Rags & Riches Thriftique

Introducing The Baby Mens Shirt Dress

2011-10-05T12:55:00.000-07:00

Did you know that we are now making the Mens Shirt Dress in baby sizes!

Stay tune for a shop update and check out all the new Mens Shirt Dresses now

available in baby sizes!

Introducing The Quilted Baby Bib

2011-09-30T14:16:00.000-07:00

Introducing our ecofriendly quilted baby bibs!

These bibs are constructed out of mens dress shirts and are double sided

and quilted for that extra charm.

Bibs measure 7"H x 8"W and will fit newborns up to toddlers.

Bibs are only $10 and would make the perfect baby gift or

gift to your little one.

Go take a look @ our etsy shop and pick up a bib today!

pattern for this bib is from jcasa's handmade

Sneak Peek : This Ones For The Boys....

2011-09-29T10:05:00.000-07:00

Sorry if we have been a little quiet on the blog the past week,

it is only because we have been creating new products for those sweet little boys

in your life!

After creating the Mens Shirt Dress for the girls out of Mens Dress Shirts,

I am still left with quite a bit of scraps from the shirt.

Of course I don't want to be wasteful and toss the leftovers so instead I found the perfect

solution.....

a patchwork quilt!

And coming soon are quilted baby bibs also from

the Mens Dress Shirts!

Here at Rags & Riches we are committed to recycling and reusing

as much materials as possible!

Stay tune for a etsy shop update with all of our new boy products!

Pinterest......

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Flowers made from recycled magazines

Pretty centerpiece display using old bottle collection.

Stuffed bunny using mens old shirt.

Outdoor table garden

Curtains made from vintage linens.

Follow me @ linzmac1

Downtown Chandler Artwalk

2011-09-15T15:00:00.000-07:00

Do you have plans for this Friday night?

Why not come on down to Downtown Chandler for their monthly Artwalk.

This month is sure to be packed with over 40 vendors lining the streets of Downtown Chandler.

Rags & Riches Thriftique will have a booth in front of DC Steakhouse & One Wing Boutique.

Come check us out and then you can grab a bite to eat at one of the many restuarants

the Downtown area has to offer.

Then after you grab a bite to eat come take a tour of the shop Ari's Place which is right around
the corner on Boston Street

& if you mention this blog post you will receive 10% off your first purchase!
Not only does Ari's Place offer handmade goods but has a wide variety of boutique
style woman apparel, purses, home decor items, Southwest Arizona Decor, & one-of-a kind jewelry.

Then after you are finished eating & shopping you can grab some dessert @ Paleta's Betty.
There handmade popcicles are my favorite!

Sounds like the perfect friday night to me, hope to see you all out there!

Upcoming Vendor Shows!

2011-09-13T12:44:00.000-07:00

We have some very exciting local vending shows/markets coming up

in the next few months that you will not want to miss!

Coming in October is The Boutique Market @ the Hello There House Home & Garden Event.

The event is on October 7th & 8th from 9:00am-6:00pm both days

and will be located in Downtown Tempe in the courtyard on Mill.

Be sure to check out the Hello There House blog and website,

this event looks fabulous and is going to be jam packed with tons of great classes & teachers.

Starting in October we will also be out at the Gilbert Farmers Market

on Saturday morning from 7am-11am located in Downtown Gilbert next to the Water Tower.

I have been a fan of the Gilbert Farmers Market for some time and am so excited to be apart of it.

Make sure to come check it out, not only for arts & craft items but large selection

of local produce and food vendors!

Coming up in November we will be at the La-di-da Designs Boutique

on November 16, 17, 18, & 19th located @ 1458 N. Higley Rd. Gilbert, AZ

which in off of Higley & Baseline Road.

Hours for this show boutique are as follows:

Wednesday November 16th (preview show): 6pm-10pm

Thursday November 17th - 10am-9pm

Friday November 18th- 10am-9pm

Saturday November 19th- 10am-6pm

This boutique is going to be loaded with tons & tons of cute items for the holidays!

It is the perfect place to go for Christmas shopping, you are sure to find that perfect gift!

With over 40 vendors you are sure to find something that you will love.

