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How Ladybug Finds Got Started

Kristen June 7, 2026
How Ladybug Finds Got Started
TLDR

Ladybug Finds began as a weekend thrifting habit and grew into a full resale shop. Here's the story of how a love of secondhand treasures turned into a small business run out of our home.

From a weekend habit to a real shop

Ladybug Finds didn't start with a business plan. It started with a Saturday-morning thrift run, a trunk full of "too good to leave behind" finds, and a closet that was rapidly running out of room.

What began as a hobby quickly became something more. Friends kept asking where we found things, and we realized there was a real joy in matching a pre-loved piece with the person who would actually use it. So we opened up shop.

What we believe in

  • Good things deserve a second life. Most of what we sell is in excellent condition and just needs a new home.
  • Honesty over hype. Every listing describes the real condition, flaws and all.
  • Fair prices. We price to sell, not to gouge. More on that in a future post.

Where we're headed

This blog is part of the next chapter. We'll share thrift hauls, styling ideas, and the behind-the-scenes reality of running a small resale business. Thanks for being here at the start.

If you've ever found a treasure at a thrift store and felt that little spark — you already get what we're about.