Introducing Duck Ugly Shop!
It’s been a while and my oh my have things changed! After signing up for, and dropping out of, the ORC last fall I officially wrapped up the kitchen and home renovations in February – here’s a peek at the finished kitchen on my Instagram, @duckuglydesign:
A post shared by Fatima Padron (@duckuglydesign) on Feb 18, 2020 at 1:58pm PST
Since then, I have been focusing more of my time on a “spinoff” of Duck Ugly Design…*drum roll please*….Duck Ugly Shop! While Duck Ugly Design focuses on home renovation stuff, Duck Ugly Shop is dedicated to rehoming a curated collection of preloved vintage & secondhand home goods. This came about very naturally as an extension and growth opportunity from my DIY home renovation adventures.
If you read my blog post on my office makeover, you know I decorate on a budget. I turn to places like the Facebook Marketplace, estate sales, and thrift stores to find one of a kind pieces to decorate my home. Aside from loving how budget-friendly this is, I also found that I LOVE the hunt for these one-of-a-kind treasures…maybe even a little too much…or so I thought.
You see, I found that I love the hunt so much that I often end up with more things than I need or have space for – so in an effort to get rid of the stuff I didn’t end up needing I decided to resell some of my beloved treasures. At first, this way just a way to get rid of the things that I didn’t end up needed but I soon found, and was told, that I have “a great eye” for finding beautiful things. And thus, Duck Ugly Shop was born.
I decided to continue searching and sharing wonderful recycled treasures with the world as a way to both make a little extra money AND help the environment by helping to avoid this stuff ending up in landfills. I have so much fun hunting for beautiful preloved pieces, I get to help find these goods new homes, AND, together, we help reduce waste! It’s a win-win-win.
I recently started an Instagram page dedicated to the decor side of Duck Ugly.
A post shared by Fatima Padron (@duckuglyshop) on Apr 21, 2020 at 6:55am PDT
Here’s how it works:
Follow me @duckuglyshop OR search for the hashtag #duckuglystillavailable to see just the items that are still available for sale
For first dibs and sneak peeks at items to come, watch my stories
If you see something you would like to claim and purchase, send me a direct message with:
A photo of the items or click on the “share” on the post itself and sent the item to me
Your Venmo/Paypal information
When you’d like to pick up if you’re local OR your shipping address
Items are sold on a first come, first serve basis
During this strange and interesting time, I am am offering another way to shop online by bringing these preloved goods to your fingertips, offering no contact local porch pickups in Grand Rapids, and offering shipping at cost for smaller items.
I hope you take a peek at my Instagram. Also, if there’s every anything in particular you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to reach out! I always have extra inventory I haven’t listed yet – and if I don’t have what you’re looking for, I’m happy to work as your personal shopper and keep an eye out for you during my thrifting adventures!
Keep it quackin’!
Fa