Look, y'all! IT'S MY BOOTH!!!
I'm so excited! The big day arrived with a minimum of drama and angst....
My booth opened today at the Antique Mall!
My booth opened today at the Antique Mall!
It was less than 2 months ago that I began blogging about my dream
of opening up my very first booth, and here I am!
I have to say, I really am quite thrilled with how it all turned out.
It's not perfect, but I'm proud and grateful for all the help and support
I've received from my family and friends.....that's YOU!
of opening up my very first booth, and here I am!
I have to say, I really am quite thrilled with how it all turned out.
It's not perfect, but I'm proud and grateful for all the help and support
I've received from my family and friends.....that's YOU!
In celebration of this momentous event, I'm having my first giveaway!
I'm offering one lucky individual a $25 gift card from my favorite store and yours,
Awesome blossom, right?
There's more to this giveaway,
but first some more pics of my booth!
but first some more pics of my booth!
And finally my two Jethro's, my Handsome Husband (left)
and Dapper Best Friend hoisting my sign in it's future space!
Whew, that makes me tired (and giddy!)
just looking at all these pics again!
The owners of the mall seemed to be super happy
with my booth, and even suggested that the local newspaper
could do a feature on my booth to drum up some publicity.
But back to the Celebratory Giveaway....in keeping with the
Anthropologie theme, the winner will also receive
this gorgeous Anthropologie Cloche!
Anthropologie theme, the winner will also receive
this gorgeous Anthropologie Cloche!
Beautifully hand painted and distressed in a rich taupe/tan finish, the dome is a strong wire and has an iron knob at the top. The dome is removable and separates from the base which has feet at the bottom to raise it slightly. It measures 10" by 9 1/2".
The patina is just perfect for any style decor,
but especially for those of you partial to the Jeanne d'Arc Living style.
And if you're wondering who the super cute instant ancestor is in the photo,
it's my very own mother! This beauty retailed for over $100
when I purchased it awhile back, and it's proudly graced my living room
for the last year or so. Now, in celebration of my booth opening, I want it to be yours.
but especially for those of you partial to the Jeanne d'Arc Living style.
And if you're wondering who the super cute instant ancestor is in the photo,
it's my very own mother! This beauty retailed for over $100
when I purchased it awhile back, and it's proudly graced my living room
for the last year or so. Now, in celebration of my booth opening, I want it to be yours.
To have your name tossed into the proverbial hat, here's what ya do...
If you are a follower or become a follower, you get 3 chances.
If you leave a comment on this post, you automatically get another chance.
That's all there is to it! Easy, right?!
I'll be drawing the name of the lucky winner one week from tomorrow on Sunday, October 11th.
In closing, thank you all so, so much
for being a part of this amazing ride with me.
for being a part of this amazing ride with me.
Here's hoping all your dreams come true, too.
~ Anne
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102 comments:
oh I want to win! I am a follower! your booth looks incredible... I wish I was in TX to shop your booth!
Congrats!
Michelle
Congratulations Anne! I wish you tons of success and fun along the way! Come to the Comfort Antique Show on Oct. 17 if you can, and if you like it, come on over to the Fredericksburg show on the weekend of November 14th,( I think that is the right date!) I will be set up at both shows and you never know, you just might find a few things for resale! Your booth is beautiful!
Thanks so much, ladies!
Oh, I'd love to attend the Comfort show, but I work that day....and it's my birthday, no less! No fair, right? :-(
I'll try to make it the 14th, though!
ANNE, Can you hear me all the way down there in Texas? I'm SQUEALIN' like a little piggy, because it's so darn stinkin' cute! Now that's a real compliment...if it's "stinkin' cute". You did great, girl! Wow, I'm glad you finally got this done! Did you sleep better last night? It really is great...love all the white (of course) and the touches of green. Awesome, sweetie!
