Thrifting in SoCal with Katie Zamprioli

**Discovering Unique Treasures: A Journey Through King Richards in Whittier**

As I stepped into King Richards in Whittier, I felt an instant excitement coursing through my veins. The store's eclectic charm and unique atmosphere drew me in, inviting me to explore its every nook and cranny. My mission was simple: to find something that would add a touch of whimsy and personality to my home. As I wandered through the aisles, I couldn't help but feel a sense of joy and excitement with each new discovery.

**The Allure of Unconventional Art**

One item in particular caught my eye – a little sculpture that seemed to radiate an aura of uniqueness and individuality. Its quirky design and playful nature sparked something within me, releasing a surge of serotonin that made me feel utterly happy. I was drawn to the fact that it was unlike anything I had seen before, a true one-of-a-kind piece that would undoubtedly spark conversations and add character to my home. The thrill of the hunt for such an item is exhilarating, and I reveled in the knowledge that no one else was likely to have this exact sculpture.

**Curating a Gallery Wall**

As I continued to browse the store, I began to envision a gallery wall that would showcase a diverse array of unique pieces. I wanted to create a visually interesting space that would add depth and personality to my home. The key to creating such a wall is to layer different sizes, shapes, and textures, rather than opting for uniformity. This approach adds visual interest and makes the space feel more dynamic. I imagined grouping small sculptures alongside larger pieces, incorporating frames in various styles and materials, and experimenting with bold colors and patterns.

**The Power of App-Savvy Shopping**

One of the most valuable tools I discovered during my visit was the power of apps that can help determine the value of a piece. For instance, Google Lens allows me to snap a photo of an item and instantly access information about its price, shape, and other relevant details. This handy tool has saved me from making costly mistakes in the past, and I'm grateful for its existence.

**Uncovering Hidden Gems**

As I explored the store's various sections, I stumbled upon several hidden gems that I couldn't wait to bring home. One such item was a stunning midcentury brass face, which caught my eye due to its unique design and exceptional craftsmanship. By using apps like Google Lens, I was able to determine the piece's value and make an informed decision about whether it was worth purchasing.

**The Joy of Unconventional Furniture**

Next, I discovered a beautiful, rustic dining table made from reclaimed materials – an ant-reclaimed door, to be exact. The table's unique character and charm drew me in, and I couldn't resist the opportunity to bring it home. With its one-of-a-kind design and reasonable price point, this piece would undoubtedly add a touch of personality to my dining space.

**A Haunted Haven**

As I ventured further into the store, I stumbled upon a section that seemed to have an otherworldly energy – the lower level, which is reportedly haunted by mischievous spirits. The creaking floorboards and eerie atmosphere sent shivers down my spine, but I couldn't help feeling drawn to the space's mystique. It was as if the air itself seemed to vibrate with an unseen presence.

**Treasures from the Depths**

Delving deeper into the store, I encountered a quaint little shelf that seemed to be calling out to me. The yellow color and floral pattern were a delightful surprise, making me wonder about the piece's provenance and history. As it turned out, this shelf was no ordinary find – it was a rare, postmodern piece with an exact duplicate available elsewhere. I was thrilled to have discovered this hidden gem and couldn't wait to incorporate it into my decor.

