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Category: Sentimental Stuff

July 21, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Forgotten Antique Sterling Silver and “New” Thrifted Finds

A lot of downsizing/decluttering books share that if you’re not ready to let something go tuck it away for six

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July 15, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Slow, but Tiring Week

Well, the summer slow down has officially hit my Etsy store. June was a good, solid month, but July…yowee…slow as

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July 10, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

A Bookish Saturday

Let me set the stage. There were lots of promising estate sales last week and weekend but I just wasn’t

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July 8, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

The Stuff We Inherit…

The other day was my Aunt Janet’s birthday which naturally got me thinking about her. She died unexpectedly in January

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July 5, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Summer is Here!

Summer finally arrived in Silicon Valley and temperatures shot up…for a bit! I am never too hungry when it’s hot

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July 1, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

“Sitting By the Dock of the Bay…”

Well, okay, not technically. We never actually made it to the Bay, but we did have a few lovely days

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June 30, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Is Pewter Worth Reselling?

Every once in a while I spot a bit of pewter in a thrift store or at the flea market

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June 24, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Friday “Field Trip” Fun and Keeping Busy

Most days my routine doesn’t vary too much so I appreciate opportunities to mix it up a little. Friday my

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June 22, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Bread-and-Butter Finds from Local Goodwills

While I like to buy the really, really good stuff (old sterling silver, MCM artwork, fantastic jewelry, etc), it’s harder

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June 16, 2023 Sentimental Stuff

Getting My [Thrifting] Mojo Back

While sourcing last weekend I felt off my game. I was strangely bored and not making the best decisions. Instead

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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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