…for the love of old things
I love to read. And I adore books. Physical books. I enjoy the feel of the paper and the satisfaction of turning a page. (I know I’m a Luddite, but I don’t read e-books.) And I do sell a few quirky books in my Etsy store. It’s a slow business, really a labor of love.…
It’s not often I have someone to go thrifting and antiquing with, but yesterday I did! Beatrice* (a reader from Ohio) is visiting her sister (a neighbor and friend) who lives just spitting distance from me. Beatrice and I were able to connect and spend the morning together. And what a fun morning…we hit three…
I honestly wasn’t going to go out shopping today but my neighborhood thrift store was having one of its rare sales. And since I was awake and knew I could be ready to go in a few minutes I decided why not? I got to the store when it opened and trooped in with five…
I’m on a mini-vacay visiting my youngest in Bellingham (WA) and, of course, I had to do a little antiquing while here. I didn’t spend a lot of time in any store as I didn’t want to bore my daughter to tears, but I did find a few things I’m pleased with. No home runs…
I love buying jewelry and knew on my recent vacation that I would be keeping an eye out for well-priced, interesting pieces. I have a lot of fun cherry picking items for my store though I have been encouraged by other folks to take the plunge and buy jewelry jars. For many they are an…
Just got back from a five-day trip to Western New York to visit my dad and other relatives. It’s always a bittersweet visit. So many family members (including my beloved mom) are now resting in cemeteries, many haunts from my youth are gone and the houses I once lived in others now call home. Still…
