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Category: Sentimental Stuff

December 21, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Pre-Christmas Joy

I’m in the sweet spot a few days before Christmas with no more obligations! All the Etsy orders have been

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December 14, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Thinking Back on 2023

At this time of year we all get those Christmas letters from friends and family that highlight all the great

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December 9, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

What I Wish Etsy (and Others) Knew About Vintage Sellers

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to participate in an Etsy research study for a new program they

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December 6, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Cue the Confetti

After 12 years selling on Etsy I finally had the kind of one-day sales I’ve dreamed of. On Sunday,14 items

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November 30, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Got Me Some Books…

FIRST A DISCLAIMER: I am not a “serious book buyer.” My knowledge of rare and valuable books is almost nil

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November 24, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Day After…

Thanksgiving was just lovely. Our two adult daughters came over and everyone had a role in the food preparations. (I

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November 18, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Working When You’re Not in the Mood

For decades I was a cubicle dweller hunkered down behind a computer working “9 to 5”. And at times it

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November 15, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Not a Bad Monday or Tuesday…

Monday was a gorgeous fall day here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rain is slated for later this week

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November 9, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Vintage/Antique Pricing Conundrums

I’m still researching and listing items from that big private pick (which entailed three separate trips!) and I’ll be returning

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November 2, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

I’ve Missed My Thrift Store…

As I continue to wade through researching and listing all the fascinating items from that big private pick, I realized

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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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