Christmas Wrapping ::: ThriftStoreRemix :: Derrick Douglass

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Christmas Wrapping

by Derrick Douglass

Dec 25, 2011

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The gifts we give at Christmas reflects our generosity, for it has been said that is better to give than receive. OK! I’ll go with that.

Conformity is the bane of my existence. I can’t do anything today without adding some flavor to it. I can’t even give out simple gifts anymore.

This Christmas is no different. I believe that the gift and its wrapping should express creativity and originality.

I created a Piet Mondrian inspired wrapping paper. First, the gift was wrapped in plain brown paper. Second, pastels were used to create the street inspired De Stijl Gift

I hope my bride loves the gift.

Derrick Douglass :: ChiefRemixologist

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A Christmas Wish

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A Christmas Wish

by Derrick Douglass

Dec 24, 2011

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To enjoy Christmas, is like a Hershey chocolate bar, one never outgrow the warm feeling it creates. But, as ones steps slow and time engenders caution, the holiday becomes a bit more nuanced than the holiday of years gone by. Unfortunately, debts, careers and many other of life’s issues encroach upon everything, even Christmas.

Thankfully, most of us are blessed. Therefore, when asked what I want for Christmas my reply is simple harmony and peace. I have a happy loving bride, family and friends. Moreover, I have good health and a roof over my head. Don’t get me wrong, gifts are great. I do have a 14.4 volt, high-speed, Milwaukee branded cordless drill somewhere way down on my list.

But, like most, I desire peace and love toward my fellow man. I’d love to have less poverty in the world and folks to care about the environment. I’d love to see those who desire education to get it.

So this Christmas, smile, have fun, pray for a better world and enjoy the cranberry sauce!

Merry Christmas!

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Dial 1-800-Nostalgia

by Derrick Douglass

Nov 24, 2011

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Doug Larson said,”Nostalgia is a file that removes the rough edges from the good old days.” Like the breath we take that gives us life, nostalgia defines our humanness. In time, most harken back to simpler time when bills, politics and careers were didn’t weigh us down. Objects can help us get in touch with those happier times we long for.

I love the rotary telephones from my youth. They were cool, though I didn’t know it at the time, interesting and simple. All they can do is look good and make calls. Nothing else! Now that these phones are thirty years old they are retro, a look that works for my modern, retro design sensibility.

Sprinkling mid-century home furnishings in your interior space creates an ultra modern feel that has interest and depth. I purchased these phones at flea markets and thrift stores. Some work and others don’t, but they all bring me joy. Please enjoy my collection. I hope is inspires you to add mid-century items to your collection.

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Western Electric Trimline Telephone

The Western Electric Trimline telephone is a variety of telephone set designed by Donald Genaro of Henry Dreyfuss Associates for the Bell System (AT&T). It was built by the Bell System’s manufacturing arm, Western Electric. The idea behind the Trimline telephone was to create an alternative telephone set design that was stylish and easier to use than a traditional telephone.

http://www.porticus.org/bell/telephones-trimline.html

Western Electric Model 500 Telephone

The original Western Electric Model 500 was designed by the firm of industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss, the product of several years of research and testing, and introduced in 1949. The 500 replaced the Dreyfuss-influenced Western Electric Model 302, introduced in 1937, and improved upon several areas of design that were problematic in the earlier models.

http://www.porticus.org/bell/telephones-500.html

Western Electric Model 554 Telephone

This was the wall mounted version of the 500 set. It had the same rotary dial, ringer, handset and network as the 500 set.
http://www.porticus.org/bell/telephones-554.html

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Thrift Store and Dumpster Diving Treasures v6.0 ::: ThriftStoreRemix :: Derrick Douglass

Thrift Store and Dumpster Diving Treasures v6.0

by Derrick Douglass

Nov 23, 2011

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I live the mantra, “Remix, ReUse and Recycle.” I hope to demonstrate how Thrift Stores and Dumpsters can be a great source of stuff. I love the idea that these goods help the environment since the items aren’t thrown into landfills. Also, I love the idea that you don’t know what to expect when you step into a Thrift Store. I found these treasures during my recent visits. Derrick Douglass ::: ChiefRemixOlogist http://www.thriftstoreremix.wordpress.com ________________________________________________________________

Flower Pot

I discovered this beautiful gem while throwing out my trash. I still can’t believe that someone would throw this item into the trash. The turquoise pot is beautiful and Native American like. Additionally, the glazing add a strong dimension to the piece. I has made out home more beautiful.

