Yes, we mixed things up a bit this week and are doing Top Picks on Thursday. There are some great pieces in store for you this week!
(And my apologies for this coming out so late – it was due to technical problems. But enjoy the photos and happy shopping!)
{Mustard Moon & S.A.R.A., Carver}
-k.
I noticed these lovely tags for sale at last week’s JunkMarket Under Cover and couldn’t resist taking a photo. It also started me thinking about what a difference a tag can make. One wouldn’t necessarily think about it consciously, but aren’t you likely to pay a little bit more for an item with a beautiful tag than the same item with a neon garage sale sticker on it?
The cards in the photo would make wonderful holiday gift tags. And how much more striking does a package look with a gorgeous trimming (tag included)?
It’s a lesson luxury brands have learned well: make the packaging remarkable and customers will buy your products, and happily pay more! Whether or not you’re a fan of Cartier or Chanel, you’ll do well to “dress up” your gifts. It does make a difference!
-Katherine
The first thing I did yesterday morning was to head out to JunkMarket Under Cover (the autumn edition of JunkMarket Under Glass held in March). This year the event is being held at Mama’s Happy (home of the occasional sale, which is also open) in Independence, MN.
There were already dozens of people when I arrived. And lots of energy! There’s yummy food (see photos of the grill, below) and drinks for sale, and outdoor “firepits” to sit around and enjoy your meal (or snack!).
The JUNK under the tent did not disappoint. Each vendor has their wares beautifully displayed, so it’s a real treat for the eyes!
JunkMarket Under Cover runs through TOMORROW, Saturday, October 13, 10am-4pm. Admission is $4.
Here are a few of the many photos I took at the event yesterday:
-Katherine
BROWN, another fall favorite…
Photo credits (top to bottom): chair at Candelabra; Doorknobs at The Bank Architectural Antiques, New Orleans, photo from TheOccasionalSaler.com; vintage Russian ice skates at Secondshoutout.com; vintage metal drawers, photo by Katherine Ainsworth/TheOccasionalSaler.com; antique mushroom wood on alternativeconsumer.com; dresser at Junk Bonanza, photo by Katherine Ainsworth/TheOccasionalSaler.com
-Katherine
With Halloween around the corner, I’m in an ORANGE MOOD…
Sources (top to bottom): www.aglioolioepeperoncino.com; www.ruffledblog.com; www.astimegoesby.wordpress.com; www.browsingrome.com; www.bywilma.com; www.natalieerwin.com; www.nicespace.me
-Katherine
Because it’s Monday…
-k.
Today is the LAST day of the fall Jiggety Junk sale – which means hurry over and check it out NOW! (There’s a final day discount of up to 20% on all items!!)
Run, don’t walk!
Jiggety Junk/REfind Vintage Fall Sale ~ 38 East Wyoming Street, St. Paul
Today (Sat) 9am-2pm
-Katherine
Here are just a few shots of this weekend’s A Gathering of Friends event at Bachman’s in Minneapolis:
-Katherine
The twice-yearly A Gathering of Friends vintage shopping event at Bachman’s in Minneapolis starts TODAY! Click here for location and hours.
Check back tomorrow for pictures from the event!
-Katherine
This week’s inspiration comes from Patina General in Buffalo – which is open STARTING TOMORROW.
The leaves are changing. Some are already littering the streets. Yes, it’s autumn harvest time. Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner. Get into the spirit with seasonal decorating…
Be sure to check the full listing of occasional sales this week/end.
-Katherine
