tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post1742408045422183914..comments2024-03-04T06:21:11.464-05:00Comments on Hartwood Roses: Trying to Contain My DisappointmentConnie in Hartwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09127877285792861166noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-53217003736886216572012-05-19T08:08:55.088-04:002012-05-19T08:08:55.088-04:00I'm assuming you will sell out at Luckett'...I'm assuming you will sell out at Luckett's :>) But just in case you have anything left - I would agree with the majority. You have nothing to lose by trying out your space. I would think it was a fabulous place to shop if I lived nearby. And you could use the money you're not spending on the booth for advertising. You might even consider taking friends items on a consignment basis!Linda at French Hollowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16840686328272457082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-83059525451594662282012-05-18T22:38:28.289-04:002012-05-18T22:38:28.289-04:00Hi Connie: great stuff, I too like the idea of yo...Hi Connie: great stuff, I too like the idea of you selling at your place. The 'antique malls' around here are all going under. Younger people - under 40 - seem to only want 'clean contemporary type stuff' I am told. mid century, etc... but not cute, not cottage style, not antique at all... thats what we hear... too bad.Leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-2025538921874137982012-05-17T22:10:40.857-04:002012-05-17T22:10:40.857-04:00Don't be discouraged Connie. This just wasn...Don't be discouraged Connie. This just wasn't the right place for you. I'm definitely a fan of the occasional sale. It doesn't even need to be monthly. Hope you have a fabulous sale at Lucketts and that will put you right back in a positive mood. I'll be looking for you!Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14197078418514604572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-84245718325619119552012-05-17T14:47:16.931-04:002012-05-17T14:47:16.931-04:00Well, I, for one, would love to have that white cu...Well, I, for one, would love to have that white cushion/green bottom bench... it's beautiful! =)<br />So sorry you're having troubleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-35078801814743955142012-05-17T07:51:26.284-04:002012-05-17T07:51:26.284-04:00The minute man used to be a great spot to find ant...The minute man used to be a great spot to find antiques and such, now, not so much! I think if you set up a monthly sale at the house, combined with roses, would be a big success!!! Good luck at Lucketts!!!Lady Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118924605331267248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-40676597911285760962012-05-16T10:17:21.183-04:002012-05-16T10:17:21.183-04:00Agree with Tara. Definitely YOUR place! Make it an...Agree with Tara. Definitely YOUR place! Make it an "event" quarterly or monthly. Make a deal with some restaurant nearby to provide lunches to those who order them. We are always looking for fun things to do on weekends that don't involve major walking, so flea markets are out (I'm soon for a knee replacement).<br /><br />As for why the store venue didn't work, I'm Cyndiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410119703382539295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-85730889626177370312012-05-16T09:34:50.065-04:002012-05-16T09:34:50.065-04:00Connie, I think you should simply sell from your p...Connie, I think you should simply sell from your property. Then you don't have to worry about overhead, transporting pieces, etc., and I think a little advertising will go a long way. I'd be more apt to buy something if the owner is standing RIGHT THERE so if I have any questions, I can ask. I don't particularly like flea market/antique malls for that reason. Your pieces are Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502213181172499151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-29947917774308987052012-05-16T09:12:57.414-04:002012-05-16T09:12:57.414-04:00Connie, I just hate that. It's about Location,...Connie, I just hate that. It's about Location, location, location. Hopefully your new spot will bring in the shoppers... You have some great items..... Don't give up!The Redneck Rosarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04902924388734499150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-10275820417137054882012-05-16T07:58:38.473-04:002012-05-16T07:58:38.473-04:00Connie, That stinks! I don't have any answers ...Connie, That stinks! I don't have any answers but your furniture is beautiful. If I lived anywhere nearby, I would love to shop at your sale at Lucketts. I enjoy your blog so much, of course I feel like I know you! Anne BoykinAnne Boykinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06915107557454989141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-87484249611429809552012-05-16T04:21:28.949-04:002012-05-16T04:21:28.949-04:00I think others are right when they say it is becau...I think others are right when they say it is because of the state of the economy. I think selling at your place is a brilliant idea while the market is unpredictable, because it doesn't involve any more outlay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-75738432563859850752012-05-15T23:03:28.697-04:002012-05-15T23:03:28.697-04:00I think you should do it at your place!I think you should do it at your place!Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-91439846797069123682012-05-15T22:36:55.122-04:002012-05-15T22:36:55.122-04:00Your items are so gorgeous and such great quality!...Your items are so gorgeous and such great quality! I think this was not the right fit for you. I think Once a month sales would be a good thing to try! I still love that head/foot board in blue! Hugs, LindaLinda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-65081234265764360012012-05-15T22:33:53.482-04:002012-05-15T22:33:53.482-04:00How awful, Connie. Not only is it disappointing b...How awful, Connie. Not only is it disappointing but it was a LOT of work to set up and fix up and do and re-do. <br /><br />Is Craig's list viable in your area? If not, I would try the show and then, if all else fails, I'd say hold a barn sale...invite fellow dealers...right at your own place.<br /><br />Whatever you do-don't be discouraged...because it is NOT your and NOT your &NanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-46279983375362350142012-05-15T22:00:08.081-04:002012-05-15T22:00:08.081-04:00Oh, Connie....what a bummer, girl. I'm so sor...Oh, Connie....what a bummer, girl. I'm so sorry it didn't work out for you. You were so excited about it and had such high hopes. I do think that the economy has alot to do with it. Sales have been very slow at my booth, too. I am hoping that once school gets out, maybe shoppers will get out more...Try Lucketts, first. Then if I were you, I'd certainly try out having a sale once Heaven's Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632739764562279850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-8148009085315896722012-05-15T21:40:03.314-04:002012-05-15T21:40:03.314-04:00Don't be discouraged...I think most people go ...Don't be discouraged...I think most people go through several different spaces before they find the right fit. Wait and see how you do at Lucketts, I'm sure you will do really well!<br /><br />And you know I'm a fan of you doing the sales at your place, so see what kind of response you get at Lucketts and then go from there.<br /><br />KatLow Tide High Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494078916477622322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-8658182604285898982012-05-15T20:14:09.784-04:002012-05-15T20:14:09.784-04:00Have you tried craigslist? That would at least be ...Have you tried craigslist? That would at least be a way to test the market and it's free.Sharon Kwilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00204757096377140896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-10013369780170016992012-05-15T18:55:17.811-04:002012-05-15T18:55:17.811-04:00I'm thinking you can sell this stuff on your p...I'm thinking you can sell this stuff on your property... you are open to the public, right? ... I'd call that spot The Vintage Rose.Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-64671523039423234582012-05-15T17:44:08.914-04:002012-05-15T17:44:08.914-04:00Donate the stuff to the AIDS resale store and take...Donate the stuff to the AIDS resale store and take a tax write off! There is always roses!! :)Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06497874766764411664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-37752781496502946032012-05-15T17:36:32.954-04:002012-05-15T17:36:32.954-04:00YOUR place.
Quarterly.
XO TYOUR place.<br /><br />Quarterly.<br /><br />XO TTara Dillardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16233493520013405385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-91625245136081119462012-05-15T16:41:37.514-04:002012-05-15T16:41:37.514-04:00I hope we can make it to lucketts this weekend! I ...I hope we can make it to lucketts this weekend! I think you'll stand out for the style you add to your furniture... keep your chin up. Youll figure it out :)The Oak Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737051019108379679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-46124436763758125902012-05-15T16:37:12.753-04:002012-05-15T16:37:12.753-04:00Don't give up altogether! I think a once mont...Don't give up altogether! I think a once monthly sale at your own place is brilliant. I'd jump at the chance to do that -- and think of the rent and gas you save!<br /><br />You can put that money into some advertising.<br /><br />Or, just keep it and buy dog treats.<br /><br />Seriously, though -- how nice to have total control when it's your own space.<br /><br />My sales at my Cass @ That Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173199705431319322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-9968882100522992972012-05-15T16:19:10.092-04:002012-05-15T16:19:10.092-04:00I think it's a combination of things... the ec...I think it's a combination of things... the economy for one. I used to shop these type of places for a couple of decades, but find that now that I have more money and more time on my hands that the shops I used to love have become junky. When that happens to a shop, the serious buyers go elsewhere. <br /><br />I'm sorry this didn't work out for you. That just stinks. And, I'm Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com