Family “Junk”
Some of my favorite antiques once belonged to a family member. Things that they regarded as “junk” or graciously passed down to me have become treasures in my home. 
This post is simply to remind everyone that the thriftiest way to find vintage (and meaningful) clothing, housewares and other items is to ask your family for things they no longer want. 
My great aunt Ina and uncle Bill (right) plan to move to Georgia soon but their home in West Virginia is filled with so many antiques they cannot move everything. Every wall is covered in art, bookshelves full of books and records line the walls, high quality antique furniture is everywhere you look and dainty, fragile trinkets line every dresser and shelf. 
Ina started collecting antiques when she was in her 20s; she is now 70ish so you can imagine how much “stuff” she has. Bill and Ina’s house is like a museum, with themed rooms and priceless treasures dating back to the Victorian era and earlier. She and Bill recently let me dig through stuff they no longer wanted. They planned to give most of it to the auction. I found all kinds of interesting antiques. She also gave me Victorian-Era “chocolate pots” which are absolutely gorgeous and a purple loveseat I expressed interest in years ago.
You may be suprised at what your great aunts and uncles and grandparents have stored away. So take some time to spend with them and take a stroll down memory lane as they tell stories about all their treasures.