Dawn Edwards
Dawn Edwards is the author of Second Hand Roses: The Junktiquing Road, which documents her journeys into the world of second-hand items and the life lessons gleaned therein. Her journey continues on her website, Second Hand Roses.
Dawn is also a freelance writer. Her specialized topics include health, parenting, consumer affairs, environmental affairs, and humor.
Her writing has appeared in Chicken Soup: O Canada, Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Lover, and God Allows U-Turns. As a guest blogger, she has contributed to the Goodwill Industries International website, Thrift Store Confidential, and Associated Content. Her work has appeared in Redbook magazine, New Beginnings by La Leche League, and other websites such as Poetry.com, Godallowsuturns.com, Epinions.com, and Amazon.com.
Television appearances include Talking Books TV and WFLD-TV on the Fox morning news. Radio interviews include Blog Talk Radio with Michelle Vandepas, “Jill and Friends” with host Jill Lawrence on Wisdom Radio, and “The Quest,” a Seattle-based self-help radio/Internet program.
She lives in a small town west of Chicago with her husband, Alexander, and her son Julius. An avid thrift store shopper, Dawn is always looking for inspiration.
Latest Articles
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Five Simple Uses for Ordinary Things
You can repurpose almost anything to make use of stuff that otherwise might be thrown out! These five tips show you new ways to breathe life into "junk."
Mar 8, 2012
- Dawn Edwards
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Home Decor Trash to Treasure (and More!)
Decorating on a budget nowadays is tough but you don't have to sacrifice style in the process! Look for nontraditional sources for your next home makeover!
Feb 24, 2012
- Dawn Edwards
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Three Secondhand Shopping Myths Debunked!
Oftentimes, folks shy away from shopping second hand due to fears of the unknown. Dispelling common misconceptions will ultimately lead to great savings!
Feb 12, 2012
- Dawn Edwards
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Five Steps to Thrifty Decor
You don't need a trust fund to change your surroundings. With a little ingenuity, you too can redecorate with pennies on the dollar!
Jan 31, 2012
- Dawn Edwards
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