Thrifted and Styled: Vintage Decorated Entry Table

A dark and moody, high-contrast entry display using thrifted and vintage finds!    The best part of being a vintage reseller is getting first dibs on all the cool one-of-a-kind vintage decor I find. The worst part is knowing I can't keep it all and having to be a big girl and let some of the amazing pieces go.  Over the years, I've thrifted , bought, and sold thousands of amazing vintage finds, keeping only a select few that were too unique to sell . Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite recent thrifted and vintage finds that made it to the "keep" pile.  HOW DO I DECIDE WHAT TO KEEP AND WHAT TO SELL Whether I thrift an item or score an incredible deal at an antique mall, I usually know right away if it's something I'm going to sell or keep.  If I'm hesitant and indecisive (which happens often!), I ask myself a few basic questions.  - How rare is the item?  Have I ever come across the item before, and if so, how often?  If it's something I......

Read more »

The Best Tips For Running a Successful Vintage Booth

Must-know tips and tricks to sell out, make money, and be a successful vintage booth dealer! Do you love to frequent garage sales and thrift stores in search of vintage treasures?  Have you ever thought of selling your vintage finds in an antique mall or at vintage markets? I've been a successful vintage booth owner and market dealer for nearly 10 years.  I started with very little knowledge, but learned along the way from talented and experienced vendors in the industry.  Today, I'm sharing valuable information to help you succeed as an antique dealer and vintage market vendor.  1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION Finding the right antique mall, vintage barn, or antique store to open a vintage booth is one of the most important aspects of having successful sales.   What are their rent and commission fees?  Do they require a signed contract with a lease term?  What is their notice-to-vacate timeframe?  Are you required to work, or is staff pr......

Read more »

Vintage-Inspired Amazon Home Decor Finds

A curated collection of vintage-inspired home decor finds from Amazon! Filling my home with vintage finds full of history and character will always be my go-to way to decorate.   I love the thrill of the hunt and stumbling across those perfectly aged and worn pieces that make a home feel intentionally collected.  I also love finding contemporary alternatives that give the same charm and character as authentic vintage pieces. Today, I'm sharing a curated collection of neutral vintage-inspired home decor finds from Amazon!  They're great pieces to mix and match and combine with your favorite vintage items.  VINTAGE-INSPIRED AMAZON HOME DECOR FIND JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. FACEBOOK / PINTEREST / INSTAGRAM / TWITTER         ...

Read more »

Lucketts Spring Market 2026

Take a tour of my vintage booth from the Lucketts Spring Market.  It's one of the hippest vintage markets on the East Coast! After months of traveling, hunting, picking, and thrifting, sanding, refinishing, and painting, another Lucketts Spring Market is in the books!  Have you heard of the Lucketts vintage markets ?  Over 200 vintage vendors, artisans, and creatives come together on 28 acres of beautiful outdoor space to showcase their vintage finds and handmade wares. Every year, I look forward to seeing the Lucketts crews' creative displays throughout the fairgrounds.  This spring, they created a stunning vintage plate wall photo op using a variety of pale floral plates.  Throughout the fairgrounds, you'll find fields, barns, and pavilions with tents of talented vendors and inspiration. Elle and I The Past Restored Hearth and Home Mercantile Guten Tag Home & Garden I never have enough time to walk around the market before the gates open, but I always......

Read more »