About Adirondack Girl @ Heart

Welcome to Adirondack Girl @ Heart! I’m so glad you’ve come for a visit. If you love vintage and antiques, like I do, then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

There’s just something quietly magical about antiques. Their worn edges, aged patina, and smooth surfaces hold the kind of character that new items simply can’t replicate. Vintage and antiques invite us to appreciate the craftsmanship and enduring beauty of things meant to last.

These are the kinds of objects that I look for when I’m out shopping for vintage and antiques at estate sales, thrift stores, and flea markets, and I love sharing my knowledge and experience with other vintage sellers.

Let Me Introduce Myself

I’m Diana and I live in Upstate New York, right near the Adirondack Mountains. I love nature, being out in the woods or sitting by a lake–hence the name, Adirondack Girl. But the passion that I write about here on the blog is my love buying, selling, and collecting vintage and antiques.

My almost 30 years in the business have enabled me to provide valuable information to help readers make informed decisions when buying and/or selling their own vintage and antiques.

You can find an alphabetized listing of all these resources by topic HERE. You’ll find articles about ironstone, videos about flower frogs, and vintage DIY tutorials, for example

I regularly post articles on many topics, shoot YouTube videos, and produce vintage PDF guides for sale on Etsy:

My Sidekick

My husband, Bob, and I have been married for over 30 years. We celebrated our 30th with a three week trip to the UK in May of 2025. This wonderful human is my BFF and vintage shopping companion.

One day I hit a fabulous garage sale and I filled his arms with treasures; he paid for and delivered them to the van. Back and forth he went.

Resources Available on the Blog

The Member Library

When you sign up to receive my weekly newsletter [filled with all sorts of useful and interesting info] you get access to the private Member Library. In the Library you find help for your antique biz, free printables, and cheat sheets on loads of topics. You won’t regret subscribing, I promise!

Where I Sell Vintage & Antiques

Brick & Mortar Shops

1. My Antique Booth

I currently operate a very successful antique booth on the first floor of Gristmill Antiques in Troy (NY). The owners run a tight ship and regularly make updates to both the building and their operating procedures. I’ve been there several years; prior to that I sold at a different shop for over twelve years.

2. Shaker Heritage Society Gift Shop

As a vendor at the Shaker Heritage Society gift shop, I sell antiques, textiles, earrings, and artisan bookmarks. The manager, Jackie, chooses amazing books, decorative objects, and luxury body and bath products to sell in the shop. It’s worth a visit if you’re local!

3. Shaker Heritage Society Holiday Market

The annual Holiday Market at the Shaker Heritage Society runs for several weeks from mid-October to mid-December. You’ll find my vintage style Christmas decorations and ornaments, along with handmade jewelry, key chains, and bookmarks.

Online Shops

Later on, I called him my “good luck charm,” and he beamed at me. I had literally made his day. Up to that point, I had primarily attended sales by myself or with girlfriends, but after our lucky day together, he became my regular “side kick.” He’s the best.

What Next?

I hope you’ll stick around and have some fun! Have a look-see around the blog and enjoy all of its vintage goodness. And please consider subscribing:

Bye for now,