Friday, July 29, 2011

HUGE Announcement

Soooo......are you wondering what my huge announcement is??

I mean, I've announced losing my job.

I've announced I'm going back to school full time to become an Interior Designer...which by the way starts August 22nd!  More of that to come.

I've announced I'm becoming certified to be a Foster Parent.

What else could I possible drop on you??

Well.......on Monday, August 1st......I am FINALLY taking the plunge and opening a small booth space (actually, it's only a wall space to start) to sell my upcycled and hand crafted items!!!!  

I'm not sure what to call it....I guess Flea Market would be the best description.  But it has nicer booths, not all junk like most flea markets I go to.  The owners make sure the booths are maintained, not just stuff thrown in.  Lots of home decor, antiques, crafts, clothes, scrapbook supplies, and lots more.  I think its the right home for me...as I wasn't sure an antique store was.

I have been looking for a spot for close to a year that was reasonably priced, gets enough traffic, not terribly far from my home, where my items would seem at home.

The Emporium came highly recommended, so I went out to take a look and immediately knew it was exactly what I had been searching for!!

I talked to a couple vendors that have been there for several years and only had good things to say about it.  The large booths are full for now.  I went on the waiting list and figured a wall space would give me a feel for whether I want to take on a full booth when one opens up.  

The booth is at:

County Line Emporium
1285 N. State Rd 135
Greenwood, IN 46143


I'll post pictures when I get it all set up.  

I am SOOOOO stinkin' excited about this I just can't tell you!  I've mentioned before, I am taking my unemployment as an opportunity to explore all my dreams!!  This, I think, was the last one on the list. Well, an Etsy shop is on the list, but that's just sort of an extension of the retail space...in my mind anyway.  I didn't expect to do them all at once...but that's how I work.  Think, think, think, think, think some more.....flip it over, draw a chart....think some more......then.....JUMP IN with both feet! :)

So, there you have it....my HUGE news!!  

I hope you all have a great weekend!!  I will be finishing up some last minute projects. :)






10 comments:

  1. I love that you are running with your dreams. I talk the talk, but I don't walk the walk. I'm proud and happy to have you as my friend (ok, it's virtual, but we are real people behind the words).

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  2. That is SO great Erin! I love that you are following what your passion is, in all aspects of life!!! Can't wait to see the booth and your items. :)

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  3. Congratulations! Having a booth is on my list of "things to eventually do." Glad to see you fulfill your dreams!

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  4. This sounds great! I wish you much success. It will be fun to see the photos of your new booth!

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  5. Congratulations Erin! I wish you all the best on your new endeavor.

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  6. Congrats!!! Erin I'll come down and see let me know when your going to be there...

    Pattie

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  7. That is so fantastic! Congratulations!!!

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  8. That's exciting! I started small and worked up, I think that is the way to go, I can't wait for pictures!

    Carol

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  9. Congrats so what is the name of your boutique? You should put that on a sign or banner so people can associate it with you.
    tammy

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