Remembering 9/11/2011

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In honor of 9/11/2011 I will be offering the following dresses for 20% off.

The Liberty Mens Shirt Dress

The Ruby Mens Shirt Dress

The Lucy Mens Shirt Dress

God Bless America

Introducing the Vintage Pumpkin Towers

2011-09-10T07:07:00.000-07:00

Is anyone else excited about the upcoming fall season?

I know that here in Arizona everyone cannot wait for cooler temperatures

and for any sign of fall. Most of the time since it doesn't cool

off till the end of October everyone decides to decorate early to give us that fall feeling.

We have created these unique one-of-a-kind vintage pumpkin towers

made of vintage sheet linens to give your home that added piece of character.

Right now we are offering mini and regular size towers.

The mini towers measure 6"H x 5"W and are only $8

and the regular size towers measure 10" H x 8"W and are only $12.

An eco-friendly decoration that can be used all the way through

till the end of Thanksgiving.

These would make a lovely centerpiece or look awesome on your bookself,

even spice up the front door step.

They also come with twine attached and can be hung from your chandelier

or any doorway.

These pumpkin towers come in a varity colors & sizes.

We love custom orders so if you have something in mind

please send me a message @

ragsandrichesthriftique@gmail.com.

Our vintage pumpkin towers are available in our online Etsy Store

and can also be found locally at our shop in Downtown Chandler.

Etsy Love : Vintage Finds

2011-09-08T16:43:00.000-07:00

Besides being a handmade artist trying to live as eco-friendly as possible,

I am also a handmade/recycled shopper!

I have been recently shopping around etsy and here are a couple of items I just could not

pass up.

Above is for my little guy who is due in December.

The listing actually included (3) vintage shirts for such a great deal.

Make sure to check out Mama Fabun's shop.

My sister-in-law is due with her first baby girl

within a week or two of my due date.

I was so excited when I came upon this dress and knew I had to get

it for her.

Check out Vintage Aga's shop and all of it's cute vintage clothes

My little girl will be turning 4 in a couple of weeks

and one of her requests has been to get a new dress.

This dress has little sailboats on it, I know she is going to love it.

She especially likes when I order dresses from the "mail".

This dress is also from Mama Fabun's shop.

I couldn't of found more perfect invitation.

This year we are having my little one's party at the SplashPad/Pool

so when I came across these from Project Random's shop

I instantly had to have them!

My New Girl......

2011-09-06T15:06:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I spent my day making over my girl (aka my mannequin).

With a couple coats of metallic silver spray paint,

some Mod Podge & old book pages along with a little bit of lace trim

I would say she is looking like a whole new woman!

Here she is sporting a Vintage Linen Apron looking lovely as ever.

Labor Day Etsy Sale!

2011-09-05T07:02:00.000-07:00

Happy Labor Day Everyone!

Head on over to our Etsy Shop to enjoy 10% Off your purchase for today.

Enter LABOR10 for Coupon Code.

I hope you all have a safe and fun holiday :)

Sneak Peeks

2011-09-04T11:22:00.000-07:00

Happy Sunday! I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday weekend.

I just thought I would share a couple sneak peeks of upcoming products.

First are some vintage linens I stumbled upon,

I cannot wait to turn these into little aprons and other household knick-knacks.

And second I am seeing visions of purple and pink!

Get ready for some new Mens Shirt Dresses all in shades of purple and pink!

Stay tune for updates on these upcoming items.

I hope everyone has a great day and stay cool......especially if you live in Arizona!

Introducing The Wick Hut Candles

2011-09-02T20:44:00.000-07:00

Introducing The Wick Hut Candles!

We are now carrying these candles at our store location in Downtown Chandler

@ 105 West Boston Street Chandler, AZ 85225.

I was introduced to these candles at last month's Art Walk in Downtown Chandler

and instantly fell in love.
Being the candle lovers we are at our household it has always been hard to find that perfect candle.
Gold Canyon Candles have always been a favorite but are also a little hard to get a hold of
and a little pricey. We have also tried out the candles at Bath & Body Works and they seemed to work
okay for the most part.
When I look for a candle I look for something with a super strong scent.
Something that is going to travel around the house and make it smell delicious.
These candles are known for their super strong scent
and they come in the most delicious flavors.
There are so many varities it was hard to choose what to stock in the shop.

