Sunday, January 5, 2014

Restocking for January

Well, it was freezing at Carousel Horse Antiques yesterday.  Fifty-six degrees indoors is not usually my idea of a perfect shopping experience.  But, the old furnace is on its last leg and patch jobs to eek out more heat seem futile.  I think the owners should just bite the bullet and install a new one.  Otherwise, no one will be shopping, unless they are die-hards (like me) who will shop a thrift store in a blizzard if they think they'll find a good deal.

So, hubby & I donned thermals under our street clothes, then put on gloves before attempting to remove all signs of Christmas and restock a few things for January.  While I enjoy the thrill of the hunt for new stock, and decorating my booth for the seasons is the cherry on top, winter is not too profitable.  December gift-givers usually buy their treasures in malls and big box stores instead of purchasing vintage gifts.  

 I, on the other hand, love receiving a gift that's handcrafted, or bought at an antique or thrift store. They are so much more interesting.  At our family's first annual white elephant gift exchange, my gift was a 45 rpm vinyl record of The Carpenter's, "We've Only Just Begun"....with the original dust-jacket. Perfect!  Now, if only I had a turntable so I could play it.  Hmmm..  Note to self:  "Add 'turntable' to spring yard sale wish list".  I can hardly wait for the weather to warm up again.

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  1. AnonymousTuesday, January 28, 2014

    hello, my name is Kathy, I found you on pinterest and I just fell in love with the vintage baby shower. I am helping out my cousin for her daughters baby shower. and we wanted to do the baby shower with the story book theme. I found lots of ideas on pinterest on the story book theme, but when I found yours I knew that was the one. could you give me any tips or more detailed. it's wonderful to find people who love the Lord, your blog here inspired me not to give up on your desires. God will answer, I've always wanted a little shop like yours, I do crafts and have sold things over the past, and right now my daughter and I are doing some crafts shows here and there in our area of Greenville Missouri. I wish your place was a little closer, but it is so beautiful out there in the Mountains. May the Lord continue to bless you . Your Sister in Christ, Kathy

    my email address in kathypoynor@wildblue.net

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    1. Charlotte LaneyTuesday, February 04, 2014

      Thank you so much, Kathy! I'm glad you stumbled upon my blog & Pinterest posts for our baby shower. I'm sure yours will be just as beautiful! It's wonderful to find others who share our love of God and also have common interests...no matter where we live. Our former pastor was from Moberly, Missouri...not sure where that is in relation to Greenville. Never give up...Psalm 37:4 - Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

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