This past spring I started a new hobby that has quickly become an OBSESSION…and that’s estate sales! I’m a hoarder collector by nature so the thrill of treasure hunting quickly became addictive for me. Once I downloaded the estatesales.net app on my phone, it was over. I now hit at least one a week!
Everyone has their “thing” when shopping at estate sales, me included! A few of my growing, personal collections include:
- Royal Doulton Toby Character Mugs (of any size or shape!)
- Price Kensington Cottage Ware
- Copper Kitchen Molds
- Anything British/Royal Family related
- Anything Monarch Butterfly related
- Vintage Classic Books
- Vintage Girl Scout/Boy Scout items
- Quality Camping Items
There are a few others but these are the main ones that get my heart rate up! 😉
However, as I shopped at these sales each week, I found other items that were amazing but not necessarily my style. I wanted to give my treasure hunting a bit more purpose, so enter…
I started an Esty shop for the cool vintage or pre-loved items that need their next adventure! I keep my eyes peeled for interesting items that will look amazing on shelves or in little vintage vignettes, plus won’t be a nightmare to ship. So far I’ve listed miniature framed art, brass knick knacks, fun mugs, and glass decor. I track all of the shenanigans on Instagram under @ladychenry so give it a follow if you love estate sales fun!
The more I posted on Instagram or Etsy of items I was finding at estate sales, the more people asked that I keep my eyes peeled for specific items. I’ve been searching for a very specific Life magazine edition as well as certain brands of cookware and other fun collectible items. This got me thinking about another fun addition to the Treasure Chest endeavor…
If you want me to keep my eyes peeled for something specific, please complete the form linked above. The fine print includes exactly what you’d expect, I can’t guarantee a time frame. There are just some items that are more prevalent than others and other items that have a massive demand, so I just can’t guarantee availability. However, I will keep my list handy and my eyes peeled! The details are listed under the form so give those a gander before you hit submit, please and thank you!
I have a few other ideas brewing, like having dinner ware items available for party/event rentals in the Baton Rouge area…but I’m still working on the logistics and inventory for that. Stay tuned!
If you have a love for estate sales, I’d love to know what items you can’t pass up! Comment your fun collections below!