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confessing what I DIDN’T thrift for my apartment

Contrary to popular belief I do *occasionally* buy things new, and these are the bigger things I invested in.

#apartmentdecor #cozyathome #apartmentstyle

confessing what I DIDN’T thrift for my apartment Contrary to popular belief I do *occasionally* buy things new, and these are the bigger things I invested in. apartmentdecor cozyathome apartmentstyle

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this hoodie was actually the comfiest thing I’ve ever worn

creating a home takes time 🫶

It’s easier to see the highlight reels and assume everyone else’s homes are fully decorated and perfect, but unless you have an unlimited budget, you probably have to take your time to find just the right things (specially if you’re a thrifter!)
#cozyhomedecor #aprtmenttherapy #thriftedhome
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I’m Josie Davis, a stylist and life long thrifter living in Philly. I share ways to curate a home and closet you love. Everything from adding character to a modern apartment with thrifted gems, to re-discovering your personal style in your 30s.

Apartment decor, cozy home decor, decorating, interior decor, ikea billy book case, diy, thrifted home decor, classic home decor, Ralph Lauren aesthetic

adding *charm* one knick knack at a time

Truly can’t believe it’s already been 6 months since I moved in (!) I wasn’t really sure how I’d feel living in a new building after years in an old house with its own built in charm and quirk. I still have plenty I’m wanting to add and tweak to my space, but I’ve been so happy with how it’s come together so far 🫶
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I’m Josie Davis, a stylist and life long thrifter living in Philly. I share ways to curate the home and closet you love. Everything from adding character to a modern apartment with thrifted gems, to re-discovering your personal style in your 30s. Here to help you romanticize your life every day.

Apartment decor, cozy home decor, apartment inspo, thrifted decor, thrifting furniture, apartment tips, small apartment ideas, Philadelphia apartment, city apartment inspiration

Just do it… trust me 🫶
#apartmentinspo #corkboard #cozyhomedecor
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I’m Josie Davis, a stylist and life long thrifter living in Philly. I share ways to curate a home and closet you love. Everything from adding character to a modern apartment with thrifted gems, to re-discovering your personal style in your 30s. Here to help you romanticize your life every day.
Apartment decor, cozy home inspiration, diy home decor, corkboard, pinboard, small apartment ideas, how to decorate an apartment, vintage home decorating

walking out of TJs with whiplash every march 🌷

#traderjoes #spring #cozyhomedecor

waiting for the el : a memoir

#prep #classic #womens

#LTKTall #LTKootd #LTKdayinmylife

morning at the museum 🖼️ a lil thrifted spring fit to remind myself that it was warm in philly for three glorious days

First photo by @petalandglass

#womensweardaily #thiftedstyle #thriftedoutfit

Small things that helped me fall back in love with getting dressed⤵️

~ finding inspiration that was exciting, but also felt attainable and utilized things already in my closet

~ focusing on building outfits, not just buying exciting stand alone pieces. A flashy set can be tempting to run out and buy, but learning recipes for how to mix basics is way more helpful in the long run

~ Experimenting! Setting aside time to try out different outfits without feeling rushed. For me that was Sunday mornings - I could take my time putting together a cute little outfit before I headed to the farmer’s market without the stress of a time crunch.

~ thrifting most of my clothes has given me a way to try out new styles without making a huge financial commitment. Sometimes something just doesn’t work, but I don’t need to feel guilty I spent a ton of money or created new waste just to experiment

~ time! For me, loosing my connection to my style didn’t happen overnight, and finding it again didn’t either. If you feel like you’re trying to get back in touch with that side of your self, give yourself time and patience

#thriftedstyle #casualstyle #30sstyle

march 1st means it’s spring and I will be ignoring any evidence to the contrary

Ralph Lauren polo women’s casual styling inspiration #ralphlauren #polo #casualstyle

#LTKootd

How adorable are these spring flower garlands? Perfect for adding a little spring decor or for a party! #springdecor #easterdecor #spring #easter #cottagecoredecor

Cozy kitchen vibes 🤍 #kitchen #coffee #anthro #vintagehome

#LTKdayinmylife

I totally loose my cool (if I ever had it)

#vintagehome #thriftingfind #whatithrifted

My recent thrift finds, and how I’ll be wearing them (can someone wake me up when spring arrives??)

I’m definitely finding myself grabbing more “classics” lately. Pieces I can see myself keeping for years and years and styling a million different ways.
~ A good rain jacket (in a classic chore-style)
~ Baseball hats, both for the look and also always good to have a little extra sun protection
~ Denim/Blue oversized button-down. Perfect for layering or throwing over a bathing suit
~ a crewneck sweatshirt never really goes out of style, does it?

My recent thrift finds, and how I’ll be wearing them (can someone wake me up when spring arrives??)

I’m definitely finding myself grabbing more “classics” lately. Pieces I can see myself keeping for years and year and styling a million different ways.
~ A good rain jacket (in a classic chore-style)
~ Baseball hats, both for the look and also always good to have a little extra sun protection
~ Denim/Blue oversized button-down. Perfect for layering or throwing over a bathing suit
~ a crewneck sweatshirt never really goes out of style, does it?

