Meet your Posher, Sally

Hi! I'm PurplRibbonPosh. You can call me Sally. Or Purple. I'm from Milwaukee where I live with my husband, son, and two dogs. I've worked in the book business for 30 years. Purple Ribbon Picks is a mission-based small business that features secondhand clothes and homegoods. When I was a teenager, I won a purple ribbon in "fashion merchandising" at my county fair by saving up -- and buying on layaway -- for a black and blue vertically striped wool peacoat with a stand-up collar. (It was the 80s, after all.) By winning that purple ribbon, I won a trip to the State Fair to show my item in an exhibit and fashion show. My shop name, Purple Ribbon Picks, is a callback to that time when, yes, I loved buying clothing, but I also loved the strategy behind getting the best quality item for the best price when I could afford little. In my store, you'll find a curated collection of one-of-a-kind thrifted vintage clothing and homegoods that reflect my love of sourcing and sharing unique, high-quality items with others.

I also named my shop Purple Ribbon in honor of my son who has developmental delays due to a seizure disorder, and a purple ribbon is a symbol of support and hope for those with epilepsy or seizure disorders. Your patronage of my store directly supports my ability to support my son into his adulthood, and I am deeply grateful for your views, likes, orders, and support.

Thank for visiting and I hope you find something you love in my shop.