Thrifting

Tips and tricks on how to thrift for different items, plus reviews of thrift stores in Northern California, particularly thrift stores in the Bay Area and the Central Valley.

A foray into the history of Limoges porcelainA foray into the history of Limoges porcelain

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…

3 weeks ago
Everything you need to know about thrifting for vintage milk glassEverything you need to know about thrifting for vintage milk glass

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,…

4 weeks ago
A foray into the history of Christmas tree broochesA foray into the history of Christmas tree brooches

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…

1 month ago
The 5 best vintage costume jewelry earring brands to be on the lookout forThe 5 best vintage costume jewelry earring brands to be on the lookout for

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,…

1 month ago
Where to Buy Vintage Costume Jewelry: Tips and Tricks for Sourcing Classic Fashion JewelryWhere to Buy Vintage Costume Jewelry: Tips and Tricks for Sourcing Classic Fashion Jewelry

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…

2 months ago
Where to buy affordable brass home decor: The best places to find great deals on vintage brassWhere to buy affordable brass home decor: The best places to find great deals on vintage brass

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…

2 months ago
The best products for cleaning vintage brassThe best products for cleaning vintage brass

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…

2 months ago
8 common vintage costume jewelry brooch brands to keep on your radar at the thrift store8 common vintage costume jewelry brooch brands to keep on your radar at the thrift store

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…

3 months ago
Upcycling thrift store finds into indoor gardening accessories Upcycling thrift store finds into indoor gardening accessories 

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…

4 months ago
A recap of the Manteca Antique FairA recap of the Manteca Antique Fair

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…

6 months ago