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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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June 25, 2017 Home Matters

Displaying Small Curiosities

I have an affinity for diminutive objects. From pieces of pretty rock to small handmade ceramics to tiny bakelite dice

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June 19, 2017 Hunt Stories

Good Finds in the Hot Weather

Normally it doesn’t get too hot where I live, but this past weekend was beastly (over 100 degrees one day)

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June 10, 2017 Vintage Goodies

Odd Stuff Sells…Really!

Sometimes my family is dubious about the things I buy for my store. More than once I’ve heard “Who’s gonna buy

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June 6, 2017 Hunt Stories

Pink Italian Spode…Yes, Please!

While I was out and about the other morning I decided to pop into Goodwill to try and exchange a Laura Ashley

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June 3, 2017 Hunt Stories

A Thrifter’s Dream…

Today was the kind of day thrifters dream about…a city wide garage sale day with over 300 households participating. Beforehand,

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May 20, 2017 Hunt Stories

A Perfect Yard Sale Day

I am not a melancholy person, but I am also not known for walking around in a haze of happiness…but

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May 13, 2017 A Few Lessons / Vintage Goodies

Notes to Self on Running My Online Vintage Store

Every job has it fun bits and the boring, tedious parts. When you’re your own boss, it’s easy to let

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May 9, 2017 Hunt Stories

Decanters, Pitchers & Poppets

People must be doing some serious spring cleaning and decluttering because I’ve been finding lots of good stuff at my neighborhood

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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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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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