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Antique Mall Dos & Don’ts

November 14, 2019, 4 Comments

Shopping for antiques and vintage is a different experience than the local mall or department store. Antique malls are made up of multiple dealers, each has a booth/space/stall or case, however the dealer is not always present, often they only come in put in fresh inventory. Dealers are assigned booth numbers, which is written or…

A blue sky above the Redlands train station, which is a white building with pillars. "Redlands" in red letters reads across the top of the building. An overlay in red type reads "Redlands Vintage Shopping Guide"

Redlands Vintage Shopping Guide

May 15, 2019, Leave a Comment on Redlands Vintage Shopping Guide

Please Note: This post was originally published in May of 2019. However I attempt to keep this post current and up-to-date as new shops arrive and/or sadly close. Please keep in mind I do not visit as often as I would like, and from time to time you may find this post to be out…

Flea Market Dos and Don’ts

August 21, 2017, 5 Comments

With the holiday season (which for me includes Halloween) arriving soon, Patrick and I have been hitting up more flea markets in search of fresh vintage Halloween decor to add to our home, and after witnessing and overhearing certain things at the flea market I decided to go ahead with a dos and don’ts for…

Day Trip Treasures

June 17, 2014, 7 Comments

Yesterday I took a little day trip down to Eugene to visit with my friend Lyndsie, owner of Retro Rejuvenation. Under grey clouds and sporadic downpours, we drove around town visiting vintage and thrift shops alike and when the day was done we nearly filled up my trunk! Here’s a peek at the treasures that came…

Beginners Guide to Vintage Shopping

December 28, 2013, 16 Comments

In my numerous vintage shopping excursions I have observed many people coming into shops who are not familiar with vintage, and may be just starting out. Some get overwhelmed, others confused, so I thought I’d offer up some of my personal tips that I know make for a better shopping experience. Be Respectful When you…

Thrift Luck

April 30, 2013, 12 Comments

On Sunday I had friend and owner of Retro Rejuvenation, Lyndsie come visit me. She’s an absolute doll and we had an incredibly fun time visiting vintage shops and thrift stores for two solid days. Sometimes the downside to having so much fun is a failure to take pictures. Even with reasonable cameras in our…

How To: Remove Sticky Residue

July 27, 2012, 6 Comments

Lately it seems the price tag stickers from thrift stores have become, well, more sticky, leaving behind annoying sticky goo after removing the price tag. So, I’m here to tell you how to quickly remove such annoying goo with one of my favorite products: WD-40. I learned about WD-40 from my dad, who, like many…

How to: Spot Vintage Clothing

July 21, 2010, 6 Comments

Have you ever been out shopping and wondered if an item you were looking at was vintage or is there something in your closet that has you curious? Well, here are a few useful tips and tricks to help you out next time or to help you with that mystery item hanging up! Sizing Over the…

Tips for the Thrifty Vintage Lover

March 13, 2010, Leave a Comment on Tips for the Thrifty Vintage Lover

I’m a big fan of Atomic Ranch magazine. Based in Portland, the magazine focuses on mid-century homes and the people who live in them. It also highlights companies that cater to those living the “Atomic Lifestyle”. However, the magazine does not focus on people who live the life, but don’t own the home, and it does not stress…

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Antique Mall Dos & Don’ts

Redlands Vintage Shopping Guide

Flea Market Dos and Don’ts

Day Trip Treasures

Beginners Guide to Vintage Shopping

Thrift Luck

How To: Remove Sticky Residue

How to: Spot Vintage Clothing

Tips for the Thrifty Vintage Lover