New Antique Mall Space

I recently moved into a new space at Yoder's Antique Mall.  It's a much smaller space than I had at my last two venues, but it's a start as I get back into this venture of building a full-time business again.  

I have always loved the display aspect of this business and have missed being able to play around with different arrangements.  I will definitely have to be creative with this space to make the most of it while keeping it appealing.  

What you see now is just a "git-er-filled" effort...will be changing, rearranging, tweaking as time goes on.

If you are local, please be sure to stop by and check it out.  This mall has three floors!  Definitely worth a visit.

On a roll...more makeovers...

I'm on a roll...making great progress today...decided to clean up/rearrange my desk area today. So to do that, I needed to paint a couple of items. The little blue dresser has been in my one bathroom for years. I have been considering painting it but never got to it. I decided to move it by my desk for files, but the blue had to go. (almost forgot to take a before pic) So out came the black paint, a little sanding, some paste wax and voila! I love it!

The little shelf organizer I tried in my kitchen awhile, but it didn't work there. So I decided to paint it up and use it on my desk. I love how it looks too! Not quite sure how I will organize paperwork on the shelves--I think I will scavenge in my stash to see if I have a flat wooden box to corral papers until they are filed. (The row of items on the top is various memorabilia from my town--note the Pep Club pin--Go Dayton! Well, the school has been closed for several years since merging with the neighboring town, but it's still my alma mater. The ruby flash pitcher and little green glass trophy cup are Dayton Fair souvenirs from ~early 1900's. Also an old advertising "foil" pic from a long-gone grocery store and a silhouette thermometer pic from the old hardware--phone number on it is 52-R-2. Gives you some idea of the age of it! There's also an old Fire Police badge snuck in there.)

I repainted the pedestal plant stand--was white (no before pic)--and also painted the two hat stands. These items are for my shop. I still have the paint out and have a stack of things that need painted. Maybe I'll get the rest done tonight.

A Peek at My New Antique Mall Space...

Check out my new booth at We Miss Back When in Apollo, PA. I have been on the second floor of the mall for the last year. A first-floor spot opened up at the end of the year and the owner offered it to me--thanks Ric! I jumped at the chance--no more lugging boxes, benches, cabinets, etc. up those steps. I spent a couple days this week moving and today, with the help of hubby, finally finished transferring things downstairs. I still need to do some rearranging and tweaking but at least it's all moved.

Just wanted to share a few pics and invite you to stop by if you live in the area. You can also preview the mall via the link above and please visit my website, Tymes Past, my Etsy shop or my Bonanzle shop. Let me know what you think...

an eclectic mix of old and new...

lots of "kitcheny" things...

primitives...

a patient hubby (not for sale--no dollar amount
would replace him!--love ya Sweetie)...
I suggested he take his laptop along so he could entertain himself while I arranged...

pottery and stoneware...

check out that cool antique shopping cart!...

I realize now I should have taken close-ups of a few things--oh, well, there's always another posting...