Not everything went according to plan in 2025… and that’s okay. 🙏
This year had many beautiful moments too, but this post is for the things that didn’t work out, didn’t get finished, or were simply difficult for me. I wanted to share the side of life people usually don’t show here — so no one feels alone scrolling through a “perfect” feed.
If your year wasn’t all highlights either, feel free to share a lowlight or two 🤍 ___ New here? Hi, I’m Lucie! 🌻 I share DIY & old house renovation, thrifting, dumpster diving and life adventures of an alien in Portugal. Follow for more! 👉 @thriftsandtrashures ___ #lowlights#reallifeoverinstagram#imperfections#2025recap#realife
I love finding solutions that tick all the following boxes: ✅ Good for me ✅ Good for the environment ✅ Saves money
Not many people realize this, but in most cases, buying less not only costs you less in the long run - it’s also better for the environment. 🫶 And when you choose more natural, non-toxic products, they’re better for you too. So it’s a win win situation!
I don’t think I’ll personally go back to regularly buying any of the things mentioned in my post. They have their place and use, but they’re just not part of my daily life anymore.
There will be part 2 and 3 here eventually, because there are much more things that I stopped buying. 🥰
If you’d like to try one of these swaps yourself, check out my natural deodorant recipe - it’s available on my profile. 🫶
How many of these have you already stopped buying? Let’s inspire each other in the comments - let me know what other things you stopped buying.
This is not my “normal”, I usually buy much less. 🫣 I haven’t bought almost anything in the past few years so quite a few things needed to be replaced and my style has changed a lot too. 😅
I’m currently in the process of putting together something like a “capsule wardrobe” to be able to mix and match anything and everything within my closet and have all the pieces that I need. 🙏
P.S. I included shipping in the total for each piece I ordered online.
Do you think I bought too many things or did you buy even more? 👀 Let me know! 🫶
We’ve recently taken on a new project - an old stone house in a small village in the heart of Europe. It’s full of charm, with thick stone walls, but it’s also been abandoned for a long time. Right now, the only ones living here are a few martens… 🐾🫣
I’d love to turn this place into a peaceful, creative space. 🫶 Some parts have already been renovated, but there’s still a lot to do, and I know it’ll take time - especially since I’m splitting my time between here and Portugal.
I’m really thankful to my friend Alessandra, who already has her own renovation project. She gave me the courage to finally start this and stop waiting for the “perfect” moment. 💪
I’ll be sharing bits of the process here from time to time so stay tuned! 🫶
Lucie’s Thrifts & Trashures
Lucie’s Thrifts & Trashures
Not everything went according to plan in 2025… and that’s okay. 🙏
This year had many beautiful moments too, but this post is for the things that didn’t work out, didn’t get finished, or were simply difficult for me. I wanted to share the side of life people usually don’t show here — so no one feels alone scrolling through a “perfect” feed.
If your year wasn’t all highlights either, feel free to share a lowlight or two 🤍
___
New here? Hi, I’m Lucie! 🌻
I share DIY & old house renovation, thrifting, dumpster diving and life adventures of an alien in Portugal.
Follow for more! 👉 @thriftsandtrashures
___
#lowlights #reallifeoverinstagram #imperfections #2025recap #realife
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Read the caption for more.👇
I love finding solutions that tick all the following boxes:
✅ Good for me
✅ Good for the environment
✅ Saves money
Not many people realize this, but in most cases, buying less not only costs you less in the long run - it’s also better for the environment. 🫶 And when you choose more natural, non-toxic products, they’re better for you too. So it’s a win win situation!
I don’t think I’ll personally go back to regularly buying any of the things mentioned in my post. They have their place and use, but they’re just not part of my daily life anymore.
There will be part 2 and 3 here eventually, because there are much more things that I stopped buying. 🥰
If you’d like to try one of these swaps yourself, check out my natural deodorant recipe - it’s available on my profile. 🫶
How many of these have you already stopped buying?
Let’s inspire each other in the comments - let me know what other things you stopped buying.
___
New here? Hi, I’m Lucie! 🌻
I share DIY projects, old house renovation, secondhand finds, thrifting and dumpster diving adventures and sustainable ideas.
Follow for more! 👉 @thriftsandtrashures
___
#underconsumption #sustainablelife #naturaldeodorant #naturalcosmetics #sustainable #ecofriendly #budgeting #thingsistoppedbuying #howtosavemoney
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Let me explain! 🫣
This is not my “normal”, I usually buy much less. 🫣 I haven’t bought almost anything in the past few years so quite a few things needed to be replaced and my style has changed a lot too. 😅
I’m currently in the process of putting together something like a “capsule wardrobe” to be able to mix and match anything and everything within my closet and have all the pieces that I need. 🙏
P.S. I included shipping in the total for each piece I ordered online.
Do you think I bought too many things or did you buy even more? 👀 Let me know! 🫶
#capsulewardrobe #howmuchispent #thrifting #thriftwithme #bugetingtips #savingmoney
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Be kind to yourself. 🫶
#socialmediaisfake #deinfluencing #realitycheck
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Exciting updates! 🗝️🏡
We’ve recently taken on a new project - an old stone house in a small village in the heart of Europe. It’s full of charm, with thick stone walls, but it’s also been abandoned for a long time. Right now, the only ones living here are a few martens… 🐾🫣
I’d love to turn this place into a peaceful, creative space. 🫶 Some parts have already been renovated, but there’s still a lot to do, and I know it’ll take time - especially since I’m splitting my time between here and Portugal.
I’m really thankful to my friend Alessandra, who already has her own renovation project. She gave me the courage to finally start this and stop waiting for the “perfect” moment. 💪
I’ll be sharing bits of the process here from time to time so stay tuned! 🫶
#stonehouseproject #oldhouserestoration #villagelife #renovationjourney #quietliving #fromabandonedtohome #countrysidehome #slowrenovation
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None of these things deserve to be thrown away, yet for some it’s the easiest solution than to try to find a new purpose or donate them. 😬
Do you agree? Which one would you take home? 🗑️💎
#trash #dumpsterdiving #trashortreasure #overconsumption #trashfinds #whatpeoplethrowaway
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