20 Oct 2026 06:01
269: How to Find Better Thrift Store Pieces for Your Closet & Home (From a Full-Time Thrifter), feat. Kristin Spence
Finding better thrift store pieces starts with knowing what you love and where to look. Full-time thrifter and content creator Kristin Spence joins Maggie on the Get Thrifty Podcast to share her approach to finding unique vintage clothing, secondhand furniture, and home decor that reflect your personal style without breaking the bank.
From decorating an entire apartment for just $350 to discovering vintage treasures in unexpected places, Kristin shares her favorite thrift finds, shopping habits, and the reasons she loves secondhand shopping. She also explains why frequent, shorter thrift store visits can be more rewarding than spending hours searching and how she uses inspiration to guide her shopping.
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SHOW NOTES
- Why knowing your personal style can help you choose thrift store pieces you'll actually love
- Kristin's strategy for visiting four thrift stores regularly instead of spending hours browsing
- How she decorated an entire apartment for $350 and helped transform a bathroom for $100
- What makes vintage clothing, handmade pottery, and secondhand furniture worth seeking out
- How Pinterest boards and shopping lists can help you recognize pieces that fit your style
- Why thrifting offers opportunities to create a unique wardrobe and home without following every trend
- Some of Kristin's most memorable thrift store discoveries, including $5.25 dining chairs
