Great job great prices amazing thrift stores I would go there any time again I drove an hour and a…read morehalf and still worth it

I love stuffffff. Odds and ends, sentimental knicknacks and tchotchkes all peak my curiosity…read more Everything has a story, and once had meaning to someone. Or..... perhaps many someones? Sort of like mini physical history books.... However, if you saw my place you might think I was a minimalist (depending on the day I last feverously cleaned, of course). I don't collect very much, but I like to look.... and unlike many situations I can look AND touch. Woo! Wandering in to LIFEC's space is like going through a giant garage sale in an senior apartment complex basement at the end of the month when everyone moves out. Sure, there's junk but you'll also stumble upon so. many. TREASURES! Do you have an empty bedroom that needs something of interest? They probably have a set of nightstands, or a bench to put your shoes on. Maybe even a swanky vintage dresser from the 40s? Live out your mid century modern dreams, or collect pieces to create your own story. I've wandered in to search for props for parties (maps, globes, vintage luggage for a bridal shower!), to fill the gap in spaces in my own place (unique beer steins are where it's at) and even to get some basics (A set of folding chairs! A must have PRE-COVID). Prices are higher than a garage sale, for sure. I know you CAN haggle with them but I honestly won't. They're a charity/nonprofit. The last time I spoke with the owner I could tell both him and his staff had huge hearts. They honestly care about people and need as much resources (and capital) to bring about the the most change... Stop in. You won't regret it! Even if you don't take any treasures home.

It might not look like it from the outside but there are…read moretreasures to be found here. Friendly service along with great prices make this store a keeper.

This place is no longer here ... booooo. Drove over here to realize it's been taken over by an…read moreempanada spot.

Great shop full of treasures! Inventory changes all the time, so much fun! Housewares,…read morecollectibles, upcycled and handmade gifts, furniture, etc!

Went in today for the first time and left with some true gems! The staff could not be nicer or more…read morehelpful. I literally live down the block and wish I came in earlier. Could not recommend enough!!

Do you like: taking yourself on a nice drive to the beach, grabbing a baked good, or shopping a…read morecurated collection of vintage & up sourced items? If yes, to any or all of the above, this small business is for you! I like stopping in for one of the ever changing iced tea options & a pastry from Rockaway Beach Bakery. I typically leave with a piece of clothing, a snack, something for the house. The couple that own the shop care about all the details. They are thoughtful & community minded, organizing markets featuring an assortment of local small businesses, artists, & other vendors. Follow them on instagram to keep up with all their well planned events.

Loved this little coffee shop x vintage store! We were on…read morethe way to Long Beach with some friends and we stopped by here for coffee. You wouldn't think they sell coffee here from the outside, but we were pleasantly surprised when we walked in. It was giving super cute modern coastal vibes! So fitting for the beach town. I got an iced latte and my husband got a hot chocolate. Our drinks were great. It's a perfect stop to grab a drink and browse some vintage goodies at the same time. They had really cool items. We sat outside in front of the shop and enjoyed our drinks. A must stop if you're in the area!

I had been riding around with bags of clothes in hopes of finding some place to donate them. I was…read moreparked in the area waiting for a store to open and looked up and saw this store! I took it as a sign I should inquire within. I asked if they took donations. Yes! they said enthusiastically. The gentleman even offered to help me bring the bags in from my car. The lovely woman Susan, who was sorting other donations was friendly. We began talking and we shared stories about our love of animals. She said they contribute to a couple of local animal rescues in the area. The establishment is small but put together well. Trinkets, clothes, housewares, jewelry and small furniture pieces. The shop is clean and the items are displayed nicely. It has the feel of a cozy boutique experience. I did not have time to browse as I wanted nor take any pictures of the interior. I definitely plan on returning not only to donate but to look for some vintage treasures! This is a wonderful place to patronize if you're an animal lover.