Funki Wall Clock

Totally modern cheap clock. The red textured clock face is modern and look cool. Its roundness softens the pieces and gives is attitude. The lack of numbers reeks of modernism. Lastly, the thick hands add balance to the piece. The hands have no additional adornments, again giving a modern look.

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Laptop Elevator

Another dumpster dive find. Truth be told, I rarely actually dive into the dumpsters. I found this gem sitting next to the bin. Since, I have two other monitors desk monitors, the elevator help get my laptop out of the way. Additionally, it puts the screen at a little below eye-level. Great find!

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Step Stool

Who doesn’t love retro. I’ve loved these step stools since I spending many an afternoon at my local library. I pick-up this baby at Borders Books going out of business sale. I paid a whooping $10 bucks for the item. The sell these stool at a few local stores. The problem is that they are not commercial grade. The are flimsy. This bad boy is the real deal. I’m going to paint it some great bright color.

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Lite Bright Dome Light

Oct 28.2011

by Derrick Douglass

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I am still in the midst of redeuxing my home office. The challenge has been difficult at time, but very rewarding. Color and Cost are my main issues. Though my look and feel are grounded in Industrial astetics, my space must be warm and inviting.

My Lite Bright Dome Light project hits both color and costs with both guns a blasting. The objective is to create a colorful light fixture on a shoestring budget.

What you’ll need:

* Get your favorite colored sharpies or any permanent colored marker will do
* Clear packing tape
* Scissors
* That’s it. I love Easy and Cheap projects

Steps:

1) Gently remove the dome light
2) Remove the tape from the roller and place enough strips to cover the whole inside
3) Use your wonderful, fantabolous imagination using the Sharpies to create a KEWL design

This was an easy but effective project. Additionally, if things get out of hand, as they often do, you can remove the tape and start all over again. Do Over’s ROCK!

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I hope you enjoy the project.

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Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2010 :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

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Atlanta Dogwood Festival – 2010

by Derrick Douglass

Apr 17.2010

Though Philly is my hometown, the three years I’ve lived in Atlanta has been fun. The first two years I was luck to live one mile from Atlanta’s famed Piedmont Park. I love to run, walk or chill in the world’s most fabulous park.

Thankfully, every year, Piedmont Park hosts the annual Dogwood Festival. Atlanta is affectionately known as “City in a forest.” My city has tons of beautiful trees. The Dogwood Festival celebrates Atlanta’s blooming Dogwood trees. If you ask me, it simply a reason to celebrate spring and to have a great day in the park.

Bring your appetite. The are food vendors who serve a many types of inexpensive, yet delicious foods. You can get a gyro, a fried fish sandwich or fresh delicious lemonade. There is so much to choose from. I’m watching my weight. So some foods I save for special occasions. Yesterday, I purchased funnel cake. Hmm!. I was so good.

The kids will have a blast. There is a an amusement section. For a fee, kids can ride a train, jump in that air thing they love or get their faces painted. The kids all had smiles on their faces. I could tell all of them were having a blast.

The art. Now here is one of the main reasons I attend the event. There are over 100 artists and vendors showcasing their wares. You can find almost everything at the festival. Salvage artists, Wood Workers, Painters, Jewelry Makers and so on. The list is boundless.

I love taking a leisurely pace to breathe in everything – there is so much to take in. The works are amazing. I use the show as an opportunity to learn new techniques to add to my tool kit. Also, I enjoy meeting the artists and discussing their crate.

Yesterday I met artists Tracey Lewis (www.traceylewisart.com), Margaret Taylor (www.drydancing.com), Stacey Brown (www.sbrownart.com) and Ronnie Phillips (www.RonPhillipsArt.com). Each artist has a interesting artistic perspective. My only complaint is that I didn’t have dime to purchase from these artists.

