Happy New Year! January 4-6 Sales

Some shops (and shoppers) are taking a break this month. For the rest of us, there are several great shops waiting with new finds and/or sale items.  Try Kathie’s Finds and Patina General in Buffalo which are both open today, Saturday, from 9 to 5.  On Sunday Kathie’s Finds is open 11 to 4 and Patina General is open 12 to 5.  This and That, also in Buffalo, is open 9 to 6 today and 10 to 5 Sunday.  In Minneapolis, E’s Emporium is open noon to 6 today and noon to 4 Sunday.

Katherine took off for a new adventure yesterday so her posts will be very occasional this year.  I hope to keep you posted on dates, times, offerings, and fun new shops. Happy Saling!  -Sue

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Wednesday Sale Preview

 

There are 26 occasional sales open this week!  Below are a few highlights of what’s to come this week(end)…..

{Crowned Cottage, New Market}

 

{Haupt Antiek, Apple Valley}

{Ms. Mac’s Too, Carver}

Happy Holidays, and Happy Shopping from The Occasional Saler!

 

-Katherine

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A Fond Farewell: Mustard Moon and S.A.R.A.

The original occasional sale in Carver, Mustard Moon & S.A.R.A., came to an end this past weekend.  And with the shop’s closing, there will be many sad shoppers.

A look at the final sale…..

Best of luck to Jane & Sara ~ we can’t wait to see where you turn up next!!

-Katherine

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Tuesday Top Picks

Building up to the holidays, it’s a big week for occasional sales!  Below are just a few highlights (which I had to grab from Facebook at the last minute due to technical difficulties)!!  At any rate, hope these inspire you to head out!!

 

{The Bee Cottage, Excelsior}

{Southern Charmed, Chaska}

{La-La Land, Chaska}

Be sure to check out this week’s listings!

 

-Katherine

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Special Event: Merry, Merry Market

Yes, it’s time again for an event put on by the fabulous four – Jane Hall from Mustard Moon, Sara Smith of Salvaged and Rescued Art (S.A.R.A.), Eydie Campbell of Moss & Marigolds and Kim Yeager of LarkNestDesign.com.  It’s time for MERRY, MERRY MARKET!

Open for 3 days only at the historic Douglas More house/Dunn Bros. Coffee in Eden Prairie, it’s a sale not to be missed!  (Opening hours listed below.)

The ladies won’t be able to set up for the sale until tomorrow, but here are some shots of their “teaser” displays:

Updated opening days & hours:

Friday 6-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-4pm*

Sunday just added!

 

-Katherine

 

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New Find: The Rusty Truck in Mayer, MN

Always on the look out for more occasional sales with great vintage/upcycled/ refurbished goods, I was happy to visit The Rusty Truck in Mayer for the first time yesterday.

The vibe is decidedly country fun (it’s in a barn, after all), with a few small furniture items that have been reupholstered in chic 70s fabrics.  Here’s a small taste:

For the details on The Rusty Truck, see the sale directory.

-Katherine

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Elements of Style: Fall Centerpieces

Without any occasional sales on the docket this week, there are no Top Picks.  Thus an opportunity to look more closely at occasional sale inspiration that we’ve seen recently.

At JunkMarket Under Cover, event founder Sue Whitney did a lovely job of setting an autumn table, which started me thinking, what other variations on the theme are out there?

{Sue Whitney sets the table at October’s JunkMarket Under Cover}

photo: Katherine Ainsworth/theoccasionalsaler.com
photo: Katherine Ainsworth/theoccasionalsaler.com
photo: Katherine Ainsworth/theoccasionalsaler.com
photo: Katherine Ainsworth/theoccasionalsaler.com

{White gourds…why not?}

Photo: MidwestLiving.com

{A departure from gourds and leaves, feathers from molting birds are another natural sign of autumn}

Photo: Martha Stewart Living/marthastewart.com

 

{Clever and enviro-friendly, incorporating a vintage globe is an idea I suspect occasional salers will like.}

Photo: Better Homes & Gardens/bhg.com

 

-k.

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