A recap of the Manteca Antique FairA recap of the Manteca Antique Fair

A recap of the Manteca Antique Fair

2 months ago
Stacey Nguyen

You’d think there wouldn’t be much going on in a city named after lard, but Manteca knows how to put…

7 thrifted Valentine’s Day gift ideas7 thrifted Valentine’s Day gift ideas

7 thrifted Valentine’s Day gift ideas

3 months ago

As a singleton over the last few years, I haven’t given Valentine’s Day much thought. But lately, I’ve been finding…

Estate sale tips & tricks: Everything you need to know about shopping at estate salesEstate sale tips & tricks: Everything you need to know about shopping at estate sales

Estate sale tips & tricks: Everything you need to know about shopping at estate sales

3 months ago

Not to brag, but I’ve been shopping secondhand since my time in the womb. When my mom was pregnant with…

How to ship vintage wares safely: Tips for sending glass and porcelain items in the mailHow to ship vintage wares safely: Tips for sending glass and porcelain items in the mail

How to ship vintage wares safely: Tips for sending glass and porcelain items in the mail

4 months ago

This holiday season, I’ve been cutting down boxes as much as I’ve been clickety-clacking away on a laptop writing articles.…

The life-changing magic of OxiClean White Revive: Cleaning thrifted clothes with OxiCleanThe life-changing magic of OxiClean White Revive: Cleaning thrifted clothes with OxiClean

The life-changing magic of OxiClean White Revive: Cleaning thrifted clothes with OxiClean

4 months ago

As the patron saint of germaphobes, it’s kind of a miracle that I more or less exclusively own a secondhand…

The trials and tribulations of cleaning a thrifted sweater: How to clean a secondhand wool sweaterThe trials and tribulations of cleaning a thrifted sweater: How to clean a secondhand wool sweater

The trials and tribulations of cleaning a thrifted sweater: How to clean a secondhand wool sweater

4 months ago

Throughout my thrifty adventures over the years, there’s been one sweater material that I’ve actively avoided: wool. It’s scratchy, it’s…

7 thrifted stocking stuffer ideas for high-quality, affordable gifts this Christmas7 thrifted stocking stuffer ideas for high-quality, affordable gifts this Christmas

7 thrifted stocking stuffer ideas for high-quality, affordable gifts this Christmas

5 months ago

As an avid trinket collector, I adore stocking stuffers. I also have a difficult time buying just one thing for…

What can you thrift for this winter? Your guide to thrifting winter coats, sweaters, and moreWhat can you thrift for this winter? Your guide to thrifting winter coats, sweaters, and more

What can you thrift for this winter? Your guide to thrifting winter coats, sweaters, and more

6 months ago

I love thrifting for clothes during the fall and winter — even though winters aren’t terribly cold where I live,…

Great Valley Bookfest recap! Great Valley Bookfest recap! 

Great Valley Bookfest recap!

6 months ago

Hi friends – here’s a quickie blog since I’ve been feeling a little achy and groggy this past week.  Last…

How to shop for trinket boxes at the thrift storeHow to shop for trinket boxes at the thrift store

How to shop for trinket boxes at the thrift store

6 months ago

Of the frivolous vintage wares that I love to collect, trinket boxes have made it all the way to the…