At least once a week jahnelle or I get this question posed to us. Hence, at least once a week I smile and say "around". This is such an awkward moment for me. Do we really want to tell them where we find our special treasures, our beloved baubles, our cool shit? Will I sound like a snotty vintage dealer if the smile comes out more like a snarl?
I began to contemplate the dilemma I created in my own head. It really would not serve me to deny people the answer to their question. So, here goes. I go out and search everywhere. I call my mom and make her snoop in my nonna's basement, I go to Gold Country and raid the Christian ladies' store, I go to garage sales, estate sale and even find things on the side of the road. This is where I get all my stuff. jahnelle acquires her goods the same way. We often go shopping together. We know the days the thrift stores have 50% off day like our own child's name.
So what is the difference between what jahnelle and I do and what you do? We made what we LOVE to do into a business. We have the eye to find the really cool stuff, take the time to clean and alter it and then let go of it. That last little tidbit is important. You have to be able to part with that special treasure. If j and I kept everything we found we would be despised by our families for having tons of "crap" and we would have no business.
Yea, we love our vintage. I am sure jahnelle would agree, one of our favorite thing to do is to sit on her living room floor drinking coffee while the other person holds up their scores for the day. Generally, we leave our favorites for last.
