Nine Lives Furniture & Decor

Nine Lives Furniture & Decor Just a space to share my some of my creations

Memory Den is officially Swagged out!
05/19/2026

Memory Den is officially Swagged out!

Some glorious vintage swags and lamps added to this beautiful space and she is ready to shine. Come shop!
05/15/2026

Some glorious vintage swags and lamps added to this beautiful space and she is ready to shine. Come shop!

To the person who cleared out my booth Thursday: You didn’t just steal “stuff.” You stole from a mother of seven who wor...
05/08/2026

To the person who cleared out my booth Thursday: You didn’t just steal “stuff.” You stole from a mother of seven who works until she literally can’t walk some days to keep this business going.

My husband and my oldest kids are in the trenches with me—we build this, we curate this, and we do it as a family. Everyone in this community knows there isn’t a “fortune” in vintage; we do it because we love it. I give things away constantly to people in need because that’s who I am.

To choose to steal from a family business that is already grinding is beyond “trash behavior.” It’s predatory. We see you, the other vendors see you, and Portland is a lot smaller than you think!!

Headline: 🚨 VENDOR ALERT: THEFT AT TIP TOP VINTAGE 🚨Keep your eyes peeled, Portland vendors. A “customer” decided to hel...
05/08/2026

Headline: 🚨 VENDOR ALERT: THEFT AT TIP TOP VINTAGE 🚨

Keep your eyes peeled, Portland vendors. A “customer” decided to help themselves to my entire collection of costume rings, watches, and bracelets yesterday —and they didn’t stop at my booth. Several other vendors were hit as well.

If you’re a local shop or selling at upcoming markets, watch your jewelry displays closely. It’s a small community, and we talk. To the person who took them: we have descriptions/footage, and the community is officially on high alert.

Oh and I did the cutest little DIY and turned an old frame and some fabric scraps into the perfect ring display. 🥰
05/08/2026

Oh and I did the cutest little DIY and turned an old frame and some fabric scraps into the perfect ring display. 🥰

POV: You spend all day sourcing and fixing for others and finally remember your own space needs some love too. I took a ...
05/08/2026

POV: You spend all day sourcing and fixing for others and finally remember your own space needs some love too. I took a timeout today to organize my vanity and restore my beautiful vintage lamp. This little corner of my sanctuary is officially back in order. The “shoemaker’s children have no shoes” struggle is too real sometimes!

NW Largest Garage Sale was a blast, but super overwhelming - not sure we'd repeat it. Grateful for the adventure!
04/19/2026

NW Largest Garage Sale was a blast, but super overwhelming - not sure we'd repeat it. Grateful for the adventure!

I recently ran into someone who seemed almost embarrassed to be called a “reseller” like it was a dirty word or a side-h...
04/17/2026

I recently ran into someone who seemed almost embarrassed to be called a “reseller” like it was a dirty word or a side-hustle secret they didn’t want the world to know.

I couldn’t relate.

I am wildly, loudly proud of what I do. Because “reselling” in my world isn’t just a transaction; it’s a resurrection.

The next time you’re tempted to snub the title, I want you to look closer at what it actually takes to get these pieces to you. Look at the wiring in that vintage chandelier I rebuilt from a box of parts. Look at the finish on that Bassett mirror I sanded until my carpal tunnel flared. Look at the handcrafted props and “mood” I built from scratch to turn a 8x10 concrete booth into a glamorous, moody dreamscape.

I am a rebuilder. I am a creator. I am an artist.

This life is 24/7. It’s my husband helping me build displays, my kids pitching in to haul heavy furniture whenever they get a call starting with “are you still ok the other side of town? I found something.”, and me nursing a new ache or pain while I hunt for “treasure” in the rain at 5 AM. It’s a library of “weird little pieces” I’ve kept for years, waiting for the exact moment they could be used to save a trashed treasure.
A curated shop isn’t a thrift store; it’s a service that absorbs massive financial risks. We lose value every time a rare object is stolen from a display or palmed in the fitting room. That risk of permanent loss is priced into the survival of the business. You aren’t just paying for the lamp; you’re paying for the fact that I refused to let history disappear.
Directing frustration at the people working with their hands—the ones who actually know how to use a screwdriver and a sander—is a waste of energy.

You aren’t just paying for a “used” lamp or a vintage shirt. You are paying for the survival of the craft, the restoration of history, and the flair that only comes from a person fully committed to the find.

I don’t just “resell” vintage. I give it a future.

Haunted Doll Haus with a touch of whimsy
03/11/2026

Haunted Doll Haus with a touch of whimsy

New treasures have arrived at Memory Den. Come check out our gorgeous new collection!
02/21/2026

New treasures have arrived at Memory Den. Come check out our gorgeous new collection!

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