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How are the thrift stores near you?  Near me (Southeastern Michigan) the thrift stores have been pricey and the shelves have been bare.  This has not been a new problem, the thrift stores have been like this for over a year. My daughter recently asked me to stop at a local thrift store to look and I reluctantly agreed. After we entered I was so glad she had wanted to go.  I found a nice surprise.  The thrift stores were restocked and they were bursting with inventory.  I had to re-learn how to thrift again.  I had to go extra slow...

As a booth owner and small business owner I wear many hats.  I never thought electrician would be one...

Spent a bunch of time in my booth transforming my space into a junk garden. So many new items have been added including a vintage bird bath, porch glider, tons of salvage and so much more. Even though the weather is still yucky come indoors and stroll my junk garden. Booth 134 at Plaza Antiques & Collectibles Mall, 2621 Dix Highway, Lincoln Park, MI

Have you ever been to bag sale? Usually garage sales, church sales or estate sales have a bag sale on the last day. They charge a set amount for a bag and you get whatever you can fill it with for that price. I never been to bag sale at a thrift store before until now. Over the years I have been to quite a few bag sales and I love all the finds and excitement. Let me share all my tips and tricks with you. I only paid $7 for this bag and was able to fit in over...

Are you a curbside rescuer? Who does love a curbside treasure?   I love to find treasures on the side of the road just begging for a makeover.   Recently my mom found this amazing vintage kitchen table on the curb during trash day.  Luckily she called me and we saved it.  (Why do people throw things like this out?  Don't get me started...but I am so grateful.) Since this was a vintage table in great shape and just needed a coat of paint I wanted to stick with the vintage vibe for the paint job.  Sweet Pickins Milk Paint is the...