In the Press
11 Gifts You Should Never Buy at a Thrift Store—and Why
Leave these items on the shelves.
By Shagun Khare Published on February 13, 2025
9 Tips for Ensuring Vintage Suede and Leather Coats Stand the Test of Time
Here's how to keep this wardrobe staple in tip-top shape.
ByNina DerwinPublished on October 9, 2024
14 Gifts You Should Always Buy at the Thrift Store, According to Experts
Prove it's the thought that counts with unique, intentional secondhand finds.
By Blythe Copeland - Published on October 8, 2024
The Right Way to Clean a Wool Rug, According to Experts
With the right tools and materials, these rugs can last for years.
By Nina Derwin
Published on October 7, 2024
Tools to scale your resale shop: Advice from a pro seller
We get specific about the scalable and time-saving technology tools and technology that allow solo resellers and small vintage businesses to do more with less.
Written by: Taylor Jochim-Smoot
Published: July 8th 2024
8 Insider Tips for Finding Hidden Gems on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace can be a treasure trove of great secondhand items—if you know how to look.
By Nina Derwin Published on June 26, 2024
9 Dining Room Decor Items We Always Look for at Thrift Shops
Thrift stores are the perfect place to score hidden gems that will make your dining room truly unique.
By Nina Derwin
Published on April 24, 2024
This One Vintage Piece Is Making an Unexpected Comeback
Written by Nina Derwin is a Brooklyn-based writer with a passion for home decor, cleaning and organization, and food.
Published on April 21, 2024
10 Things You Should Thrift Instead of Buying New
Martha Stewart
"Not everything you buy needs to be brand new—thrifted items give secondhand goods a new life."
Written by Nina Derwin is a Brooklyn-based writer with a passion for home decor, cleaning and organization, and food.
Published on April 18, 2024
Scaling up shop: 5 steps to set up your vintage resale business for growth - The Vintage Seeker
A reseller’s cliff notes on how to build a business foundation for efficiency, success and, eventually, expansion
Written by Taylor Jochim-Smoot for The Vintage Seeker
Emily Henderson's Blog Post on The Rose City Vintage & Left Coast Flea
Andi (@AllPutTogether) and I had an absolute blast working behind the scenes with Rose City Vintage Market and Laura (@leftcoastrevivals) at Left Coast Flea. Not only were we there to help push this market to new heights, we had the pleasure of being one of the 350+ vendors that got to mingle with the crowd and fellow resellers. Emily Henderson recently wrote about her finds from the market and provided a list of vendors to check out!
Read Dwell Article
The flea market held a mix of vintage, repurposed, and new artisanal good. We stopped by Portland Revibe, an e-commerce business that repurposes eclectic vintage goods while always trying to connect with the artisans of the community. We snapped this shot of one of their clever displays.
Thrifting in the Willamette Valley With Portland Revibe
My good friend, Taylor, is one of the most formidable small business owners I know. She grew her side hustle, Portland Revibe, into a full-blown career...
2019 Color Of The Year: Burnt Orange Finds On Etsy
The 2019 color of the year is a hotly debated topic for the design world. Pantone has bet on“Living Coral” while most paint companies have erred on the side of palette-friendly neutrals.Etsy, the online provider of vintage and handmade goodies, has seen a spike in a slightly more unique hue—burnt orange.
The 2020 Real Simple Home Is Here—and It's Full of Organizing and Design Ideas You'll Want to Steal
After spending so much time sheltering in place this year, many of us discovered just how important our spaces can be.
Taylor & Carla | Small Business Owners | Portland, Ore.
Mother and daughter powerhouse – Taylor and Carla – are the dream team behind Oregon-based Portland Revibe, a business that breathes life back into really cool vintage items. Both inspired by fashion and home goods, the two love thrifting and the excitement of finding the perfect vintage piece to "revibe" or refurbish.
Introducing
Taylor Jochim-Smoot
From Portland Revibe
