The competition was fun… but now we’re back into our usual Thrift Insider flow — and for a group that’s only one month old, we’re doing amazing so far. 💚 I’d love to know: what would you like to see more of this week? What would help you most with your thrifting right now? Here are a few ideas to spark thoughts: - 🧺 Clever home finds to look for - 🏡 Thrifting to decorate on a budget - 🔍 How to spot quality in clothes + homewares - 🛒 Smart shopping habits for this cost-of-living moment - 👀 Items people always overlook (but shouldn’t!) - ✨ Before-and-after inspiration for thrifted items - 🎯 How to thrift with purpose (not overwhelm) Or something else entirely? Tell me below — your ideas shape the content. 💬🌿

(Choose the one that feels MOST like you — no judgment!) 1️⃣ The Treasure Hunter “I love the thrill of the find — no plan, just vibes.” 2️⃣ The Smart Saver “I thrift to save money and stretch my budget.” 3️⃣ The Flipper-in-Training “I want to resell… just not sure what’s worth buying yet.” 4️⃣ The Vintage Lover “Old-world charm, nostalgia, history — it all has my heart.” 5️⃣ The Declutter & Donate Type “I thrift and re-donate. I like the flow.” 6️⃣ The ‘Still Figuring It Out’ Thrifter “I love thrifting but I’m not sure what my style is yet.” Comment your number below so I can make more posts tailored to your thrift style 💛 ⬇️

Only one. No cheating. 😆👇

(And yes — you can do this entirely with thrifted scarves or fabric!) Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese way of wrapping gifts using cloth instead of paper. It's simple, elegant, and honestly… kind of magical and sustainable. But here’s the best part for us thrifters: 👉 You can find beautiful scarves, vintage fabrics, bandanas, tablecloths, and even linen napkins in thrift stores for very little. Wrap your gift in it… and the wrap becomes part of the gift. 💛 Why Furoshiki feels perfect for Christmas: • It looks expensive even when it’s not • Zero waste — no paper, tape, or plastic • Every gift looks unique and thoughtful • Works for ANY shape: books, jars, wine, odd-shaped items • You can reuse the cloth again and again • It feels intentional — like you care A few lovely wrap ideas: 🎀 Vintage silk scarf → wrap small jewellery or perfume 🎀 Chunky knitted scarf → wrap books or cosy gifts 🎀 Cotton bandana → perfect for stocking fillers 🎀 Table napkin → wrap kitchen gifts or ornaments 🎀 Lightweight thrifted fabric → huge gifts, soft toys, clothes Furoshiki looks fancy, but the basics are super simple — and all you need is a square piece of fabric (a thrifted scarf works perfectly!). Here's an easy wrapping style anyone can do: The Basic Square Wrap (Perfect for books, boxes, small gifts) 1. Lay your scarf flat like a diamond (point facing you). 2. Place the gift in the centre. 3. Fold the top and bottom corners over the gift. 4. Bring the left and right corners to the centre and tie a knot. 5. Adjust the fabric so it looks neat and full. What’s the most beautiful fabric or scarf you’ve ever found thrifting? Let’s make Christmas gorgeous this year. ✨🎄💛

Some of you are brand new to Skool, so I wanted to share a quick, helpful thing: Skool isn’t just this one group... it’s full of amazing communities you can browse and join, just like little neighbourhoods. You’ll find groups for: 🧶 Crafting 🍰 Baking 🌱 Gardening 📚 Books 🧩 Hobbies ⚽️ Sports 🤖 AI 👟 Fitness 🐾 Pets…and literally hundreds more. I’ve found Skool groups to be much friendlier and more positive than a lot of other places online. It’s been such a refreshing change. That's why I thought I'd encourage you to have a look around. If you click Discovery at the top, you can wander through and explore. It’s a lovely way to meet people, find your tribe and enjoy new interests at your own pace. And of course… you’re always welcome here too. 🌼 Some of our Thrift Insider members also have their own groups shout out to @Julianne Anderson @Yvonne Carter to name just a couple ...you might want to start your own group too - its a very big place to explore ...good luck Jo x