Rooted by Thrift

Rainy mornings and porch security detail. 🌧️🦆

Meet Gerald.

He knows everything happening in the neighborhood…
who drove by too fast,
which squirrel is acting suspicious,
and when packages arrive before I do.

But Gerald keeps most of it to himself because he “doesn’t want me to worry.”

A silent guardian of the porch plants and peaceful mornings. 🌿

Hii friends 🤍

I’ve been a little quiet over here lately — last week hit me with a pretty severe sinus issue that had me slowing down more than expected.

But I’m finally on the mend and easing my way back into things ✨

Thank you for your patience, your support, and for sticking around while I took a moment to rest. It means more than you know.

More soon 🤍

May your Easter bring you so much love and happiness ❤️

There’s been a whole lot of pouring happening over here… 🤍✨

From Thursday to today, 50+ candles came to life — each one hand-poured, slowly and intentionally.

They’re resting now, doing what they need to do~ curing into something amazing🕯️

They won’t be in-store just yet — but they’ll be heading out next weekend to Grandma’s Farmer’s Market & Sara Jean’s Boutique, once they’re ready ✨
I promise… they’ll be worth the wait.

More soon 🤍

I received my very first review today… and my heart is so full 🥹✨

It’s easy to think one message or one review doesn’t make much of a difference—but it truly does. It encourages, it reassures, and it reminds me why I started Rooted by Thrift in the first place.

Thank you for supporting handmade, thrifted, and thoughtfully created pieces. 🤍

If you’re local or if you're visiting Carthage, you can find my candles at Grandma Farmer’s Market & More & Sara Jean's Boutique!

Happy Friday & Happy First Day of Spring!! ☀️🌷🌿 It's such a beautiful day~ Sunshine is bright, I can see the trees & hosta are sprouting, and my eyes are seeing many 'Yard Sale' signs in town 😏☺️ enjoy the day!!!

🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!!!!🍀

Friendly reminder from Rooted by Thrift ✨

If you’ve purchased one of my candles and want to reuse the vessel, I do offer refills!

As long as the vessel is heat-safe and in good condition, I’m happy to give it new life with a fresh scent. ♻️🕯️

There’s something special about keeping a piece you love and making it part of your space again.

Something is curing in the kitchen 🕯💛✨️

Spring is just around the corner 🌷☀️ and the Vaseline glassware collection has a new addition!! 💚✨
This little vintage hobnail toothpick holder is actually my first uranium glass piece, and the glow under UV light is just magical. Finds like this are why I love thrifting!!

✨ Turn Your Treasures Into Something That Glows ✨

One of my favorite parts of Rooted by Thrift is giving beautiful pieces a second life — especially the ones already rooted in your home.

If you have a vessel you’d love transformed into a candle, I offer a $5 vessel credit toward your custom pour 🤍

Whether it’s:
• a blue willow tureen
• a vintage candy dish
• milk glass
• a teacup set
• or a piece passed down through family

When you provide the vessel, that portion of the cost is already covered — and I want that reflected in your final price.

For safety, all vessels must be heat-safe and approved prior to pouring.

If it can safely hold wax, we can likely make it glow ✨

Send me a message with:
• A photo of your piece
• Approximate size (if known)
• Your fragrance choice

Let’s create something meaningful — because the most special candles often begin with something you already love.

🌿🤍

Small businesses thrive when we support one another.

I want to give a heartfelt thank you to Sara Jean's Boutique and Grandma Farmer’s Market & More for creating spaces where makers, dreamers, and small-town creatives can grow.

Rooted by Thrift wouldn’t be able to reach so many new faces without shops like these that believe in handmade, repurposed, and poured-with-love pieces.

If you haven’t stopped in yet, you’re missing out on so many incredible small businesses under one roof.

Community over competition — always. ✨