JUNK packed in so tight you can't even walk. Most of what's here needs to be in the garbage.read more

I bought a chest for $40. When o brought it home and opened up the draws, 50 huge rats came out and…read moreran all over my house. I had to pay a exterminator $1200 to catch them all, they multiplied into 300 rats

Four Seasons Design Group on Long Island oversees the manufacturing of two American art jewelry…read moredesigners. "For over 35 years the Four Seasons Design Group has been producing handmade jewelry and metal goods right here in America! Working with designers such as Michael Michaud Design and Mercedes Schaffer to create beautiful quality products for museums and galleries all over the world." *In a quick Google search, it is unclear whether Mercedes Schaffer has her own line, or is partnered with Michael Michaud. For this review, I will focus on Michael Michaud, because he is the designer I collect and wear. Four Seasons Design Group manufactures the Silver Seasons brand, which is the brainchild of artist/designer Michael Michaud. There are now two Michael Michauds in the jewelry biz, but Silver Seasons is created by the father, the original Michael Michaud. (His full current line can be seen here: https://us.michael-michaud.com/) (Michael Vincent Michaud is the son, another fabulous jewelry designer, who works more in glass. I reviewed him separately.) A fine jewelry store will call Michaud "costume," but it is definitely ART jewelry. While the Sr. Michaud has a range of style (I prefer his abstract designs, like the driftwood collection), his botanical pieces are bent on realism, and I see them often at museum gift shops or higher-end artisan stores (first saw them at Longwood Gardens). You can also buy online. Michaud often uses real leaves, twigs, berries, etc. in his castings, but having done this in clay myself, I know that artist tweaking is required to render pronounced detail, and translate it into the appearance we crave. He uses a technique like the ancient "lost wax" method, forever practiced in African metal jewelry (and employed today by artisans around the world). Michaud's method of patinating, too, is beautiful (you can choose from 3 finishes for most pieces). And it's not just the casting and coloring of a leaf, it's the creative process of looking at these nature objects as coveted adornments. Coating a leaf in gold is cute, but Michaud shows us there are depths more to this rabbithole. He takes birch bark and wraps it around your wrist as a cuff, or hangs a Maple tree's "helicopter" (double samara) on the perfect angle to make it runway-worthy. He takes what is commonplace in the woods, and elevates it, or rather justifies it, at the bling level. I am no jewelry historian, but I have studied ancient jewelry, I am an enthusiast/collector of 20thC costume jewelry, and I have designed/made costume/craft jewelry for myself, and to sell. In my background, I've never seen the likes of Michaud's imagination and detail when it comes to a nature theme. His portfolio boasts some of the most amazing and intricate renditions ever to appear in jewelry of any fineness. Part of why I buy his jewelry is because I genuinely believe it will (eventually) grow in value in the vintage costume market. That said, Michaud pieces are still affordable. This is not Yurman, David Lin, or a couture fashion house at Nordstrom. While popularity and exposure may aid in the worth of department store stock, there is aesthetic as well as intrinsic value in the bronze, silver, and gold used in Michaud's works. Artistically, it's a matter of taste, but I think Michaud's designs are more understated, stimulating, and classic, to withstand time and trend, and be wearable for decades (if not generations). As mentioned, Michaud's works are bronze castings with patinas of sterling silver, karat gold, and colored bronze (earring posts/hooks are solid silver). He often uses a matte finish (not muted tonewise, but not shiny, nor smooth), which works beautifully. Real semiprecious stones and freshwater pearls are incorporated in many designs. (With a recent explosion of Chinese pearl production in huge varieties of size, shape and color, I am seeing more and more fw pearls in his newer pieces.) Michaud Sr. also has a line of tableware, which is great for special occasion gifts. Nature themes can blend with any table settings, and add a little fun to an otherwise formal dinner. He also makes an occasional trinket box, baby tooth cache, or other fun keepsake type item. A word of advice, if you see a piece you like, grab it. Michaud retires his designs after a time, and I have admired something too long, only to find it unavailable, or doubled in price because it is now one of the very few of its kind left. While some materials may be imported, all Michaud pieces are made at Four Seasons Design Group on Long Island, USA.