It’s that time of year again – time to start thinking about holiday gifting! Coming up with gifts is always a challenge, but it can also be a lot of fun. Sometimes, gifting can get a little pricy. If you’re a thrift store junkie like me, perhaps you’re considering some thrifted gift ideas this year.
Some might say that thrifting gifts is a no-no, but I think it’s a great way to save some money, be mindful of our environment, and come up with something extra special. If you need any more convincing, check out my post where I share reasons to shop at thrift stores. There are some tricks to pulling off thrifted gifts. For starters, I typically pair a thrifted item with another newer item. Also, you’ll want to select items that are in good condition and easy to clean.
Need some suggestions? Here, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite thrifted gift ideas that you can easily recreate!
Thrift gorgeous vintage wine glasses or cocktail glasses and pair with a bottle of wine or booze. You could also pair a vintage decanter with a bottle of scotch or fill it with holiday candy.
Thrift pretty holiday tins to fill with Christmas candies or baked goods.
Thrift vintage ornaments to tie to a gift bag or gift basket for an extra special touch.
Thrift photo frames or albums and fill them up with printed photos.
Thrift a stunning vase or planter and place seasonal florals or a potted plant inside.
Thrift a gorgeous vintage book and pair it with a book embosser customized with the recipients name.
Thrift mason jars or other pretty containers to fill up with a treat. I filled mine with homemade rosemary salt from my garden, but yours could be filled with hot cocoa mix or tea bags for a favorite tea.
Thrift a vintage canister and fill it with new kitchen utensils. You could also pair this with a thrifted cook book.
Look for new with tags items at the thrift store, whether it be clothes, cookware, or something else entirely.
I hope these ideas inspire you to consider some thrifted gift ideas this holiday season. Which idea are you most likely to try? Let me know in the comments!
Design, thrifting, and entertaining are my passion, and I share that passion with you through this blog. I also love being in the kitchen and crafting cocktails. I love Jesus and occasionally, I talk about him too. He has been so powerful in my life, and I love to bring him glory with my hobbies.
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