Thrift stores, flea markets, Estate Sales, Goodwills - they're my Kryptonite.

I can't stop myself from getting a good bargain at these places, neither can my friend Grace Carpenter. You've heard me talk about Grace multiples times before: she's an interior designer, fellow house flipper, Airbnb owner, the founder of Grace Carpenter Designs, and just like myself, loves the thrill of the thrift.

In this episode you'll hear all about the adventures of two thrifters looking for lost treasures, the different types of shoppers, and how we've become friends and 'Master Thrifters'. We discuss the tips and tricks of bargaining with sellers, how to spot good pieces and the best way to negotiate.

Also, learn how you can get pieces restored and reupholstered on a budget, the best spots to thrift in Phoenix and Scottsdale, and all the shenanigans we got ourselves into because 'the item was so worth it'!

Grace reveals her home staging and vacation rentals decor tips, how to perfectly integrate vintage with new and secondhand, and the joys of dumpster diving.

Key takeaways from this episode:
-Train your eye to spot good items.
-After you've thrifted great deals is hard to pay full price for things!
-Thrift consistently and on different days to find the best patterns.
-Good design is all about mixing and matching old with new.
-You can be a seasoned thrifter and still not being sure what items are super valuable.
-Stay open-minded: an item may not fit your home (now) but could be a great talking piece for your home rental!
-Ask your local Auto Shop if they Lacquer furniture: the finish looks very high end and it's a service that many shops take on during weekends (as a side job).
-Think outside the box when thrifting abroad: review luggage allowance prices and consider shipping items via shipping containers!
-Store-bought cushions never fit right in vintage pieces, so you'll always have to get them custom-made.

Where to find the best deals in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Arizona:
Goodwill, Humane Society, Craigslist, Savers, Offer Up, Facebook Marketplace, Online Auctions and Dumpster diving.

Connect with Grace:
https://www.instagram.com/gracecarpenterdesigns/
https://www.gracecarpenterdesigns.com/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpSNrL_lsQU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

For show notes and Wendy's properties please visit:
http://flippinwendy.design/blog/podcast-episode-8