#LTKootd #LTKTall

thrifted striped sweater 3️⃣ ways

This gap sweater instantly caught my eye at the thrift store. It’s a classic and I knew it would be easy to wear in so many different way.

#thriftedoutfit #gapstyle #classicoutfits

a classic for a reason 💙

I thrifted this Gap sweater knowing it would be such a great piece to wear so many ways. Whether layered in the winter (a little boy coded), in the spring with a favorite skirt, or thrown on with shorts for vacation. Kind of just goes with everything 🤌

#thriftstyle #classicstyle #thriftedoutfit

More room for memories 🫶

#corkboard #pinboard #intentionalliving #cozyhomedecor #cozyathome #diyhomedecorideas

I have always had a tendency to *really* overthink art.

I never feel like it’s good enough. The frame isn’t right, the art is weird, the mating is all wrong!

This week I was tired of the big blank space above my bed and decided to just start hanging (I could always change it later anyway) and suddenly the whole room felt 10x better.

If you’re an art over-thinker here’s your sign to just start hanging 🙌

#bedroomdecor #cozyhomedecor #thriftedhome #cottagecore #cozybedroom

anything to avoid turning on the big light

#cozyhomedecor #kitchenlamp #thriftedhomedecor #cozyathome

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKHome #LTKCyberWeek

The blue velvet was calling my name🤌

I know certain things really freak people out to thrift, and couches are definitely one of them. Tbh I’m pretty picky when it comes to pieces like this and was originally planning on buying something new, but I completely fell in love!!

They were also SO clean. My aunt used to have a couch she kept covered in a plastic protector 24/7 (anyone else have family that did that??) and I have to assume that’s how these were so pristine. But of course I still gave them a super deep clean too 🙃

Blue velvet sofas - yay or nay???

peanut butter hedgehogs 🦔

What I love about these is how simple and easy they can be to make. While you definitely can make them from scratch, you can also use ready-to-bake dough and store bought icing to make these for a last minute super cute treat!

Step by step:
* Shape peanut butter cookie dough into triangles on one side and rounded on the other, flattening a little before baking.
* Bake per recipe or box instructions and allow to cook fully
* Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips (you can use neutral oil to thin out the chocolate a little bit if it’s too thick)
* Dip the rounded end of your cookies in the melted chocolate and tap off excess. Then dip into solid mini chocolate chips. Allow to cool on wax or parchment paper.
* Create eyes and a nose using just a few dots of black cookie icing

🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔

#fallbaking #cottagecore #cookies

How I freeze soup! #cooking #kitchen

#LTKSeasonal #LTKHome

Boo basket season is almost here 👻

#boobasket #fall #halloween

New favorite fall sweatshirt! Soooo comfy!Ira

#LTKSeasonal #LTKStyleTip #LTKFindsUnder50

Finishing touches 🫶

I specifically looked for beautiful glass pieces at the thrift store to elevate the bathroom a bit, and the thrift gods did not disappoint 🙏

Isn’t it always those little touches that take a room from good to great??

Vanity and faucets @signaturehw
Light fixture, hooks, and hardware @anthropologiehome
Gallery wall @desenio

#bathroominspo #bathroomgoals #bathroomrenovation #oldhouselove

#LTKHome

I still can’t believe it’s real 🥹

Yes, our bathroom renovation has been in the works for TWO YEARS 🫣 but it’s officially DONE!! And boy has it been magical to get to shower in such a beautiful space. It’s truly everything I imagined it could be when we first dreamed up this project.

Will be sharing more on the full process soon, but I just couldn’t wait any longer to share with you guys!!

Vanity and faucets @signaturehw
Light fixture, hooks, and hardware @anthropologiehome
Gallery wall @desenio
Wall color is “Norwegian Blue” by @behrpaint

#bathroomrenovation #oldhouselove #bathrooms #bathremodel #vintagehome #historichouse

Cottagecore bedroom refresh

#LTKHome

Coastal cottagecore decorating favorites for summer 🐚☀️🌊

#LTKHome #LTKSeasonal

The house we made : the sunroom ☀️

Added on in the 70s or 80s this sunroom addition never felt truly connected to the rest of our 1930s home. Plus, the construction quality was pretty poor. By the time we bought our house a lot of the wood (both on the walls and the actual floors) were pretty severely warped from sun damage.

I know some people will *love* the vibe of the original (we ruined it!) but to me, having a sun room that’s bright and welcoming (and not literally falling apart) brings me so much more joy than the dark cave-like room it was (but if you like caves, that’s totally cool too 🤷‍♀️)

#cottagecore #thriftedhome #renovation #sunroom #cottagecorehome #homeiswheretheheartis

my favorite cottagecore inspired spring outfits! #cottagecore #datenightoiutfit #vacationoutfit

#LTKStyleTip #LTKSeasonal

The perfect cottagecore dream dress🫶

#LTKStyleTip #LTKSeasonal

DIY single serve yogurt cups! #kitchen #mealprep

#LTKSeasonal #LTKHome

You can never go wrong with overalls

#LTKSeasonal