Thrifty Thursday • Hampden Junque

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Hampden Junque

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address : 1006 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD 21211

hours :  Thursday - Sunday: 11am - 4pm 

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Hampden Junque is one of my favorite spots in the Hampden area of Baltimore.  Before moving back to Texas, Andy and I went exploring for vintage in Baltimore and found a treasure trove on W. 36th St.  I've shared photos from Avenue Antiques / Ideal, Denova, Dreamland, and David's on the Avenue, before.  These are all amazing spots for vintage/thrift and I can't even believe that they're all within walking distance!  Seriously, if you like old stuff please go to Hampden!

Each of those shops has something a little different that sets them apart, but Hampden Junque is truly unique.  It's tchotchske heaven!  They've got tons of old toys and all the knick knacks you could possibly want.  Check it out!

It's a small space, packed to the gills with curios for every type of collector.  I'm a sucker for vintage toys and cat figurines so it's no surprise that I spent an inordinate amount of time in this shop.

Hampden Junque has limited hours, so be sure to stop by on the weekend.  And they only accept cash, so keep that in mind.  The woman at the counter was very nice and hung on to our purchases while we went to get cash to pay.  I'm so bad at never having any!

Every angle of this shop is filled with bits and bobs and things from your childhood that you totally forgot you loved SO MUCH.

If you visit Hampden, let your inner collector go nuts and visit Hampden Junque!  There's literally something for every single person ever.  We even picked up a couple of things in these photos!  They had shelves full of cats...there was no restraint.

Thrifty Thursday - Dreamland

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Dreamland
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address : 1013 N Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201
hours :  Monday - Thursday: 11am - 8pm | Friday - Saturday: 11pm - 9pm

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Today's shop is back in Baltimore.  I visited when they were in the Hampden area, but since then they've moved to Mt. Vernon.  Their location might have changed, but their selection is still the same, and still awesome!  I'd love to get some updated shots of the new space, because their instagram feed makes it look so fun.  But for now...here's some shots of the old location.  Carrying most clothes, accessories and jewelry, it's a great stop if you wear a lot of vintage.

Finding shops that specialize in true vintage clothing can be really difficult, and this one is just a fun gem to keep on your list of must-visit places.  And let me know if anyone goes to visit the new place!

***If you've got any shops you love, or own, that you'd like to feature, just shoot a note over to becky@thepinksamurai with the name, website/facebook and why you love it, I'd love to take a look!!!***

Thrifty Thursday: LMS

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LMS 

address : 415 Race St. Cambridge, MD 21613-1835
hours : Monday-Friday: 9:00-4:30 | Saturday: 9am–2pm

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This is a shop I found while at school on Maryland's Eastern Shore.  Cambridge is a tiny town off of Rt. 50 about half and hour from Salisbury, MD.  If you're ever on a mini road trip to Ocean City, MD, I would definitely pull off for a few mins and check this place out.  LMS is huge, open and full of goodness.  It takes a little digging, there's a lot of 90's in here too, but if you've got the patience then you can find some cool stuff.  The front is full of clothes and accessories all organized by type and all the home decor is in a little space toward the back.  There's also a little section of crafty things (vintage patterns and supplies) near the back, too!  It's a quiet place and usually pretty empty, so you'll have no problem taking your time and meandering around.  

***If you've got any shops you love, or own, that you'd like to feature, just shoot a note over to becky@thepinksamurai with the name, website/facebook, address, hours a few things that make it awesome, I'd love to take a look!!!***

Thrifty Thursday - David's on the Avenue

The Hampden area in Baltimore is just a haven for vintage boutiques, thrift shops, indie businesses and delicious food!  We went to 36th street with a few shops in mind, and ended up finding so many more. I definitely recommend a visit!  I'll be featuring a lot of businesses from this area, and my first highlight is...

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David's on the Avenue
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address : 914 West 36th Street Baltimore, MD 21211
hours :  Monday–Wednesday: 10am -6pm | Thursday-Saturday: 10pm - 7pm | Sunday: 11am - 4pm

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In an area where a lot of vintage dealers and consignment shops mark prices up like crazy, David's is a lot more friendly to your wallet.  A lot of what we saw wasn't in perfect shape, and some things might need a little more love, but considering the prices, I think a little elbow grease would be totally fine.  The space itself was expansive with most of their inventory being furniture.   I think this is definitely the kind of place where you'll find a diamond in the rough.  I'd recommend bringing a truck ^_^

I'm still drooling over this Broyhill Brasilia set.  Ugh!  So good!

Also, still kicking myself for not snatching this up immediately!  I'm on a never-ending quest for the perfect china cabinet.

This table is what dreams are made of.

I hope you like this place!  I'll be featuring a new spot each Thursday and already have some really cool places lined up for the next couple of weeks!