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Author: Leilani

Leilani, a 30-something content manager and photographer, is almost always overdressed in heels and frocks from the 1930s-1970s. She hails from a junking family, one that spent Saturday afternoons combing garage sales and antique malls for additions to their growing collections. When not trawling the aisles of Chicago-area thrift stores for glittery costume jewelry or cookbooks that feature such bizarre concoctions as and ‘creamed chicken in potato cups', Leilani can be found indulging her love of Antiques Roadshow or BBC’s Cash in The Attic from the comfort of her 1890s-era apartment in Logan Square. She dreams of some day having an all-aqua kitchen (including appliances) and having the ability to wear a different vintage dress every day of the year (yes, 365!).
Found Photo Alliance | USN Album
Found Photo Alliance Posted onJune 27, 2014July 4, 2020

The Found Photo Alliance

Other people’s memories can be purchased for as little as a quarter at antique shops, flea markets, and estate sales across the United States. I’ve […] Read More

Vintage Valentine - Telephone
Collectors Posted onFebruary 14, 2013July 4, 2020

Patrick O’Connell Shares His Collection of 1940s Valentines

A collector of vintage 1940s valentines shares why he loves these bits of history in an interview with The Thriftaholic Blog.

Folk Art Bird
Flea Markets Posted onMay 21, 2012July 7, 2020

Defining Folk Art & Intuit’s Collect-O-Rama

An overview of the Intuit Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art’s Collect-O-Rama market held at Chicago’s Pulaski Park Field House.

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Leilani, a 30-something content manager and photographer, is almost always overdressed in heels and frocks from the 1930s-1970s. She hails from a junking family, one that spent Saturday afternoons combing garage sales and antique malls for additions to their growing collections.

When not trawling the aisles of Chicago-area thrift stores for glittery costume jewelry or cookbooks that feature such bizarre concoctions as and ‘creamed chicken in potato cups’, Leilani can be found indulging her love of Antiques Roadshow or BBC’s Cash in The Attic from the comfort of her 1890s-era apartment in Logan Square.

She dreams of some day having an all-aqua kitchen (including appliances) and having the ability to wear a different vintage dress every day of the year (yes, 365!).

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Forever wishing that I had more wall space. Forever wishing that I had more wall space.
Just a small portion of a large collection of vint Just a small portion of a large collection of vintage Nemadji pottery I came across a few years ago at an antique store.
I decided this #vintage valentine deserved its own I decided this #vintage valentine deserved its own post as the radiators in my 1920s era Chicago apartment have been working overtime to combat the  0 degree weather today. PSA: Do not sit on a hot radiator! 😅
Happy Valentine’s Day! Swipe to see closeups of Happy Valentine’s Day! Swipe to see closeups of a few of the #vintage cards I added to my collection this year.
Happy Lunar New Year! Please support your local Ch Happy Lunar New Year! Please support your local Chinatown businesses or favorite Chinese takeout spot this weekend as they’ve been especially impacted by the pandemic. Photos taken in LA’s Chinatown last February.
Still thinking about this #vintage mixer with jade Still thinking about this #vintage mixer with jadeite bowls.
While I don’t know how to play bridge, I’m a f While I don’t know how to play bridge, I’m a fan of #vintage tally cards that came in a range of designs including these valentine hearts.
I came across this sweet snow teddy in my neighbor I came across this sweet snow teddy in my neighborhood’s park today. Check out my stories for a glimpse of more snow creatures.
A sweet #vintage kitty valentine that I spotted at A sweet #vintage kitty valentine that I spotted at an antique mall last year.
Treated myself to a Liege style waffle from @samed Treated myself to a Liege style waffle from @samedaycafe today.
Does anyone have any good display suggestions for Does anyone have any good display suggestions for #vintage valentines? I’m now regretting passing up old metal flower frogs over the years.
These #vintage 1960s hippie decals that I spotted These #vintage 1960s hippie decals that I spotted at the Chelsea flea market in NYC a few years ago seem especially relevant today.
My best friend arranged for a treat delivery from My best friend arranged for a treat delivery from @roesersbakery today as a belated Christmas gift so I decided to share some photos of the facade from 2019. Chicago’s oldest family run bakery has been serving the Humboldt Park neighborhood from this building since 1911. Its distinctive neon signs were installed in 1946 and still glow brightly today. I recommend the cinnamon sugar bread, classic cream cheese danishes, and custard filled donuts.
When it’s 29 degrees out but a hot fudge sundae When it’s 29 degrees out but a hot fudge sundae still sounds like a good idea. (Old photo taken at Margie’s Candy in Chicago).
Garden gnomes always remind me of the French movie Garden gnomes always remind me of the French movie, “Amélie”. It’s still one of my favorite films.
I’ve been admiring this #vintage ad at a Chicago I’ve been admiring this #vintage ad at a Chicagoland antique mall for over two years. I’m surprised no one’s brought it home yet!
A tour of @heritagesquaremuseum with my best frien A tour of @heritagesquaremuseum with my best friend back in February was one of the few carefree days of 2020. I’m looking forward to being able to safely travel again in the new year.
That feeling when you fall in love with an empty b That feeling when you fall in love with an empty box. Sears must have been groovy back in the day.
What’s old is new again (at least in fashion). T What’s old is new again (at least in fashion). The #vintage 1960s precursors to the beaded bags that became popular again this year.
Looking forward to longer, sunnier days ahead. Looking forward to longer, sunnier days ahead.
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