Hugs a bunch, Debra
Congrats on the realization of a dream come true! The booth looks faboo, and reflects all your hard work. Now get to work, as you'll need to re-stock soon when everything SELLS.
You had a dream....you delivered! Your booth looks awesome, I know you had a blast planning and decorating. I had a booth for over 15 years, and I think what I miss most is the sheer joy of display! Enjoy your new adventure, and, by the way, your hubby is quite handsome...you did good girl!
Blessings,
Susie
Congratulations sweetie!!!! Hurrah!!!! Your up and running! I'm so peoud of you...what a great accomplishment. I think running an article in the local newspaper is great! Love all your beautiful stuff, hope you sell it ALL! Sign me up for your giveaway too, Love the cloche especially!!! xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...Follower too!
First of all, you know I'm a follower. Second, I immediately clicked out of google reader, so I could enlarge all the pics, and take it all in.
Your booth is beautiful! You have lovely things and they are displayed wonderfully! You should have had your hubby take your picture in your booth! :)
I hope I win! This is a great giveaway!
Take a deep breath, and then get to work!
gail
Congratulatons!!! Lots of great stuff in that new booth of yours!! So happy for you!!
Michelle
Congratulations Anne! Your booth looks fabulous - I love that little round rose needlepoint...like I said I wish I lived closer to Texas. Not just because of the junque but because of all the wonderful people... well...and the junque too :)
My best wishes to a long and profitable adventure.
Are the local papers good about doing a feature? I just got one (I posted it last week)The ones around here are not...I was totally lucky to get one. Sometimes if you link the opening to a charity (such as, you get a discount if you bring food in for the pantry or 10% of sales goes to the shelter for the first month) they are more likely to feature you...just something to think about.
Have a wonderful Sunday
Blessings
Rebecca
My mom (Gail at MyRepurposedLife) is always talking about your site and sending me links - you have great projects and I'm excited for you in your new venture!
I'm becoming a follower. :)
Congratulations on opening your beautiful booth! It's awesome to see dreams becoming a reality!
Congrats!!!
The baby is finally here and I bet it was all worth it. It looks awesome! What do you consider to be your style? Looks pretty shabby chic and cottage to me. Looking forward to travel your way sometime. Be blessed and prosperous. Blessings, Marta.
Congrats on your booth! Lovely pictures. Wish I was closer. PS--would love to win. LuAnn
Anne.....it look absolutely divine and I know all of the hard work will be worth it....this is such a fun business to be in..and the people are great. Look for your prize to arrive sometime next week......hope you love it....enter me to win yours, too, please...xojana
Oh Anne,
I can relive my excitment through you! I really am tickled "white" about your new venture coming to life! The cloche is so darling i don't know if I could give it up! You are a sweetheart!
Smiles, alice
Wow Anne, what a giveaway!!! What a booth!!! I love all your awesome displays. I'm so proud of you to have realized this goal and I'm wishing you all the best with this great endeavor.
Hugs,
June
so many beautiful things !
CONGRATULATIONS Anne!!!!! I'm so happy for you and your space looks GORGEOUS!!! I know you are just over the moon excited and I hope you sell tons sweetie ~ I'm off to spread the word about your great giveaway OH and I'm a follower too! xxoo, Dawn
Hi again...thanks for stopping by and I at this point don't have an etsy shop ...maybe I'll open a shop in the future but for now I'm swamped! I would be glad to just send you one if your really interested... they are $10.00+s&h...Just let me know! I'm dieing to know how your little booth is doing!!! I'm living vicareously through you! I've always wanted to open a little shop...you go girl, xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...
Congratulations on the official opening of your booth. I wish I was brave enough as you to try! In the meantime I'll live vicariously through you & your fab blog....and many thanks for kindly including me in your special draw!!
Smiles, angie diehl (ang1blondnonblond@hotmail.com)
I'm so honored to see so many new faces!
Welcome to All!
