…for the love of old things
Every one who buys and sells stuff for a living (or even for pocket money) will tell you it’s the hunt that’s the fun bit. The bit that causes giddiness and an excess of adrenalin and makes all the tedious work worthwhile. (And there is a lot of tedious work!) But oh boy there are…
I kicked myself about this one. Days later. Usually I just shrug my shoulders–que sera sera–and know that the next good score is just around the corner. But I can’t stop thinking about this one. And it got away because of sheer arrogance on my part! Here’s the story: I source for items for my…
I haven’t had time to do much buying this month. Too busy enjoying parties, special Christmas events and hanging out with friends and family. And what I have bought has been quite a mish mosh! Kodak Carousel with Medical Slides I bought this online and it hasn’t arrived yet and I’m nervous. There are close…
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.…
I’m a big believer in taking time to reflect on life. To remember the good moments and the difficult. To look back on what worked and what didn’t. And hopefully when I’m done, I’ll have a few bits of insight on what I can change in the following year to make it better. But most importantly when…
Whether you’re a collector or a seller of vintage items, these are the things I’m predicting will be most popular in 2019. The lists are just for fun and equal parts from my selling experience, observation at estate sales and online auctions, research in décor magazines and perhaps wishful thinking! I grouped items in a variety…
