i have lots to post and am really behind on writing here (i’ve been meaning to talk about leather marbling at least, and also some recent exploration into drypoint printmaking), but i’m delinquent for good reason- for the past few months, most of my extra energy went into the vintage shop i started on etsy with my husband. we’re learning lots and have been building it slow, but i wanted to share it here too. please stop by and take a look! we’re focused on quirky small objects and wall art, lots of ceramics, folk art, mid-century and danish modern items, weird ashtrays, and boho/ranch/cottage themes. this is our shop description, which also explains the name: trouvaille trading was brought about by our maximalist hunter gatherer tendencies. "trouvaille" (pronounced like tro͞oˈvī) means “lucky find”. we love lucky finds, and offer ours here for your collecting and browsing pleasure. we are in love with old things, well crafted objects, unusual artifacts, days spent wandering, and history of place as well as manufacture.
it’s my second side gig now, on top of a full time job. i feel stretched a bit more thin of course, but it’s been fun to find all these interesting treasures, and it’s been a good collaborative endeavor for us as a couple. plus, it’s great to enjoy objects for a few weeks or months and then pass them on. i like decor changes in my personal space, and it allows for a way to keep our small home curated, since we do love to collect so much!
here’s a link to the shop:
etsy.com/shop/TrouvailleTrading
and here are some favorite items of mine that we have for sale, among many…
