Sometimes we get really cool vintage items and antiques that are in very poor condition and as a result have absolutely no collector value. Can we salvage anything from these broken and forgotten would-be treasures? The average day in our life is finding something like this antique photo below. The person who gives it to us of course tells us it is "extremely valuable" - and … [Read more...] about What to Do With Damaged Antiques and Vintage Items
Collecting Vintage & Antique
Vintage Silver Plate Tea Set
We stumbled across some lovely vintage silver plate pieces this past weekend. I know you are supposed to polish silver, but I am in love with that rustic shabby charm silver plate patina. We'll have to think of some ideas for how to use this one! What are some ideas you have for using this for? Share your thoughts in the comments section below! … [Read more...] about Vintage Silver Plate Tea Set
How to Find the Perfect Fit: Thrift Store Clothes Sizing Tips
Thrift stores don't always have dressing rooms to try things on. Even if they do have a dressing room...it can kind of be frustrating to find out things don't fit. Personally, I never try things on at the thrift store - I'm pretty good at being able to tell right away whether something is going to fit me or not. If you'd like to develop this amazing skill to find clothes that … [Read more...] about How to Find the Perfect Fit: Thrift Store Clothes Sizing Tips