I have been kicking around the idea of renting selling space at a local antique/consignment shop called No Place Like Home Again for over a year now. The rent was quite reasonable but I was always reluctant to commit to working at the store 3-4 days per month in addition to my regular employment, blogging, flower gardening and trying to keep a clean house.
I finally took the plunge September 1st.
As I was setting up my sales space, I was reminiscing about some of my past projects. (These are by far not all of them, just the first batch to arrive at the shop) I will also be selling off some of seasonal decorations and collectibles.
Do you remember my vintage Jello mold pumpkins, pig napkin holder or the thrift shop breadbox makeover?
This idea of adding a little fall to an oil lamp came to me in 2013.
Candle holders and a copper tray combine for this tiered tray project.
This three legged table became a plant holder on my covered patio.
Dictionary pages decoupaged onto a thrift shop shelf gave a vintage vibe to this makeover.
An old "paper plate" holder with a heart cut-out took on a whole new look in this blog post.
My shovel head sign sold right away at the shop on Saturday!
The rake head jack o'lantern also sold right away! Also pictured here are my thrift shop Halloween owls sprayed with black paint, and my cake pan junk Jack o'Lantern.
Also selling right away was my little stool mended with visible mending braces.
This thrift shop to farmhouse kitchen makeover is still for sale at the shop.
An old country wood plaque was upcycled with French Country Style in this easy project, and the vintage aluminum tray was updated with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. It will make a lovely change or jewelry tray.
Then on this wall was pizza peel magnetic board, breadboard tea light, barn wood clip board style photo holder, and thrift shop mail organizer update.
Another mail organizer with key hook.
One of my most re-pinned Pinterest projects is this book shelf and grater earring holder.
I am selling my faux caramel apples too!
Thanks for giving these old projects another look!
Good luck with your new booth space, Carlene! I really need to get one too. We don't have a lot of good shops with spaces near me though.
ReplyDeleteCarlene - I know you will do so well at the booth with all of your darling creative items. Wish I lived close enough to visit. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteJudy
It's no surprise that all of your repurposed treasures are selling like crazy. It's nice to see everything again in one spot.
ReplyDeleteWow! What great idea. You should have a booth. I miss having one and have started a few projects and collecting againn to make it happen maybe in the Spring. Too late for the big Fall.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a talent for transforming all your finds!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so cute and original...
Your booth is going to be very popular.
I hope you sell EVERYTHING~
Now you've got the perfect outlet for all your creations, Carlene! I wish I had known you were opening a booth. I just sold a garage full of vintage stuff for pennies on the dollar! Best of luck with your newest endeavor- I know you'll do well!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks great! I love the painted owls and junk pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteTaia
Love all your great ideas.
ReplyDeletehope your instructions means it is ok to do a couple to sell in my little antique store. (please let me know if not)
If I do any up I will give credit on my FB page, where I hang out the most.
thanks
be blessed
Barb
They're ALL great - but that breadbox - OMGOSH that breadbox !
ReplyDeletexox
I think it would be dangerous to sell in a place that you like to shop in. There would go my month's earnings on your cute stuff.
ReplyDeleteAll of your cute ideas and re-purposes will make a dream shop space! Have fun and keep sharing those cute, clever ideas, please!
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