I listen to FM 107 all the time. I am a fan and the My Talk ladies’ voices are instantly recognizable to me. But on Monday afternoon, I wasn’t just hearing their voices. I was seeing the faces of Alexis and Margery, chatting with them about fall fashion and Arc’s Value Village and they were […]
By Adam Granger. I’m a collector. I collect small things, often miniature, but not necessarily. The only two criteria are that they’ve got to be small and I’ve got to think they’re neat. I’ve had this passion as long as I can remember. I still have items from my early childhood: a tiny black pot, […]
2013 Marks the 100th Anniversary of the first series of Ball Jars designed by the Ball Brothers. The first Mason jar was patented in 1858 by John Landis Mason. Mason jars – of all sizes, brands and styles are still as useful now as they were back in the day. Since jars are so readily available […]
Earth Day is Monday, April 22, and Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores & Donation Centers have a remarkable story to tell. Believe it or not, in the past 30 years of selling and recycling, Arc’s Value Village has kept nearly 60 million pounds of clothing and household items out of landfills. In 2012 alone, Arc’s […]
by Sally McGraw, Guest Stylist at Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores and Donation Centers I’ve been thrifting since I was 12 and I’ll be thrifting until I’m 112. I’m the type of person who sets her mind to a task and doesn’t stop until the task has been completed, which makes me an ideal thrift […]
It’s no secret that I am a self-proclaimed jewelry junkie, so this season’s hottest accessory trend – layering necklaces – is right up my alley! Stacking multiple necklaces creates a dramatic, multi-dimensional look and adds visual impact to any outfit. Throwing on a few layers of bling sounds easy enough, but there are some simple […]
I love how thrifting can be a rewarding experience for both the customer and for the community. Allow me to elaborate. Shopping at thrift stores gives people the opportunity to save money, recycle, and support a local business, but it also helps the community! Thrift stores, such as Arc’s Value Village, give back by using […]
“Be Grateful for Everything”. That is what Cari Cucksey, repurposing guru and star of HGTV’s “Cash & Cari”, says drives her passion for reuse. Cari is a true entrepreneur wearing many hats: TV personality, business owner, repurposing artist, and soon to be author. We caught up with Cari recently to talk repurposing. VV: Cari, how […]
By Bonnie Marshall A scarf is the simplest way to update a look and elevate a mood. It’s a timeless accessory, cares nothing of your changing waistline and is forever French. What could be better? Declare a personal style. I’m an avid scarf consumer and advocate. They are inexpensive, don’t take up a lot of […]
Crafty as we are sometimes known to be, we assembled some ideas for those who might be giving a baby shower. With the exception of the shadow box, most items are super-simple and take practically no time at all. Charming and inexpensive baby block and bootie planters help fill out the table. You might even fill […]