It is a great “artistic” event. Pack up the spouse and kids and great read for a fun day in the park.

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Spring has Sprung :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

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Spring has Sprung

by Derrick Douglass

Mar 20.2010

Spring has sprung. It was a balmy 70 degrees in Atlanta and it was so nice to be out. I was so nice to get out and meet new faces, especially those who are interested in interior design.	Click me
I met Debra, the “Save the Date for Spring Decorating” Meetup organizer, at The Daily Ground in Marietta, GA. Her ginormous smile let me know that I’d met a kindred spirit. We talked about our backgrounds. I told her that I started to decorate and design furnishings after my divorce.Additionally, I let her know that I’m slowly building my personal brand. One day I hope to transform my hobby into a thriving business.	Click Me
Debra loves interior design. She is a hobbyist at heart and loves to design just for fun. Debra decorates her home and her husband stays out of her way. Like me, her tastes are somewhat eclectic. Debra’s decorating style is modernist and contemporary sprinkled with a dash of classic and early American. Debra remixed her kitchen paying special attention to color.	Click Me
At the meeting close, I walked her through the design principles of some of my projects that included Jerry GarciA’S DARK star, PUsH PIN ConSpIrAcy, DiSSed DisTResseD BOX, Laptop CoOling Pad and CoKedUp CoASteR.I look forward to the next Home Decor Meetup Derrick Douglass :::: Chief Remixologist	Click Me

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Design Quickies #1 :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

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Design Quickies #1

by Derrick Douglass

Mar 13.2010

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Design Ideas for Chic Spaces

Solve common decorating dilemmas with fresh advice from designer Kim Myles.

Design Dilemma: You’ve chosen colors for every room in your home, but you don’t know how to make them “flow.”
Kim’s DIY Solution: Forget the flow!

As long as you’ve chosen colors that complement each other, forget about the need to make your entire house flow. A matchy-matchy style is the quickest way to get bored with your interiors, so release yourself from the design police and do what makes you feel good about your space.

Full Story :: http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/unexpected-design-ideas-for-chic-spaces/index.html

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Turn an extra room into a comfy, private study

Tips on creating a study as a home office, reading room or a place for music from decorating author Mary Carol Garrity.

By MARY CAROL GARRITY

Using an interesting mix of furnishings and accents will make your study one of your favorite rooms in the house.

When my sister, Judy, first poked through our recently purchased historic fixer-upper, she declared that the small, dark study was her favorite room in the house. She called it. Because today, our study is my family’s chief gathering place. It’s a snug, warm space where we melt into the comfy chairs, prop our feet on the coffee table and talk for hours.

Full Story – http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2011332529_homestyle13.html

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Motherboard PCB Bracelet

This bracelet is for the geeks of the leet’est and also for looking funky.you have some of the jewelry | and the bag/backpack | not forgetting the wallet, | and now the bracelet!

Tools needed:

~Drill -Drill bits
~Hacksaw -or similar
~File -I used a hand saw file
~Pliers -cutting and small long-nosed
~Dust mask!

Motherboard PCB Bracelet

Full Directions :: http://www.instructables.com/id/Motherboard-PCB-Bracelet/

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The Chemistry of Color: Contemporary African-American Artists :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

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The Chemistry of Color: Contemporary African-American Artists

by Derrick Douglass ::: ChiefRemixologst

Mar 07.2010

Kudos to the the Columbia Museum of Art. Their exhibition, “The Chemistry of Color: Contemporary African-American Artists” is outstanding.

I enjoyed the exhibition so much that I purchased The Chemistry of Color coffee table book at the museum bookstore. This is out of character for me. But, I hoped to use the book as a reference to push the boundaries of my work. Additionally, my purchase supports the museum – they need our help.

Thankfully, I spoke to Ms. Ellen Woodoff, the museum’s Director of Marketing and Communications. She said the museum’s mission is, “to enrich, educate and inspire lives through art.” In keeping with its mission, the museum celebrates the rich contributions African-American’s have given to push the limits of artistic expression.

The exhibitions 72 works represents a delicious mixture of African-American artists including Moe Brooker, James Brantley, Charles Searles, Sam Gilliam and others. Additionally, its well orchestrated artistic mediums include paintings, textiles, lithography, sculptures and industrial.

