Thrifting

Have you seen the price of ANYTHING these days? It’s a real doozy just trying to make ends meet in this economy. For me, it feels wasteful to buy things new unless I absolutely need them, not only because I’m frugal but also because our planet is warming up faster than Bagel Bites in the … Read more

On my vintage Etsy shop, I divide my brooch offerings into four main categories: flowers, animals, Christmas, and the obligatory and oh-so-broad miscellaneous. Of course, these sections don’t even begin to scratch the surface when it comes to different brooch styles.  Many vintage brooches feature some sort of flower or animal design on the front … Read more

As someone who more or less lives in thrift shops, I’m not quick to buy Christmas stuff new. I’m especially of the belief that everyone should buy Christmas ornaments secondhand. If you’re an avid thrifter, you probably know how truly disorienting it is when vintage ornaments fill up charity shops during the holidays. People get … Read more

When it comes to the world of vintage metal, brass really is that girl. Still, as a vintage reseller, I can tell you that silver is a dark horse. I first looked into sterling silver jewelry a few months ago and eventually found myself eyeing silver-plated pieces. To my surprise, silver could fetch a pretty … Read more

The first time I laid eyes on a Limoges piece at a thrift store, I knew I was looking at something special. It was a scalloped, decorative dish with a gorgeous hand-painted apple blossom motif surrounded by an elegant gold trim. It was dainty, romantic, and beautiful, the epitome of what kids these days refer … Read more

When I first embarked on my vintage reselling journey, I found myself drawn towards classic porcelain pieces. The thing was, these pieces are incredibly delicate, prone to chipping and crazing no matter the quality. Glass, at the start of my business endeavor, was completely off my radar. With time, however, and a growing desire to … Read more

Did you know that Christmas tree brooches are a thing? Like a thing with serious collectors. When I first started selling brooches, they weren’t really on my radar — rather than vintage chic, Christmas brooches honestly seemed old-fashioned in a cheesy way, especially when compared to their showy floral rhinestone and gold tone starburst counterparts. … Read more

When I first set out to sell vintage costume jewelry, I gravitated towards brooches. I liked the singularity of brooches, and honestly, they’re still one of my main offerings as a vintage reseller. Eventually, however, all those days spent at my local thrift stores’ jewelry counters piqued my curiosity for vintage costume earrings.  I’m a … Read more

Late last year, I decided that I wanted to sell costume brooches on Etsy after getting my vintage reselling sea legs on eBay. Costume jewelry is something that I’m naturally drawn to as someone who never quite trusted herself with fine jewelry. I also appreciate how gaudy and outlandish it can be. You could show … Read more

After publishing a piece about cleaning vintage brass a few weeks ago, I wanted to take a step back and write up a quickie companion blog about finding vintage brass.  I suspect that the reason why brass is so highly coveted as home decor is because it’s very versatile. Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, and mid-century … Read more