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Museum-quality pieces for everyday living at Period George on Clement

Do you dream of living with beautiful things? Of serving lemonade from a pitcher that could have been used to top off the glass of Napoleon himself? Of serving sugar cookies on a pale blue Chinese dish that came out...

Architectural letters and other enchanting, vintage pick-me-ups at Timeless Treasures on Sutter

Timeless Treasures antique store at 2176 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA “May I help you?” asked Joan O’Connor from behind her desk at Timeless Treasures. “No, I’m just enjoying your store," said...

Vintage jewelry sparkles at Marques on Clement

Are you looking for a unique, classic accessory to make you feel—to borrow a term from David Sedaris—“kicky”? Then go to Marques (pronounced “markess”—it’s Portuguese). It’s...

How to shop at thrift stores: bring your treasures home (part 4 of 4)

Now that you’ve finally turned your pocket of spare change into bags overflowing with priceless treasures—what do you do with your new finds? I put my treasures through a simple re-homing process. 1. Cleaning Everything...

How to shop at thrift stores: find your treasures (part 3 of 4)

Now that you know what’s out there and what you like, it’s time to go to a thrift store! When you walk in, try not to be overwhelmed by the clutter, the dust, or the slightly...

How to shop at thrift stores: get ideas and get ready to go treasure hunting (part 2 of 4)

So you want to go thrift store shopping, but you're not sure where to begin? Before you walk into a thrift store and face the masses of objects calling out for your attention, you should get a good idea...

How to shop at thrift stores: why it's worth it (part 1 of 4)

Have you ever wanted to be able to walk into a thrift store with your pockets full of spare change and walk out with bags overflowing with priceless treasures?It seems like magic, but like other sleights-of-hand it...

Shopping with the Green Fairy: antiques and the absinthe ritual

Absinthe topettes The Green Fairy is the new It-Girl. She’s been spotted at parties with Madonna, Sting, and Paris Hilton. She’s even been spotted twirling around jets as they speed through the skies: on May...

The controversial golliwog: cuddly toy or racist ragdoll?

Did you know that if you placed one of these golliwogs in your window in England, you could be arrested? By the least controversial definition, golliwogs are ragdolls with black skin and black hair typically dressed in blue, red, white...

Peddle your wares in the wine country: booths available at the August 30 Healdsburg Antique Fair

Calling all antique dealers!Would you like to set up a booth at the Healdsburg Antique Fair? The next one will take place on Sunday, August 30, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, in the idyllic wine country...

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Museum-quality pieces for everyday living at Period George on Clement

Architectural letters and other enchanting, vintage pick-me-ups at Timeless Treasures on Sutter

Vintage jewelry sparkles at Marques on Clement

How to shop at thrift stores: bring your treasures home (part 4 of 4)

How to shop at thrift stores: find your treasures (part 3 of 4)

How to shop at thrift stores: get ideas and get ready to go treasure hunting (part 2 of 4)

How to shop at thrift stores: why it's worth it (part 1 of 4)

Shopping with the Green Fairy: antiques and the absinthe ritual

The controversial golliwog: cuddly toy or racist ragdoll?

Peddle your wares in the wine country: booths available at the August 30 Healdsburg Antique Fair

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