Marta, it's sort of funny, I'm not entirely sure that my personal style is accurately reflected in my booth just yet. I guess my style is a bit cottage and shabby, but ideally, I'd like to move more towards a sparse sort of elegant industrial look.
I'm going to work some of that into my booth in the days ahead.
The painted shutters aren't exactly my style, I think an aged, chipping patina beats the best paint job any day of the week. It'll be an evolution, that's the only sure thing!
~ Anne
Congratulations ~ the photos of your booth look great! Thank you for a chance at this gorgeous cloche. What a generous giveaway!
Congratulations! Always so happy to hear of someone who realizes their dream! Love the cloche and the gift card. I like what you are displaying in your booth ~ the dresser with mirror, the wood chair, the wire chair, I could have a good time at your booth!
Hi,
Love your booth. I am becoming a follower as soon as I am done posting this. Best of luck to you in your dream endeavor!
Karen S.
Hi Anne!
CONGRATULATIONS! I love your booth. Can I move in? Ü Please enter me for your wonderful giveaway. I'm a follower too. xox
Hi I'm now a follower! Love your booth, congrats!! wish I lived closer I would surely come visit. Would love to have a booth somewhere, all the best for much success!!
Congratulations on the opening of your booth!!! From the pictures, I LOVE your stuff!!!! I love Dawm Coleman Edmondson's blog and am really looking forward to more of yours!!!
Oh - I must come visit the next time we're in the area. Looks lovely! Best wishes for success. I'll watch closely.
Can you move your booth closer to California? I'd love to visit it -wishing you all the best succcess! Thanks for entering me in your give-away - Anthropologie has to be one of my favorite stores also!!!
Hi Anne!
So happy to have found you! How exciting about your booth! I will be opening my own booth too in January. It is something I have wanted to do for so long and have finally decided to do it! So yay for you! I also saw that you were at Warrenton. Did you go to the blog party at Theresa's? I had so much fun in Texas and I hope to go back in the Spring.
So, anyway, congrats on your booth and I look forward to reading your blog now. I am going to sign up as a follower. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
Adrienne
Your booth looks fabulous!!
Aren't dreams that come true great?!
I signed up to follow, and this is my official request to be entered in the wonderful giveaway.
Blessings
Barbara jean
Your booth looks fantastic! Much luck and success.
Tammy
You are so funny. "I'm all ears..." Fabulous!
I loved talking with YOU! What a huge surprise to find you on the other end of the phone last week!! Sweet!!
Your booth -- hon, how wonderful! YOU DID IT!! Yay!!!! You are SO on your way, girlie-que! :)
You rock. That it. You just rock. ;)
XOXO
Ruth
Anne, Congratulations on your new shop!!!! I was in an Antique Mall for 15 years & really enjoyed it. I hope you will too. Have FUN with it. Stretch yourself. Looks like you have the knack of decor.
I would love to entered in your give away. Thanks
Hi Annie! Love your Booth! I too have one here in a beach town in Central California! I love all your treasures specially that Cottage sign it is wonderful! Please add me to your giveaway! I will be following your blog also! Can't wait to see how you do ! Wishing you much success! I have truly enjoyed the business!
Congrats to you! Everything looks great! You'll do wonderfully!
Hi Anne:
I love your new booth! It's beautiful and I especially love your furniture. Wish I lived closer so I could shop.
I've just joined your blog so that 1) you know I was here to visit and 2) I get another entry in your fabulous Anthropologie Celebratory Giveaway.
Wishing you good luck with your new booth. I'll be back again...and invite you to come and say "hi" at Brynwood when you get a chance.
Blessings,
Donna
Count me in on the drawing! I'm also a follower. The more chances the better. :) Your booth looks amazing.
you must be bustn your proverbial buttons ..the booth is charming.
uh hum ~~I just became a follower and am so happy to have extra chances ...I just did a giveaway, so I know the fun that this is for YOU
Congratulations on this milestone! You will get much joy out of doing what you love! Best of luck with it and keep us posted!!
