We are Betsy and Sarah
The Estate of Things (2007–2021)
A home decor, historic renovation, and lifestyle brand with a bi-coastal soul.
The Estate of Things was born on a set of barstools in Southern Pines, North Carolina, during Christmas Break of 2007. What began as a shared journal online between two friends grew to reach thousands of monthly readers across the nation. Sarah’s historic renovation projects were featured in Southern Living, House Beautiful, Apartment Therapy, Good Housekeeping, Domaine, and The Huffington Post, bringing national attention to the brand’s distinctive aesthetic.
In 2015, after years of thrifting, picking, and slinging vintage finds on Etsy, the pair brought their online world to life. They incorporated in 2016 and opened their first brick-and-mortar shop in Sarah’s hometown of Southern Pines, NC. TEOT quickly became a beloved destination for unique home goods, vintage pieces, and interiors full of warmth and personality.
Over time, TEOT expanded to multiple Cooperative Design Market locations, from Aberdeen, NC, to Venice Beach, CA, bridging the founders’ bi-coastal sensibility and their shared belief that great design connects people to place.
After fourteen inspired years, The Estate of Things closed in 2021. Both founders carried the spirit of TEOT into new creative chapters:
Sarah Farrell launched Forthright Contracting with her husband and continues to design and renovate historic homes in Southern Pines, NC.
Betsy Moyer brought her design sensibility to the West Coast, founding Good Company in Santa Barbara, CA, a modern design studio and social club inspired by the same belief in home, creativity, and community that sparked TEOT all those years ago.
Though The Estate of Things has reached the end of its eCommerce era at this website, its story lives on in every inspired project, every lovingly restored home, and every creative collaboration that began with a simple idea: two friends and a shared passion for everything that makes up a HOME.
Just came across your blog while searching for blue/gray kitchens. It is a great resource – am adding you to my blog roll!
Happy New Year!
Joyce
Thanks Joyce!
Good morning. Is there any way you can connect me to the dealer who has the antique hunt scene?
Thanks,
Constance Silverman
Hi–Which post is the hunt scene pictured in?
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Hello,
I enjoy your theestateofthings website and would like to work with you!
I’m interested in the price for a blog post with links! Could you please give me the general rates?
I hope to hear from you soon! Thanks in advance.
Kind Regards,
Kira!
Hi there, wondering if you are interested to be a part from our team. Drop me an email for rates and more info if you are interested.
Thanks
Stefan
Hi Betsy, Sarah,
Just wondering if you were accepting any copy for your fantastic blog at the moment? I’d love to write something for you and have a few ideas in the pipeline that might be of interest!
Let me know :)
Anna
I really miss your RSS feed…please restore it…thanks for listening!
Hi Kathy. Thanks for stopping by.
Looks like our feed is still kickin at:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheEstateOfThings
Does that work for you?
Thanks for the note.
Betsy
I live in So Pines, and have probably run into Sarah at one of the estate sales in the area! Sarah, how about meeting for coffee sometime?
Hey Jennifer, Might you be Jenny Love?
I think I just answered my own question and its no. But I’m glad you commented and you visited TEOT! Please say Hi if you see me, I’m going to start going to the estate sales again soon.
Ladies – I saw the photo of your vintage swing stand chalkboard and I just purchased one. One whole side of the stand is missing. It did have the hardware for the missing side – all except the piece that fits into the stand frame that accepts the bolt on the other part. It is called a “swinging frame holder.” Wondering if you know any source (demolition/renovation stores) you might know about where I could get a replacement. I’m just trying every place I can find. Have already checked with Antique Renovators and they had a couple of referrals but to no avail thus far.
Hi Kelly.
You know, I’m not sure exactly where you might find the exact parts that will put that all back together for you. Sounds from your description like you are missing the wooden side arm piece plus a bolt?
If you have any woodworkers in your area, I would imagine you can take the other side in and ask for its mirror.