friday links

I have started to really like Friday links, there are so many stories out there with very cool ideas, heartwarming messages, and entertaining.

this one is full of faith and what a great spirit this person has, overflowing with joy

http://www.upworthy.com/one-time-a-guy-gave-a-homeless-man-a-computer-and-the-recipient-did-exactly-what-the-giver-expected?c=ufb1

I cant  help to think this women has it all, freedom from debt, and a cozy place to call home

http://www.viralnova.com/sick-of-divorce/

"where there is a will there is a way", a clever and environmental way to stay charged

http://www.nextworldtv.com/videos/innovations/bicycle-cell-phone-charger-.html

Happy Holidays, may your stockings overfloweth with happiness and gratitude!

fun stuff

reFinds Christmas holiday hours are

Dec 24, 10-4pm, Closed Dec 25,26,

Dec 31, 10-5pm 

 Closed Jan 1

happy holidays everyone!

 

There have been so many great items arriving this past week, here are a few

 

New size 8.5

some funky dr martens both size 9

 

hand crafted leather bracelets by kymmberly frank

 

there are still some cozy knitted toques, circle scarves and shawls to choose from

 

Stay warm, more snow is on the way...





Friday links

As the count down to Christmas is upon us, take some time and be kind to the most important person in your life, you. When you are happy and fulfilled it spills over to everyone in your world. Whatever that means, an extra couple minutes over breakfast all to yourself, going for a walk in the wintery night, curling up with a book, heading for a spa day, or finding the perfect outfit at reFind :)

This link was sent to me twice and it brought the warm fuzzy's and a few tears, it would be so much fun to spread some Santa cheer


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIEIvi2MuEk

you could cozy up with these knits and hibernate until spring


http://www.connectionknits.com/

and this little guy has a special talent and so full of joy

http://www.utrend.tv/v/bball-baby/

sometimes all it takes is to stop and listen, really listen to someone, they may have an important lesson to give you...

layers

A bit more snow and cold temps this week makes it a good time to layer.

The store has racks of cardigans, shrugs, sweaters and scarves, the perfect fix for a cool winter day.

and these handmade toques fit great and come in lots of colors

 

14 days till Christmas, the baking is in the freezer, the gifts are wrapped and under the tree, the cards are in the mail, and one more party to go, it's the season!

Friday links

The past week brought a blizzard that filled the streets with 4' snow drifts, and buried cars and driveways leaving people stranded for two days. But all in all the town worked around the clock to clear the streets and alleys, what a tremendous job!

now it seems we are in the cold snap with -31 temps and more snow on the way. Ahh the signs of winter are here for awhile.

my brother sent me this link, and It touched me as we only see people one way sometimes... remember 'we are all riding the same wave'

http://jezebel.com/people-with-disabilities-react-to-mannequins-created-in-1475812519

what is your favorite Christmas movie that is watched every year without fail! I have a couple, The holiday, and The Christmas Vacation, are a must, along with a few of these...

http://www.totalfilm.com/features/50-best-christmas-movies

if you still have some shopping to do, reFind has gift cards that make the perfect stocking stuffer or gift for that special someone.

keep warm and spread some holiday cheer!

gift cards

Christmas at reFind! all decorated up for the holiday season and feeling festive.

The store is full of new consignment items, boots, sweaters, blazers, coats, jackets, scarves, hats, yoga wear, hand bags, jewelry, tops, hoodies....

We have gift cards that make great stocking stuffers or a special gift to someone who loves to find a treasure!

Friday links

I am away this Friday so posting this a day early. We are less than a month  from the Christmas holidays and this link has been on my facebook page from a few people, thought it was worth sharing

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/25/pentatonix-little-drummer-boy_n_4338565.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false

For those of you interested in watching some local TV  the olds station has a program to watch on your computer/laptop check out www.centralalbertatv.net and those who are hooked up with the ONET network go to channel 144. All the programs give great information on things happening right here is our community.

I know I posted this link a while back, but it is truly an interesting concept and find it very interesting.

http://www.humansofnewyork.com/

Second chances and do overs are a gift! pay it forward today and you too will be given a gift.

monday

Consignment is still arriving daily, a variety of items from sweaters, coats, tops and jeans, hand bags and jewelry.

