Get your cameras ready, it’s time to kick off a month-long yard sale photo contest! During the month of October we will be posting your yard sale photos that you submit to us on our Facebook and Blog. Three winners with the best photo will receive an autographed copy of “The Garage Sale Millionaire” authored […]
Have you ever been inside a Pawn Shop?
If you’re like 95% of Americans, you’ve never even been inside a Pawn Shop. Pawning has existed for centuries dating back to the Greek and Roman Empires. While pawning in Europe has remained popular, in the United States it has a rather checkered reputation. But recently, the wildly popular television shows Pawn Stars and Hardcore […]
A Moveable Flea Market Feast at Barneys New York
BARNEYS NEW YORK: THE PARIS FLEA MARKET RECREATED AT MANHATTAN FLAGSHIP Unless you’ve been living in a cave lately, you know the fleas are trending not just for the vintage style but because they’re affordable. Today September 18, 2012, it’s official. According to this article in today’s Architectural Digest [REPRINTED FROM Text by Elizabeth Stamp […]
Decorating on a Dime: Lombardy Hotel Suite
We’re really excited to feature and introduce Daniel VanHall and Gail Shields-Miller on Second Hand Social today! These photos are from a gut renovation and decoration of a suite at the Lombardy Hotel on East 56th Street in New York City. Gail and I believe a truly interesting interior has an eclectic mix of objects […]
Decorating on a Dime: The Elaine Ryan Home Decorating Kit
Today we’re excited to Feature Lauren Rosenberg and Elaine Ryan, founders and creators of The Elaine Ryan Home Decorating Kit. For our Decorating on a Dime series, we’ve invited Lauren and Elaine to share their home decorating kit with us as well as some great second hand finds they’ve incorporated into their homes and their […]
Sometimes the best deal is right in front of you
A lot of people believe that in order to find a great deal they need to wake up at 6am to beat the crowds at their local garage sale. While this is true in terms of finding great second hand items, you might consider your local brick and mortar stores for a great deal as […]