The Gilded Burrow

Scored a massive haul of vintage linens and hand-stitched doilies yesterday, and they are currently getting some serious TLC!

They’re pulling an all-nighter in a deep soak right now, and let’s just say... the water is already looking pretty wild after just a little while. 😅

I'm not dropping the photos just yet, but get ready. Tomorrow morning I’m posting the official before-and-after transformation (and the wonderfully gross water reveal). You're not going to want to miss how these beauties clean up!

Big news from our team! 🥂 We are thrilled to announce that the Head Mole and the Holder of Things have officially tied the knot on July 2, 2026! 💍

Check out the special moment. Wishing them a lifetime of happiness as they start this new chapter together! ❤️🎉

✨ Big news for this weekend’s show! ✨

When I went to get my official DBA today, I crossed paths with some incredible women raising money for CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere). If that name sounds familiar, it’s because they are the historic organization that created the very first "CARE Packages" back in 1945 to send relief to World War II survivors. Today, they do life-changing work fighting poverty and empowering women and girls in over 100 countries.

I made them a promise on the spot: A portion of all my sales from this weekend’s show will be donated directly to CARE. 🤎

Every piece you take home from my booth this weekend won’t just bring a little story and beauty into your space, it will also stretch across the globe to help someone in need.

Come out, shop with a purpose, and let's make a difference together! I can't wait to see you all there. 🫶✨

📍 Find me at Campbell Hall in Pasadena this Saturday, June 27th!

💡 VINTAGE MYSTERY SOLVED: The Secret History of Aladdin Alacite! 💡

Take a look at this absolute showstopper that just landed at the shop! At first glance in normal light, it looks like a gorgeous, elegant 1940s Art Deco vanity lamp. But turn off the lights, bring out the blacklights, and things get really interesting. 🔮✨

This is a genuine Aladdin Alacite electric table lamp (Model G-267) from the early 1940s. Alacite is an ivory, semi-opaque glass developed by the Mantle Lamp Company in 1939. But did you know there are TWO different secret formulas for this glass?

Here is how you can tell them apart using science:
➡️ The 395nm Wavelength

When we screw in a standard 395nm blacklight party bulb, the lamp base instantly transforms into a beautiful neon green. Because 395nm bulbs have a bit more visible purple light bleed, you get that classic, moody, retro glow-in-the-dark vibe.

➡️ The 365nm Flashlight THE MONEY SHOT!

When we hit it with a true 365nm UV flashlight, the magic really happens! Because 365nm light is completely invisible to the human eye, there is zero purple glare. The background drops to total darkness, and the lamp punches through with a jaw-dropping, crisp, radioactive-level neon green.

🟢 Why does it glow? 🟢

This incredible reaction proves it is the highly coveted "Old Formula" Alacite manufactured between 1939 and 1942. The original recipe used a small amount of uranium oxide to achieve that creamy, rich alabaster color!

By 1943, the U.S. government stepped in and seized all domestic uranium supplies for WWII (the Manhattan Project), forcing Aladdin to change their formula. "New Formula" pieces look identical in daylight but won't glow a single bit under a blacklight. This gorgeous survivor is definitively a pre-war treasure!

From its beautiful, sculpted daisies featuring fiery opalescent edges to the crisp, molded leaf draping down the sides, this historical beauty is pure magic.

✨ Drop a comment below: Are you team 395nm or team 365nm? 👇

The best part of curating for The Gilded Burrow? The personal keepers! 😅

I found these absolute treasures while sourcing in Beaumont recently. The classic uranium glow on my new Fenton bear and the fiery cadmium and selenium mix in my glass slipper collection is just pure magic under the UV light. 🔦 Sometimes you just have to treat yourself!

What is a recent find you absolutely refused to part with? Show me your keepers in the comments! 👇

It’s crazy what a little cleaning, sanding, and waxing will do! 🪵✨

Scroll to see the "Before" photo—this sweet vintage wall shelf was looking a little tired and worn, but a lot of love and some elbow grease brought that gorgeous wood grain right back to life!

With its classic scalloped edges and those perfect little bottom drawers, it has the ultimate warm, vintage glow. 🥰

This beauty is freshly restored, booth-ready, and heading straight with me to the Junk Hippy Vintage Market Summer Show in Pasadena on June 27th!

Drop a ❤️ if you love a good furniture rescue!

👇 Before & After 👇

✨ THE SECRET IS OUT! ✨

I’m bringing the ultimate vintage haul to the JunkHippy Summer Show in Pasadena! 🎪 I’ve been hoarding the good stuff, and my booth is going to be packed with treasures you won’t want to miss.

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming with me:
🥣 Pyrex & Fire-King
🕯️ Fairy lamps & unique lighting
🐝 Rare vintage black bee box
🥧 Ceramic pie keepers & statement furniture
👗 Vintage clothing & accessories
📚 Books, retro home decor, & SO much more!

🎉 P.S. Don’t forget to check out the GIVEAWAY pinned to the top of my page! Make sure you enter before it's too late! 🎟️

Swipe to see the full event details ➡️ and save this post so you don't forget!

📅 Saturday, June 27th
⏰ 9 AM – 4 PM
📍 Campbell Hall | 7601 Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena, TX
🎟️ $5 at the door
See y’all there! 👋🛍️

Hey friends! 👋 Just a quick reminder that you can catch all my latest finds over on Poshmark and Vinted.

If you see more than one thing you love, make sure to bundle and save! It's the best way to score a deal and save on shipping. 📦✨

Spotted something you love but the price isn't quite right? Don't hesitate to reach out, prices are not firm, and reasonable offers are always considered!

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