My gal pal Marsha and I had a blast this weekend. We decided, practically at the last minute, to have a garage sale. Here she is showing off some of the vintage 1980s bling she was selling that day.
Here I am with an odd lamp that someone gave me, which ended up going in the donate pile at the end of the day.
My $5 jewellery table was a huge success - and there's still heaps left so stay tuned and I will tell you about the next sale!
I REALLY wanted to shop Marsha's table with my proceeds. This leather handbag made in Spain was so gorg (and not $5!), and it was calling to me, bigtime. But Marsha, a true friend, refused to let me buy it! She knew I needed my cash for other things!
The one thing I bought: this mod serving tray, $2. I thought it would be a cool way to display and organize my thrift store and vintage jewellery - what do you think?
I really love this idea. It's almost as though it IS a food tray, and every morning I get to pluck out some yummy delicacy to go with my outfit, as though the glinting pieces are luscious gum drops!
I must confess: I traded one of my $5 necklaces with Marsha for this pretty pin (signed, but I can't make it out). Marsha knows me well as she had a feeling I'd like this one.
See? Here are all my pretty vintage rings, all in one place.
More garage sale wisdom: I didn't have time to price every thing, so pretty much everything was $5. Easy peasy. I also kept my mind open to possibilities: someone wanted to buy the pink hard shell suitcase that I used to transport my dresses in and had no intention of selling. Sold, for 10 bucks!!
Oh Gosh, that PINNNN is to die for! Way to go GQ and Marsha. The trays are a brilliant way to SEE what you've got, wear it and keep it organized. I soooo heart garage sales, I'm sorry I missed this one (though I bet my mannie is not ;)!)
ReplyDeleteOh what a wonderful sale so many goodies I wish I could have been there.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous goodies displayed to perfection. I'd have snapped them up if I'd been there. xxx
ReplyDelete$5 table is brilliant... I read in a business mag once that the strategy makes customers fall in love with what they want, rather than trying to justify whether they like a $10 item more than say, a $7 item. Same strategy used by Swatch and ... iTunes!
ReplyDeletePlease let us know when you're having another sale. Love your blog. I was able to go to the $2 clothing sale this weekend.. would have never known about it if it wasn't for your blog!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! Your jewellery collection is fab!
ReplyDeleteVeronica, that was my thought exactly with the tray. When you keep your bling in jewellery boxes, it's just harder to accessorize in the heat of a wardrobing moment. I saw the tray and jewellery jumped to mind - then again it's not too hard to think of jewellery, for me, ever!
ReplyDeleteNelly and Vintage Vixen: it would be so fun if we, as fellow 70s queens, could shop each others' closets or unwanted stuff one day!
Six Balloons - in retrospect my laziness did pay off, and what an interesting - and true - comment you make! I shall employ this strategy in the future!
Samantha - so nice to hear from you, and I'm thrilled you checked out the $2 Sale (Marsha and I knew we may have some stiff competition from that sale). Did you find some good stuff? I will def post details here the next time I have a sale. The purging bug has bit me and now all I want to do is pare down!!
Thrifted Treasure, so nice to hear from you! I visited you the other day but didn't leave a comment. Sounds like you're a busy gal these days!
Oh, please please let us know in advance next time you have a garage sale. I am totally coveting that lamp!
ReplyDeleteI keep all my necklaces on a rack that was designed for men's belts or something - it has about 20 little hooks, and it's full. My earrings are on a framed piece of screening that I made - I have over 110 pairs, still buying. Bracelets hang on pieces of finger coral, and still looking for a good solution for storing brooches.
Love SixBalloons' pricing strategy!
Anonymous, now I really feel like a scrag for not putting the sale out here on the blog - but in truth it came together o quickly, during a very busy week. PROMISE I will post deets the next time I have a sale -- and I do have other lamps, fyi!
ReplyDeleteYour jewellery display strategies sound very creative! It is always a challenge to display bling in a pretty way, I find.
Yes, Six Balloons' point was genius and I will never forget it!
not fair!! we, the loyal fans of yours, want fist dibs on your jewelry sale!
ReplyDeleteI still love that red beads necklace and also that cobalt blue beads one... Aww!! they are gone. :(
Kay, I'm so so sorry for not telling you guys! It happened so fast during a manic week. I think the pieces you mention are still around (I'm away now, so I can't look), so I can always put them aside. I promise promise to tell you next time; I may try having a larger clear-out before the summer ends. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteAwww! you are so sweet, love you, kelly!
ReplyDeleteStay tuned Kay!!
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