The Goodwill Gal

Milk Glass 2019

January 18, 2019 By TheGoodwillGal

I’m starting my first post of the year with Milk Glass.

In 2019 I’m hoping to be more disciplined and selective about the style of Milk Glass I’m going to bring home. I mean I hate to discriminate between all of the lovely ladies but the amount of space is dwindling and I’m forced to comply. (self imposed) I have chosen to limit my selection to my favorite pattern of Hob Nail. I’ve already sabotaged myself because I have also decided that if I happen to see a cake plate or a piece that I’ve never seen before, well, that’s coming home with me too. Wish me luck! I’ll let keep updated on my discipline or lack of. If you are on Instagram, I share a lot of my thrift shopping visits on my stories if you’re interested on catching up.

Here’s to you 2019!! I wish you health and happiness!

‘till next time,

Lisa

Christmas Milk Glass – 2018

December 18, 2018 By TheGoodwillGal

Hi Everyone, I’ve got my Milk Glass decorated for the holidays. Every year I decorate my Milk Glass and my home a little different than the year before, this year was all about plaid and bits of red.

I’ll be posting more on my blog but in the meantime you can see more of my Milk Glass and home decor on Instagram. Follow me at: @thegoodwillgal

Have a wonderful day!

Lisa

Fall Fireplace

October 2, 2018 By TheGoodwillGal

Hi everyone,

The weather in Phoenix has finally cooled down so that means I’m coming out of hibernation.

I used all of my thrifted items to transition into Fall, except for that Cinderella pumpkin which set me back $10! I really should’ve gone with faux but it is nice to have some real ones every now and then!

The urn I used weighs a ton and I just added a green plant I had sitting around, then I added faux greenery and pheasant feathers to create a floral piece.

I love added Fall pieces throughout the house, even if it’s still 80 degrees outside! Do you go all out with your Fall decor?

Here’s a list of all my thrifted items:

Brass urn: $7.99

Large brown wooden bowl: $14.99

Cream throw: $5.99

Books are thrifted too!

I’ll be sharing more Fall decor while still using thrifted mixed in with some new items so stay tuned!

‘till next time,

Lisa

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Home Tour via Poofing the Pillows

April 10, 2018 By TheGoodwillGal

Hi Everyone,

I’m currently in the middle of compiling tax information for the accountant, you should see my desk, what a mess! I might actually do a video of my desk area, after taxes, to show you where I hang out most of my days!

Stacey at the blog, Poofing the Pillows, has a Home Tour Series every month and this month she was kind enough to highlight my home!

Please stop on over to Stacey’s blog and if you love Home Tours just like I do, you can subscribe while you’re there! Her home is as sweet as she is and she has some pretty fantastic recipes too!

Don’t forget to follow her on Instagram and Facebook, you’ll love her photos!

‘till next time,

Lisa

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Milk Glass – Decorated for Spring

April 4, 2018 By TheGoodwillGal

Hi friends!

Not sure if you know this or not but I LOVE Milk Glass! Yep, it’s true! I’m a Milk Glass hoarder, I’ll go ahead and say what you’re thinking. I’ve decorated my little beauties for Spring and I made a video to go along with it! I also include how I use my Milk Glass around the house!

I hope you enjoy it, thanks for watching!

(Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel.)

‘till next time,

Lisa

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YouTube Video – Products I LOVE!

March 6, 2018 By TheGoodwillGal

I’ve got a new video on YouTube! Click the video and check it out, tell me what you think?

I’ll be sharing a new Milk Glass video next week! Stay tuned!

What would videos would you like to see?

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Kitchen Island Refresh

February 7, 2018 By TheGoodwillGal

Hi everyone,

In January we had our kitchen island refinished and I thought I’d share some photos with you. We have been wanting to make it just a bit darker and warmer for quite some time, like a couple of years, and never got around to calling in some professionals to get it done. At the beginning of 2018 I made a list of things I wanted to get done around the house and to finally complete some of the projects that were still unfinished. The island was at the top of the list.

You might say “it looked fine” and really it was, but I always felt like I needed it add a little more brown tones instead of the previous, golden tones, to create a warmer space in the kitchen.

