Reopened January 2014. ThirdHandCommodities is a work-in-progress.



The name "ThirdHandCommodities" is taken from the contemporary American Indian tradition of sharing commodities (government cheese, powdered milk, instant potatoes, dry eggs...). Sometimes a family receives more than they need, like--every month--100 pounds of flour or six months worth of cereal. Rather than turn the food down, the commodities keep getting passed along from one person to the next.



Getting fruit cocktail is like it's your birthday.



Watermelon is like winning the lottery.



Chances are, though, it's a lot of canned meat. That's when you start getting creative. Lets see, can it be used to flavor the beans? I know, bake pineapple rings on it like it's a ham. I have these fancy toothpicks left over...



But one person's canned meat is another's maraschino cherries. (Just ask my parents.)



ThirdHandCommodities is a little bit of everything--old and new, handmade and store bought, kitschy and sophisticated. From my closet and across the country and world.



A good pot of beans and watermelon.



Sharing art, design, and modern Americana is my passion. The shop is currently a work in progress and I invite you to "Favorite" it so you can see updated photos added and watch it grow.



Thank you for you support!



Jenn

January 2014

3rdHC: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThirdHandCommodities

Sister Shop InstantDesignbyJennG: https://www.etsy.com/shop/instantdesignbyjenng

On Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/3rdhc/