First Monday, Main Street Antique Trade Days, & Staying Grounded

If anyone is tired of hearing about Canton,

well, join the crowd.......

I need to have this done and on to other things.

That will happen next week as

Canton First Monday begins August 29th....

ready or not.

 

Still a lot to do, but I feel better that three other

dealers haven't even started yet.

They probably have a staff of ten that will whip it out in a day.

While me, myself, and I have to do it in stages...

But, then it gets done the way I want it done.

 

Help has it's advantages and disadvantages.

 

 

The counter is made of old windows filled with vintage New York theatre

playbills.  The top is decoupaged with the front covers of programs.

My cash register is an old calculator type.

It doesn't do much besides keep the money secure and total the sales of the day.

 

 

 

The suitcases behind the counter are to hold

all the money I will make.....

I keep telling myself that in order to keep this engine goin'!

 

 

One of my absolute favorite things in the space right now.

My sweet man made both of these items.

The table is made of old wood and the chalkboard

is made of an old door framed with 2x4s.

He's so good.

 

 

This corner will have fabric at the back hanging down the full

length of the wall,

Then be filled with all my nettie jane clothing

and accessories

 

Once the chalkboard was painted atop the wall,

I knew it would work for me.

I am even embracing the wood behind the heavy wire walls.

It actually looks a little industrial and I like that.

 

 

The flip side of the space will literally be covered in furniture

and such.....the blackboard above the wall will

have various information written on them along the way.

 

 

The basics of the counter are set up, just need to add

all the smalls and decorative items I will be selling.

 

 

This corner is still in progress....

There will be a couple of upholstered chairs

and a few pieces of small furniture.

The walls will be covered with antique mirrors

and such.

 

 

The back wall will also be draped with the same fabric

as it's corresponding wall on the other side.

In front of that will be a really funky iron bed

setting at an angle covered with all my handmade

pillows and bedding.

I'm still working on camouflaging the wall, so

who knows at this point how it will eventually be.

 

The Collected Treasures'

Main Street Antique Trade Days

Flea Market is slated for October 6th. 

 All the spaces have been

rented and I am looking forward to a really good sale.

It is being held at the same time as Downtown Arlington hosts

it's very first Main Street Art Festival.

 

You can see why it's all so chaotic here.

 

 

My sweet baby, Tatsey, turns 3 tomorrow.

My family truly keeps me grounded.

I believe without them, none of this would be worth it.

Happy Birthday, Baby Girl.

 



 

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