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Category: A Few Lessons

March 31, 2018 A Few Lessons

Finds and “Spring Cleaning”

While I have been lamenting that my neighborhood thrift store has been thin on the ground with the kinds of things

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March 24, 2018 A Few Lessons

Coming Home to Reality

While it means no more relaxing on a terrace with the ocean just steps away, it was good to come

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March 1, 2018 A Few Lessons

When to Walk Away…

Last year I met with a lady who wanted to sell me some of her belongings. I had bought from

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January 30, 2018 A Few Lessons

Well, It Was Out of My Wheelhouse…

Some of you may remember I found what appeared to be a Meissen china jug, circa 1774-1814, at Goodwill a

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September 19, 2017 A Few Lessons / Vintage Goodies

Goodies Found Hither and Yon

Finally, cooler days (and nights) that make me sigh with relief. Even with less daylight, I love fall. Don’t you? 

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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 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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May 13, 2017 A Few Lessons / Vintage Goodies

Notes to Self on Running My Online Vintage Store

Every job has it fun bits and the boring, tedious parts. When you’re your own boss, it’s easy to let

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April 20, 2017 A Few Lessons / Vintage Goodies

Patina vs. Gentle Restoration

I appreciate the patina of the old items I buy…wear on a wood piece, rust on iron tools, scuffed baby

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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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