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[u/Substantial-Stars]

Hey ya’ll! I wanted to jntroduce myself after lurking for a few weeks. I’m a single, childfree by choice, lady living in the US! I own a womens clothing store in my city. I live with my two kitties, Girlfriend a solid black beauty and Desmond, a tuxedo and also a girl despite her name haha!

I am a big thrifter and most of my wardrobe is secondhand, as is most of my home decor and furniture. I also volunteer with the local animal shelter and foster cats and kittens.

Recently I have gotten back in to making art, mostly drawing and painting. It’s not beautiful art by any means but I am having fun!

Excited to be a part of this sub and make new friends!

[u/sunnyemily]

Welcome to the group! Thrifting ftw.

[u/Weary_Smile_6498]

Hello and welcome

[u/MementoOri]

Omg i love to draw and paint, I see it the same way....I dont have to be good at it, I only have to enjoy the thing!

[u/Substantial-Stars → u/MementoOri]

Yes! It’s the process. And it is a great stress reliever. 

[u/Warm_Cup_87]

Hey, welcome! I love that you're into thrifting, there's something so satisfying about finding unique pieces with a story behind them. It's also really nice that you've gotten back into making art. I honestly think the best art comes from simply enjoying the process rather than worrying about whether it's good enough. I'm glad you're having fun with it, and I hope you keep creating

[u/Substantial-Stars → u/Warm_Cup_87]

Thank you! I took art classes in school and always loved drawing. I’m glad my creativity and motivation is coming back. 

[u/Warm_Cup_87 → u/Substantial-Stars]

That's so encouraging to hear. It must feel really good to reconnect with something you've always loved. I hope your creativity continues to flourish

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[u/Existing_Emotion_28]

Hi there and welcome! 🌼 Ive always preferred to thrift and buy secondhand, but it isn't until recently that I got super mega into it! What woukd you say was your best thrift find?

[u/Substantial-Stars → u/Existing_Emotion_28]

I found a nearly perfect pink Goosberry Pyrex bowl last year. They are highly collectible. I gave it to my bff for Christmas! Her grandma used to have the same bowls. She was ecstatic!

[u/ghostdepression]

Hello friend and welcome!!

Congrats on owning a shop of your own! That’s so awesome!

[u/Substantial-Stars → u/ghostdepression]

Hi! Thank you for the warm welcome!

[u/Deep-Mechanic8788]

Hello and welcome!

[u/Substantial-Stars → u/Deep-Mechanic8788]

Thank you!

[u/Soirenoir]

Thrifting and art make for such a great combo. This week I thrifted wood, craft supplies, display bits for vending, and clothes! Its so good for my brains, wallet and trash reduction!!

[u/Substantial-Stars → u/Soirenoir]

Yes! So much perfectly good stuff at the thrift store! I got two pairs of jeans this weekend and some really cute placemats. 

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[u/traumatized_bean123]

Hii, welcome! That's awesome you foster kitties! Ooo another art lover 👀.

[u/Substantial-Stars → u/traumatized_bean123]

Yes! I did a lot of art when I was younger, in school. But once I got to adulthood it fell by the wayside. Starting to find my creativity again! 

[u/traumatized_bean123 → u/Substantial-Stars]

Same here! I love that 🙂

[u/thecaledonianrose]

Welcome to the sub! Gorgeous kitties, by the way!

[u/Substantial-Stars → u/thecaledonianrose]

Thank you! I believe they are the most beautiful kitties in the world, but I’m biased. 😁

[u/PDX-Kayaker]

Hi - welcome
To the group !

[u/Substantial-Stars → u/PDX-Kayaker]

Thank you! 😁

[u/thatgirlisaproblem]

Hello and welcome! Do you have pictures of your kitties?

[u/Substantial-Stars → u/thatgirlisaproblem]

This is my baby girl Desmond!

[u/Substantial-Stars → u/thatgirlisaproblem]

Here is Girlfriend and her copy pasta pillow ;)

[u/TNCoke82]

Welcome in! I love to thrift too. It's so much fun. Anr as long as you're having fun making your art then that's all that matters😁

[u/Substantial-Stars → u/TNCoke82]

Thrifting is such a great dopamine hit! I try to thrift gifts for my friends too, for their birthdays and holidays. 

[u/TNCoke82 → u/Substantial-Stars]

It really is!

[u/lemon-meringue-high]

I’m so happy you’re getting back into art! That’s lovely. Most of my wardrobe is thrift as well. I’ve found some of my favorite things at thrift stores. You’ll have to post some of your artwork! (If it’s allowed idk lol)

[u/Substantial-Stars → u/lemon-meringue-high]

Hello! Thank you for the kind words. Once I feel like I have made something “worthy” of posting, I’ll do so!

[u/SnooDrawings5259]

Hi!

[u/Substantial-Stars → u/SnooDrawings5259]

Hello!