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A friend brought over a number of his old 78rpm records in the original sleeve books that people collected way back. So fun to capture and try to get a vintage look on the images.

5 Vintage Items You Should…

Nov 22, 20253 min read

When you step into a thrift store or antique shop, it’s easy…

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5 Things You Should Stop…

Nov 22, 20253 min read

Donating items is a generous way to support your community, but not…

An antique round jade disc with uneven coloration, mounted vertically on an ornate dark wooden stand, photographed against a neutral gray background

6 Thrift Store Red Flags…

Nov 22, 20254 min read

Thrift stores are full of surprises, and knowing which items are genuinely…

Retro Polaroid Camera

4 Thrift Store Purchases You…

Nov 22, 20253 min read

Thrift stores offer a unique chance to score affordable and interesting items…

Person browsing vinyl records in a store, organized rows of albums, music posters in background, hands flipping through covers

4 Things You Should Look…

Nov 22, 20253 min read

Yard sales offer a unique chance to find useful items at great…

vintage gold pocket watches hanging closely, intricate designs, ornate detailing, classic mechanical clock faces visible

4 Old Items You Should…

Nov 22, 20253 min read

When you’re decluttering your home, it’s easy to overlook items that might…

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5 Items People Toss That…

Nov 22, 20253 min read

When cleaning out your home, it’s easy to toss items that seem…

Original artwork from thrift stores

5 Thrift Store Finds Boomers…

Nov 22, 20253 min read

Thrift stores are full of surprises, but not everyone sees the same…

Tote bags hanging on a display rack, various colors and designs, eco-friendly, reusable, made of fabric, displayed outdoors in sunlight

4 Vintage Clues That Something…

Nov 22, 20253 min read

When you spot a vintage item on a table, it’s natural to…

Collection of vintage rotary telephones with circular dials stacked together, showing worn black cases and coiled cords

4 Old Household Staples Collectors…

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You might be surprised to learn that some everyday household items from…

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Madison Cates

Mom, Wife, Minimalist.

Join me in my journey to declutter my life and live a simply beautiful life.

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A cute baby sitting in a high chair receives a gift from a sibling indoors.
a man working on a roof with a power drill
window curtain open wide
A white house covered in snow during winter
A black cat walks through a lush garden
a toilet in a bathroom
Large gray leather sofa placed in living room with carpet and windows with white curtains
green plants on the side of the road
a group of leaves on a tree