Slaying the “Beast”

OMG! I’m going to die one day…I will trip over something in the “Office” and piles of vintage will rain down and smothered me…..Okay….maybe that is a little or a lot dramatic, but seriously it is time to slay the BEAST.  The Beast being this….

I swear there are a couple chairs under there!!

I know I know… don’t say the “H” word…I like to call it Inventory. 

For the past couple of months I have been acquiring stock but haven’t gotten off my lazy bum to actually organize it, pack it, list it and stow it away in the carriage house.  Also it hasn’t helped that I’ve also done a task called “The ASSESSMENT!” (In my head this is said in a loud booming voice which may or may not sound like Charlton Heston)

The Assessment is basically going through all of my possession…and there are a lot of them…and making a decision….Keep, Sell, or Donate.  While this was really hard to do, it needed to be done, because while my collections keep growing the size of our house is staying the same….and organizing can only get you so far my friends.

That being said it is time to slay the Beast…wish me luck. 

nos morituri te salutamus

Becca

I have moved in!

Yay! So I got to move into my new booth at Southern Crossings this week.  I'm super excited about my new spot.  I have even had a few sales in the two days that everything has been in place.  Sweet!  Here are a few quick photos I took on the first day.

 

Not sure if I'm a fan of the wallpaper that was in place when I moved in....I may take it off later.  Anyways I can't wait to see how this en devour turns out!

Becca

The Summer Purge - no take backs!

So in my quest to be a reseller I have really purchased too much stuff in the last month or two…and it all has quickly taken over my house, so I have changed my selling strategy.  This new strategy is to purchase items that will fetch a higher price and stop with the smalls.  Don't get me wrong you can make a nice chunk if you sell them in quantity, but since resell is only a hobby / cool stuff fund...I'm over it. LOL.  The past week I got to work and pulled all the items out of the nooks and crannies I have it shoved in and priced it for a yard sale.  Of course not all of the items were things I purchased for resell but some are things that I have had for years and recently circulated out. (When I get cooler things...I play the “what needs to go game”…I have a fear of the “H” word.)

I placed my craigslist ad and talked Mr. Honey into putting up the signs (he hates this...this and returning things. LOL) and here I was out on the sidewalk (melting...man Florida is humid right now...geezzz)  Have you ever… had a sale where you get a decent flow of people and then in the lull start organizing the tables.....well I really like this....I think I will keep it.   Ohohhhh hmmm This is useful too!  Somehow I have managed to walk four or five things right back into the house!  Please say I’m not alone!  I remember when one guy was looking over a funky necklace and as he was inspecting it I talked myself into keeping it if he passed on it.  Luckily and unluckily he bought it....

Once I sold enough stuff to make me happy and give me some space back, I decided to pack up….and of course as soon as I made the decision four or five people stopped at once. (That is just the way it happens!)  One lady walked out with an armful! (GO me!) so I didn’t even think twice about just giving her some stuff that was going to be donated.  The word FREE is always very enticing.

Yeah the sale was over and boy was I glad…I always feel awkward at my own yard sales (I’m weird) I don’t want people to think I’m hawking them or not willing to answer questions/haggle….It is like being on stage and not know what to do with your hands…LOL But it all served a greater purpose…I have a lead on a Witco World Map.  That is all I’m saying for now…I don’t want to get too excited and then be deflated like a helium balloon later.

This is what I walked back in:

Cast iron candle holder - rather gothic

Brass toned Owl belt buckle with stretch belt!

Super mod Red, White & Blue bracelet!

I did do a teeny bit of thrifting this weekend with my wins/earnings and here is what I brought home:

Cute little gold mesh purse/nail kit.  Came with a comb and a nail file, but there is a section open for purse stuff (cash, ID's, etc.)

I think I might be alone on the decision of the bear….Mr Honey gave me the “Did you really just buy this” face.

Anyways that the weekend in review....Everything is available for Honey Trade if anyone is interested!

Ciao

Becca