Karen

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Vacations are lovely things, but eventually they end and Tuesday found me boarding a plane at 6:45 a.m. laden with

I’m not traveling much these days, but am thankful I made the trip to visit family in Tennessee. My brother

I am enjoying finding little things these days–smalls as they are known in the biz. Physically small, old, and generally

Over the years I’ve had my share of buying mistakes for my vintage business and I can tell you it’s

Anyone remember the old playground seesaws? I enjoyed them, but you really had to trust your partner! (The kids in

As a book lover from my earliest days, selling books was a natural fit for me. But when I started

Gosh…it’s October already! Is it just me or does every year seem to go by faster? And here’s another strange

In the past, several friends in the process of downsizing have gifted me with items for my online stores. And

Okay, first let me talk about 1stdibs. Founded in 2000, this online marketplace focuses on luxury goods from vetted sellers.

I love buying and selling things. But mostly I love hunting for them. It’s the adrenaline rush we all crave–spotting