HOLIDAY THRIFT + DECORATE WITH ME | CHRISTMAS HOSTING ESSENTIALS

HOLIDAY THRIFT + DECORATE WITH ME | CHRISTMAS HOSTING ESSENTIALS
Kristen McGowan
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Come thrift with me for holiday Christmas decor and hosting essentials! We are hosting for the holidays this year and looking for good quality and affordable glassware, holiday decor, affordable furniture and more! I’ll share with your my best thrifting secrets, what to look for at the thrift store, how to find the best pieces and all my styling tips along the way! I hope this gives you some thrift shopping ideas you can use on your next shopping trip!
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[@KristenMcGowan]

We're hosting for the holidays this year in our new home and I had to get some last minute thrifting and decorating done!! Thrifting is the best way to find all of those quality decor and home essentials at a budget friendly price! I hope you enjoy coming along thrifting and decorating with me today!! xo Happy Holidays❤🎄✨

[@mariamangion21]

@@KristenMcGowan happy holidays 🤍

[@KristenMcGowan]

@mariamangion21 ❤❤

[@teresasmith6028]

At in ar

[@DakotaRoseT]

The nutcracker candle holders are AMAZING I need them omg

[@KristenMcGowan]

Right!? So perfect!!

[@nicolefitzgerald2022]

those giant mugs are fantastic!

[@gabriellad1725]

So many better options in USA than UK. I’ve never seen such a great thrift store over here! Fabulous 🎉

[@Blackcatspilates]

Yes, agreed! I go into our charity shops and even the bigger stores aren’t anything like Good Will in the US. Its still fun thrifting though, I’ve found a few hard back books and other bits and pieces while out hunting 😊

[@mariamangion21]

2 videos in 2 days?? What did we do to deserve this ❤️

[@KristenMcGowan]

Bonus content!! ❤☺

[@walkintheoutdoors8343]

Your Restore is miles above ours. Jealous but love thrifting too.

[@signature_colorpink8954]

I love the spring beauty.

[@tracy_222]

Wow some great finds👍🏻great plate sets👍🏻🍽️love those mugs. Iam sure you’ll make every thing look great🎄🎁

[@judymcinnis]

Wow, the Restore in Tennessee was a gold mine for nostalgic Christmas treasures to decorate your new home for your first Christmas as a married couple. You are creating your own family traditions. (I will let you know that the Restore in Newmarket, Ontario didn't have anything like that.) 🎀🎁🎄Merry Christmas🎄🎁🎀

[@juliem.3936]

You found some really nice items!

[@mimib95]

Your Dad will be really happy about the tartan and plaid touches.

[@maryjohnston2711]

Your dad will like that print.

[@Jburns1212]

classic timeless finds🎄

[@carolynhopkinson8642]

Great bits you found!

[@gerrimcgrath6878]

Oooommmmgggg, those cat stockings!!!!! 😻😻😻😻

[@ginacrusco234]

Love the crystal ballerinas.

[@patriciareeps3389]

My restore has nothing like you showed. That was a beautiful store

[@Kimberly.Storyteller]

If I had a thrift store like that in my area--I'd be in Heaven.🖤 You really scored on those Christmas decorations; I love your plaid blazer outfit too!

[@francineh.7825]

Oh my goodness I thought you only had one cat! They look so much alike...too cute!

[@teebirds7152]

I love the garland on your fireplace. Can you share where you got it

[@susangooden1055]

I love the idea of thrifting but where i go it is literal garbage. I’m dying to find a good place. I love everything you found. Love the Easter dishes. Get them.

[@michdancer13]

I'm envious of your Habitat store! Ours is small and does not have that variety!

[@salimorton641]

Kristen, you should get some of those pretty spring plates. Especially if you plan to have a speing decor this coming year!

[@HappyHarryX5]

Someone probably took an ornamental design off the front of the fireplace grill.

[@KristenMcGowan]

Definitely!!!

[@paulaleeper3668]

I had so much fun going thrift thing with you. I love the big tall Christmas mugs.!!! And all of the ornaments you found for the tree the crystal ballerinas!!! You are an amazing designer

[@BarbyR0362]

Great finds Kristen, i love thrift stores❤

[@moniquelafreniere7274]

Never seen such great Christmas decor in my ReStore or Value Village. Our prices in Canada are also higher than in US.

