All items are stored in a smoke free environment. This is a pet friendly store so they get first dibs on products. If they pass on it, it goes on sale here. Vintage items are as-is. We do not polish them as some buyers really enjoy the aged patina. We have a mix of art supplies, vintage items, and books all sourced from estate sales, online sales, and many from our personal collection. We thank you for shopping our site🤗