12 essays
The Hunt
The thrill of the find without the markup. Naomi shares her Brooklyn flea market rules, actual thrift store home decor scores, and honest breakdowns of what she really spends versus what Instagram pretends things cost. Learn what to buy secondhand and what to leave on the curb.
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How to Refinish Furniture Without Wrecking a Good Thrift FindLearn how to refinish furniture without wasting money on bad brushes, wrong paint, or endl...
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Sep 26, 2026
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Best Tips for Seasonal Home Decor That Do Not Look Like a Store DisplayBest tips for seasonal home decor from a thrift-first decorator: affordable swaps, honest ...
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Sep 25, 2026
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Bows with Lace: The Thrift-Friendly Way to Decorate Without Looking FussyBows with lace can make a room feel collected, not precious. Learn where to use them, what...
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Sep 24, 2026
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Pfaltzgraff Dishes Vintage: How to Find the Good OnesPfaltzgraff dishes vintage can bring color and history to your table. Learn how to identif...
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Sep 23, 2026
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Vintage Pfaltzgraff Dishes: How to Thrift the Good StuffVintage Pfaltzgraff dishes can make a thrifted table feel collected without looking fussy....
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Sep 22, 2026
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Banner Letters That Look Collected, Not Craft-Store GenericBanner letters can make a rental, nursery, or party wall feel personal without a giant bud...
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Sep 21, 2026
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Things to Do With Trophy Cases That Actually Look Good at HomeThings to do with trophy cases that make them useful decor: turn old awards into bookshelv...
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Sep 20, 2026
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How to Find a Turned Leg Dining Table That Actually WorksA turned leg dining table can anchor a small apartment without looking precious. Learn how...
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Sep 19, 2026
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Five Things Worth Buying Secondhand, Three That Aren'tAfter fourteen years of furnishing Brooklyn apartments almost entirely from secondhand sou...
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Aug 20, 2026
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