RW&co size lrg

 

handmade feather earrings

 

 

There are a couple things going on this weekend for the festive season, the olds fashioned Christmas light up and Santa Claus parade, and check out the old fashioned insert for other opportunities to get out and enjoy the festivities.

http://www.oldsalberta.com/pdfs/ofcevent.pdf

Friday links

One word 'complicated' can sum up this week. Everyone has stress points and challenges in their lives, and just when you think you have had the worst day or week, you hear another's story and think, nope I don't have it so bad. So needed a few laughs this Friday and found these links...


we have all watched these old game shows, but looking back on the questions and answers, were they funny back then as they are now

http://www.gojolin.com/fb/107.php

a friend posted this one facebook, you may already have seen it, brought a tear to my eye and warms the heart

http://beloved-brands.com/2013/11/15/google/

and looking through these blog shots, it is like candy for the eye, so clever

http://thenewdomestic.com/

Spread lots of smiles and kindness, it all comes back to you!

street market

There is an OHS street market this Wed, nov  20 check it out for Christmas shopping and a goes towards a good cause for the OHS

 

 

 

Midnight madness was a lot of fun, great live music and treats and congratulations to our door prize winner sandra who is the lucky owner of a jen machell original piece of jewelry!

We have so many beautiful hand made cowl scarves, toques, hand warmers and mitts, perfect for keeping you cozy and fashionable!

if you like feather extensions for your hair, have a look at these to put in yourself, very easy to do! and feather barrettes too

Friday links

Friday is here! what a crazy week, so much energy floating around on the cusp of the full moon this Sunday. It is becoming hard to stay in the present as the calendar is booking up fast with events, appointments and the holidays fast approaching.

Was watching some Ted talks and this one stuck with me, all we really need to do is just ask

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMj_P_6H69g

My stack of books is growing, I could spend all my time with my nose in a book, so many great ones to read so little time, this is the Canada reads list for 2013

http://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads/2013/10/canada-reads-top-40.html

the weather man is pulling a fast one on us, with a week of Chinook temps, today the tables turn and a winter snowfall warning is in affect, just in time for midnight madness, don't let a bit of snow stop you from joining the uptown events, reFind is open 10-12 midnight!

spread some hugs and cheer to random strangers, you never know could make both your day!

toques & handwarmers

just in more half mitts, and slouchy toques in many colors. Tried on the toques and they fit awesome. I cant decide what color to get.

 

 

 

The boot selection is growing... more than 20 pairs in the store right now

 

Also, new earrings, necklaces, bracelets from jen machell

 

 

midnight radness

Be sure to come out this Friday, November 15 for midnight madness! The uptown core will have hot dogs, hot chocolate and entertainment. Local businesses have in store sales and goodies.

The weatherman seems to be on our side with mild weather forecasted, hope to see you there!

 

reFind will be open 10am-12 midnight

 

10% 6pm-12 midnight

 

live music

 

door prize draw and treats

 

 

Friday links

Apologies for the sparse week of blogging, I was away until yesterday and have had no access to my computer or internet. So this morning when I was thinking of what to share for links, found this one interesting about the town I live in, Olds.

It is rated the 3rd top community to do business in in Alberta! Olds was the smallest community in the survey and beat out bigger centers like Red Deer, Airdrie, Lethbridge and even Calgary and Edmonton. Our little town is a special place, and everyone works hard to make it special. I feel proud to be part of a great community.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2429903/Peace-Day-Reminder-millions-lives-lost-war-artists-stencil-9-000-bodies-Normandy-beach.html


with Remembrance Day on Monday, and having the time to stop and reflect how fortunate we are to live in Canada, this link caught my eye

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2429903/Peace-Day-Reminder-millions-lives-lost-war-artists-stencil-9-000-bodies-Normandy-beach.html

Enjoy the long weekend, catch up on sleep, spend time with family and friends, go check out the snowy outdoors and all the craft shows and sales that are popping up for the holidays. Remember to spread some smiles!

friday links

Welcome to November, it is time to turn our clocks back an hour this Sunday giving us a whole extra hour to sleep in, and for some it is the start of winter with the days getting shorter, spending more time indoors being cozy and warm. I simply endure winter with lots of movie nights and plow through my stack of books that didn't get read over the summer. Whatever the start of winter means to you, embrace it and remember it is only 6 plus months till spring is back!

I came across this link after hearing an interview with the blogger on CBC radio one. This site is fabulous, there are so many layers to it, really love it and find myself checking daily to see what is new!

http://www.humansofnewyork.com/

This is a very visual blog and so creative for moms and ladies who have a certain creative flare

http://thenewdomestic.com/

I had a chance to "pay it forward" a couple times this week, it felt so good. Fill your heart up with love and happiness and it cant help but to spill over to those you meet!

Wed notes

The crafty group of ladies are back with more refurbished treasures, if you haven't been it is a must see. You will find things you didn't know you needed!






