What Do You Do When You Own Too Many Antiques?
Hi everyone! I have a bit of news to share with you all today. I’m renting a space at a local antique center, starting today(!). It all happened rather quickly, starting with coffee last Wednesday with Constant Companion Nancy.
She had been shopping at the Gristmill Antique Center in Troy (NY) and got to chatting with owner, who told her he had a couple of spaces open. She told him all about me, and then she gave me his business card when we had coffee.
On Friday I drove over to talk with him, even though I could tell I was coming down with something. Anyway, we had a nice chat and I looked at the spaces.
I went home, was sick all week-end with a terrible bronchial thing, and on Monday afternoon, when I could finally think sensibly, I gave him a call and said I take the space. Today, I’m heading over with my first load of goods.
I took a couple of quick photographs yesterday as I was loading up my van. You may remember the white wicker planter from a Weekly Finds post a while ago. I’ve priced it at $55.00 and the small shelf at $25.00.
Can you tell this is a table? It’s upside down in my van. It’s a neat Adirondack piece I bought a few years ago and planned to use myself, but never did.
Now it will be available at the Gristmill for $95.00. The top shows some green paint peaking through the brown, which gives it a great look.
Bye for now,
I'm so excited for you! Setting up your space is fun but hard work and you will be rearranging it all again before you know it. It sounds strange but working your booth or fluffing it as I call it seems to be the key to sales. Best of luck and please share your booth with us soon.
Thanks Sharon–it's been a few years since I've been in a shop. I agree with you 100%–fluffing is the key! A lot of dealers don't seem to have the time or patience for it. My space is much smaller than I'm used to so I'm afraid of over-stuffing it and making it look junky. I will post pictures ASAP 🙂
Hahahaha…I knew it was just a matter of time! Enjoy the ride! Be sure to photo journal your adventure. When I look back now on photos from our first booth set ups, I laugh. Wait till you see just how much stuff can be crammed into a space. 🙂
Rita
Congratulations, and how fun. I'd love to do this some day.I'm looking forward to seeing some pics of your booth with all its treasures..
I've always said it's how dealers are made lol! Makes it even more fun to go thrifting since you have somewhere to put all of the great furniture pieces you find! Have fun! I know you'll do well!!
So exciting, Diana! Best wishes in your new space, can't wait to see you all set up!
How exciting! I would love to come visit you there sometime this summer! We are heading east to Mass. this summer. Maybe we can make a pit stop along the way!
Best of luck to you. I'd love to do this but we don't have any place in our area that does this. I hope you're going to show us photos of your space when you get it all set up.
You are going to have so much fun! Yes. the pieces rotate through your home and off to find new homes. It is the circle of junk!
Good for you Diana! Congrats!! If you weren't so far away I'd be there in a heartbeat. 😉
Wishing you great success!! xoxo
Diana, I am so excited for you. I have been there several times (had shops) and loved it. It inspired me to build things and be creative. I am looking for an old farmhouse kitchen table. Too bad we are so many miles apart or I would likely be buying the one you have. Good luck … you will have lots of fun.
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
I wish I didn't live 1650 miles from there! Good luck.