Cool old stuff, modern style for life.
I am an interior designer, and I love to share my style with friends and clients. Not everyone gets the same thrill in a musty thrift store or crowded estate sale, but I LOVE rescuing an overlooked treasure. It is almost like it is my job to save orphaned vintage items. Some people adopt kids or dogs...I bring home chairs!
On Etsy in various guises since almost the beginning of Etsydom. Made jewelry: some out of recycled sweaters and my work got into a couple of books. Sold vintage clothing to many happy customers across the globe. In between I have worked in consignment shops, a craft gallery and managed a non-profit thrift store. Even done some TV spots, sharing ideas for making more out of vintage finds. But my real love has always been design of the spaces we live in.
I am trying to keep myself focused on the style I have always loved best. Rustic materials, chunky shapes, vintage patina and here and there, a pop of color. Occasionally something surprisingly sweet or kitschy will make it in to the collection, because we all have many facets to our personalities and loves. Sometimes I will make things, and some vintage clothes will get added to the mix.
In 5th grade, I wrote in a school paper that I wanted "to have my own shop where I will sell my macrame plant hangers." Now located in downtown Tucson at 40 W Broadway. (Still gotta get back into the macrame...)
The items I find may have imperfections and a bit of wear, but they have a story to tell. Much like us! I hope I can help you find special pieces to tell your own story.