We currently have the 4 oz. size in the following scents :
1. Butt Naked- Wonderful base notes of granny smith apples and honeydew melon, middle notes of strawberries and pears with a added hint of spice.
2. China Rain- A rejuvenating scent with a clean and refreshing fragrance of floral surroundings, with the added scent of musky rose and fresh midnight rain. A very smooth and relaxing scent to brighten your day.
3. Yuzu-Also known as Japanese grapefruit. Yuzu begins with top notes of mandarin, tangerine, lemon satsuma, and ruby red grapefruit with middle notes of bergamot and base notes of oakmoss. A very nice, fresh scent.
4. Oven Baked Bread- Walk into the wonderful scent of freshly baked bread, straight out of the hot oven.

And in also in the 8oz. size the following scents:
1. Butt Naked- Wonderful base notes of granny smith apples and honeydew melon, middle notes of strawberries and pears with a added hint of spice.
2. Spruce Orchard- A clean and refreshing blend of citrus,pine,and rosemary with a light woody background. A great scent for any room in your house.
3. Coconut Lime Verbana- Fresh coconut, limes and fragrant verbena, warmed by vanilla and musk.
4. Butternut Pumpkin-A blend of butternut squash, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, clove and a hint of vanilla.

The 4oz. candles are only $6 and have a burn time of up to 30 hours
and
The 8oz. candles are only $9 and have a burn time of up to 40 hours.

After trying these candles out everyone at my house is definently hooked!
Not to mention my favorite part is they are all handmade and poured
out of Scottsdale, AZ from a local vendor so you are supporting a local
handmade artist!

Come by are shop and smell these candles for yourself, you won't be disappointed!

About Me

2011-09-01T11:34:00.000-07:00

Who am I : My name is Lindsey. I am an Arizona native, born and raised. I have been happily married to the most perfect husband in the world for almost 6 years and we have a little boy, little girl, and I am currently 5 months pregnant with another little boy.

What I Do: Both my husband and I like to dabble in all sorts of arts & crafts. A jack of all trades isn't that what they call it? After my first baby boy was born my husband and I stumbled upon a charming little paper store in Downtown Mesa called Mystic Paper. From there I was hooked and completely indulged into the world of paper arts, scrapbooking, & mixed media. After about a year of learning all the "ins and outs" in regards to paper arts I decided to submit to be on the Mystic Paper Design Team and won a spot for a year on the team. Being able to work with new products each month and do something that I love was such a great experience and truely a treat but soon I became interested in the world of sewing. Quilting especially with vintage fabrics was what I wanted to learn. Next I completely indulged myself into the world of sewing. I started out learning how to quilt and then moved on to simple clothing construction. At the beginning of 2011 I made a News Years Resolution to start living more "GREEN" friendly and decided to start incorporating this into my arts & crafts project. I started brainstorming ways to make unique one-of-a-kind items using recycled fabrics, glassware, and everyday items that don't always get recycled to there fullest potinental. With the help of my husband I believe that we have created and continue to create items that are interesting & different & fun at the same time!

My Favorites: I love anything vintage or antique. I often feel like I missed out on so much not being able to have lived in past decades. I love small business "Brick & Mortar" types of places. I love to shop and support local but also have quite an addiction to Etsy! I am a foodie and love to try new types of restaurants that ofter that quiet charm or have a funky style. I am an Arizona girl at heart and although the dreaded summer months can be long I couldn't imagine it any other way. I love all types of music.....I mean all types from oldies, to rock, to alternative, to classical, country, even a little pop thrown in there I like it all.

I am a very passionate person and pour my heart into my work. I really look forward to sharing with all of you and connecting and meeting others. Have a lovely day and drop me a comment to introduce yourself!

Introducing Our Apron Collection

2011-08-30T20:29:00.000-07:00

Introducing our vintage linen apron collection!

All aprons are made from vintage linens and are double-sided,

making them completely reversible.

