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If you’re reading this blog and are a fan of my work/home, then you know one thing to be true: I love vintage.
About 85% of everything in my home was either thrifted, bought at a consignment store or found lying on the sidewalk (I used to live in a very interesting neighborhood where they just threw a $400 chair out just because it was “old”). I attend the Rosebowl, Long Beach, PCC and other flea markets practically every weekend and ALWAYS find something (I don’t always buy). I’m of the belief that one can find great vintage and flea markets anywhere, but flea market finds do not always fit your exact needs. How many times have you gone out looking for a decorative tray and came back with giant wooden dragon? I’m raising my hand over here and pointing directly at myself.
how to thrift like a pro
Hello! How are you today???? I made the executive decision today NOT to go to the Long Beach Flea Market. Yes, there are some things I wanted to scope out, but I wanted to take it easy, use my poor forgotten pool and catch up on shows. Plus, I get to blog instead! And what better subject to blog about than thrifting?
Raise your hand if you've gone thrifting before. I'll wait.
If you raised your hand, you know the emotional roller coaster thrifting can bring that often goes a little like this: "I hate everything here, I'm not going to find anything." "Hm... that stone bust over there is really interesting and would look good in neon yellow." "There's not enough room in my car for all my stuff. I guess I need to get a Lugg." (Not sponsored by Lugg BTW).