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The thrifting adventures of Julie Van Huizen, as she lurks around Hamilton’s thrift shops, and builds a life out of lived-in clothes, art, furniture, and everything in between.
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Full Circle

I think I’ll officially feel like a grown-up when I care as much about my house as I do my closet. Don’t get me wrong, I love flipping through Style at Home, and I’m a Sarah Richard...

9 h ago

I Don’t Wanna Wait

…Yep. I drew the title of this entry from here. I apologize if I got your hopes up for a Dawson’s Creek tribute entry. There is much to say about those angsty teens with unrealistically-a...

3 days ago

My piece of the pie

EEE! Where did that last week go? I try my darndest to be a bi-weekly blogger, but that hasn’t been the case, has it? My family will tell you I’m a masterful excuse-maker, so I do have on...

6 days ago

Pleats and Fleets

Last week, I took a break from treasure-hunting at thrift stores, and allowed myself to splurge at the incredible White Elephant vintage dress sale. It was a beautiful collection of dresses from four...

17 may 12

International Relations

I have a complex relationship with my neighbours. No, I don’t mean my fellow condo dwellers or even the angry man across the street who yells at me from his balcony. I’m referring to my f...

09 may 12

A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood

Alright, before you can say it: I know I jumped the gun a little on this outfit. It’s too early for sailor shorts and sleeveless tops.This is an outfit better suited for a July long weekend wit...

04 may 12 1 person likes this

Just Don’t Call Me Mrs. V.

If thrifting were my homework, this denim shirt would get me an A+. For months, I’d seethe with jealously as friends paraded around in sweet new denim digs from Joe Fresh, Mark’s, H&M...

28 apr 12 2 people like this

Party Like It’s 1999

Let’s talk about this dress. It’s pretty nice, huh? It was $12, it’s a French label, and it’s comfy. Putting all of that aside, you know the first thing I thought when I saw t...

21 apr 12 1 person likes this

Spring Fling

Can we all just take a minute and reflect on the wonder that is spring time? The mornings are crisp and cool, the afternoons are warm and breezy, and beautiful buds all over the place are emerging fr...

16 apr 12

Zack Attack

WordPress informed me that I’ve now published 30 posts. It used an exclamation mark to tell me this, so I’m assuming it’s a pretty big deal. Now that I’m 30 posts into this li...

14 apr 12

Blizzies, Blossoms, Bracelets & Belts

A few weeks back, I was an enjoying a dinner with some good friends. Over dinner, the conversation turned to ice cream (this is a common occurrence when you hang out with me). Specifically, my frien...

05 apr 12 2 people like this

Easter Bunnies & Copy Cats

We’re quickly approaching Easter. The Easters of my youth bring back memories of Lenten feasting, warm Sundays, faithful celebration, and loads of sugary confection. It’s a beautiful, joy...

03 apr 12

Out of My Suitcase

Ola, my friends! I have returned from the coast of Cuba at last. What a wonderful, relaxing week. When I tell people about it, it’s a very short story: I sat by a pool and read. Then I ate. The...

26 mar 12

In My Suitcase

VACATION!!! Alright, that’s out of my system now. But it’s true, as of 3:30 this afternoon, I’ll sail into the sunset, leaving the cares of office life behind me. No 9-5 day job, n...

17 mar 12

Little Heel, Big Step

Ladies and gentlemen, I have a very pressing announcement I need you all to hear. Pay close attention now: I’m tall. I know. I was shocked too. Luckily, some stranger on the street finally made...

14 mar 12

Pretzel Day

Before I tell you about my week, I’ll need you to watch this: For those of you who refuse to follow instructions, the above clip is from The Office, and features the resident curmudgeon Stanley...

10 mar 12

A Pantone Palette

Okay friends. I really try my best to hide the design geek and keep things snappy and fresh around these parts, but every so often I can’t resist the urge to give a little history lesson. This ...

05 mar 12 1 person likes this

Behind the Seams

I’m coming up on my two week anniversary with the new love of my life, my iPhone. I am currently obsessed with every little thing this fancy phone can do, so I thought it might be fun for me an...

29 feb 12

Black Tie Only

The year: 1998. The day: March 23. The event: The 70th Annual Academy Awards, the Oscars. Film’s biggest, longest, sparkliest night. I was maybe 12 years old, and only watched for one reason: I...

26 feb 12

Pinsanity

Lately, I’ve been feeling a little ho-hum about my kitchen. It’s really the plainest space in my house – white counters, white cupboards, plain tile and old appliances. Matt and I k...

22 feb 12

Making Amends: Music Wars

In the spirit of St. Valentine’s Day, I’ve prepared a bit of a longer entry today. One thing to get us started: I hate modern country music. And yet, last week, one of my thrifted outfits...

15 feb 12

Newsies & Streetwalkers

Since going on a strictly-thrift shopping diet, my style has become just a little more adventurous. I’m taking more risks and having more fun with what I wear everyday. I can identify two reaso...

10 feb 12

Hybrid Theory

One of the upsides to thrifting is the speed at which I can get in and out of the changerooms. When thrifting, I never need go back out for an additional size, I never have to talk myself into anothe...

04 feb 12 1 person likes this

For the love of Betsey

Anything I can buy at the mall, I can get at a thrift store. But that’s old news. Thrifting is the best because I find things I can’t buy at the mall, things I can’t find online, th...

28 jan 12

Meet Emma James

A big whack of my design time is taken up as an inhouse designer for a small liberal arts university. In fact, this university happens to be the place that was crazy enough to give me a B.A. Many ass...

24 jan 12

Let me borrow that top.

I’d like to press pause and declare a “Sister Break” over at We So Thrifty. I’ve decided, in the event I’m too lazy to set up my tripod and wash my hair, my sisters will...

20 jan 12

It’s not me, it’s you.

Last week Thursday, my sisters and I descended upon The Salvation Army for the 5/$15 sale. This rare occurance means that all my finds are not $5.99 as usual, but $3! We approached the racks with a c...

16 jan 12

We so…shifty?

I’d like to pay tribute to a little friend of mine. You see, my closest is a mismash of styles. Some days I want to dress like a 1980′s lady lawyer, and some days (usually when I don̵...

10 jan 12

In my own little corner

Warning: I’m about to show you something gross. Okay, not really gross, but sort of pathetic, and a little embarrassing. Are you ready? Gah! My eyes! The combination of the automatic flash + m...

06 jan 12

I got it from my Mama

So often, I’m greeted with looks of shock and awe when I tell people just how many items in my house and closet are thrifted goods. They commend me, and say “I could never do that –...

03 jan 12

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