“I want people to connect with an item before I restore it.” Stephanie, aka Hobby Bobbins, has an online vintage clothing shop that ethically curates, lovingly restores, and sells second-hand clothing. She is a passionate advocate for sustainability and ethical shopping, an...

“Dress for yourself and use thrifting as a form of self-expression. How I am feeling on the inside is how I am going to dress today.” Sara Camposarcone is a full-time content creator, designer, and stylist. She is based out of Toronto, Canada. Better known as the self-accla...

“It’s the vintage that bonds us.” Jason started buying and collecting vintage and antiques at a very young age. As he got into his 20s and met his wife Tina, they both became interested in these items. Soon, they were buying and selling items in a booth at a store called Mo...

“It’s important to let the furniture speak for itself.” MelDidItHerself was created in early 2020 and has been keeping old and unloved pieces out of landfills in the Ottawa area since then (@meldiditherself). Using quality products and finishes, the furniture pieces are not...

“Reselling is all about the numbers.” If it's red, she'll buy it. If it isn't nailed down, she'll sell it. If it has numbers, she'll spreadsheet it. If it's chocolate, she'll eat it. If she tells you to "shut up and list," she's saying she wants you succeed. And if she want...