Hello world! After a too-long hiatus from vintage blogging and doing lots of shopping, I'm back in the swing of things. I'm still digging out (and through) following my move in late February, and of course am still out hunting for treasure!
This past weekend yielded some rather interesting reading material, ranging from Berlitz travel guides
to 1950's bodice-ripping classics
a book-of-the month club choice turned movie
childrens classics, in hardcover and song
and finally, a genuine classic:
In preparation for new additions to my etsy shop and ebay auctions, I've been reorganizing my stock, trying to put all books in a small bookcase, all clothing items in a closet, and so forth, but it's been slow going. Of course, with the hunting season upon us - warm weather does spell Estate and all manner of open-air sales here in New England - I need to have space for countless other treasures.
I'm most excited by the travel I have planned for this summer - first, to Iceland with my boyfriend to visit with his family, and then in September, the Hello Etsy conference in Berlin! It's a leap of faith for me to have signed up for this, but it definitely does motivate me to take both my Vintage Wares and Project Management businesses to the next level of success. I do plan to find lots of new, interesting things in my travels and am planning how to carry them all back as we speak..
This post has been submitted to the inspiring Apron Thrift Girl's Thrift Share Monday. Please stop by and share your vintage and thrift treasures!
Came to your blog through Thrift Share Monday - wonderful finds! The cover art is half the fun but they really are some treasures.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my bloggity... Wiinblad is a bit Gorey-esque. I think I had tucked away his illustrations somewhere deep in my mind. Looking at it again the Gorey works remind me a lot of Tim Burton movies.
ReplyDeleteAs for your finds... that Bianca is oh so scandalous!
The Etsy conference sounds so neat! Good luck!
Oooh, I do love old books, they're so much more tactile and inviting than new ones, I always think.
ReplyDeleteI started slileng on Etsy about a year ago .then I stopped because I was overloaded with Ebay-type inventory and was pounding that out. I started putting more inventory back on Etsy right before Christmas and am really enjoying it.My thoughts:1) I like the creative side of taking the pictures and staging . It may be a few minutes longer but its worth it and it definitely helps sales.2) I like the market Etsy has because I know it appreciates the things I put on the site.3) The fee cost is excellent. I amazed at the amount I sell and the amount I owe for fees.4) It has helped me improve my photos. I now try and take the same kind of eye candy photos for Ebay which helps with sales there too.5) I don't include a free gift but I do try and wrap a pretty bow around the item if possible or put in a kitschy card into my packages. Just something that makes it look nice when the box is opened. Again..its a few more minutes..but worth it for repeat business.6) Photos are easily taken. Natural light is the best for those eye candy photos. I have a spot in my kitchen that gets great natural light and I have set up a little photo spot. It really picks up the details of each item.7) I sold quickly even with no feedback last year. Just know some people aren't quick to leave feedback. I don't beg for it so my feedback is low..but I still sell. It's a different community than Ebay not so prickly with the feedback. It's super easy to list. They are very user friendly.I say go for it! The cost investment is low,especially if you have the inventory. Find some great natural light in your home and set up shop and least even a portable shop . I think others who sell there will agree :)
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