Part VII of our series on “Killer Stuff and Tons of Money” – Seeking History and Hidden Gems in Flea-Market America The seventh part of our interview series with Maureen Stanton: “What’s your most profitable “find and flip” to date?” My best find remains the one I wrote about in Killer Stuff, a hooked rug […]
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, […]
Flea Market Road Trip!
So you want to be a Flea Market vendor? What’s a better deal than this? Time to pack your crap and get to Trader’s Village! There’s over a million shoppers waiting for you!
Urns and Antlers and Peanut Butter Cups
One of my favorite places to find great decor items is Craigslist. This summer I scored this gorgeous antique urn for $100. I love pieces like this because they are so versatile. I used it on my screen porch to hold wine and in my entryway to hold greens for the holidays. It’s been sitting […]
Thrift Style Fashion Competition
Here is the game for those interested: Before you go out for the night, possibly after a few drinks, make a competition for best outfit for under $20, then roll out to the bars. The people at the bars dictate who wins. You may wear your own underwear!
Antiques-A Starter’s Guide
Part V of our series on “Killer Stuff and Tons of Money” – Seeking History and Hidden Gems in Flea-Market America The fifth part of our interview series with Maureen Stanton: “After your experiences and “inside information” education you received while working with Curt at Brimfield, traveling to antique shows and shopping at flea markets, […]