I called Bob from B&B Refinishing and lucky for me, he had a job that had just been postponed, so he could come over the next day and start the project, all for a reasonable price, of course. He’s been refinishing cabinetry for many years so he’s a real pro, in fact, he painted the cabinetry at our previous house 7 years ago and they held up like iron! I sent his wife a photo of the kitchen island and an inspiration photo as well and she sent Bob over the next day. Awesome! He paid attention to the detailed prep work and making sure the house was well ventilated and the furniture and cabinetry were all protected then stripped it to the bare wood. After a couple of test boards, he was ready to go and stained the island. After 24 hours of curing, I wasted no time adding my decor. If you need your cabinets or island refinished in the Phoenix area, Bob is your guy:

B&B Refinishing (623)580-7377

Now in February, we have a crew working on some details on the back patio that again, have put off, and it’s going to look amazing where they’re complete. You know I’ll be sharing pics. You can also stop by my Instagram Stories as a share the progress there.

‘till next time,

Lisa

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Turquoise Buffet – Christmas Decor Tour

December 20, 2017 By TheGoodwillGal

After you come into our home from the entryway, you are greeted by my turquoise buffet. This little gem came from Goodwill and you can see more of how it started out Here. It’s one of my favorite pieces to decorate, especially for the holidays.

This year, I opened the drawer, pushed the coins and old batteries to the back, lined it with old burlap bags and put the four Christmas cards we’ve received. I’ve also added some twinkle lights and a mason jar full of fresh tree trimmings. I sure do hope I get more Christmas cards!

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the buffet.‘till next time,

Lisa

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Almond Joy Cookies – YouTube Video

December 15, 2017 By TheGoodwillGal

Today I’m sharing a VERY, VERY, simple cookie recipe! Don’t be fool by it’s lack of ingredients because these cookies are big on flavor!

I think they’re the perfect cookie to make especially during the holidays when it’s time for cookie exchanges and family get-togethers.

Here’s the recipe but you could always watch my video to see exactly how easy they’re to make! I’d love to know if you made them and more importantly if you liked them!

‘till next time,

Lisa

1 14 oz bag sweetened coconut flakes

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

2/3 cup chopped lightly salted almonds

1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

1. Preheat oven to 325F.

2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper

3. In a large bowl combine the coconut, chocolate chips, almonds and sweetened condensed milk.

4. Stir until combined

5. Using a scoop or spoon, scoop the mixture onto the pan.

6. Baked cookies 12-14 minutes or until the tops get a toasty brown.

7. Let cool on pan.

8. Enjoy! Recipe makes 3 dozen soft and chewy cookies!

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Christmas Home Tour 2017 – Master Bedroom

December 6, 2017 By TheGoodwillGal

I’m adding my Master Bedroom to my Home Tour for Christmas along with my room model, Stevie, our Golden Retriever.

For this room, I like to keep things simple all year round. When I walk into my bedroom I want it whisper peace and calm, we don’t even have a television in here! There are some big windows in here and they let in a lot of natural light and I love it, I rarely clothes the curtains.

I have add a few simple touches to keep in the spirit of the season. I hope to one day have a Christmas tree in here too! I’ve been waiting for the right one to come along from Goodwill or my thrifting adventures.

Do you have a tree in your bedroom? Do you decorate your bedroom for Christmas? Questions for you, I’ve got them.

The color and tones of this room are all neutral so when I add a bit of red from the pillowcase and pillows, it really stands out!

I have many, many fake pine trees in my Christmas decoration arsenal, so this year I brought two in here, they’re perfect for the nightstands. I love trees because they are simple and fill up a lot of space, they can be dressed up or kept plain and either way they are perfect for a winter scene.

I love fur blankets and fur rugs, so of course I had to add a fur throw blanket in here. Up until last night we’ve slept with a coverlet but the temps. went down and we had to bring out the big guns and use the down filled duvet. This is Arizona so it won’t last long so I love the cooler weather. We also have a fireplace, which only get a few uses each year, but adds a touch of elegance to the room and I LOVE it!

I’ll leave a list of sources to let you know I purchased the items in this room but if you have any other questions, please let me know.

‘till next time,

Lisa