What is more perfect than welcoming the upcoming holidays

than with a new apron to bake all your goodies in!

Each apron includes a hand-dyed doily for that extra charm.

Who doesn't love vintage linens with doilies?

Aprons measure 25" in length and are one size fits all.

They would make a perfect gift for that little girl in your life

but also can fit up a petite woman's size.

Aprons are available in our etsy store for $14 and can also

be found in our shop in Downtown Chandler, AZ.

Let's get ready for that holiday baking!!!

Before & After

2011-08-25T20:57:00.000-07:00

The possibilities are endless when it comes to recycling your glass jars.

Take a look at what we have created with a lemonade jar.

These are now available at our shop in Downtown Chandler.

This plant include the recycled jar planter, decorative marbles, soil, & a unique cactus

to decorate your window sill, kitchen table, or any cute little nook in your home.

Come in and grab one for $15!

We look forward to meeting you :)

We have been busy down on Boston Street

2011-08-21T19:42:00.000-07:00

This weekend we have been busy adding displays to the shop

and stocking up on inventory!

Check out all of our Mens Shirt Dresses!

We also have many new purses and dresses for juniors available.

We also offer custom furniture, check out our gorgeous dresser up for grabs!

But don't take my word for it, if you live in the Phoenix, AZ area

come check us out @ 105 West Boston Street Chandler, AZ 85225

We can't wait to meet you!

Introducing Our Recycled Wine Bottle Succulents

2011-08-18T11:11:00.000-07:00

Introducing our wine bottle succulents!

Being from Arizona we love all types of cacti especially succulents.

Succulents are so easy to care for but come in so many different species

it makes them so interesting to look at.

What is a better way to plant and display them then it a

recycled wine bottle.

The colored glass makes for a beautiful pot and is just the right size

for your window sill or even as a collection on your kitchen table.

Currently they are available @ Ari's Place in Downtown Chandler.

They are $15 for one or $36 for a collection of (3) which saves you $9!

Custom bottles are available upon request.

Also available are our wine bottle tumblers, which are also $15.

Plants include recycled wine bottle tumbler, decorative rocks, soil, and succulent plant.

Pick one of these up today and enjoy the beauty of these glasses

while recycling and reusing at the same time!

Introducing the Mens Shirt Dress Collection

2011-08-16T12:02:00.000-07:00

One of our one-of-a-kind handmade items is our collection of toddler/girl dresses

made from Mens Dress Shirts.

We are able to transform a mens old shirt into a cute little dress for that darling little girl in your life.

We have a wide range of colors and patterns to choose from.

You can request a custom dress choosing what type of shirt, pattern, buttons, and size

you desire by sending us an email @ ragsandrichesthriftique@gmail.com.

Or better yet if you want to use one of daddy's old shirts you can ship it to us

and we can make a custom dress out of it making it all the more special!

We currently have an inventory of pre-made mens shirt dresses

@ Ari's Place in Downtown Chandler, AZ located @ 105 West Boston St. Chandler, AZ 85225.

Dresses range in sizes 2T-5T but can be made as small as 6 months of age

as well as up to 8 years old. They make for that perfect summer time outfit but can be

paired with a long sleeve tee and leggings for the fall/wintery months.

Dresses are $20 for one and currently we are running an introductory sale
of $36 for two.

Send us an email for any questions or come visit us @ the shop in Downtown Chandler!
We look forward to hearing from you!

An Introduction To Rags & Riches

2011-08-12T19:43:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our blog!

We are a husband and wife team that dabbles in thrift, antique, & handmade items

and have decided to pursue our dreams of opening up a shop to share our love.

Currently we have an Etsy Shop with a variety of thrift, antique and handmade items.

Our moto is to Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle and to reinvent items

with a unique, one-of-a-kind twist that is sure to be a lovely addition to your home.

For anyone that lives in the Phoenix, Arizona area we are currently selling

our handmade items out of a boutique in the Historical Downtown Chandler.

Come visit us @ Ari's Place located @ 105 West Boston Street Chandler, AZ 85225.

Or shoot us over an email @ ragsandrichesthriftique@gmail.com.

We look forward to meeting all of you!