I have to admit that I’m actually on a self-imposed thrifting ban this week. I went to the antique space last weekend with Phillip’s mom, who was nice enough to help me move in a new bookshelf since he had to work that day. After seeing yet again how much[Read more]

I recently realized that I’ve never really shared any of the vintage clothing I’ve found while thrifting. Part of the reason is that I have been waiting to photograph them well to put in my Etsy shop, and as of yet I haven’t made that happen. I’ve put some pieces[Read more]

I spent a good chunk of last weekend organizing our spare bedroom. When I moved in with Phillip that was where most of the boxes of my stuff ended up, and I’m embarrassed to say that until about a week ago most of it had been sitting in piles for[Read more]

Our two local Goodwill stores have really been a gold mines for vintage in the last week or two. The best part is that they also have pretty amazing prices. While the Goodwill in Grover Beach doesn’t have anything priced under 99 cents (and most things cost more), you can[Read more]

Wow, it’s been a long time since I posted last! Things have been busy but good around here. I’ve been working on a few home organization/decorating projects that I hope to share on here soon. I have also decided to sell at the Halcyon Store craft fair again in May,[Read more]

Wow, I had a truly great streak of finds this weekend! First, I went to an estate sale on Saturday morning with Phillip’s mom, where I found this great set of wood and metal trays: After that, we went to a few yard sales, where I picked up these old[Read more]

Hi everyone, here’s a bird-themed installment of my thrifting finds for today! My grandma was always a “bird lady” and lately I’ve also been noticing I’m drawn to bird stuff as well. Could I be following in her footsteps? Anyway, here you go!:   A pretty pink vintage parrot figurine.[Read more]

Hello everyone! Today’s Thrifty Thursday is a departure from my usual assortment of all things cutesy and girly…guy stuff, or as some would say “mantiques.” All of them are things that Phillip has picked up, of course. Enjoy! A vintage brand-stamped bean pot…. A figurine of the Galliano mascot…  [Read more]

Hi everyone! Let me apologize for the lack of posts in the last week or so. It’s been a little hectic around here! First, of course there was Christmas and everything that entailed- lots of last-minute projects and driving back and forth to spend time with both my and Phillip’s families,[Read more]