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June 30, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Monday Thrifting Blues

I needed to drop off three orders at the post office this morning so since I was out and about

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June 27, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Seven Lessons I Learned from Recent Vintage Sales

Years ago when I opened my Etsy store I followed a podcast of a couple who sold full time on

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June 20, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

The Wrong Kind of Adventure

So Friday I had to drop off my husband across the bay in Fremont. When we pulled up, oddly the

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June 17, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

A Day of Pretty Vintage Plates

Though I’ve never considered myself a “plate” person, I will admit when I’m thrifting I am drawn to the small

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June 15, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Flea Market Drama and Finds

Okay, now to set the stage, this is the second to last flea market at one of our local high

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June 12, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Start of the Summer Sales Slump?

It hit 98 degrees fahrenheit yesterday, which where I live is not common. Many of us do not have air

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June 8, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Yard Sale Disappointment

Every two years my city holds a citywide yard sale day and my eldest and I have a tradition of

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June 3, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Caveat Emptor on Vintage and Antique Prices

I sell things online, but also buy a lot online–including clothes, toiletries, vintage stuff for myself and inventory for my

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May 25, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

“Death Pile” End in Sight?

I don’t have a death pile per se, but I still have random items tucked here and there that I

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May 20, 2026 Sentimental Stuff

Bread-and-Butter Finds Can Save the Day

In the reselling biz, sellers often have items they refer to as “bread and butter”–lower value items you can sell

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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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