A foray into the history of Limoges porcelain
The first time I laid eyes on a Limoges piece at a thrift store, I knew I was looking at…
Everything you need to know about thrifting for vintage milk glass
When I first embarked on my vintage reselling journey, I found myself drawn towards classic porcelain pieces. The thing was,…
A foray into the history of Christmas tree brooches
Did you know that Christmas tree brooches are a thing? Like a thing with serious collectors. When I first started…
The 5 best vintage costume jewelry earring brands to be on the lookout for
When I first set out to sell vintage costume jewelry, I gravitated towards brooches. I liked the singularity of brooches,…
Where to Buy Vintage Costume Jewelry: Tips and Tricks for Sourcing Classic Fashion Jewelry
Late last year, I decided that I wanted to sell costume brooches on Etsy after getting my vintage reselling sea…
Where to buy affordable brass home decor: The best places to find great deals on vintage brass
After publishing a piece about cleaning vintage brass a few weeks ago, I wanted to take a step back and…
The best products for cleaning vintage brass
Polishing off the patina on brass is somewhat controversial—a patina can look unpleasantly grody, but sometimes the buildup is desirable…
8 common vintage costume jewelry brooch brands to keep on your radar at the thrift store
The vintage costume brooch is a small luxury like lipstick, affordable and accessible even when it’s high end. It’s incredibly…
Upcycling thrift store finds into indoor gardening accessories
Now that spring is in full swing, I find myself, yet again, entranced by the indoor plant section at The…
A recap of the Manteca Antique Fair
You’d think there wouldn’t be much going on in a city named after lard, but Manteca knows how to put…