Like any other social media site, FBMP has an algorithm that serves you suggested listings. That means what you see is a result of what you search for and listings you click on! That also means the key to finding the best stuff isn’t necessarily about some secret searching method, it’s about making sure the best stuff finds you.

Those moments, when you open up the app and the exact piece of furniture you’ve been hunting for pops up on your feed — and for half the price of that antique shop you’ve been stalking? That’s when you feel like fate (er, well, a string of code tracking your online habits) has finally dealt you a good hand!

Let’s tilt the odds in your favor a bit, eh?

The good news: it’s not rocket science, it’s just initiating a few searches that match your interests — your favorite brands, textiles, patterns, and even decades can all lead to good results.

When you’re walking around a flea market or antique shop, take note of older wooden furniture makers, china brands, even artists, then plug those names in on your FBMP profile to let “fate” know you’re interested.

The next time your favorite china pattern gets listed, you don’t have to search for it and potentially miss out on an incredible deal if you’re too late to the game. The deals will be served to you before you can even ask — like having a digital decor waiter bringing you another espresso martini right as you finish your first.

Here are a few brands and terms I return to often to help you get your search rolling:

– Henkel-Harris

– Federal Style

– Burl wood

– Mahogany

– Chippendale

– Hepplewhite

Happy hunting — well, happy sitting back and waiting — and may the algo gods smile down on you!