Fall consignment is still arriving daily, here are a few items that caught my eye

pixie sequence bag, so pretty

 

toms brand new size 8.5

 

dc jacket size med

 

winter gear

With the first official snowfall of the season, it has left the trees and ground covered with a white blanket of snow, but the roads into a frozen skating rink!  take it slow out there! My crab apple tree in the backyard has robins all puffed up plucking a few frozen berries to fill them up for their long flight to somewhere a lot warmer. So although I wont be embracing the winter that has started way to early, it is more of building up a tolerance for the long cold months ahead.

 try one of these cozy hand made knit circle scarves

 

and these soft warm hand warmers

friday links

The last week of October will be upon us soon, and with all the excitement of Halloween next week, the uptown olds committee has put together a zombie stomp. There is something for all ages this sat, oct 26 3pm-8pm in the uptown core.

I couldn't resist this link that a friend had posted on facebook - a funny version of keeping up appearances

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150367291041441&set=vb.612821440&type=2&theater

Ok, this really made me think, had no idea that kids would be this sad when their candy is eaten by their parents! the little girl at the end will steal your heart

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOlpdd7y8MI

Spend some time with those who make you smile!

Olds Fashioned Christmas

The Olds Fashioned Christmas insert came in this weeks local paper! listing all the fun events around town from now until December 25. To many to list, check it out, there is bound to be something for everyone!

reFind is participating in mid-night madness on Friday, November 15th, with treats, live music and discounts from 6pm - 12pm, usually a night to bundle up and gather the family for early Christmas shopping or something for you.

g4g

It is time once again to start thinking of g4g gowns.

This is the third year for reFind to help with this awesome program that Karen Grudeski  started and promotes through the surrounding high schools. She will be showing off her collection of gowns and jewelry this Saturday, Oct 26 at the Olds Legion. Be sure to come out and take a look!

Check out g4g on facebook, as information will be posted starting in November.

A few different items came into the store, smart/iphone cases! why not.

Friday links

Somehow short weeks after a long weekend can feel like they never end! Trying to do all the usually things in four days instead of five is no easy task.

So welcome to Friday!

With the upcoming municipal elections this Monday, Oct 21, I came across these two links. Living where we do, having the right to vote is a privilege. We are fortunate to speak up, discuss and have our voices heard. Sometimes we may not agree with council decisions because we don't all value the same things. At election time it is important to listen to what the candidates have to say and cast your vote wisely.

There is much wisdom in both of these links today.

http://danikloo.com/2013/09/23/five-terrible-reasons-to-run-for-municipal-office/

http://danikloo.com/2013/10/01/six-awesome-reasons-to-run-for-municipal-office/

advanced polls are Sat, Oct 19 at council chambers and Mon, Oct 21 at the Olds Legion
Be sure to get out and vote!

Zombie Stomp

Halloween is a couple weeks away, are you a Zombie wanabe!

 

Olds is hosting their first Zombie Stomp on Sat, Oct 26 3-8pm

 

Pretty cool!

reFind will hand out treats to little ghouls from 3-5pm

 

Seasons change

The weekend was so beautiful, with the weather  holding turning it into a fall of glorious colors!

It always surprises me as how fast the seasons change, we hold onto the end of summer with all we have, and embrace fall but...

Get ready as snow is just around the corner, time to cozy up with coats, boots, and scarves

 

 

 

Friday links

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, it brings people together with family and friends to celebrate all that we are thankful for.

I have a long list of what I am thankful for, and sometimes it is the small things that we are most grateful to have in our lives.

Here is a link that gives the history of Canadian Thanksgiving

http://www.kidzworld.com/article/2614-canadian-thanksgiving

and one with a bit of humour on thanksgiving

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afb0WaOTmfk

and with the extra day off from work and routine, it is nice to do something that you enjoy, and one of my favorite things is movies, what is your favorite Thanksgiving movie...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMcw8cxsP58

Open your hearts and spread love and smiles this Thanksgiving weekend, kindness goes with everything!

lululemon

Yesterday a handful of lulu lemon hoodies came in the store, so they got a group photo, then another couple came in to join them ! tiss the season for warm hoodies

The Olds Gazette printed a short write up with photos of the fashion show, check it out http://www.mountainviewgazette.ca/

More boots

The weekend brought beautiful weather, with the smell of fall leaves and a warm breeze.

Well "these boots were made for walking" comes to mind when I see all the boots in the store right now!

 

The fashion show had a great turn out, thank you to all who came to support reFind and made a donation to the Olds & District hospice society

 

Friday links

This week I have not had much time to check out links or cool things going on in cyber space, but after sitting down this morning for a 1/2 hour and browsing the Ted talks came across this one that reminds me of todays choice of communication - the internet - texting - tweeting - all electronic interaction we do everyday, sometimes all day.

number 3. http://www.ted.com/playlists/19/did_you_know.html

and this one, wow I am such a paper towel hog. Even at home use them at random not giving the waste much thought. Makes me realise, how easy our lives have become.

number 2. http://www.ted.com/playlists/19/did_you_know.html

"Be the best version of yourself, and smile and laugh while you're doing it"

October

Welcome to October!