Furthermore, artistic styles represented include African-American culture and history, abstraction and abstracted realism. Artistic breadth and depth is the hallmark of this ground breaking exhibition.

Otis R. Taylor Jr. has written an excellent and extensive article entitled,“The Color of Art.” The article explores the unique place African-American artist have in the art world.

Checkout the exhibition if you are anywhere near Columbia, SC. It worth the trip.

The exhibition closes May 9th.
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Happy Valentine’s Day Kinda! :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

Happy Valentine’s Day Kinda!

by Derrick Douglass

Feb 25.2010

My fiancee’ was a bit upset because this was the second time my Valentine’s gift was late. Though, I explained that I had to wait to pick up her gift in two days, she was still unhappy. She feels unloved if traditions are followed to the “T”. Incidentally, I presented her with tickets to see Alvin Ailey in Atlanta. She had a great time.

Happy Valentine’s Day. My Valentine’s Day gift was late. May Valentine’s Day blog entry is also late. Aren’t you happy that I’m consistent.

Valentine’s Day is meant to express our love to those special people in our lives. I’d like to “flip that scrip” a bit. I suggest that we take a moment to express love for ourselves this year. Today, in our “go go” culture, we’re taught we’re not good enough. We’re told that continuous 24/7 self improvement must be our ultimate goal.

This Valentine’s Day let’s show yourself some love. Show yourself some love every day. Let show in your art. Let it show in the way you treat yourself. You are special. You are a gift from god. You have faults, shortcomings and are prone to make mistakes. It means you are human. Remember, you are so much more that what we are not.

You love. You care. You help others. So, please love you. Love you every day.

Happy Valentines Day!

Derrick Douglass :::: Chief Remixologist

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Artist Spotlight – Pascal Dinginen :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

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One Smooth Artist – Pascal Dingineen

by Derrick Douglass

Feb 13.2010

“Pax” Dingenen as a Triple Threat!. . . She stages and renovates properties She’s a Realtor with Long and Foster She’s an accomplished painter . . . Pax does it all. With style! With grace!	Click me
Hailing from Antwerpen, Belgium, she moved to American in 2003. Pax has taken the country by storm.Her artistry and business sense some say she a “force of nature.”. . . Pax fluently speaks many languages, including English, Dutch and French. Her dog, Maximus, is her constant companion and part-time muse.	Click Me
Pax’s abstract art is a blended mix of bright bold colors and soft majestic materials. Her work is inspired by Cubists, Neoplasticists and Expressionists, including Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollack and Piet Mondorian. . . .Don’t stare too long. Pax’s paintings are so soothing and so energetic; you’ll be transported to a new exciting dimension.	Click Me
She says, “I hope my art gives the viewer a new special sensory experience.” . . .Contact Pax-ART @ paxita_din@yahoo.com :::: . . . Derrick Douglass :::: ChiefRemixOlogist http://www.thriftstoreremix.wordpress.com	Click Me

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CommUnity Salvage :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

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Community Salvage

by Derrick Douglass

Feb 08.2010

ThriftStoreRemix’s mission is to highlight the efforts of those doing good works.

ASG like ThriftStoreRemix believes in community and architecture salvage, recycling, preservation and helping the community. Preserving our history is important to current and future generations.

ASG is a nationally recognized, non-profit volunteer project of Preservation Greensboro, Incorporated, with support from the City of Greensboro. The project is to rescue and recycle materials from historic structures when they are remodeled or demolished, and return profits to the community through a grant program for historic residences.

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Happy New Year 2010 :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

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Happy New Year 2010

by Derrick Douglass

Jan 01.2010

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Man! Time seems to fly like a speeding bullet train. It feels like I started www.thriftstoreremix.wordpress.com a day ago not six months ago.

2009 has been a great year for our little recycled art home décor site. We’ve blogged on exciting topics including, “ According to Thrift Store Remix dot Com” , “Confessions of a Thrift Store Fashionista” and many others. Additionally, seven new projects were added. I’m happy that we’re developing our brand every day.

