It was not that long ago that garage sales were looked down upon as low end affairs, a place to shuffle through junk and dusty things. Well, times have certainly changed. A bad economy, poor housing market, uncertainty and fear have led many more upscale people to have garage sales and shop at garage sales…..and […]
Crafting the perfect thrift Halloween costume
Bekka Grites is a San Francisco Stylist and has worked in the fashion industry for several years in New York City and now San Francisco. Stylist by nature, public relations consultant by trade, and blogger by fun, “From Her Closet“ features head-to-toe looks styled entirely of Bekka’s personal fashion collection. What’s your mantra? “Use what you have and […]
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Hosts Sixth Annual Flea Market
On Sunday September 15th the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, CT will host its sixth annual “Old Fashioned Flea Market” from 10am to 5pm. The event takes place in Mathews Park at 295 West Avenue. Eighty vendors will be offering a variety of second-hand goods from vintage to antiques, collectibles, jewelry, household items, furniture, clothing, […]
Porter and Hollister Hovey’s Flea-Market Chic
The sisters create interior designs that combine pieces of personal history with thrift-store finds (like stuffed birds) and a smattering of modern electronics Special thanks to Megan Buerger at the Wall Street Journal for allowing us to repost this awesome story! In the shared Brooklyn loft of sisters Porter and Hollister Hovey, stuffed birds mingle comfortably with […]
Reconnecting with Treasures of our American Past
Part VI of our series on “Killer Stuff and Tons of Money” – Seeking History and Hidden Gems in Flea-Market America The sixth part of our interview series with Maureen Stanton: “Why do you think there is a growing (unfortunate) disconnect between the younger generations and the treasures of our past?” This is pure speculation, […]
Just say “no” to roses on Valentine’s Day
You may think that if you come home without a dozen red roses on Valentine’s Day, you will wind up in the dog house. While traditional can often be the best route, I like to take a more original and creative approach to my holiday gift giving. Before I get into specifics, let’s take a […]