This is when the season has officially changed and having switched over to layers, with cozy sweaters, scarves, blazers, jackets, boots and hats.

The store is full of them all, my corner for boots is overflowing with short, tall and lace up boots. There are racks of cardigans, long sweaters, casual and comfy ones too.

I really enjoy this windy, colorful, unpredictable month. With the leaves changing and blowing all around, makes for a very pretty country drive to a local coffee shop, consignment store, farmers market. Just getting out and enjoying the local sites!

reFind's fashion show this Friday, October 4th 6-9pm, going to be fun times!

2 months

Well it has been two months of posting everyday and I am glad that I started! reFind has so much good energy flowing through it, lots of treasures to be found everyday, and so thankful for the awesome consignors, without them it wouldn't be this successful!

Once again the hand knit hand warmers are back in many colors, great for the cool days ahead, and a perfect gift for someone young and old.

 

 $12 & $18

 

 

Dior Size 8

Man oh man do we have boots right now, check out a couple pairs ...

Aldo size 8

Fashion Show!

The fashion show is this Friday, Oct 4th 6-9pm, $30, at the Olds, Gulf Club, all proceeds go to the Olds & District Hospice Society

Today is the last day for tickets! can pick one up at reFind or Satori Salon!

 

large wicker basket from 10,000 villages

 

Friday links

Happy Friday, the first frost is on my grass and the air is crisp almost time to pack up the lawn mower for another season. It has been a week where I was one day ahead all week so today really feels like Saturday, weird when that happens.

This summer I was introduced to something called an earthing mat. I know they have been around for awhile now, but for me it was a new thing, so with nothing to loose, decided to buy one and give it a try. Here is a youtube link to find out more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfVQ1s6BNOA

Driving around yesterday, doing my errands I noticed a lot of homes for sale, as well as a lot of new homes being built. Wondering if a community housing concept would be a good fit for Olds, hmm, something to think about.

http://www.nextworldtv.com/videos/community/benefits-of-intentional-community.html

 

"Life is not about focusing on the obstacles. It's about how you handle them, and whether you get enlightenment or levity from the way you do it."

 

quote Drew Barrymore

Boots

Boots ladies, lots of boots arriving in the store. They are taking over the shoe corner, here are a couple of lovelies!

Coach size 7

 

Fly London size 9

Uptown shops

For a number of years now the Uptowne Olds committee have been planning and working on reviving the uptown core, and slowly it is coming together. There are plans on adding bench seating, trees, brick walk ways and much more.

There are a number of people that come into the store on a weekly basis that have found us by word of mouth, on-line or just passing by.

I love the vibe of a small well maintained uptown core, the feeling is you can walk and enjoy the uniqueness of the small shops and businesses, and have a enjoyable shopping experience, with some one-on-one assistance.

Here are three new stores open/opening in the uptown area, come and check them out!

Pandora's Boox and Tea

Ruby Blooms Studio

Suzanne & Jennys

Monday

Happy Monday, start the week off with treating yourself. Set aside a day or a few hours where you can do what makes you smile or just say ahhh.

 

Waking up this morning and catching the sunrise at 7:20am just peaking over the trees, it brought with it the feeling of fall. Wont be long and we will have to turn the clocks back!

 

Hollister

TNA

Link friday

This is the time of year that brings new changes, a renewal of the soul.

Everyone is so focused on Jan 1st as the day to bring new starts, reflect on their lives, and let go of patterns that aren't working, but to me the start of fall with its crispness in the air, kids going back to school, schedules in place, spending more time in doors sets it off.

Are you doing something that you are passionate about, or just to pay the bills. Are you spending time with friends that ignite great conversations, and easiness.
Are you spending to much time not really enjoying each day, just plowing through.

This link was a good reminder to be true to you.

http://www.nextworldtv.com/videos/enlightened-simplicity/coffee-transformed-my-life--an-amusing-tale-of-leaving-the-rat-race.html

and this link tells me "don't be afraid to be your whole self"
http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html

Smile to those you meet and they will have a happy heart!

Vests

There has been an influx of vests and blazers come into the store. All kinds of different styles, perfect time to add one to your fall wardrobe.

Wear one with a tee and jeans, or a collar shirt, also a tank and scarf. Lots of cool ways to add a layer of style!

American eagle size sm

 

Jacob size sm

 

Besca size med