Anne, your booth is soooooo lovely,you would have to throw me out at the end of the day!! Best of luck to you,talk soon,Chrissy
WOW, I am visiting via Dawn@ The Feathered Nest, and so glad I clicked over to enter your wonderful goveaway...Congrats on your booth, it is awesome, I love it...
And, I just became a follower of your blog too...
Hugs
Brenda
bvdragonlady1@aol.com
You know Anne, I, of course, had to read all of your follower's comments and I have to say that THIS is why we all blog! The support and encouragement we give each is like no other, seriously! And your followers are no exception! Cudos to you for having such great followers and for doing such a fantastic job on the realization of your dream! I hope it is every bit as successful as your blogging has become..an that's good!
My Best
Gale
My goodness what a fabulous job you did on your antique space! Congratulations!
I am visiting you via my friend Dawn Edmondson at The Feathered Nest, and I am SO glad she shared you with her readers!
If you will, please do enter me in your drawing - I've become a follower, too, and oh how I would just LURVE to go shopping at Anthro! You are so generous....
you should be soo soo proud of yourself! congrats, everything looks amazingly beautiful!
I can see why you are giddy!!! It is just charming! I would spend some serious time in your booth!! Congratulations.
It will be so fun to dress it for Christmas!!!
Rhonda
What lovely and gracious ladies (and gents...any gents here?) you all are!
Ya know, I wish I wish I was craftier, I just love all these giveaways where the giver has handcrafted something lovingly by hand....that ain't me, sadly! I can write, sing and decorate. Oh, and paint furniture now, too. Those particular talents don't make for a particularly thrilling giveaway soooooo.....
Anthropologie it was! We all love that place, and I'm in a really happy, giving mood, so it just made sense. I think Gale ( Wizard of Was ) said it best...it's the support and encouragement which makes blogging so worthwhile. We're not here for the pretty pictures or the giveaways, although those sure are nice. It's the personal connection we all make which keeps us here. Right?
I wish all of you a happy and blessed week ahead! I'll announce the winner next Sunday, October 11th. Good luck!
Hugs,
Anne
Your new booth looks amazing!!!I love your style and would be thrilled to win your giveaway. Please toss my name into your draw box. Now I am off to become a follower too.
smiles and all the best ~Carol
Hi Ann, Your space at the mall looks good. Love your style. Im sure you will do well. I am a booth renter..have been for years. It is so much fun when you get your readout of what youve sold for the month...it will amaze you. If you visit my blog and scroll down a ways you will see pics of my space.Im thinking of taking more pictures and posting them again. I just posted a baby robin in a teacup I painted this last week. Now I am going to check more of you blog out. Good Luck on your booth. Sally
Happy new booth!!!
: )
Julie M.
Congrats on your space! I wish I could come and take a look around! Please enter me in your fab giveaway! I came by way of Dawn@ Feathered Nest!
~Nancy
Now I follow you, too!
~Nancy
Congratulations on your new booth! How exciting!
I'm new to your blog. Nice to "meet" you! I'm now a follower too.
Awesome giveaway! Thanks so much!
Have a great week!
Roeshel
Ann, the booth looks wonderful!!! We wish you tons of luck...sell, sell, sell!! so you can shop. shop. shop!...that's the name of the game, isn't it????
I found you via Dawn at the Feathered Nest. Congratulations on your new booth, it looks gorgeous! Super giveaway!
Congratulations on your new booth...it looks so charming. I just wish I was close enough to stop by! Your next move will be to sell some of these pretties online! I've become a follower...please include me in the drawing!
Congrats on your booth. Wish I lived closer so I could visit in person. I am a follower and would LOVE to win. Anthropologie is such a cool store! I love everything about it. I wish they would of been around 30-35 years ago when I could of actually been able to wear the clothes they offer! Thanks much! Deb
Hi,,,I came over from Dawns F N ,,,, such a nice space in the mall and nice blog, TX has such great antique shopping,,,must visit one of these days. Much good luck to you. I signed the followers list and glad to have discovered you. See you again!!
