I love letters!

Letters, letters, letters... I love letters!!! These little chip board letters (bottom bowl) sold well at 25cents each...the ones in the middle came from an old anagrams game... they sold even better at 50cents each. I never get bored when I have letters to make words with. Blocks are so much fun, too.

Thank you Sarah!!!

A big thank you to Sarah for carving this fantastic "Polly Ann's" pumpkin for me. She's such a sweetheart and it has been such a blessing to get to know her better each and every time we get the opportunity to hang out. Love you, kiddo!

So happy to be show free for a few months...

We had three great shows, but I can't tell you how happy I am that they are over now. I have spent the last two days working on putting the shop back together and getting the trailer unloaded. I'll be there all day tomorrow and all day Thursday and then I'm taking off for a few days. Next week I have promised my house a bit of my time. It's a wreck! We haven't eaten at the kitchen table in about four weeks... imagine that!
The last show we did was in Rock Island for Melting Pot Productions Antique Spectacular last weekend. I didn't sell as much as I wanted to (I never do... I want to sell it all so I can go shopping again!), but I did have a good show. I have to figure out how to work a bunch of stuff into an already packed shop. So far I've got most of the furniture in, but haven't even started on the boxes of small stuff and linens. That is tomorrow and Thursday's work. I'm actually looking forward to it. I've got a really nice selection in my inventory right now and am hopeful for the Christmas season. I wish more people would realize that a gift from an antique store is unique and welcomed. Our local "community development group" is sponsoring a "Postcards for Santa" campaign this season so people can come in the shop and fill out a "wish list" to be sent to their special someone. I think it is a fantastic idea. I'm hopeful that it will help to get a few more shoppers in the store for Christmas.
Once I get the shop in order I'll get some more pictures on here. If you see anything you want info about, just give me a shout.

Gearing up for Rock Island!!!

Bob and I will be unloading and unpacking and reloading and repacking for the Antique Spectacular in Rock Island, IL this Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. We've got a lot of work to do and I'll try to get some pictures posted later today of our progress. I think I'll be going with a bit more of a traditional theme this weekend... pretty plates, dishes, upholstered and refinished furniture. A more clean look for this show. I'm starting to get really excited about it. More to come...

The last of the pictures from Monticello...

More from Monticello...

Monticello show booth for tomorrow (Nov 1st)

A look from the aisle of my booth. Enter through the archway and shop away...

This really is a wonderful and versatile patio set... could be used indoors or out. Can go spring, or Christmas time with ease. Perfect for a breakfast nook, 5 seasons room, back patio or front porch... The possibilities are truly endless!

A fun collection of french ivory dresser boxes, mirrors, brushes, hair receivers, etc. I had a lady buy one just the other day and her plan was to wrap each of the gift cards that she gets for her grandchildren in a special, keepsake box. A few of these would be perfect for that. I love the mirrored tray that is probably from the 50's.

I want to back cookies with my girls and use this little cupboard base. I think these things are so handy. I bought and sold many over the years.

I made this little sign for last week's show, but I still think it's stinkin' cute...

MORE TO COME...