What’s In Your Trash? One of the reasons I am inspired to share my old world lifestyle is to help people learn how to reduce their carbon footprint, simply. From hanging the laundry instead of running the dryer to shopping at a flea market where I find items that I can give a second life […]
Decorating on a Dime: Vintage Finds
Today we’re excited to introduce Reyne Hirsch, an expert in 20th Century Design. Reyne acquires items for privates, corporations and museums. Reyne says, “In this industry, you are always in the hunt for the unique. Never limit yourself to just stores and shows. Flea markets and garage sales can often turn up great treasures!” Reyne also […]
Things I Don’t Want To Know About Flea Markets
Week Two and an article I ran across in Smart Money “10 Things Flea Markets Won’t Tell You” (Grant, 2012) is vexing me. Not so smart either. As if the “old world” markets and bazaars are going to learn something about getting and spending from today’s consumer reporter. Really, can I find better prices at […]
Decorating on a Dime: Effortless Glamor and Affordable Luxury
Amanda Gates is an interior designer and lifestyle expert out of Nashville, Tennessee. She opened her company, AB HOME Interiors in late fall of 2004 out of her studio apartment and has grown to a full service interior design firm, and online retail company. Amanda specializes in deceptively beautiful interiors that are both beautiful and […]
Flea Market Fanatics Unite!
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 […]
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 […]