Hello there!
Well it is officially a new year and with that new year, I decided it was time to take the plunge, so not only did I finally finish some furniture projects over the Christmas break, but I also went and got myself a Booth space at an antique store! This has been a dream of mine for quite some time, and I figured with two jobs, two kids and all the extra time I have on hand, I could muster up some more energy and become a shoppe keeper of sorts!
The space is very small, but I think it is manageable, and it is right down the street from my second job, so I can pop in and fluff here and there when need be. I spent basically all day on Tuesday setting up, and yesterday was my 1st official day as a booth owner! I loved every minute of the set up, playing with different scenarios, even tho I had the whole booth set up in my head before I set foot in the store! I can't wait to change it up, if some of the furniture sells.
I have my fingers crossed this works, and I can make some extra money to support my family after I quit my big girl job! I think this would be a great way to keep my creativity going while raising my babies!
Here is just a sneak peek of my space. I have added a few things, but I keep forgetting to grab my camera when I leave the house in the morning. So I tied a ribbon around my finger and tomorrow I will not forget to take my camera and snap some better pictures to share!
If you are local and would like to visit my space, I am booth No. 24 at the :
The Landmark Antiques Store
28221 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, Ca 92692
I am blessed to be at this wonderful store, as all the girls who work there have been nothing but gracious and amazing to me as the quarky new girl....!
Come on by!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wishing you a blessed New Year. I hope to be back soon with some quality photos for ya!
Blessings from this shoppe keeper to you! {ekkk}
p.s. if you see something you can't live without and you aren't local.... just hollar at me {b l o n d i e n s c @ h o t m a i l.com}, I can always list things on etsy! **wink wink
YAY! Good for you! It looks great, and I will definitely be coming to visit. :) Happy New Year!
Amy
Posted by: Amy | January 05, 2012 at 08:41 AM
oh my word I'm just thrilled FOR YOU! can you believe there are no antique shoppes with booths around these parts - otherwise you could bet your buttons I'd be a shoppe keeper too. don't forget to squeeze in a little zzz in your crazy adventure!
p.s. i'm having my first linky and would love love love to have you come visit if you get a sec (since you were my inspiration back in the day to start blogging in the first place!!!) mwaaahhh back at ya
Posted by: northern cottage | January 05, 2012 at 08:53 AM
Congratulations Tara! Good for you for taking that plunge, it can be scary! You have such a great eye, your things will sell quickly!
Happy New Year!
xo~Jill
Posted by: Jill | January 05, 2012 at 09:23 AM
Well yippee! That's awesome girl. Wish I was there. I'd be your first customer. Happy new year friend. It's gonna be good!
Posted by: Becky @ farmgirlpaints paints | January 05, 2012 at 03:18 PM
It looks just perfect, Tara!
Wish I were local!
Big hugs and congrats!
XOXO,
Anne
Posted by: Anne Lorys | January 05, 2012 at 06:10 PM
BIG CONGRATS to you! I wish I was closer to come see all your treasures! So happy that you are one step closer to making dreams come true!!
Posted by: Mikal | January 05, 2012 at 07:32 PM
Oh my Gosh Tara, you have your plate full. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. I am for sure going to make a special trip up there to check out your booth, I love an excuse to shop :)
Posted by: Stephanie | January 05, 2012 at 08:44 PM
it's lovely, just like you! congrats! i'm sure you'll do fantastic!! happy new year sweet friend! xo susan
Posted by: susan | January 06, 2012 at 11:49 AM
Congratulations! You'll find it's one of the best things you've done for yourself! I love my shop because it's all about me and as a mother, wife, volunteer, employee, etc., etc., it's so lovely to have something all "mine"!
Enjoy!
Gail
Posted by: Gail | January 06, 2012 at 04:07 PM
Hurray for you! The shop looks lovely! I truly hope you sell everything in it and can quit your day job!! :-)
Happy New Year!
XO,
Jane
Posted by: Jane | January 06, 2012 at 05:50 PM
Congrats Tara! Can't wait to visit your booth! Love you!
~A
Posted by: A | January 06, 2012 at 06:12 PM
I am so happy!!!! For YOU!!!!! This new journey is perfect for you and your taste, treausres are amazing!! I can't believe I am not living there anymore to shop!!!! Congrats and i wish you all the best!
Happy New Year sweet friend,
Lulu
Posted by: Lulu | January 07, 2012 at 03:42 PM
your space is so cute!! Love how you set it up. I just started my booth a month ago and it is very awkward. Kind of an L shape. (how do you space manage that in a cute way when things are constantly coming in and out in a variety of sizes??!)
If it's any encouragement to you, I have been selling stuff like crazy- it truly is turning into a full time job for me! I wish you all the best, and hope it can become a full time job for you as well.
Posted by: Denise | January 08, 2012 at 07:37 AM
Oh my gosh, how did I miss this??? Yay, yay, yay! Thrilled for you, Tara!
Posted by: Kacey | January 09, 2012 at 09:12 AM
Congrats Tara! You are SO talented. I want to visit your booth & last I checked the 'heartland' is NOT local. :(
I pray this is a HUGE success for you. Currently we are working on a dream of our own that would allow for me to stay home....I get 'it', my hearts at home with my babies too!
Posted by: Rebecca | January 11, 2012 at 12:46 PM
oh i wish i lived closer to you. i want that dresser. road trip!!!
Posted by: Traci | January 19, 2012 at 06:51 AM