**Conclusion**

My visit to King Richards in Whittier was a resounding success, filled with discoveries that would undoubtedly enhance my home's unique character. From the quirky sculpture to the stunning midcentury brass face, each item I found added a touch of personality and whimsy to my life. By trusting my instincts and embracing the thrill of the hunt, I've discovered treasures that will bring me joy for years to come. If you're an antique enthusiast or simply someone looking to add some excitement to your home, King Richards in Whittier is an absolute must-visit destination.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhi I'm Katie of candy colored home we are here at King Richards in Whittier this is one of my favorite spots to Thrift in antique there's over 150 vendors it's 57,000 Square ft this place is massive there's three floors there's so many different styles and amazing prices there's something for everyone I'm going to show you how to navigate it what to look for and give you my best tips and tricks my Instagram and my Tik Tok are candy colored home I do interior design and I also do content creat I take you on thrifting adventures in and around Los Angeles if I go out of town I always go thrifting there too I also help my design clients Source vintage pieces as well if you love fashion if you love design if you love thrifting my page is for you right away my first tip is to look up a lot of people get overwhelmed by the eye level and then you miss out on all of the amazing things above this is one of my personal favorites this brutalist style that is huge right now I'm loving the brutalist trend and it's also a Timeless piece that pop of brass and shine can be perfect in mid-century Decor could be perfect in a postmodern home in even a modern home I think there's a modern feel to it it's kind of a Timeless piece so I think you really could incorporate it into a lot of different styles there's something so unfinished and WR raw about it that I just love and it speaks to my soul okay where should we go next I've never been here and not found something I got to find some real treasure now pressure's on whenever I go thrifting and antiquing I don't usually have a plan because I think it's best to kind of just let yourself be inspired see what speaks to you A lot of times I end up finding gifts for other people too just take your time trust your instincts let yourself be guided by what you're drawn to intrinsically not interested in War memorabilia if you see a piece and you just love it just go for it try to go in and just have fun with it I like to go in without a plan I love you know finding that special treasure that I had no idea existed until I saw it on this day the excitement of not knowing what you're going to find is kind of the best part yeah this place is Big look how far back it goes I like to combine Styles I think that it's great to add in different time periods pieces from different countries yeah that's a great piece if it makes you feel good and you love it you can find a place for it and find a way to make it all cohesive so that it works in your home 18 bucks for these absolutely beautiful these are so nostalgic they feel very 7s I just love these they're sunny and happy I love surrounding myself with nostalgic pieces in my home that's why I love vintage fast fashion fast Decor that's not something that I support quality over quantity for sure I only want vintage it's the good stuff I also just love finding silly pieces like this little coat rack bear with his foot kicked out or this giant hot dog it's a pottery dish who doesn't need a hot dog in their home I think everybody deserves to have a cute little treasure from time to time and when I'm out and I see just like you know a little sculpture and it's Unique and it's weird and it's different and it just Sparks that internal Joy it makes me so happy it gives me serotonin and that's what I always gravitate towards something that no one else is going to have and it's going to be special in my home I go for the unusual if it's something that I've seen a lot I'm not really drawn to it I love it he's just so weird and cute I do feel like having fun with it is a huge part like don't worry so much about where it's going to go if you love it you'll find a place I have to try this on I need this I definitely need this this one's coming home with me so cute make it look ugly so no one wants it this would be a great place to put together a gallery wall find some really unique and fun and interesting pieces to make your home stand out and be unique and build around it even something like this just adds a little visual interest onto the wall That's not just a painting I like to add in sculptures and other types of pieces when I do my gallery walls just to make them a little bit more interesting I love this little cat piece I love both of these actually I think these are going to come home with me and be added to my gallery wall That's the other thing you want to do with Gallery walls is you want to layer you don't want everything to be the same size you want to have some small pieces some medium pieces some large pieces some different shapes they're so cute and weird this person has amazing taste I love this whole wall I really like these midcentury brass faces if you're ever unsure about a piece there are apps out there that you can use to look up the comps on them see what values they're going for and ask yourself if it's a good deal or not I'm just going to snap a photo of it and then I'm going to go to Google Lens I'm going to pull it up and it's going to show me all the comps so see here it's going for 24 bucks on eBay so I would rather spend $24 and buy it there here it's around 60 that's a slightly different shape and it doesn't seem like a great deal but sometimes you can find a good deal I've had it happen the other way too so I was like yes I'm definitely buying this you could be sitting on a treasure and have no idea and it's as easy as taking its picture and figuring out how much it's worth okay this is my shelf this is so funny this is my shelf and my house except for it's yellow and has flowers my postmodern shelf is a cream color but I have not come across another in the wild so this is exciting for me and it's the exact same one most of the good Furniture is downstairs oh Jesus mum SL Church okay so another area we have to talk about there's technically four floors here there is a little lower level on the bottom floor and this is the section that we all know is haunted let's go check out the ghosts you can feel it getting colder as you go down okay tell me the energy does not shift in here it really does it's a little creepy in here but I do always like to check it out sometimes you can find some gems it's like just mad creaking above wouldn't it be great if something just flew off the shelf right now trying not to bust my ass in here see what else we got this very rustic primitive dining table it's an ant reclaimed door it's clearly One of a Kind $700 that is a very reasonable price it has so much character to it I think this would be so beautiful in a dining space this is a really stunning piece that I think you could have for a lifetime now let's head upstairs there's a lot of cool clothing up here fun little Decor knickknacks there's a lot packed into every Booth every shelf you have to really take your time in here you can easily miss something so yeah come here and take your time it's a cool piece look at those creeps over there do I need it no do I want it yes yay they're still here I got them I love these little cats okay hi so I want to get this hat and these frames I love them thank you so much so I had three great finds today it was an amazing day I had so much fun here at King Richards in Whittier if you're looking to antique in and