The Golden Sparrow

The Golden Sparrow Local Small Business est 2017 by Carolyn Gloster
Best of Rhode Island - Vintage Finds 2018
Decorating Services, Vintage Home Decor, and Dollhouse Remodels

Decorating Services (virtual and in-person), Curated Vintage Home Decor & Furniture, Dollhouse Remodels, New and Hand Crafted furniture and household decor/accessories
Crocheted bags, accessories, embroidered clothing, jewelry and custom pencil drawing art work by my daughters available as well

Gorgeous Pair of Large Vintage Late 20th Century Brass Fish Figurines for us as they are in all their patina'd goodness ...
09/05/2026

Gorgeous Pair of Large Vintage Late 20th Century Brass Fish Figurines for us as they are in all their patina'd goodness or as bookends as I've done ☺️
12"x5.5"
Made in Taiwan R.O.C. (Republic of China) circa 1960-1990
Free pick up or message for shipping quote
$125+tax (if MA/picking up)

Holding on to a bit of summer despite fall being right around the corner!Beautiful vintage arts & crafts or mission styl...
09/02/2026

Holding on to a bit of summer despite fall being right around the corner!
Beautiful vintage arts & crafts or mission style wooden side table with all its patina goodness
Solid and sturdy but feet have been unevenly worn so adjust for any slight wobble
Measurements in photos
Easy porch pick up or possible local delivery
Message for a shipping quote via UPS Ground




Sharing a few ways I use things in an unexpected way in my home (or just to jazz up the mundane). Most of these are self...
08/05/2026

Sharing a few ways I use things in an unexpected way in my home (or just to jazz up the mundane).

Most of these are self-explanatory but a few key notes:

My grandma Trudy's well-loved cookbook deserved to be shown in a better way than on a bookshelf so domed it is!

Little vintage ceramic pieces used at the coffee station, to hold my dish brush and barrage of kitchen utensils

A wedding present from my uncle Gerry (a print of his original swan painting) was the perfect door for a cast-off 80s wood medicine cabinet from my sister's bathroom reno (and yes, I did this 13 years ago before it became trendy 😉 although recently replaced the mat to better coordinate with the new bathroom upgrades)

Vintage books to elevate everything! Here, to lift a lamp that would otherwise be too low for reading

Giant vintage basket atop our fridge to hide all the oversized baking pans that wouldn't fit in cabinets

And lastly, a tablecloth as a shower curtain in our downstairs 3/4 bath since it's skinny but super tall and all other shower curtains were too wide and wouldn't have highlighted the tall ceilings like I had wanted. Clare hemmed it for me and the cast off became a little tablecloth for our outdoor table so it was a two-for deal ☺️

Let me know how you've used every-day items in unique ways in your home! 👇

Vintage Oak Table Top Drop Down Secretary Desk (or wall mount if you're handing and short on space! 😉)Lots of cubbies fo...
08/02/2026

Vintage Oak Table Top Drop Down Secretary Desk (or wall mount if you're handing and short on space! 😉)
Lots of cubbies for storage including a little drawer
Wonderful vintage patina throughout
Keyhole but has been filled in over the years
Please see photos for measurements
$225+tax with front porch pick up in Somerset, Ma
Message to claim or comment "Mine!" below and DM to complete purchase
Thank you! ☺️

Business Update!!The last few months have been a whirlwind of activities, from prom, 18th birthdays, awards nights, art ...
08/01/2026

Business Update!!
The last few months have been a whirlwind of activities, from prom, 18th birthdays, awards nights, art shows, graduation ceremonies, graduation party, family reunion, passing of my father-in-law and celebration of life, small but impactful mini renovations, driver's license, college prep, assisting with estate sales....All the feelings, all the big emotions, all the mental, physical and emotional toll and I'm honestly a bit burnt out.

So, I'm taking the month of August to maybe, finally spend more than 30 minutes of a windy afternoon on a rocky strip of land to go to the beach, spend time with family without feeling rushed or hosting large events, move slower, not wake up to an alarm clock, maybe write more than 2-3 pages and hold on as much as possible to this time with my girls before September hits and college commences and all the other big life changes threaten to drown me.

I'm putting the business on a summer break pause as well.
You can still (please do!!) purchase items through my Instagram sales stories, Poshmark, Etsy shop and Facebook Marketplace but I won't be actively listing anything else for the next month (there's over 500 listings to shop so plenty for everyone 😉)

When I come back in mid September, it most likely will be a massive in-person sale so stay tuned for those details!!

Thank you all for sticking around as long as you have and for continuing to support my small business!! Each and every purchase means you're helping my little family buy groceries, pay for a road lesson, buy a text book for school, and support our local church and community at large. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! Until September....

Needed a little pick-me-up and this $2 church fair pear fit the bill. A quick spray paint and Rub n' buff in European Go...
07/20/2026

Needed a little pick-me-up and this $2 church fair pear fit the bill. A quick spray paint and Rub n' buff in European Gold gave it a new old look and happy to add it alongside my actual vintage brass apple on the kitchen sill, nestled among pottery pieces made by the girls. 😊🍐🍎

TODAY!!! Estate sale12-3pm 65 Locust St, Assonet, MABring a friend or two!! 😊
07/11/2026

TODAY!!! Estate sale
12-3pm 65 Locust St, Assonet, MA
Bring a friend or two!! 😊

Ok, I know I said last Sunday was the last day but I lied....TOMORROW is the absolute very last day of the Assonet Estat...
07/10/2026

Ok, I know I said last Sunday was the last day but I lied....TOMORROW is the absolute very last day of the Assonet Estate Sale AND I've combined some items from the Cape Cod Estate as well so lots of nautical and more vintage to check out!!
Saturday, July 11th from 12-3 pm ONLY
(No early birds, please, unless arranged with me ahead of time)
65 Locust St, Assonet
Cash, credit, or Venmo
Please no animals other than documented service animals
Bring a friend or two and grab some amazing deals and shop "new" items 😊

Join us for Clare’s opening on May 14th from 6-8pm at The Collaborative in Warren as she’ll be featured as the Youth Art...
04/23/2026

Join us for Clare’s opening on May 14th from 6-8pm at The Collaborative in Warren as she’ll be featured as the Youth Artist of the Month!
Another proud mama moment ☺️

Thank you to all who came out to support Abby’s opening night at  in Warren, RI. Her pieces will be on display (and some...
04/10/2026

Thank you to all who came out to support Abby’s opening night at in Warren, RI. Her pieces will be on display (and some are available for purchase) through the next few weeks. Please take a stroll through and check out how much incredible is packed into this space from varying artists around the area ☺️
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Seekonk, MA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm
Saturday 12pm - 2pm

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