Inexplicably, I've had 3 rocking months in a row at my booth. Of course, the accursed armoire hasn't budged, but plenty o' has been selling.
That, coupled with yesterday's news that our newspaper (my big girl job) is going to a monthly schedule for the summer (instead of bi-weekly) has me wondering if I'm quite possibly the ONLY person whose life is better during this recession. I've been hearing a lot of chatter lately that vintage is the new trend. Well, what alternative universe has everyone else been living in?!? Out here in vintage bizarro world, we've been avant garde for years. LIFETIMES.
I caved last week and minimally foofed for Independence Day. I'd been searching for that parasol for over a year, and only unearthed it when pulling for the tag sale. And yes, that's the 48-star flag I scored at the Blair Witch barn sale last fall!
I'm not a huge "holiday" person, but reckon as long as I can carry my own definition of "patriotism" in my heart, I can accept some dirty presidents.
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Our regularly scheduled publishing break begins in a mere 24 hours and I'm jonesing to live the fantasy junking life for a few weeks. Unfortunately, some pesky home-based chores will cramp my style, but I'm gearing up for 2 big scary risks. Details to come! I'm all nervous and twitchery....
Love how you "foofed" for the upcoming holiday. Hope you enjoy your new summer schedule, good for junking. (It's too hot for added chores!)
Midge
Posted by: junkermidge | 24 June 2009 at 02:40 AM
Love your tattered parasol! Maybe I'll have to make a trip to your booth if I'm not too exhausted this weekend after selling at my son's high school yard sale! Happy hunting and a happy 4th to you.
Posted by: Jenny | 24 June 2009 at 01:12 PM
Hey Sue,
That parasol is amazing. My dad's bday is 4th of July, so the stars & stripes thing gets me every time. Hope you have a great recession junking binge!
Pam
Posted by: one gal's trash | 24 June 2009 at 01:59 PM