Reader, Who wants to do some virtual window shopping with me today? 🙋♀️ A new video just dropped over on my YouTube channel, touring one of my favorite local antique malls and highlighting some absolutely gorgeous summer booth displays. Whether you're a booth owner looking for display inspiration or just someone who loves vintage goodies, this one is for you! >>> Click here to watch it WATCH Summer Booth Display Tour Markdowns in the Online Shop Several of the antique books I brought back...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! It's been a month, but I'm back now with another 20 for Tuesday Live Sale! Tomorrow (Tuesday), I'll be live on the Lost & Found Facebook page at 2 pm central with 20 vintage and antique items for sale. If you've never joined in a live sale, it's fun and easy! >> Head to my Facebook page at 2 pm, central time >> Look for the video in the post feed >> Watch as I share each item and comment to claim anything you would like to purchase >> Checkout later online through a secure invoice...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Reader, Last week on Facebook, I posted a picture of a quilt I found recently at an estate sale, as it was taking a "bath" in my tub. Within a few hours, I had several messages asking me how I wash old quilts and get the stains out. Whenever I get a lot of questions about a topic, I know that's a great opportunity for a new blog post! My goal with the blog is to be helpful, and there seems to be a lot of you out there who want help with this process 😊 So over on the blog today, you'll find my...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Reader, Episode 3 in my London video series just dropped today! In this video, we head to the famous Portobello Road Antique Market in Notting Hill (sadly I didn't see Grant or Julia 😅) and bring you along with me. I think you'll love it! >>> Click here to watch it WATCH Tour the Portobello Road Antique Market Plus New in the Online Shop :) More vintage feed sacks have been added to the shop! These are selling fast, you can check out all the ones I have added so far at the button below. Feed...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Have you ever heard the phrase, "What gets measured, gets managed" ? Someone said it to me for the first time about 2 years ago, and since then, I've adopted it as one of my life phrases. I say it so much now, my kids are tired of hearing it 😂 But I think the idea applies to soooooo many things, and understanding it has helped me make a lot of positive changes. In case it's a new phrase to you, let me explain what it means with a quick story: In May 2019 we bought our current...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! I've got several things to share with you today, and hopefully there's a little something for everyone in this email. For my vintage reseller friends . . . Have you ever tried sourcing for your antique booth or reseller business online? It probably can't 100% replace getting out and physically hunting down treasures, but I've learned online sourcing can be a way to help me fill in the gaps or find new types of items to sell. Over on the blog today, there's a new post with my best...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, I've had so many ask about how I was able to pull of my trip to London in early March . . "How did you find shops?" "How did you make it affordable?" and mostly, "How did you get stuff back home?" All those questions and more are answered in today's new video on YouTube! >>> Click here to watch it WATCH Tips for Planning an Antique Shopping Trip Abroad Plus New in the Online Shop :) More vintage feed sacks have been added to the shop! These are selling fast, you can check out all the...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, February marked 12 years for me as an antique dealer, kind of a crazy thought! What started as a way to try a make a little extra side cash turned into a full-time gig, with lots of twists and turns along the way. I know many of you may be just starting out in your vintage reselling journey, or still in the "thinking it over" phase even. So it's for you all today that I wrote this most recent post on the blog. >>> Click here to read 10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Opened my First Booth...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Friday Reader! I think you know how I love old books . . . So you can imagine how over the moon I was to stumble on not just one, but two incredible vintage bookstores while I was in London. I share more about them today over on YouTube, in Episode 2 of my Antique Shopping in London series. And if books aren't your thing, don't worry! I also take you along to the tiny Camden Passage Antique Market. >>> Click HERE to see Episode 2 of Antique Shopping in London on YouTube New Finds in the...
3 months ago • 1 min read