Marcie
I wish I lived closer, I'd be zipping right over to check out your booth. I'll have to settle for enjoying your blog, though. Count me in for the giveaway - now I'm off to become a follower!
Your blog is darling, found you via Dawn. I make to Kerrville sometimes, I'll drop in and see you! Good job on the booth. I love to get inspiration at Anthro, I really liked the bee's this past summer. Thier artists are awesome. Lisa
Lucky you, that big space all to yourself! It looks wonderful!! I'd love to win! virginiadaniels6@att.net
The grand opening, good wishes with your new adventure. I've excitedly become a new follower and so enjoy your posts.
Smiles,
Carol Casey
Anne Beautiful shop, best wishes on great success!!
I'm a new follower and love your blog, I'm also a new bogger, just 3 days so far, lots to learn. If you would to look my address is: carolspapernook.blogspot.com
Winning would be awesome, Thanks for doing this contest.
I popped over here from Dawn's (The feathered Nest) blog. I've just spent some time wandering about and your blog is great! I've signed up to be a follower. Congratulations on your new venture. Your giveaway is great although I'd rather have a gift certificate from YOUR place....except I live in Pennsylvania so it would be difficult :(
Thanks for your generosity....wish I lived in Texas!
Ohhhhhhhhhh yeaaaaaaahhhhhhh. Please count me in as this is a to-die-for giveaway. Thank you for this opportunity!
SuZeQ
Congrats on your dreams coming true! Your booth is beautiful! I'd love to be browsing there (and buying!) I'm excited to be following your blog with or without the contest, though it would be awesome to win your generous giveaway! I'll be visiting often! Have fun on your new adventures! Dianne - Mama's Pocketbook
Just got back from vacation and I knew I should have gone to Texas! Your shop is GORGEOUS! Just the kind that makes my heart skip a beat when I enter!! Wonderful thing when we fullfill our dreams, isn't it!
I am now a follower and look forward to many more posts♥ Awesome giveaway, please enter me!!!! candice♥
Congrats! Looks great.
Pam
Your booth space looks great and who doesn't love Anthropologie!!
Congratulations. Having your own little shop space is a great thrill. My own little shop is a dream com true too. Everything looks great!
Congrats on your new venture, and now I am a follower. Thanks for the chance!
Just found you through Dawn of the feathered nest.. What a fun and wonderful adventure you are embarking on!! Everything looks fantastic- and oh so much fun!!!
Wishing you Super Success!!
Many Blessings
Niki
Kaniki's Prims & Whims
Oh, how exciting for you. Congratulations !
I am now following your blog too..Kathi
Congratulations on your booth!! Love all the white and the set up. Hope its a great venture for you. What an awesome and generous giveaway your doing. I love Anthropologie but haven't bought anything yet. Good luck with booth!
Ahhh . . . dreams do come true. God's Blessings on your new spot.
Just found you via Dawn at The Feathered Nest. Congrats on your new booth...so wish I was there to shop. Everything looks so yummy. Now I'm off to browse the rest of your blog that I've been missing. Oh it's such a great day when I find a new blog to visit. Have a wonderful store opening. Nancy in So Cal
I too, just found you via The Feathered Nest. It is so very terrific seeing so many beautiful and creative women in blogland, Your booth looks teriffic. Best of luck! Oh, I almost forgot - please enter me in your drawing - I LOVE Anthropologie.
Jo
Congratulations - the blog world always shows me all the amazing and beautiful little vintage shops I'm missing out on :(.
I wish you the best!
Kathy L. in SLC
Well, I'm a follower now! I found your lovely blog through Dawn of The Feathered Nest. I am enjoying my visit so much-- Congratulations on opening your booth--how fun! Good luck with this wonderful venture!!!!!!!! Smiles, Jann
Congratulations on your new venture...it looks wonderful! I became a follower thru The Feathered Nest. Would love to be part of your fabulous giveaway! Good luck, Janice K.
