I became a vendor at Sweeten Creek Antiques on October 10th and have been working like a mad woman to keep my booth full ever since! I guess it’s a good problem to have, but I get it just the way I want it, and I gotta start all over again.
I spent a few hours down there this past Saturday and took the opportunity to take a few pictures of it since it was pretty much packed to the gills!
I’ve been concentrating on Smalls, since I can’t shoehorn another piece of furniture in my little 10 X 10 shop. My most recent find was a great handmade drop leaf dining table.
Here’s the Craig’slist ad
I was in love!
The Shaker style legs were already painted a darker gray, and I really loved the color so I left them as is. I did sand down and refinish the top.
I love how it came out!
So, I had been collecting some pretty china pieces for my booth and this little table was the perfect place to display them.
I found a set of eight of these china plates and they are in perfect condition.
The plates have a silver rim and a silver wreath in the center. It took unbelievable self control to not keep these.
This smaller tureen was a really lucky match to those plates.
Here’s a larger tureen that I also have in my booth.
You can add tureens to my list of problems.
And PILES of pillows!
These photos are exactly how my tiny little shop looked when I left it on Saturday morning. Apparently, that little drop leaf table didn’t last 24 hours.
Good problem to have.
Paige
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ha, ha, lol, —I used to faint when I went into my booth on Mondays and everything was on the floor because the furniture had flown away…tip—display your smalls on trays or in containers, so they can be removed easily. Baskets are great for this, one place setting out the rest stacked picnic style in the basket. Your workmates will appreciate that. I also kept a few NOS (Not for Sale) crates under the larger pieces, just quicky displays. Gorgeous stuff, and congrats on a successful opening. Sandi
Oh how I wish I lived closer or you had your booth closer to my home!! I would be in there every week for the thrill of a great find!!
I used to have the same problem. Having a space in an Antique Mall means at least 3x a week re-styling. It's fun, but can become a chore when you have a lot of other things going on in your life. And keeping it stocked (acquiring new items) takes even more time. It's an exciting venture and I wish you many sales!
Oh what a wonderful problem to have. Sales have been slow at my booth but around here it doesn't hit until January. You really have a lovely spot and the styling is very nice. I wish you the best of luck. It is so much fun to have a booth.
Congrats on the success of your booth Paige! That is awesome! It really is no wonder your items are going to fast! 🙂 You do such a beautiful job. Thanks for sharing with us at Talented Tuesday.
Cheers,
AJ
Paige,
Congratulations on your 10X10 shop (booth), dear one!!!
You have excellent pieces and those dishes are exquisite!!!
If I lived nearby, I'd purchase them in a heartbeat!!!
(I actually have two trimmed in silver, but no center wreath!!!)
Thank you for sharing your newest adventure and much $uccess!!!
Fondly,
Pat