The World Economic Forum reported that “the equivalent of one garbage truck full of clothes is burned or dumped in a landfill every second.” This has inspired many people to give new life to older clothing and shop at thrift stores. Sustainability influencers on all platforms share their love for second-hand shopping. However, Pinterest offers great insight and inspiration into this specific type of shopping. If you’re running an influencer discovery search on Pinterest for frugal crafters, you’ll find plenty of creators. Here are some of the best thrift store influencers on Pinterest.
Top thrift store influencers on Pinterest
House of Hawthornes
House of Hawthornes is a blog by “a vintage girl at heart,” who shares her love of thrifting for home decor and DIY projects. Thrifty living is the main focus, although gardening and Christmas decorations are prominent features. The blog has appeared in a variety of publications, including Better Homes and Gardens, Good Housekeeping and Country Living. The associated Pinterest account has over 103.4K followers and contains information for finding new ways to use something old.
Jen Crider
Jen is the brains behind Girl in the Garage, a blog that seeks to inspire everyone to turn plain furniture into art. Jen believes you don’t need to be naturally artistic to make something beautiful and has shared top tips in the book “Amazing Furniture Makeovers.” Her Pinterest account has over 83.4K followers. It features a selection of boards showcasing makeovers, easy DIY projects and repurposed decor.
Kristine — The Painted Hive
Kristine is a mother, wife, blogger, penny pincher and home enthusiast. She created The Painted Hive to share her enthusiasm for creating beautiful, livable homes on a budget. Her Pinterest account has over 176.7K followers. It’s a valuable resource for anyone wanting to make a fabulous home without breaking the bank.
Courtney and Tanner — A Little Craft In Your Day
A Little Craft In Your Day is the work of Tanner and Courtney, young craft enthusiasts who share DIY tips. From everyday life hacks to DIY wedding projects, this creative posts their creative projects. They have over 194.8K Pinterest followers.
Serena Appiah — Thrift Diving
Serena created the blog Thrift Diving to inspire others to decorate and improve their homes through budget DIY. The focus is on finding treasures at thrift stores and using them to reinvent your home. The associated Thrift Diving Pinterest account has over 106.2K followers.
Lesha Gilchrist — ThriftNTell
As an advocate for sustainable fashion and thrifted outfits, Lesha uses Pinterest to share her favorite finds with more than 40.8K followers. This sustainable wardrobe stylist fills her page with tips on how to form a new wardrobe using second-hand clothing. This thrifter styles basic and creative pieces that give her the ultimate sense of style.
Izzy Manuel
Izzy is a former chemist who fills her Pinterest page with ethical styles that she finds while thrifting. This thrifting influencer uses her page to share her favorite colorful outfits to give others the inspiration they need to incorporate more sustainable fashion into their wardrobes.
Gail Wilson — My Repurposed Life
Gail takes to Pinterest to encourage others to rescue the unwanted, reimagine its purpose, and to repeat with the next unwanted item. She has earned a following of more than 265.9K by sharing creative ideas on including thrifted furniture, clothing, and decorations into your lifestyle. From spring garden projects to upcycled candlesticks for your dining tables, Gail posts a variety of thrifty content.
Lauren Bless’er House
Lauren uses her Pinterest to share how to turn ordinary houses into eclectic cottages on a budget. The designer, DIYer, and thrifter uploads homestyle content and tips for creating a dream home. From making your home smell great to tips on how to make a perfect bed, Lauren has got you covered.
Addie — Old World New
As a lover of thrifted and vintage finds, Addie uses her Pinterest to share her passion for living a sustainable lifestyle. The DIYer fashion and decor enthusiast shares tips on how to find trendy outfits and how to create beautiful second-hand furniture. Her eco-friendly tips have gained her a following of more than 11.7K.
Refashionista – Jillian Owens
Since 2010, Jillian has been refashioning and upcycling “thrift store dumps from frump to fab.” The sustainable fashion blogger has taken to Pinterest to share her love for creating fashionable styles out of thrifted clothing and has gained more than 78K followers and 2.2M views along the way. Her page is full of before and after proof of her stylish creations.
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