by Sarah Stefaniuk | Aug 12, 2020 | Downtown Oakland, Vintage, Antiques & Previously Loved
Did you know that shopping local can electrify your mood? That’s our latest epiphany — or re-piphany (because we think we knew that already but had somehow forgotten). Anyway, that is what happened when we accidentally visited Urban Eclectics. It started... 
by Sarah Stefaniuk | Jan 4, 2020 | Home Goods & Decor, Men's Style, Montclair Village & Piedmont Ave, Vintage, Antiques & Previously Loved, Women's Style
There’s no shortage of vintage, previously loved, and antique shops like Five and Dime Vintage in Oakland. And we value every one of these shop local treasures. Interestingly, this category continues to grow in relevancy as wise-beyond-their-years Gen Yers,... 
by Sarah Stefaniuk | Dec 12, 2019 | Laurel & Fruitvale, Vintage, Antiques & Previously Loved, Women's Style
Laurel District is special. We love that it’s mixed and so very diverse. Some say it’s the last true Oakland neighborhood. But, it’s probably not known as a big shopping destination. What it does have is a community of energetic proprietors that are basically hidden... 
by Sarah Stefaniuk | Dec 12, 2019 | Arts & Literature, Downtown Oakland, Home Goods & Decor, Vintage, Antiques & Previously Loved
Narrative Oakland, we have two words: Thank you! Vanessa! Yes, thank you for having the entrepreneurial spirit, vision and determination to open your modern vintage collective in Jack London Square. And there’s even Artist’s studios in the back! It was love at... 
by Sarah Stefaniuk | Dec 12, 2019 | Arts & Literature, Gift Inspirations, Home Goods & Decor, Montclair Village & Piedmont Ave, Vintage, Antiques & Previously Loved
Have you ever walked by a neighborhood independent shop an infinite number of times and never once even noticed it? Then, one day, voila! It just “appears out of nowhere” and you “discover” something “new.” Something, you wish that... 