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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 28, 2018 Hunt Stories

Mystery Linen Box–Part 1–Scarves

Some of you may remember that I bought a huge lot of linens online based on some very vague photos.

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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 20, 2018 Hunt Stories

“Discriminating” Finds

A few finds I’ve bought recently… Estate Sale Brass I haven’t gone to any estate sales this year but five

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March 13, 2018 Hunt Stories

Bought Me Some Rocks

Well, to be more precise, I bought a pair of agate geode bookends in shades of brown and cream. These guys

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March 8, 2018 Hunt Stories

Worth the Gamble?

Are you a gambler? I haven’t been inside a casino in decades. The last time was in South Lake Tahoe

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March 4, 2018 Hunt Stories

A Few Days in the Life

Sometimes when the day comes to a close I wonder what I actually got accomplished. Does that ever happen to you?

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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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February 23, 2018 Hunt Stories

“Smoke If You’ve Got ‘Em”

Lately I haven’t been finding anything at my neighborhood thrift store. Yes, the store is small, but usually I find

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February 21, 2018 Hunt Stories

Sourcing Online for Unique Stuff

A few days ago was President’s Day here in the U.S. and it started early for me with my 8:00

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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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