I have had a passion for second hand and vintage since I was a kid. I used to spend my summer vacations growing up going to yards sales and thrift stores with my grandparents, who had a small antique shop on their property. I caught the vintage bug and I've been hooked ever since.

I take pride in my shop. I spend a lot of time searching for treasures for my store. I have a full time day job in health care, but in my spare time you can find me at yard sales, estate sales, auctions, thrift stores, and flea markets. I also make house calls for local folks who want to free some space in their closet. I look for items with a story. Not every item in this shop is going to be in mint condition. That's because these items have had past lives - they've been cherished, worn, and loved for decades, and they are ready to find their next home with you!

These days it is extremely important to take a look at how our choices affect the Earth. How can we reduce the amount of stuff that ends up in landfills? Textiles make up a big chunk of what we throw away. Buying vintage is a great way to shop high quality with much lower impact on the environment. There are tons and tons of textiles that just get thrown away every day. Many of these garments still have a lot left to give! Why not take a chance on a vintage item with a cool history instead of mass manufactured fast fashion?

On the note of being green, this shop recycles packing and shipping materials when possible. This helps reduce the markup on your shipping fees as well as reduces waste. You may receive your item in a box that has branding or markings from another company. I like to recycle boxes from my day job in a medical office and reuse them for my shop. We also re-use bubble wrap, air pockets, packing peanuts, and packing paper. We encourage you to recycle the box/bubble mailer and packing materials you receive your item in.

Thank you for taking the time to read about Les Catacombes! We invite you to follow our Instagram account @lescatacombes for updates and highlights of new inventory and our adventures in treasure hunting. You can also find us on TikTok as @lescatacombes. Thanks for reading our story!