Finding wonderful things at resale shops, flea markets and garage sales has become such a fun pastime, not only for me but my whole family. We all head out on a regular basis with a few dollars in our pockets never knowing what we will find.
Besides being fun, practical and even lucrative at times - this habit is green! Giving these things a new life saves them cluttering up the landfill and avoids the need to buy new items when these are often far better functionally and aesthetically. As an additional bonus, these vintage items often lead to furthering one's education on the most unexpected topics. Not a bad deal all the way around!
Here are some recent "scores":
a Spode cup in perfect condition......
a stunning bird plate from the 1860s.....
intricately embroidered linen napkins.....
and crocheted pillowcases in a great pink for summer!
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