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The place was closed, but the owner was there picking something up and was walking out the door. She saw our dismay when we realized they were closed, and she let us come in. This place was a gold mine. Tons of immaculate 40s and 50s dresses and furniture—I was in heaven. On a shelf up high I spotted a pair of pink lamps and asked the price since they weren’t marked. She gave them to me for $60, and I about fell over. It was such an amazing price for lamps that still work and are in pristine condition. I only wish I had more money that day and more room in my car! VKC: Where are some good places to find retro Halloween decor and costumes? How do you know it’s retro? What are some things to look for? Nikki: My husband and I are huge fans of Halloween, and I credit him for teaching me most of what I know about vintage Halloween decor. With vintage Halloween there is a whole world out there and tons of great resources! There are authentic vintage pieces, which can be very, very pricey and hard to come by. You can find those on places like eBay and a few websites that cater to vintage buyers. Not everyone can afford the rare pieces though. Thankfully, today there are tons of
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