Founder & Contributor
Elys Muda
Founder & Contributor / 10 stories
After returning from a grand escapade, Elys returned to New York totally broke. She longed to get back...
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Green Scene Thrift Store in Erie fills East Grandview Boulevard with housewares, books, apparel, accessories, and a reuse-first mission that keeps secondhand shopping tied closely to...
Fifty One Ten Vintage in Pittsburgh pairs curated American vintage clothing from the 1970s through the 2000s with record bins, street-facing style, and a Penn Avenue...
Flat Tire Diner in Old Hickory brings together scratch-made breakfast plates, homemade pies, bakery spirit, and a laid-back diner room that makes a morning meal feel...
The Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village brings Nashville mornings a deep bench of scratch-made pancakes, a warm brick-walled dining room, classic breakfast plates, and lunch options...
Midland Arts & Antiques Market gives Indianapolis, Indiana one of its most atmospheric treasure hunts, pairing a converted factory setting with more than 200 dealers, two...
Brown County Antique Mall gives Nashville a family-owned antique stop with three buildings, more than 10,000 square feet, 72 dealers, an art gallery, and a browse...
Mel's Classic Diner gives Pigeon Forge a family-owned 50s throwback with stainless-steel shine, checkerboard floors, all-day breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, and banana splits that feel like part...
Rustic Inn Crabhouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida pairs canal-side tables, a wood-ceiling dining room, World Famous Garlic Crabs, bib-and-mallet fun, and a broad seafood menu that...
Puckett's Restaurant gives downtown Franklin, Tennessee a meal stop that starts with breakfast, moves easily into cherry-wood smoked barbecue and comfort food, and stays lively with...
Markle Exit 286 Antique Mall turns a quick Indiana interstate exit into a longer, happier browse with 30,000 square feet of antiques, over 100 dealers, decorated...