“Every time I pick up a piece I wonder, ‘what’s the story here?!’”

Tiffany is the creator behind Ugly Duckling Upcycles (@uglyducklingupcycles). She started sharing her furniture flips to pass the time during the shutdown and created an Instagram account to share her before and afters as well as her failures and successes. As a dedicated enthusiast of all things vintage and unique, Tiffany has found her true calling in the world of furniture flipping and thrifting. Her journey began thanks to what she believes is a long bloodline of thrifters, upcyclers, and tinkerers! She loves the fun of discovering hidden gems in the most unexpected places and has since evolved into a fulfilling and creative endeavor, and she spends her days scouring thrift stores, flea markets, and estate sales, always on the lookout for that perfect piece of furniture that just needs a little love and imagination. Each item she finds has a story, a history, and Tiffany relishes the opportunity to give it a new lease on life. Through sanding, painting, upholstering, and sometimes completely redesigning, she transforms these forgotten treasures into stunning, functional art pieces that bring joy and character to any space.

Tiffany’s passion for thrifting extends beyond furniture. She adores the thrill of the hunt, searching for unique home decor, vintage clothing, and rare collectibles that add charm and personality to her own home and to those of her clients and customers. Every thrifted item is an opportunity to make sustainable and stylish choices, promoting a lifestyle that values creativity and environmental consciousness.

Through her social media channel, Tiffany shares her adventures, tips, and DIY tutorials with a growing community of like-minded individuals. Whether you're a fellow thrifter looking to add a bit of vintage flair to your home, a home and garden DIY enthusiast or an avid upcycler that can’t wait to get their hands on the next furniture project, Tiffany invites you to follow me on this exciting journey of creativity, sustainability, and endless possibilities.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:

  • Halloween inspiration and how to make concrete pumpkins.
  • Furniture upcycles: failures and successes!
  • “Scary” stories about flipping furniture.
  • Adventures, tips, and DIY tutorials.
  • Giving vintage furniture a new life.
  • Vintage books.
  • Sourcing and the thrill of the hunt.
  • Promoting sustainability.
  • The safety precautions she takes.