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For the love of old things, the joy of finding them new homes and my vintage life.

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May 4, 2017 Hunt Stories

What I Have in Common with Neiman Marcus

I’ll be honest, I don’t shop at Neiman Marcus. The few times I’ve walked in this store I felt like

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April 20, 2017 A Few Lessons / Vintage Goodies

Patina vs. Gentle Restoration

I appreciate the patina of the old items I buy…wear on a wood piece, rust on iron tools, scuffed baby

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April 18, 2017 A Few Lessons / Hunt Stories

Tips for Buying Vintage Items Online

When you buy a vintage or secondhand item online, there is a tiny bit of apprehension when it arrives in the

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April 10, 2017 A Few Lessons / Vintage Goodies

“Oh Fudge” and “Oh Yes” Moments in a Reseller’s Life

First let me say I love what I do. I love buying and selling vintage things. It’s a lot of

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April 8, 2017 Vintage Goodies

Finding Old, Humble Things

Lately I’ve been particularly smitten by old, humble things that are well crafted, have survived decades of use and are still

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April 1, 2017 Hunt Stories / Vintage Goodies

Drat You Early Birds!

Amidst all the estate sales and yard sales advertised for this weekend there was one that captured my full attention. It was

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March 31, 2017 Hunt Stories

Are You Competitive?

I don’t think of myself as competitive person. Other than playing a mean game of cards, I don’t begrudge someone else

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March 25, 2017 A Bit of Bling / Hunt Stories

Raiding My Jewelry Box

Was all set to go to an estate sale on Friday, but it was chilly and rainy so I talked

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March 8, 2017 Hunt Stories

Picking Serendipity

Today I was supposed to be assisting an older woman with her computer projects. After working out at my gym, I

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March 6, 2017 Hunt Stories

Antiquing on Vacation

What a treat to see two dear friends from my college days this past week while I was on vacation

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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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