Sage & Simple

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Thrifted Red Coat

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Aside from a few designer pieces, most of my wardrobe is secondhand/vintage, but secondhand clothing bargains are few and far between in Denmark. However, I was in the right place at the right time yesterday, and I scored this practically new coat for 120 kr! (about $23) Red is one of my favorite colors :)Perfect.

Living Room Makeover

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I was really leaning towards red, but it seemed too heavy and in a way, too masculine. I took a chance in the hallway and it paid off. After that, I knew there would be deep pink somewhere in my living space, but it seemed too bold a choice for the living room. But why?… Continue Reading

Thrifted Sofa

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I mentioned the other day that there was a fabulous thrifted treasure being delivered on Wednesday. Well, it’s here! It’s a new to me vintage sofa with red velvet cushions!!! And I love it! It’s replacing the daybed, which was always meant to be a temporary solution until the perfect sofa came along. There’s only… Continue Reading

Thrifted Desk Chair

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Tied to my bike with bungee cords because when the perfect desk chair shows up at the secondhand shop for 165 Crowns (about $30), there’s no time to be a princess. After paying $40 to replace the light bulb in my bathroom, yes the light bulb, not the actual light, I needed something like this!