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Look around on Facebook marketplace, nextdoor, maybe even craigslist

or flea markets/consignment shops/ antique stores/ESTATE SALES/thrift shops. Soooo many unique gorgeous pieces out there. Don’t feel rushed to fill your house up; let things find you over time! Think about the textures, fabrics, materials, and colors you enjoy.
Whatever you do, do not and I repeat do not buy idiot reproduction mid-century modern furniture targeted towards millennial yuppies and end up looking like you live in a catalogue it is the most swagless thing you could do…

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BUY SECONDHAND!

I know you've probably heard this a hundred times, but you really can find the coolest stuff at antique malls, thrift stores, flea markets, and garage sales. They're ESPECIALLY a goldmine for trinkets and signage, in my experience. Mercari and Depop are also fun secondhand marketplaces, you just have to know what you're looking for.
Also consider local listings on Facebook marketplace or Craigslist.
Outside of secondhand, you might look into Etsy, Spencer's Gifts, Target's dollar spot/seasonal stock, or your local dollar stores.
It helps me to use the keywords "kitschy," "fun," "funny," or "funky" when searching for inspiration.
Some of my favorite finds lately:
•Russian nesting doll measuring cups •Dancing Frankenstein doll •1970s childrens bookbag made to look like the Barnum's animal cracker box (I use it as a laptop case) •Pillow with Andrew Garfield's face printed all over it •Floormats deisgned to look like your favorite DVD/CD/game disc
(As a disclaimer, I admittedly don't know much about the ethics or international shipping policies of any of the aforementioned companies.)

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THRIFT EVERYTHING YOU CAN

buy books with someone else’s annotations. pick up old cook books for a couple bucks. check which pages have the most wear and tear, try those first. buy cheap sunglasses and antique jewelry. I buy almost all my clothes from thrift stores or vintage shops. I have furnished my dorms and apartments through thrifted plates, silverware, and other decor. almost everything is better quality than what gets made today.

@gabbylinder

Jun 30, 2025

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