around Los Angeles this is definitely the spot to come just have fun more than anything else trust your instincts and if you love it and you're drawn to it then go for it thank you like And subscribe to handmade for more videos with tips and tricks just like this definitely check it out I know you're going to love ithi I'm Katie of candy colored home we are here at King Richards in Whittier this is one of my favorite spots to Thrift in antique there's over 150 vendors it's 57,000 Square ft this place is massive there's three floors there's so many different styles and amazing prices there's something for everyone I'm going to show you how to navigate it what to look for and give you my best tips and tricks my Instagram and my Tik Tok are candy colored home I do interior design and I also do content creat I take you on thrifting adventures in and around Los Angeles if I go out of town I always go thrifting there too I also help my design clients Source vintage pieces as well if you love fashion if you love design if you love thrifting my page is for you right away my first tip is to look up a lot of people get overwhelmed by the eye level and then you miss out on all of the amazing things above this is one of my personal favorites this brutalist style that is huge right now I'm loving the brutalist trend and it's also a Timeless piece that pop of brass and shine can be perfect in mid-century Decor could be perfect in a postmodern home in even a modern home I think there's a modern feel to it it's kind of a Timeless piece so I think you really could incorporate it into a lot of different styles there's something so unfinished and WR raw about it that I just love and it speaks to my soul okay where should we go next I've never been here and not found something I got to find some real treasure now pressure's on whenever I go thrifting and antiquing I don't usually have a plan because I think it's best to kind of just let yourself be inspired see what speaks to you A lot of times I end up finding gifts for other people too just take your time trust your instincts let yourself be guided by what you're drawn to intrinsically not interested in War memorabilia if you see a piece and you just love it just go for it try to go in and just have fun with it I like to go in without a plan I love you know finding that special treasure that I had no idea existed until I saw it on this day the excitement of not knowing what you're going to find is kind of the best part yeah this place is Big look how far back it goes I like to combine Styles I think that it's great to add in different time periods pieces from different countries yeah that's a great piece if it makes you feel good and you love it you can find a place for it and find a way to make it all cohesive so that it works in your home 18 bucks for these absolutely beautiful these are so nostalgic they feel very 7s I just love these they're sunny and happy I love surrounding myself with nostalgic pieces in my home that's why I love vintage fast fashion fast Decor that's not something that I support quality over quantity for sure I only want vintage it's the good stuff I also just love finding silly pieces like this little coat rack bear with his foot kicked out or this giant hot dog it's a pottery dish who doesn't need a hot dog in their home I think everybody deserves to have a cute little treasure from time to time and when I'm out and I see just like you know a little sculpture and it's Unique and it's weird and it's different and it just Sparks that internal Joy it makes me so happy it gives me serotonin and that's what I always gravitate towards something that no one else is going to have and it's going to be special in my home I go for the unusual if it's something that I've seen a lot I'm not really drawn to it I love it he's just so weird and cute I do feel like having fun with it is a huge part like don't worry so much about where it's going to go if you love it you'll find a place I have to try this on I need this I definitely need this this one's coming home with me so cute make it look ugly so no one wants it this would be a great place to put together a gallery wall find some really unique and fun and interesting pieces to make your home stand out and be unique and build around it even something like this just adds a little visual interest onto the wall That's not just a painting I like to add in sculptures and other types of pieces when I do my gallery walls just to make them a little bit more interesting I love this little cat piece I love both of these actually I think these are going to come home with me and be added to my gallery wall That's the other thing you want to do with Gallery walls is you want to layer you don't want everything to be the same size you want to have some small pieces some medium pieces some large pieces some different shapes they're so cute and weird this person has amazing taste I love this whole wall I really like these midcentury brass faces if you're ever unsure about a piece there are apps out there that you can use to look up the comps on them see what values they're going for and ask yourself if it's a good deal or not I'm just going to snap a photo of it and then I'm going to go to Google Lens I'm going to pull it up and it's going to show me all the comps so see here it's going for 24 bucks on eBay so I would rather spend $24 and buy it there here it's around 60 that's a slightly different shape and it doesn't seem like a great deal but sometimes you can find a good deal I've had it happen the other way too so I was like yes I'm definitely buying this you could be sitting on a treasure and have no idea and it's as easy as taking its picture and figuring out how much it's worth okay this is my shelf this is so funny this is my shelf and my house except for it's yellow and has flowers my postmodern shelf is a cream color but I have not come across another in the wild so this is exciting for me and it's the exact same one most of the good Furniture is downstairs oh Jesus mum SL Church okay so another area we have to talk about there's technically four floors here there is a little lower level on the bottom floor and this is the section that we all know is haunted let's go check out the ghosts you can feel it getting colder as you go down okay tell me the energy does not shift in here it really does it's a little creepy in here but I do always like to check it out sometimes you can find some gems it's like just mad creaking above wouldn't it be great if something just flew off the shelf right now trying not to bust my ass in here see what else we got this very rustic primitive dining table it's an ant reclaimed door it's clearly One of a Kind $700 that is a very reasonable price it has so much character to it I think this would be so beautiful in a dining space this is a really stunning piece that I think you could have for a lifetime now let's head upstairs there's a lot of cool clothing up here fun little Decor knickknacks there's a lot packed into every Booth every shelf you have to really take your time in here you can easily miss something so yeah come here and take your time it's a cool piece look at those creeps over there do I need it no do I want it yes yay they're still here I got them I love these little cats okay hi so I want to get this hat and these frames I love them thank you so much so I had three great finds today it was an amazing day I had so much fun here at King Richards in Whittier if you're looking to antique in and around Los Angeles this is definitely the spot to come just have fun more than anything else trust your instincts and if you love it and you're drawn to it then go for it thank you like And subscribe to handmade for more videos with tips and tricks just like this definitely check it out I know you're going to love it\n"