
164: The Art of Repurposing Secondhand Finds with Amy of Elmwood and Baker
10/15/24 • 48 min
Learn all about guest Amy Zand’s (@elmwoodandbaker) “Hot Takes” service and how she is currently restyling a Victorian home-turned-public-library ...all with secondhand finds...on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast! She shares with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) her tips on sourcing, insights into growing her business, and how she connects with local creatives and businesses. Tune in today!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
- Her style inspiration.
- How she grew her business and her clientele.
- Styling for all occasions (and themes)!
- Her current Airbnb takeover.
- Connecting with local creatives and businesses.
- How her "Hot Takes" service was born.
- Her most recent project...restyling a Victorian home-turned-public-library.
- Tips for sourcing and styling.
- Items currently on her "Thrift List."
- Her approach to providing value-added content to her followers.
Learn all about guest Amy Zand’s (@elmwoodandbaker) “Hot Takes” service and how she is currently restyling a Victorian home-turned-public-library ...all with secondhand finds...on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast! She shares with host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) her tips on sourcing, insights into growing her business, and how she connects with local creatives and businesses. Tune in today!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
- Her style inspiration.
- How she grew her business and her clientele.
- Styling for all occasions (and themes)!
- Her current Airbnb takeover.
- Connecting with local creatives and businesses.
- How her "Hot Takes" service was born.
- Her most recent project...restyling a Victorian home-turned-public-library.
- Tips for sourcing and styling.
- Items currently on her "Thrift List."
- Her approach to providing value-added content to her followers.
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Ready for a laugh? Join host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) on the latest episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast with guest Kat Atwell (@thekatwell)! From rescuing thrifted art to sharing joy and comedy to the mental health benefits of thrifting, Kat’s stories will have you in stitches! Don’t miss it!
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
- Finding the heart and soul in treasured items.
- Looking for familiarity and comfort.
- Telling stories, laughing, and finding joy.
- Being an advocate for mental health.
- The mental health benefits of thrifting.
- Rescuing thrifted art.
- All about her booth, Amuse Booth, at Park Hill Treasures.
- Her love of standup comedy.
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SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS:
- Why she began her social accounts in secret.
- The content that took her brand to the next level.
- Thrifting in Canada.
- Embracing the sustainable and slow fashion movement.
- Thrifting and vintage trends to watch.
- The thrill of the hunt!
- Inspiring the next generation.
- Her “no cart” theory.
- The joy of finding unique finds “in the wild”!
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