It’s about thoughtfully scouting unique finds at thrift stores, consignment shops, and estate sales to find gifts that are one-of-a-kind. Gifting vintage items is a labor of love.

A woman shared how her thrift store find turned into a footwear fiasco after her mother-in-law asked for the gift receipt. When Cara Isaacs, 33, stumbled upon a pair of Life Stride boots at a ...