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October 22, 2016 Sentimental Stuff

Find of the Week: Northwest Coast Indian Basket

One of my favorite monthly charity rummage sales (for the Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital) is back in business after taking

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October 12, 2016 Hunt Stories

Rusty to Sublime Finds

Decided to go back to an estate sale I had visited on Saturday for the 50% off on Sunday. Had a

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October 8, 2016 Hunt Stories

One-Bedroom Estate Sale Bounty

It’s not often you find a one bedroom, one bath house in Silicon Valley. Like never. The house dates from

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October 6, 2016 Hunt Stories

Dang…This Could Have Been My Find of the Week!!

After my exercise class (which is still challenging for me, but good) I decided to drop into my local Goodwill.

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October 1, 2016 Sentimental Stuff

Find of the Week: Vintage Busch German Binoculars

Today, my oldest daughter and I decided to venture out early for a yard sale in our neighborhood and then to

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September 25, 2016 Hunt Stories

Thank You Quakers!

Every year the Quaker community in my Silicon Valley town hosts a fall festival. It’s a delightful fundraiser, run by

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September 23, 2016 Sentimental Stuff

Find of the Week: Antique Wood & Brass Brace Drill Tool

Okay, originally my find of the week was going to be a Cub Scout shirt with patches. (I have a

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September 10, 2016 Hunt Stories

Thifting on Vacation, Pacific Grove, CA

Of course it goes without saying that even on vacation I’m gonna do a bit of thrifting. My oldest daughter enjoys

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September 4, 2016 Hunt Stories

Sometimes It’s a Bust…

A few days ago, after  a coffee date with a new friend 12 miles away, I decided to do a bit

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August 26, 2016 Sentimental Stuff

Find of the Week: Rosenthal China Dish

I am lucky that my small neighborhood Goodwill occasionally receives donated antiques…and some make it to the shelves…and some I

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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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