiving Tablescape
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November 19, 2023

Thrifted Thanksgiving Tablescape

Want to set a pretty table for Thanksgiving, but don’t want to spend a lot of money? Shop your local thrift store! I always make it a fun challenge to myself to look for the perfect decor for holiday tables when I’m shopping secondhand. I thought I’d share mine with you this year, to help inspire y
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Coffee Talk with Brooke + Hilary
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November 16, 2023

Coffee Talk with Brooke + Hilary

Wish you had a couple of girlfriends you could chat life, business, thrifting, junking…everything with? Grab your coffee, or beverage of choice, and join Brooke + Hilary for honest conversation, plenty of laughs, and some knowledge sprinkled in, from two female small business owners.
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I discovered Hilary after a move back to Iowa after living in Texas for 30+ years. I was searching for community, friends, and local voices who shared my love of treasure hunting for vintage finds. I quickly felt a connection with her authentic and creative content. Hilary is the real deal.
Kristy C
Just wanted you to know you’re one of my favorite accounts to follow! I love thrifting, but had not done it in a while. I found your account on Instagram and it has reinspired me to get back into thrifting. Now I’m addicted!
Kelcey B
I like when you go shopping and show things out there, and maybe you don’t get everything, but you show how you styled it or talk about how you intend to use it. I like your mini fashion shows with clothes and accessories. I like your animals. I like when you talk to us about life, good and fun times and bad/hard times.
Pam C
I just love following you–I love all of your content!! I REALLY enjoy seeing all of your thrift finds, I LOVE seeing and hearing about your pets, and I REALLY appreciate seeing the great items you find and love and use in your home. You’re one of my favorite accounts to follow on Instagram-just wanted you to know that
Joni S
I love following you probably more than many of the influencers I do follow purely based on your down to earth attitude. You share your true self. Many on social media share the “filtered” version of themselves. You are you and that keeps me wanting to see more of your stories. Thank you for being true to who you are.
Shelleigh
Love your enthusiasm, your honesty, and your love of estate sales and thrift stores. I would love to go with you to an estate sale, however, I think our tastes are too similar and we would want the same things!
Sheri H
I started following you about five years ago. At the time, I was looking for home decor accounts. When you started sharing your thrift finds, I was really excited. Now, I love all your content. Your health journey is so impressive and you don’t share anything that isn’t authentic. I am here for it all.
Kim M
I love following you. I think it’s the authenticity and I love seeing your thrift hauls and your plants, all of it.
Caryn M
I started following you after you’d done a bit at a thrift store where you were looking at rugs. I enjoy your account because it feels like having a peek into a good friend’s day-to-day life. You’re not pretentious. You’re real and you share raw emotions that I think many of us feel at times. Your content is informative, quirky, and just…relatable.
Anita H
I enjoy following you because I do genuinely feel like we have a lot in common, as far as interests, hobbies, food, weight, same age…and being an Iowa girl through and through. Oh and sarcasm/humor on the same level. I love that you show up unshowered and real and that you also like to get dressed up. I have purchased MANY of your recommendations through the years.
Janelle M
I don’t have many friends that enjoy thrifting as much as I do and I get a lot of enjoyment out of seeing Hilary’s thrift hauls! I love seeing how she styles them in her home and she gives me so many more ideas!
Amber H
I appreciate your genuineness and practicality. Especially enjoy your thrifting ability and eclectic style. I even recycled a metal file cabinet into a planter with lemongrass to shade our chicken coop. Keep doing what you’re doing!
Dawn M
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