Changes Behind The Wall

O.k., now that the show is over, it's time to focus on Behind The Wall.  I added some things and took some things out and this is what it looks like now.

I was going to take the lockers to the Pea Green show, but I'm glad I didn't.  They are heavy and not fun to move around.  They are where they need to be and not moving until someone takes them away.

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Pea Green Show October 2015

The Pea Green show was held this past Saturday and as always was a lot of fun and hard work.  Now it's time to go back to the treasure hunt and prepare for March.  There was a steady flow of people, but the sales were down.  I heard some vendors complaining and others saying they did well, but you never really know.  As for me, sales were down about 40%.  Not good, but I still came out ahead, probably because I didn't take as much and sold a lot of smaller items. No complaints here, just grateful for the opportunity and the sales I did have.

These photos were taken before we opened.  I didn't get any pictures taken when it was all over.  I can tell you that it seemed like people were leaning toward the primitive items.  I sold every stool I had and a table that I painted.  I thought for sure the yellow shelf would sell, but I ended up bringing it back and putting it in my booth downtown.  I did not sell any skis or snow shoes.  Go figure....guess they're losing their mojo.  It seems that wooden boxes are still on the hot list.  I didn't have that many there, but sold all that I had. 'Til next next time......

New Behind The Wall Photos

I did some re-arranging, added some items and took some new photos.  I'm headed to an auction today.  Hopefully I will have new inventory to add next week!

Don't forget to head on over to Behind The Wall on Etsy  for a great selection of antiques, collectibles and vintage items for sale.  See ya after the auction!

New Items On Ebay

New Items On Ebay

The Boston Store

Little Casket Style 

Wire Rim Glasses

Old French Binoculars

The "Olde" Market Place "Country Tag Sale"

Well, the show I was telling you about is over now....thank goodness!  Boy, are they a lot of work, but sooo worth it.  Actually, this is the only one we do and it happens twice a year.  Anyway, it went well and we sold a lot of stuff.  In fact every piece of furniture we took sold....all to the same person, and that happened within the first hour.  We had to ask them to leave it until later in the afternoon, because they were our display pieces and we wouldn't have any place to put everything.  They had no problem with that.   I was worried I would forget the camera, so I threw it in the bag the night before and then after we were all set up and as they were opening the doors to let the long line of people in, I realized I hadn't taken any photos, so fumbled around to get the camera  and took them so quickly, I forgot to change the setting, so they are a little fuzzy.  I also took some after photos and they are better, but not much to see.

                                                        These are the before pictures

                                                        These are the after pictures

Everyone just loved that yellow kitchen cabinet.  It is very old and had metal drawers with porcelain knob handles.  My favorite thing is the gooseneck floor lamp with the fiberglass cone shades.  Ya just can't get more 50's than that.  I found it on a picking excursion buried in the corner of a shed.  Still in good working condition and I love the two tone shades.  Can't believe no one wanted to buy it.  Of course I had a high price tag on it, thinking I might want to keep it for a while.  It was a long day, but well worth the time and effort.  Time to start thinking about the next one coming up in October.  Wonder what we'll find between now and then!?

Our Little Room

I don't have any photos of the things I have found lately, but I did have my husband take some pictures of the space we rent in a local antique store, the last time he went down to rearrange and add some items.  The space is only about 6' x 9', so sometimes we really have to cram stuff in there.  We share the space, but at first glance, you would think it is a man's space.  I do think it contains more his than hers.  I have too many venues, and it gets difficult to keep them all going, since I do have a real job, also.  I do like a lot of the same stuff that he likes, though.  He just always beats me to it.  There is quite a variety in there, and he is pretty much in charge of it, but for a man, I think he does pretty well as far as arranging it.  And, to tell you the truth, I have never been that great at it, and I don't like doing it.  The part I like best is finding itl.

As you can see, he likes license plates, hubcaps, gas & oil and old tins.  I like what ever strikes my fancy and that could be anything. I never know from day to day.  I never know exactly what I'm looking for when I go out to sales and auctions. Until next time, have a great week! 

Rare New Mexico Chauffeur's Badge

So, I was digging in a box I got at an auction a while back before taking it to Salvation Army, and found an old New Mexico Chauffeur's badge from 1946.  I almost sent it without double checking what was in it.  I think it just got put aside after the auction, because it didn't appear to have anything in it that was worth keeping.  I'm sure glad I took the time to look one more time.  It is in good condition and has a very low number which I believe makes it rare.  If you want to have a look, it is here on ebay. Rare New Mexico Chauffeur's Badge

Some Of My Favorite Things

Behind The Wall On Etsy

It is no secret that I love auctions, estate sales, garage sales and thrift stores.  The problem is that I live in Colorado which makes most of these seasonal.  So, winter is a very tough season for me since my shopping spots are limited.  By the time March arrives, I'm chomping at the bit for an auction or yard sale.  I love the hunt for those special treasures and the thrill of finding that unique item. Some of my favorite things are old luggage, anything rusty and rustic or anything that just strikes my fancy.  Here are just a few of my favorite finds.  The round Samsonite suitcase has been sold, so I am on the look out for another!