…for the love of old things
I love learning about new categories of things to buy for my vintage store, but there is just soooo much out there. So much to learn. One cannot be an expert or even familiar with much of it. So when I’m out sourcing I tend to rely on my instincts for spotting things, sometimes followed by…
Lately my little neighborhood thrift store (just over a mile from my house) has done alright for me. I popped in today on my way to the grocery store and found two quality vintage items. First I spotted this taped-up bundle of four bar tools. They are quite heavy with solid brass handles. I tried looking for…
I feel blessed to have so many dear friends…women I trust with the good stuff in my life and the messy bits. One is coming to visit from the East Coast in a few days (we’ve been best friends since freshman year of college!!) and I’m feeling a little stressed that our house won’t be…
Still in a bit of a funk but plodding along. (I wish the sun would come out though!) I got to the gym twice this week and met with my writer’s group. (So blessed to be part of this talented group.) Also worked in a few quick trips to my neighborhood thrift store (of course!) and…
On Sunday I did a quick visit to my neighborhood thrift store and ran into (not literally of course!) the elderly woman who only comes on Sundays. (Her husband brings her and waits patiently in the car.) At 5’2″ it’s not often I find adults shorter than me, but she is and is as cute…
I’ll admit I often buy things based on a visceral response rather than intellectual one. My heart and gut rule my head. Which is fine if you are buying for yourself, but as a person who buys things to resell for profit perhaps it’s not ideal. Still for the most part it’s worked out great! 🙂…
Well, to be more precise, I bought a pair of agate geode bookends in shades of brown and cream. These guys are hefty with a total weight of over eight pounds. They have two polished sides but this side is particularly eye catching with its intriguing striated layers. Don’t you think? My husband wondered if anyone…
