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April 6, 2016 A Few Lessons / Vintage Goodies

Odd Vintage Things Do Sell!

Every now and then when I buy something to resell my family looks at it and shakes their heads. (Some of you

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March 18, 2016 Hunt Stories

New Stuff

I’ve been trying to expand my range of store inventory to go beyond the pretty, girly things I’m fond of.

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March 5, 2016 Hunt Stories / Vintage Goodies

A Score, New Friends and Lending a Hand

I knew I HAD to get to the hospital rummage sale early…antiques and collectibles were 70% off!! In the email

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March 2, 2016 Home Matters

What’s Your Typical Day Like?

When my husband leaves for work in the morning, he usually asks, “So what are you going to do today?”

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February 24, 2016 Hunt Stories / Vintage Goodies

Craigslist Find: Vintage Medical Supplies

My picker friend Diane always finds great deals on Craigslist and I know others folks do too, but mostly I

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February 23, 2016 Hunt Stories / Vintage Goodies

A Day of Picker Highs and Lows

The day started on a high. I woke early, checked my email and discovered that I had had four sales overnight.

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February 2, 2016 Hunt Stories

If I Were in Charge of Thrift Store Pricing…

Now I understand that thrift stores have to make money and I’m glad they do as many help support wonderful charities.

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January 28, 2016 Hunt Stories

Disappointment

I was so excited to join my husband on his business trip because he was staying at the Hotel Del Coronado–a historic

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January 25, 2016 Hunt Stories / Vintage Goodies

Estate Sale Chatty Lady…

The rain hadn’t started yet Saturday morning so I pulled myself together and went to an estate sale nearby. I

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January 21, 2016 A Few Lessons

My Biggest Mistakes Buying Vintage Things

I’m coming up on my 4-year anniversary of opening my first Etsy store (which turned out to be rather life

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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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