Naively Hopeful Spode Find
In my “I know nothing about china” mode, I came across some Copeland Spode plates at Goodwill. Ah…Spode. There’s a
Starting Off the New Year Right
It feels right to start the new year sprucing things up, so I spent part of Saturday in our front yard
First 2016 Thrift Store Haul
I’m not even sure why Goodwill was open on January 1st. Seemed wrong, but as they were having a 35%
A Statue, a Print and a Painting
I was on my way to a holiday party at my former employers (had a wonderful time by the way!)
Tips for Buying Old Jewelry From Online Sellers
I adore old jewelry and over the years I’ve bought lovely pieces for myself, as gifts and to resell. Once upon
“Calling All Angels” or Finding Real Vintage
Some days trying to find REAL vintage stuff is like trying to find a needle in a haystack thanks to tons of faux vintage items flooding
Last Day Thrifting in NYC
Now that my daughters are grown, I try to go to NYC with my husband when he travels there on business. I
Thrifting in NYC
Okay, let’s just say upfront that thrift store deals are a little light on the ground in Manhattan if you’re buying stuff
Yes, It is Addicting!
The other day on one of my usual early morning Goodwill forays, I bumped into a mom whose daughter used to
Smoking May Be Passé, But…
Smoking may be passé, but you gotta love the smoking accoutrements: ashtrays, lighters, matchbooks, vestas (match safes), cigarette cases and boxes. My
Hunting for Vintage 