Hello Dear Friends! Six by Eight Feet... that is what we have to work with!
This is one of my new adventures. I, along with my SIL Robin, MIL Mary, and FIL Richard are going to fill up six by eight feet of space at a local shop. The store is called Ellie Lou's Thrift Emporium. It is a sweet little shop on the main street here in Emporia. The shop is filled with thrift, vintage, antique, and handmade items. The owners are sweethearts... and I look forward to working with them.
I have rented us a space that is six by eight feet... and my darling husband constructed our 'booth' this weekend. He built it from some fence panels we were saving to use in our yard. (I guess three panels won't be needed here on the property any longer.)Here it is set up in our garage... until we dismantle it and move it downtown on Friday morning.
This smaller cabinet was saved from our barn. It was one Tony was going to through out... until he heard and listened to my screams... NOOOOO!!! I revamped it this past weekend... scrapping it with a wire brush to removed the loose paint, washed it, and then gave it a quick coat of Polyurethane to hold the remainder of the paint in place. I plan to add some fabric to the shelves using liquid starch... to add a little 'punch' of prim pizzazz to it.
This other cabinet was one purchased at a local auction for a mere $5. Tony replaced the back with a scrap piece of plywood he had. I then washed it and added a slash of white house paint we had to the inside to freshen it up. (I let the red on the shelf edge stay red... it is my favorite color ya know!)
The cupboards will be filled with our wares... vintage, antique, and handmade... and hopefully will be over~flowing giving our buyers~to~be lots to choose from.
I'll share more pictures after it is all set up in the shop.
Wishing you warm smiles...
Betty
Wish you luck, you are off to a great start!!!!
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Best wishes on your new venture. Who knows where this could lead? Enjoy, Dawn
ReplyDeleteLove your cabinets.. your space will fill up before you know it and you will need to add on! Best wishes for great sales!
ReplyDeleteHow fun Betty! Your booth looks to be very charming. I'll look forward to seeing pictures of your booth set up. The cupboards are great for holding your offerings. I hope you and your family will sell lots! Hugs, Lori
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Betty! I bet you will have lots of customers and lots of fun!!
ReplyDeleteLooking great, Betty! Those cabinets are prim perfect! Best wishes on your new endeavor!
ReplyDeleteoooo good luck with your new adventure :) and it love how you have re used the cupboards and can't wait to see it all done :) love mouse xxxx
ReplyDeleteI wish you the best in your new venture.
ReplyDeleteLove the cabinets you will be using, can't wait to see the space, all set up.
Debbie
Looks like a good start to a sweet little spot Betty...hoping Ellie Lou's is a huge success for you...what fun to fill the booth with treasures...
ReplyDeleteOh what fun...can't wait to see pics of the shelves all full of goodies. Have fun and best of luck with your new adventure!
ReplyDeleteNan
Oh Betty, sounds like fun! Good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Becki
Betty ~
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you on your new venture!
Hugs :)
Lauren
Betty, this sure brings back memories. I was an antique dealer for 25 yrs. I know you;re going to have a ball!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great adventure! I have always wanted to do something like that. Good luck, I am sure you will do well.
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sahill@telus.net
How exciting! A new adventure is always fun! I know your booth is going to be wonderful with all the prim treasures you have!! Best wishes for many many sales! Can't wait to see your after photos!!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Cathy G
Everything looks so great....wishing all of you lots of luck on this new adventure!
ReplyDeleteI Love it!! Such good ideas for display pieces!! Can't wait to see the finished space!!
ReplyDeleteSounds fun Betty. Will you sell handmades as well? Best of luck, Maria
ReplyDeleteoh fun and it wont take long to fill up that space! my partner in crime and i have a building filled and all for sale now! enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting Betty! I hope you share pics!! Best of luck on your new adventure!!
ReplyDeleteDon't get to Emporia as much now as I did when I had family there. Next time I'm there I will check this little place out.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck!
Melinda