I may be a global readiness consultant (but I’m a flea market fanatic by nature!) Today we’re excited to introduce and welcome Lisa La Valle, organizer of the Flea Market Fanatics Meetup Group in New Jersey, huge flea market fan and newest guest blogger for Second Hand Social! Hi there Flea Market Fanatics! I am […]
Design on a Dime: Crochet Projects, Second-Hand Style
We are excited to once again feature Morgan Roberts, owner and designer behind King Soleil, a boutique specializing in children’s wear and home decor. Morgan recently shared some of her latest “Design on a Dime” projects with us, check these out! Pink Cashmere Baby Blanket with Floral Applique and Bamboo Crochet Trim This blanket was […]
Decorating on a Dime: Applying Vintage and Historic Character
Today we’re excited to introduce and feature Erinn V. Maison who shares some of her amazing second-hand finds and tips for displaying pieces that are vintage and rich with historic character. “I love finding items at a Flea Market or garage sale,” says Erinn. “I buy a lot of great old chairs at the Goodwill […]
My new favorite garage sale tip!
I want to let you in on my newest – and favorite – garage sale tip: When you see someone posting signs for a garage sale, whether it’s on the Internet, tagsellit.com, or on a sign post (with actual signs), try going to that house a day early. Offer the seller $20 to simply have a peek at what they’ll be […]
Estate Sale Profiles: J & K Antiques and Estate Sales
For the Estate Sales Category of our blog, we’re going to be featuring Professional Estate Sale Services from around the country. Estate Sales are a sensitive business and required the utmost professionalism when conducting them. We are excited to be able to present some of the best, and share their background and a day in […]
Decorating on a Dime: Past, Present & Possible
Foundry has been a dream in the making for owner and creator, Yvette Freeman. Half of the brother-sister team of Freeman Development Group, a boutique real estate development firm that has been developing flagship properties in the District for over ten years, Yvette Freeman has recently launched FOUNDRY: Past, Present & Possible, a Parisian Flea […]