Thursday, January 12, 2012

do you want to be thrift pals?

in 2012 there will be so many interactive opportunities for all of you to take part in. aren't you excited?

first up...THRIFT PALS

this community will exchange small thrifted gifts to each other ever so often. when each person has received their gift they will share a few photos of the item and talk about whether the like or hate...lol. joking.

let's face it. some areas have better thrift stores and how fun would it be to receive something some california if you are on the east coast!

HOW IT WORKS:

1. the first requirement for this is that you must have a public Blog or Twitter or YouTube or summin like that for a year or more. i know many of you are cringing because you dont' have any of these. however, for this first run we need a way to maintain credibility. i can't bear the thought of absolute strangers sending stuff in the mail and we really don't have a clue who they are.

2. there wont be a price limit as prices for things vary according to the person setting the price. sometime a lil ole thing can cost much more than a big ole thing.

3. all participants MUST agree to share at the same time about the gift they received. they are also asked to link to all others that are participating so that readers can join in the fun.

4. send me your info via email (rashon@rashoncarraway.com) with the subject THRIFT PAL and i will ask you a series of questions. once you answer i will pair you with the ideal "thrift pal." i wont be doing this on my own. i will have help...lol

i think this is an exciting way to create a small community and share small tokens from around the country.

so who's in?



25 comments:

Annie Wilcox Designs said...

Thrift pals.

I am all in!

Brandi said...

Love this idea! Sounds like fun!

Plastic Crocodile said...

Count me in!

Kay Cee said...

Great idea! Count me in!

Lisa E said...

I think I like this idea. Im in sending email now.

Denise Marie said...

I am in! Just found a new to me Thrift resource last week.

Frank said...

Can't wait to send you my info! I love this idea

Penny@ "WDWS Design Trends" said...

What a great idea! Please send me the info…I set a goal to work on my blog this year and this will be a great way to get me jump started.

A Greener Upstate said...

Sounds fun to me!!

Samantha from Colonial Curve Cottage said...

I would so very much like to do this, but I'm in Canada. I'm coming up to my one year blogaversary, so on 2 counts I don't really qualify. However, if after your first year things are still a go, I'd love to join. I just wanted to let you know what a great idea and throw some international support your way! I'm painting a chair this weekend from your inspired posts! Loving ya from the Great White North (which is very green right now)

Kerrie Virtuousone said...

This is an awesome idea... My email will be coming over soon....

Anonymous said...

Don't have a site, or a camera, but I do have a computer and follow your site. Hope your idea takes off with a blast!!

Veronica Jancuk said...

Email sent, looking forward to this!

Beth said...

What a fantastic idea! Can't wait to see what y'all come up with.

Bring Pretty Back said...

brilliant!
Have a pretty day!
Kristin

The Matters of Style Girls said...

MoS Charlotte and MoS Washington are in! Is that okay if we each do it? Such a fun idea!!!

Heather @CommonplaceBeauty said...

what a great idea. I haven't really been blogging for a year yet, but I'll be looking for posts on it to live vicariously! :-)

High Heels & Good Meals! said...

I think a thrift pal is just what I need to get into thriftiness more! I'm in!

Kelli Morton said...

I love it!!! I'm in!

Mrs. Chic said...

sounds like lots of fun!

Tizoc1230 said...

Does the blog have to be a design blog?? I would definately love to be in on this!!! :)

Mary said...

I work in advertising..I read your blog...I found this article in the New York Times about agents for interior designers..thought it might be thought provoking for you...http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/11/fashion/keith-granet-makes-the-deals-for-interior-designers.html?pagewanted=all

You need Rachel Ashwell's agent...I will keep looking to I found out a name...

La Dolfina said...

What fun, count me in!!!

Me said...

I would love to participate too - if you are still accepting thirft pals. I will send you an email, let me know!

Kacky said...

I'm in! Can't wait. My blog is more than two years old. It's on Wordpress.com. You are one of my all-time favorite designer. You appeal to my "thinking outside the box" decorator.