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January 21, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Thank You Napa…

I haven’t been to Napa in…well, forever. So when my husband invited me along on a short business trip I

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January 15, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

You Never Know What You’ll Find at a Thrift Store

I didn’t grow up going to thrift stores. I didn’t go to thrift stores during college or later when I

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January 13, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

So Far, So Good…

Honestly, I’m still in denial that it’s 2023, but here we are well into January. I suppose the oddest aspect

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January 7, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

When Things Don’t Sell

Most of us in the vintage selling biz have items that linger in our inventories for a long, long time.

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January 2, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

No Internet? No Problem, She Laughed Bitterly

December 31st The last day of 2022 did not go according to plan. Our internet service did a bunk mid

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December 29, 2022 Sentimental Stuff

I Couldn’t Leave This Behind!

For most of us in the vintage reselling/antique dealing biz there are things we will always buy–even when we know

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December 27, 2022 Sentimental Stuff

Post Christmas Life

Our Christmas was low-key–a little present opening, a modest dinner (yes, I served quiche on Christmas, one mushroom and spinach

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December 20, 2022 Sentimental Stuff

Trying to Avoid Burn Out

For over 10 years I’ve sold a wide range of vintage and antique goods at a variety of price points

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December 13, 2022 Sentimental Stuff

Minimalist Decorations are Okay!

First let me admit…I LOVE seeing all the holiday lights, decorations and baubles this time of year. And I love

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December 5, 2022 Sentimental Stuff

Vintage Tobacciana: Ashtrays

Back in the day smoking was considered glamorous and sexy and an aid to all manner of good things, like

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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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