The Create Restore Brand

03/18/2022

Today is World Sleep Day and I'll admit, I don't get quality sleep. Just last night, I woke up about 3 to 4 times because my mind wouldn't stop racing. See, I find myself working all the way until I start nodding at my computer. Then I crawl my way to my bed and pass out. Some would say that's the life of an entrepreneur, but I still have to function as a mom, a caretaker and a chronic illness thriver.

Check out our stories for more info on what adequate sleep is, the benefits of getting sleep, and how you and I can become better at it. And don't forget to shop these pre-loved Kate Spade pajamas (Size XL, $39.99, new with tags) and Isotoner slip on house shoes (Size 8.5-9, $9.99) in preparation of your next great slumber.
www.created2restored.com

03/17/2022

While everyone else is wearing green, you can pinch us, because we're wearing our thrifted Under Armour sweatshirt and compression capris and our thrifted Saucony women's runners. Instead of grabbing a pint, get in a few miles knowing you've kept good clothing out of our landfills. Now that's more than luck. Shop online at www.created2restored.com (link in bio).
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03/17/2022

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Since the official start of spring is this Sunday, we're running a sale this weekend-JUST FOR YOU! Save 25% off EVERYTHING in the shop, including things that we're just releasing between today and Sunday. Just use code HELLOSPRING at checkout. Now's your chance to grab those secondhand pieces you've been looking at for awhile. Shipping is $5.99 and free if your purchase is over $50 (pre-tax). Stop by www.created2restored.com and shop sustainable with us!

03/17/2022

I pulled the mannequin out today to show you what some of our dresses from the "We are America" collection look like on. What do you think? This Vince Camuto cold shoulder dress is perfect for spring and would be great to wear to brunch or on a date. Check out our stories for more dresses that we put on the mannequin and shop them at www.created2restored.com.

03/11/2022

Animal print is always fun, but when it’s an unexpected print, 😍😍😍. Try a tiger stripe for fun pattern play. Even in small doses, it’s super sassy. Shop our thrifted tiger stripe purse at www.created2restored.com.
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03/10/2022

Do you love bling and shiny things in small quantities? Try adding patent leather shoes, like these from Michael Kors, or rhinestones, like the black ones in this Kate Spade wristlet, to your wardrobe. Pair them with a metallic piece for a bold look, or keep it simple with jeans and a t-shirt. And maybe a cute little jacket. Shop these thrifted pieces at www.created2restored.com.

03/10/2022

"It's never too early in the day to wear silver or gold! We think of those colors as ""going out"" colors, but as our inspiration photo shows, when paired with the right pieces, metallic can easily be worn to the office!

Shop this thrifted Guess top and silver metallic H & M skirt at www.created2restored.com and let us know how you plan to wear it!"

03/09/2022

Our vintage women's embellished leather jacket has a floral motif with pearl, stone and thread embellishments that highlight the shoulder, waist and cuffs of the jacket. Has a V-neck, a single button closure and Velcro cuffs. Includes shoulder pads and pleated details throughout the jacket. Grab this jacket before it's gone! $5.99 shipping. Free shipping on purchase $50+. Shop sustainable online with us! https://www.created2restored.com/product/embellished-leather-jacket/500?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=43

03/07/2022

March is National Autoimmune Awareness Month, so on the blog, I've been documenting my own journey with my most recent diagnoses. The first post dealt with how it was to find out. This one is my journey in managing stress while walking through it. I don't think I mentioned it in the post, but stress accounts for a lot of disease, and a lot of people who have a chronic illness say that stress was the trigger that started it. If you live with high amounts of stress, read this post and breathe. You deserve a life of health and wholeness. Read more here:

Sustainability must mean MAKING WISE DECISIONS on what you take in and MAXIMIZING what you give out. For a person with a chronic illness, it's paramount that you manage stress to be able to give the best version of you.

03/07/2022

Happy Monday! Since Texas weather has literally said, "Hold my beer" with this cold front, we've added a few transitional pieces to our online shop for the day. Check out our new arrivals, which includes a cute vintage embellished leather jacket, a tiger-striped crossbody and a pair of thrifted pointy toe Michael Kors heels. Grab these one of a kind pieces before they're gone! Visit www.created2restored.com to shop. Sign up for our email list to save 20% off your first purchase.

03/03/2022

When I look back 10 years ago, I was in good shape. I didn’t eat the best in the world, but I was active and I worked out often. Little did I know that 10 years later, I would be dealing with a chronic illness and that the life that I now live is vastly different than the life I thought I would be living.

I'm 41 and I'm living with a chronic illness. 10 years ago I would have never imagined that my life would end up like this. And while everything is still new to me, I'm determined not to let pain rule my life. Read about how my journey starts and how it's going here.

03/03/2022

March is National Autoimmune Awareness Month. Do you know someone struggling through one (or more, in many cases) of the many chronic illnesses associated with this category of illnesses? Show some support by educating yourself, donating to organizations that are raising awareness, and loving on those who are silently suffering.