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Treasure Trove No. 13
Bias cut satin, sumptuous wool, and kooky intarsia knit.
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Boxes of vintage from an abandoned 1920s bungalow.
Recovering a woman's wardrobe stored away for 80 years.
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How an Appalachian store shaped fashion history for 90 years.
Civil rights, Japanese denim collectors, Emmylou Harris, tobacco farmers, and bell bottom jeans...
Dec 12, 2024
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The death that led me to collecting vintage.
How saying goodbye to my grandparent's home changed my life forever.
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Treasure Trove No. 12
Hand sewn sequins, Chanel heels, and cozy holiday garb.
Nov 30, 2025
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Treasure Trove No. 11
Mid century Burberry, 1940s coats, and leather accessories.
Nov 14, 2025
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Treasure Trove No. 10
1940s Prisoner of Love pajamas, 1970s Oscar de la Renta, and 1980s punk goodness.
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Boxes of vintage from an abandoned 1920s bungalow.
Recovering a woman's wardrobe stored away for 80 years.
Dec 5, 2025
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I want to dress like a ghost haunting an old house.
A love letter to tatters, distressing, holes, and rags.
Oct 26, 2025
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Meet me at The Twilight Court
Exploring the history of a haunted 1920s motel in Woodfin, North Carolina.
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One year ago, Hurricane Helene washed away my small business.
Stories from the aftermath, reflections on recovery, and how 27 feet of floodwater changed me forever.
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Saving a cache of vintage heirlooms from a home set to be demolished.
Uncovering generations of treasures and the story of their caretaker.
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The death that led me to collecting vintage.
How saying goodbye to my grandparent's home changed my life forever.
Jul 14, 2025
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Letters in the Attic
Searching for vintage treasures and uncovering secrets along the way.
May 9, 2025
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The Thrift Store Inside A 1920s Schoolhouse
Saying goodbye to an Appalachian relic, Mt Sheba Academy Thrift Store.
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The Vintage Lover's Handbook
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How to (safely) clean absolutely filthy vintage clothing.
Watch decades of neglect, rat feces, and insect infestations run down the drain.
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How to Date Vintage Clothing Like A Pro
What to look for when labels and Google Lens fail you.
Jul 27, 2025
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How To Safely Store Your Vintage Clothing
A professional's tips and tricks for a long lasting vintage wardrobe.
Jun 18, 2025
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The Vintage Lover’s Handbook: Stains and Smells
Professional methods for removing yellowing, rust, sweat, mold, grease, color bleed, bugs, mothballs, and cigarettes.
May 21, 2025
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The Essential Guide To Laundering Vintage
Fundamental tools and techniques to extend the life of your vintage garments.
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History, lore, and more. Unearthing vintage treasures and telling their stories.
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