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We have so many new things in the shop right now, including these beautiful hair accessories by Ban.do !  Some are more casual and some are more dressy, so there is an option for every summer e...

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It's the First Friday of the month tomorrow!  We are having so much fun with the monthly tradition of First Fridays in Bixby Knolls.  So many people come out and walk Atlantic Ave. perusing th...

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Hi friends!  The last few months have been a whirlwind!  Things are going so well at the store and it's been wonderful so many old and new customers!  If you haven't been to the shop yet or i...

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We did it!  After months of preparations, the store is open for business!  A huge thank you to Jeff for building all the racks, cash wrap, light fixture and pretty much everything that had to ...

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It's been awhile and I really miss this space.  So much has happened in the last few months and I am extremely thankful for your patience and communication through instagram and facebook.  Our ...

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I just wanted to write a quick note to say that due to the new store opening in July and all the preparations, I need to take a break from this blog.  We will still keep you regularly updated o...

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I am spending the month of April researching and placing orders for the new store.  It's been fun trying to find lines that mix in well with our vintage pieces.  One of the lines I am really e...

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One of the really exciting things about the new shop is that I get to include vintage inspired clothing pieces in our offerings!  We have had many requests over the years for multiples of our v...

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We are officially moved out of our studio and back to my house!  The home office is positioned in the dining room and honestly, it's not as bad as I thought it would be.  I sure en...

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 We had a great time over the weekend at A Current Affair .  It's always fun to see what people are drawn to from our collection.  I was especially attentive this time ar...

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I've been busy cleaning out the studio and making plans for the next few months.  I'm hoping to have some news to share soon as to where we are going, fingers crossed!  Thank you to e...

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Join us this Saturday for A Current Affair .  It's always a great show!  The vendors here have fantastic vintage that is relevant to what is in style and showcased in a modern way.  No musty ...

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 I went to The Cream over the weekend and I was freakin' in love with everything.  Amazing food, drinks (though I didn't have any because I had the babes with me, b...

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If you follow me on instagram , you probably saw the photo I posted last week about a big announcement.  Salvage Life is moving!  We are in the process of moving out of our studio and looking ...

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  You know when you throw a bunch of chain necklaces in a drawer or a purse pocket and they get all tangled up?  My brain feels like those necklaces on most days.  Between the kids, the hou...

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  If your like me, shopping is a favorite past time, not a chore.  I want to look cute when I'm out, so I'm in the mood to shop, but I have to be practical at the same time.   I'd wear some...

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It's time for a sale to make room for some pretty new spring items!  FYI, the coupon is only valid in our online shop, not the etsy shop.

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I hope you had a nice weekend, I sure did, it has been so warm here, it felt like summer!  We've been working on some plans for the future of Salvage Life and I'm pretty excited.  Things are p...

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One of the best parts of living in Southern California is that not a weekend goes by without a flea market to visit!  Sometimes I go for serious shopping and I show up early in jeans, layered s...

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You know those lines that you wish you were the designer for?  Well, Dear Creatures is that line for me season after season.  Their Spring line doesn't disappoint.  So sweet!

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Last Sunday we went to the Long Beach Antique Flea Market because we're working on some vintage shopping how to posts and we saw it as a great opportunity to snap some street style shots.  Ther...

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  After working for myself and alone for five years, I love that my business has taken a turn to include more people.  When I hired Amy last year, it was stressful figuring out payroll and tra...

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Do you have a wall in your room or living area that is in desperate need of color or a large piece of art?  How about hanging a vintage map?  I'm always changing things around in my house b...

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Spring is coming soon and I've been looking at the collections again, there are so many pretty things! As usual, there are lots of styles derived from vintage inspiration.  When I saw these tra...

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Have you ever met someone online and later become good friends in real life?  Isn't it the best?!!  I met Rodellee of Adored Vintage awhile back and it feels like we've always been friends. ...

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