Next year I’ll add many new and exciting projects. Also, I’ll continue to blog on topics that help to push the recycled art home décor site form to greater heights. Furthermore, I’ll promote the site using social media sights including Twitter and Facebook. Lastly, building a community of RemixOlogists is my highest prior in 2010. I hope you will help me build a strong brand.

I hope that you a have great New Year. I year filled with joy, happiness and fulfillment. Today, there are many challenges America faces. The economy, war and healthcare will keep us busy for some time to come. Please keep your head up and your eyes focused toward the sky. I’m looking forward to the wonderment a new year brings. I hope you do to.

Take care and god bless you.

Derrick Douglass :::: ChiefRemixOlogist

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sTORIED sTORAGE cHEST :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

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Storied Storage Chest

by Derrick Douglass

Dec 20.2009

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I purchased this Craftsman style storage chest a few days ago for $28.00. It is a true treasure.

Depth and strong character, the chest has a wide, fat and explosive grain. Many knots also add to its on-of-kind look.

It is large, measuring 1ft x 3 1/2 ft x 3 1/2 ft. I’m sore from picking it up.

It’ll look great in a great room, bedroom or family style basement.

I’ll keep you up-to-date on the project’s progress

::::: Update August, 07, 2009 :::::

The project has been compeleted. It looks great.
The project was a a blessing and a curse. Sanding the project
was difficult because the wood had many insightly
imperfections. The wood wouldn’t relent. Thankfully
the notty wood showed through once the stain was
applied.

I love wood grains that are impefect. The storage chest
is like a favorite pair of slippers a bit worn, yet warm and comfortable.

Derrick :::: Chief Remixologist

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Coked UP Coca Cola Coaster :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

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Coked Up Coca Cola Coaster

by Derrick Douglass

Dec 27.2009

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Fun! Funki! Easy! Cheap! Fast! Artistic! Unique!

I love this project because it is extremely unique and cost almost nothing.

My Coke Coasters are my attempt to create functional artwork that is easy to create and is cheap to produce.

These Coke Coasters are unique because Coke cans are beautiful and the Coke brand is recognizable and cool.

Enjoy and “may the force be with you.”

Derrick :::: Chief Remixologist

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$0.00 – (1) Coke Can

$0.00 – (1) 4 inch x 4 inch corkboard or cardboard

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$0.00 – Grand Total

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(1) Use Metal Snips to cut open the cans

(Be careful since the metal is very sharp!)

(2) The sheet should be 5inch by 5 inch

(3) Fold the metal around the cork board

/cardboad backing

Voila!

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Christmas According to ThriftStoreremix dot Com :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

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Christmas According to ThriftStoreRemix dot Com

by Derrick Douglass

Dec 11.2010

Christmas is the most magical time of year. Worshiping Christ’s birth. Spending time with family and friends. Eating delicious foods. All make for a wonderful experience. Holiday traditions, memories of Christmases past and of those who have passed on bring joy and happiness during the season. Christmas is different this year.

Current economic woes and a 24 x 7 culture can make the season challenging. Regardless, we can remain true to “the reason for the season” – love, kindness and giving. As we mature, Christmas gifts take a back seat, though who wouldn’t want a 2009 Corvette under the tree. We’re apt to look forward to watching it’s a Wonderful Life and decorating the tree, than worrying about the gifts we’ll receive.

But every year the following questions arise. “What do I want for Christmas?” What am I going to give for Christmas?”

This year I sat down that thought about the types of gifts I’d like to give or receive. Here is my list.

Hand crafted gifts

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Unique gifts – Any one of a kind gift is great because no one else has one like. It doesn’t have to cost a ton of money so long as it is cool. As a matter my most treasured gifts, cost a few dollars.
Lasting gifts – Gifts that don’t get relegated to the back of the drawer after two uses are perfect. Thrift stores and Craigslist can be helpful if cost is an issue. The environment will thank you.
Personalized gifts – ThriftStoreRemix’s mantra is “make it unique and make it personal.” Build a gift that matches the recipient’s personality. If the person is quirky, like me, get a piece of paper, draw funny faces on it, add color, sign it and frame it. CoolI
Utility gifts – Artists love tools. Hammers, drills, saws and other tools help us create art. If a tool isn’t on the list, give gifts that are useful in making a task easier to perform. Last Christmas I received an electric shaver. It gets used everyday.
Charity – Helping those who are less fortunate is good to do all year round. Instead of giving a physical gift, donate money to your favorite charity in the name of original recipient. I have enough underwear and socks to last a life time. I’m sure the less fortunate can use the cash.

