About Old Tipster
At Old Tipster, we’re in the business of bringing back the good stuff—the tried-and-true tricks, habits, and know-how that actually stand the test of time. Sometimes, what worked for your grandparents still works beautifully today.
Whether it’s sharpening a knife, curing a cough, sewing on a button, budgeting for a stormy season, or simply pausing before you speak—we believe there’s value in the way things were done before everything got rushed, digitized, and disposable.
Because the world moves fast, but wisdom lasts.
Where We Put Our Wisdom
🧵 Vintage Wisdom
Old-school smarts for modern dilemmas. From home remedies and frugal living to etiquette that still matters, these are the stories, sayings, and skills worth passing down—delivered with clarity and care.
🛠 Classic Skills
We revisit practical skills that once defined self-reliance—and still do. Think sharpening a knife properly, sewing on a button that stays, building a fire that actually starts, or balancing a budget without an app. All written by people who’ve done it (many times over).
📜 Timeless Advice
From relationships to routines, we offer guidance rooted in life experience—not trends. It’s the kind of advice your grandfather gave you, your aunt still swears by, and your future self will thank you for.
Our mission
Some Advice Never Goes Out of Style
We’re on a mission to preserve, modernize, and celebrate practical knowledge that stands the test of time. Old Tipster is where the classic meets the current, offering advice that’s as useful today as it was fifty years ago.
Who’s Behind the Curtain?
The folks behind Old Tipster are a mix of seasoned experts, hobbyists turned mentors, and curious learners with a deep respect for the past. Some hold certifications. Others hold heirloom tools handed down for generations.
Claudia Fenwick
Heritage Living Editor
Claudia grew up in a home where sewing machines whirred and cast iron was non-negotiable. She’s spent the last decade researching domestic history and writing about the kind of home hacks your grandma probably swore by (and for good reason).
Claudia grew up in a home where sewing machines whirred and cast iron was non-negotiable. She’s spent the last decade researching domestic history and writing about the kind of home hacks your grandma probably swore by (and for good reason).
Gemma Wells
Everyday Lore & Useful Lorekeeper
Gemma is a folklorist-turned-lifestyle writer who’s fascinated by the rituals that once shaped daily life. She weaves cultural heritage into routines that still work—from moon-phase gardening to ancestral pantry tricks. Her writing makes the past feel purposeful, not quaint, and always a little magical.
Gemma is a folklorist-turned-lifestyle writer who’s fascinated by the rituals that once shaped daily life. She weaves cultural heritage into routines that still work—from moon-phase gardening to ancestral pantry tricks. Her writing makes the past feel purposeful, not quaint, and always a little magical.
Mavis Pozzo
Vintage Skills Revivalist
A calligraphy buff with a side passion for breadmaking and sewing her own clothes, Mavis brings a refreshing rigor to old-school skills. With a background in textile conservation and years in heritage museums, she doesn’t just admire the past—she recreates it, stitch by stitch. She’s here to remind you that handmade isn’t a trend—it’s a legacy.
A calligraphy buff with a side passion for breadmaking and sewing her own clothes, Mavis brings a refreshing rigor to old-school skills. With a background in textile conservation and years in heritage museums, she doesn’t just admire the past—she recreates it, stitch by stitch. She’s here to remind you that handmade isn’t a trend—it’s a legacy.