One question I'm asked over and over again is, where do you find your fantastic art? Lots of places, I guess, and if it speaks to me, I buy it. But when you know where to buy it, it's easy to find affordable original art for the home. In today's post, I'm sharing all my tips and tricks on finding killer artwork, from vintage portraits to[...]
It wasn't until recently that I started shopping thrift stores. The smell at Goodwill kinda skeezed me out, and more often than not, they are full of discarded junk that no one wants. Broke vases, mismatched glasses, holiday decor, old pots and pans, 100s of vases you get from the floral shop, fake Coach purses...shelf after shelf after[...]
If you've been around these parts, you know I'm a sucker for estate sales. That link leads to a how-to-guide explaining all the ins and outs in case you missed it. Where to find estate sales, what to expect, how to pay, what to bring, etc... But, what do you do when there are no estate sales in your area? Or maybe you work every weekend.[...]
Have you ever attended an estate sale? I was surprised to learn many have not. Yes, walking into a complete stranger's home can be intimidating, but estate sales are where you'll find the best vintage decor for the best prices. Because not everyone is versed in this art of secondhand shopping, I decided to write a complete guide on how t[...]