Christmas only occurs once a year. Take a breath. Relax! Enjoy yourself. Today’s problems can wait until tomorrow.

If you have unique and creative suggestions, please send us a comment. We’d love to hear from you.

Have a merry Christmas and happy New Year.

Derrick :::: ChiefRemixologist

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Confessions of a ThriftStore Fashionista :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

Derrick Douglass

Confessions of a ThriftStore Fashionista

by Derrick Douglass

Nov 7.2009

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is finally back online. The past few months have been crazy, but we are glad to be back again.

To kick off this month’s blog, we have an exciting interview with thrift store fanshionista, entrepreneur and designer, Kimyatta Wilson-Brown.

Kimyatta directs the Stone Mountain Interior Designers MeetUp group. She tweets at twitter.com/kbhomeportal
ThriftStoreRemix: Why do you shop at thrift stores? What got you started? What keeps you coming back?

KB: I shop them to scour for unique, funky, and inexpensive home décor elements. I started years ago when thrift was all I could afford. Now, it’s my destination place to find chic and unique items.

ThriftStoreRemix: Has the economy affected the way folks view thrift stores? Will shoppers revert back to their old spending ways after the economy recovers?

KB: Maybe for clothing, but I’m not for sure for house wares. If anything I think the home decorating shows have influenced shoppers to shop thrift for the home.

ThriftStoreRemix: Does thrift store shopping help the environment? Please explain?

KB: Well it is recycling. It’s not tossed in a dump but rather reused.

ThriftStoreRemix: What tips and tricks do you have to improve the thrift shopping experience? What other outlets are good resources for deals?

KB: I make the best of thrift shopping trips by staying abreast of what’s hot in the design industry and by shopping high-end stores to know true quality when I see it. Other places to shop are consignment shop (my favorite) and estate sales.

ThriftStoreRemix: What is the coolest item you’ve purchased at a thrift store?

KB: The coolest item would be this large black pot rack that I have (and don’t have enough space to hang…. Always the down side).

ThriftStoreRemix: What is the location of your favorite thrift store(s)?

KB: The Goodwill in Tucker, GA

ThriftStoreRemix: What item category (Clothes, Books, Furniture) items do you regularly purchase?

KB: Furniture is my thing, and I always scout the books and magazines because they go along with the décor industry and because I’m a freak – want tell you how many I have or where I keep them……

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With A LiTTle HELP fRoM mi FriEND :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

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Nina, “the Cat”, helps to drive our art, dumpster diving and thrift store creativity

by Derrick Douglass

Aug 08.2009

No one is successful without help. Nina a.k.a. “The Cat” is by my side when I’m working. Here are a few pics of her hanging out with me while working a project. I worked! >>>>>>> She relaxed on the bed!

Our relationship started off rocky. Nina “The Cat” is a bit Crazy! Loco! Nuts! Not only does she think she’s the queen of sheeba, but also she loves to scratch me.

Our relationship, though crazy, is a good one. She demands that I pet her by meowing in a high pitched tone. I pet her. A PERFECT RELATIONSHIP !

Sometimes when I try to pet her she tries to swipe at me. A little reminder of her mental state.

She puts the “F” in finicky.

Other times she drives her head into my thigh. Her way of demanding attention.

Our relationship is growing, she is my friend and she’s great company (so long as a pet her, feed her, drop her poop in the trash can, give her cat nip ….. you get the point!)

Like they say I get by with a little help from my friend.

