Brought up with the use it up, wear it out make it do or do without discipline then wearing my mothers hand-me-down clothing I was totally sucked into this way of life when I started helping my brother market his reproduction jewelry line.
Too much stuff, not enough money...Not enough stuff. So it goes with most antique dealers or pickers and re-purposer. It is more a habit maybe even an illness. I have lived a vagabond life long enough. For many years I traveled the east coast shopping and selling in a variety of markets. I started selling online to give me more time at home when the grandchildren came along.

I have been blessed with a good eye. Champagne tastes on a beer budget, it is a blessing and a curse. Not wanting to become buried alive in my treasure or be totally broke sharing treasure makes room and allowance for shopping for the next great find. I am sporadic about posting. Some things are hard to give up. I used to have a booth at the flea market at the crossing in Plainville CT. If you are in the area stop by the Flea Market at the Crossing in Plainville CT.

I have been distracted by crocheting ever since I joined Etsy. Seeing all the beautiful and fun things the many talented members here have made opened up a whole new world for me. I never had the patience for crochet when I was young but I really look forward to the time I spend crafting now. Crochet sometimes edges out other pursuits for a while anyway.