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October 21, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Making Tough Inventory Decisions

As the end of 2026 nears (!) I’ve been motivated to both downsize more of my Etsy store and be

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October 17, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Vintage Reseller Roller Coaster this Month

I always have high hopes for the start of the fourth quarter–all of us who sell things do. And after

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October 15, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

One Book Saved My Thrifting Visit

So I went to my neighborhood thrift store the other day and I tried my darnedest to find something worth

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October 9, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Hunting for Vintage in Placerville, CA

It’s funny how things often aren’t as good as you remember. My husband and I recently took a mini-vacay to

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October 2, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Dubious Thrift Store Changes

The other day I went thrifting. Well that’s not unusual! It’s what I do. But now only once or twice

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September 27, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Persistence Paid Off at the Thrift Store

Over the years I have found many amazing things at my small neighborhood thrift store. Antique things. Valuable things. Good

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September 23, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Were Buying Mistakes Made?

I went thrifting the other day. Just felt the urge. I did buy a few things but I’m feeling rather

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September 21, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Transylvanian Mother Mary Icon

Religious items are one of my favorite niches in my Etsy store. Even non-religious folks will buy faith-based items for

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September 14, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

So Excited…Then Crushed!

Popped into my neighborhood thrift store the other day and spotted this framed “Aesop’s Fables: The Gnat & The Lion”

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September 8, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

A Few Vintage Treasures in a Season of Minimal Hunting!

The last few weeks my treasure hunting has been limited. Partly because I always have a small backlog of items

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After years of collecting I’ve channeled my passion for vintage things into a small business. In this blog I share my favorite finds, adventures and life lessons learned along the way. Don’t be a stranger!

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