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:::: Renew :::: Recycle :::: ReNEW :::: ReUse :::: ReMIX :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

art, Bargain Hunters, Community Salvage, Dumpster DIVING, Fleamarket, Freecycle, Frugal, furniture, Furniture Refinishing, Garage Sale, goodwill, metalwork, recycle, salvage, simplicity, thrift store, Uncategorized, Woodworking

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Renew|Recycle|Renew|Reuse|Remix

by Derrick Douglass

Aug 04.2009

Hey RemiXOLogists :::::

The previous post, explored my thrift store | dumpster diving | community salvage fetish. I appreciate the positive feedback it received.

I often think about the things that influence my passion. It is exciting reMIxing discarded objects (trash). It is KEWL when they objects are transformed into unique, interesting art or restored back to their original glory.

Interestingy, rEmiXing also helps me feel as though I’m doing my little part to help the environment. Today over 3,500 U.S. landfills exist and over 214 million tons per year of municipal solid waste is generated each year.

Not sure if I’m yet ready to join the Sierra Club or Greenpeace. I will continue to do my part.

Please share your ThriftStoreRemix your recycling or reMIXing ideas. We’ll post them on the site.

Until then, enjoy this unique video. It demonstrates a KEWL way to remiX old plastic bottles.

Peace and good vibrations :::::: ThriftStoreRemix

Derrick Douglass :::: ChiefRemixOlogist

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ThriftStore Addict :: No Intervention Required :-) :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

ThriftStore Addict :: No Intervention Required

by Derrick Douglass ::: ChiefRemixologst

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I don’t watch TV like that, but I’m fascinated with A & E’s show “Intervention.” It’s like looking at a car wreck. Difficult to turn away from.

I’m not addicted to drugs. Thank god. But I have a wonderful problem.

I visit ThRiftstoRes at least 2 -3 times a week. That’s not all. Like a predator, I’ seek out dumpsters and salvage joints almost every day.

Good thing. I know what causes the problem. It’s the excitement of the chase. Going to the thrift store is like waiting to hear the winning “lotto number”. I get excited at the thought that I might win or score something cool.

The very nature of ThRIftStore shopping is that you don’t know what’s going to be there until you get there. Sometimes it all crap. Sometimes you find hidden jewel. This is what keeps me coming back. AGain! and Again! and Again!

Yesterday’s THRiftStore visit, I scoped a chess set and two boxes (total = $20) . Condition will require a good bit of RemixOLogOY, to cool them up…I’ll get’m on Monday, since this store has half off Monday’s…. I love this stuff

What Drives You? Have a story to share? What cool stuff have you found?

:::: We’d love to here your story :::: Please leave a comment or send us an email ::::

Peace and good vibrations ::::::

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StoNed LaMP :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

Bargain Hunters, Community Salvage, Dumpster DIVING, Fleamarket, Freecycle, Frugal, Furniture Refinishing, Garage Sale, Woodworking

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Stoned Lamp

by Derrick Douglass

Jul 22.2009

Hey ThriftStoreRemixOlogists::::: It’s all about ‘low hanging fruit’. Most recent projects have taken over two weeks. I needed a quick win. And felt the undying urge to try textured spray paint. KEWL! I love this stuff.

This easy project took a few hours to complete. It was an easy and quick way to ReMix a basic lamp.

Here is the project info: Click Me!

Peace and good vibrations :::::: ThriftStoreRemix

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WeLcoMe To ThriftStoreRemix :::: Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

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ThriftStoreRemixology

by Derrick Douglass

Jul 14.2010

ThriftStore ReMixoLogy :::: is the transformation of used furniture by a ReMixOLogist who adds their unique personal artistry and flair to the piece. Additionally, ReMixOlologists rEeMiXs seemingly unrelated items to create one of a kind home furnishings.

Furniture and items are purchased at thrift stores, found in dumpsters, bought at Home Depot, dug up on Craigslist or simply found by the side of the road (no kidding!).

The result is a newly created, unique piece that is ascetically appealing and cool to check out.

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ThriftStore ReMixoLogy is about you, we’d get a kick out of building a community of like minded folks (ReMixOLogists) who believe that art and thriftstore discoveries are great.

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Please send us your stuff. If you have pictures, a website or a story you’d like to share, add a comment or hit us up at email :::: thriftstoreremix@yahoo.com

Peace and good vibrations :::::: ThriftStoreRemix

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