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Author: Karen

August 16, 2017 Sentimental Stuff

Remember School Swag?

In my neck of the woods, kids started school this week. And it got me thinking about my own school

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August 9, 2017 Hunt Stories / Vintage Goodies

Worth Waiting for the Right Buyer

I was delighted the other morning to wake up and discover that my 1960s/70s McCaine dock painting had sold ($275).

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July 30, 2017 A Bit of Bling

Why I Don’t Buy Jewelry Jars

First, let me say I love the idea of thrift store jewelry jars. All the sparkly baubles appeals to my

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July 25, 2017 A Few Lessons / Home Matters

First Aid for Old Wood Cutting Boards

Recently I refurbished our old cutting board with Boos Mystery Oil and Boos Board Cream. In the eight or more

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July 24, 2017 Hunt Stories

Did I Find a Piece of Art Pottery??

Sometimes you see an item at a yard sale, thrift store or estate sale and you just know it’s something!

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July 21, 2017 A Few Lessons

Buying Vintage Sterling Silver to Resell

When I was growing up we didn’t have a lot of posh things and certainly nothing that was sterling silver.

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July 11, 2017 A Few Lessons / Hunt Stories

Thrift Store Tip: Go Often!

For some of you, I know I’m preaching to the choir, but I feel it needs to be said…if you

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July 4, 2017 Hunt Stories

Summer, Slow Sales, Good Finds

For me summer is all about being outside. It’s probably the same for you. I love the warm breezes, the bounty of

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July 1, 2017 Sentimental Stuff

Scarf Love

Back when I was a kid, women always seem to have a scarf handy to preserve a hairdo or snazz

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June 25, 2017 Home Matters

Displaying Small Curiosities

I have an affinity for diminutive objects. From pieces of pretty rock to small handmade ceramics to tiny bakelite dice

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Welcome

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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