160: Raised on Southern Charm, Grits, and Thrifting with Alieta Casey
“I am an accidental influencer. There was no magic; I just found my people.”
Alieta is a sweet home Alabama girl who enjoys a good front porch, especially if there’s a swing! She loves treasure hunting at garage sales, flea markets, and Facebook Trading sites, and then she incorporates those finds into her home. Alieta tries to create a warm and welcoming space for her family and friends.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:
- Bringing special thrifted items back to life.
- The importance of bringing color, joy, and a sense of welcome to her home.
- How she thrifted vs. how she styled it.
- How she accidentally became a popular influencer.
- Her “Nativity of Many Colors.”
- The Southern thrifting, estate sales, and garage sale scene.
- How thrifting helps the community.
- Celebrating “thrift store weird!”
- The 30-Day Clean-up Challenge.