[@marisarosado9706]

I love the things you find but I found burlap stockings for 1.99 each at Hobby Lobby

[@tlanc1283]

Wow, great finds! Probably better to thrift for wonderful holiday decor because most retail stores are already picked through.

[@marchu50]

Nice video!!

[@SBakall2]

you have the best thrift stores!

[@patwilkinson2182]

Beautiful

[@mariannreider2982]

I love how you edited this video to show how you styled the object after adding it to your cart. You have a great habitat store. Our local is trashy. Merry Christmas.

[@jennyhullinger34]

Love your Christmas shopping video you sure got some good decor for your beautiful home🎄

[@sandralucas3413]

I love the letter ornaments, an idea you can hang them on your Christmas stockings

[@KristenMcGowan]

@@sandralucas3413 yes!!👏🏼

[@deborahdeborah8724]

Love your site, Kristen, a sister Canuck from TO!

[@auroraalmazan3958]

Great finds 😮… Can’t wait your x mas home tour ❣️

[@susandunne1482]

Love the Christmas stockings . Happy Christmas to u and yr whole family from me here in Ireland...love yr videos

[@Gin-d4e]

Kristen you are so special. I always love your videos. Your eye is spot on and you explain why it works! I could have watched this for hours - Restore was amazing.

[@diannahartin8394]

❤

[@dtulip1]

I've literally cleared out my parents house of their 60yrs of marriage through the era of tge dinner party....and had to throw away LOADS of matching crystal glasses....sad fact tgey had to ho in the hardcore and soul bin because they were cut crystal 😢

[@JulieNick28]

WOW - you found all kinds of great things! I love those cat stockings ❤

[@KristenMcGowan]

@@JulieNick28 aren’t they so cute!!

[@royaarab7434]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ΧαρίκλειαΤσεκουρλούκη]

Amazing ideas 🍀🍀☘️☘️☘️☘️💚💚💚💚🎄🎄🇬🇷

[@deirdregahansuttle5698]

Peanuts or assorted nuts woukd look better in the glass trees. The pink chocs look like condom packets😂

[@kellymarice2573]

❤❤❤

[@florencewatkins2508]

I love love thrifting videos. Happy holidays to your whole family 😘

[@MyKimThompson]

Loved video. Would like to wish you a very Happy Christmas 🎄

[@KristenMcGowan]

@@MyKimThompson thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you too❤️❤️

[@MEHEKMOHSINI-ym8hf]

Luv u Kristen❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@melissa_cardona]

I've always liked watching your videos! Its so calming! the vibe hits different! 😌💞

[@jeanieturner5183]

You got so many amazing finds. I do love to thrift because it makes your home more unique because it isn’t a cookie cutter home.😊

[@lisamdrake5696]

Omg! YES! STU and HENRY! 😍 I KNEW you had two of those gorgeous kitties! I remember seeing both of them at the same time - I think it was when you were making over your old kitchen (it was all white, some time before the lake house) and I remember falling in love with those furry little guys! 🥰🥰🥰 I thought maybe something had happened to Stu because Henry seemed to be the one liking the camera most recently. Glad you still have them! Are they brothers? Your ThreadUp finds are FABULOUS by the way! And I think you should go back and get the pair of Santa mugs, they are wonderful! ❤😊

[@Lyndaragirl78]

I’m sooo glad you like knickknacks and little shelf fillers for your home. Somehow it just adds to the charm and coziness of a home. And since you are deliberately carefully choosing each piece makes it just more special. So many designers go minimal with their decor and that is ok too. There definitely is a line that says too much. Btw, I LOVED that red dress and red shoes on you!! Beautiful!!! I hope that you and Christian have a wonderful holiday in your new home this year!!! Merry Christmas!!! P.S. Go back and get the Santa mugs!! They are adorable!! 💕💕💕

[@KristenMcGowan]

Thank you so much Lynda❤️❤️ Merry Christmas!!🎄

[@graceulbrich3677]

i always watch these videos dreaming of the day when i don’t have to work on the holidays as a nurse. i haven’t not been required to work christmas in years😢💔