Congratulations on your business! What fun! I've been enjoying your blog lately, love it!
Best wishes,
Sheila
Hi Anne...
Congratulations on your newly opened shop!!! How exciting!!! I enlarged all of your photos just to get a "bird's eye" view...you have so many pretties, my friend! I can't wait to tell my sister about it...she lives fairly close to Kerrville! Me...and clear up here in Colorado so I just get to window shop! Hmmm...unless my sister will do a little shopping for me! Hehe! Anyway...I wish you the very best and much success in your new endeavours!!!
I have just become a follower of your blog and look forward to your upcoming posts and getting to know you! So very nice to meet you, Anne! I'd love to have my name added to your giveaway pot! I love that darling little cloche...so I'm crossin' my fingers...crossin' my toes...shoot, I'll even cross my eyes...if it'll help! Hehe! Thank you, my friend...the cloche is fabulous...what a sweet and generous thing to do for us!
Again, Congratulations!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
Your booth looks beautiful!!! Love it!! wonderful job!
How exciting, A dream come true, your shop looks wonderful! I wish you much success in your future. I'm now a follower!! My Birthday is the 10th what a nice surprise if I was lucky enough to win your generous giveaway. In any case Congratulations!!
Lynn trashtotreasureart.blogspot.com
What a thrill for you!! Your booth looks fabulous!! Good luck I am sure you will do great!! I just became a follower and will be back often
I like the part about having all my dreams come true! What a beautiful booth you have and amazing things! Would love to win! Thanks!
You booth looks amazing! I would love to win your giveaway.
Claudia
Congratuations on your wonderful new booth! Love it! :) Have a great day!
wow your booth looks great!! would love to win.
I became a follower too, can't wait to look around more. thanks for the chance to win.
Love your booth and love the chance to win! Good luck with your new endeavor! After 13 years I recently gave up my booths.
You know I'm a follower! And I love your booth. Good for you! It's the kind of booth I would want to hunt around in to make sure I don't miss anything. I hope you sell lots and lots. Hope I win your giveaway.
Congratulations...How very exciting. I've had an antique booth in the past as well...it's lots of work, but ever so rewarding. We moved to another town and it was just too far to drive so I closed it...it was a sad day.
I think I'll win this lovely giveaway...it's a lucky day for me, after all. It will be my 12th anniversary on 10/11! So....don't you think it should be mine? :-)
Many blessings,
Spencer
This is very lovely post with beautiful giveaway :)
I follow now
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Congratulations on a dream come true. The booth is charming! Nan
nan.lager@gmail.com
Your booth looks wonderful! Iam a follower and Ilove the giveaway. I would love to win it. thanks, Linda
Hi Anne! I just found your blog today from Dawn over at the Feathered Nest...I. love. it. The booth is amazing!!!! Want to hear the best part? I just moved to Texas! (yes, yes, I know its a big state - much bigger than Jersey!) But a quick google search tells me I am a short 2.5 hour drive from the Antique mall you are at. (you know we've both gone further for antiques than that ;) ) So its decided! I'll be visiting!
Happy to follow your blog as well! Looks like tons of wonderful inspiration (and of course the occassional jealousy) ha.
Stephanie
Oh my, your new booth looks so tempting and how wonderful that you accomplished this goal Yay!! Enjoyed all your posts today--have spent way too much time here!! But, it is fun, isn't it.
I really want to win this giveaway so count me in and I will be joining as a follower right after this.
When you have a chance, please check out my new blog, Beauty and Blessings.
Bye for now.....Cynthia K.
Congrats on the new booth. Have fun doing it. That's what this business is all about!
Lanette
PS I'm already a follower :)
Your booth looks so vintage and fun! Please include my name in your drawing.
Thanks,
Desi
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