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Out & About: The judicious use of lamps

August 20, 2013 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Once again, Kate’s out and about, looking for ideas to help consignment, resale and thrift shopkeepers make their merchandise absolutely irresistible! Today, we’re talking lamps.

Merchandising a recycled batch of home decor by TGtbT.com

Yum! A mini-chandelier lights up an array of previously-adored home decor items. Notice, too, the small table in front of the armoire, the two trays on top of the table, and all the for-sale goodies within.

Another ajar armoire (say that 3 times fast!), this time with a small table lamp, a mirror, and more. Makes each piece look SO much more interesting and desirable. Now that's using all your space!

Another ajar armoire (say that 3 times fast!), this time with a small table lamp, a mirror, and more. Makes each piece look SO much more interesting and desirable. Now that’s using all your space!

Who says a lamp can't sit on the floor, making these vintage linens look wonderful? KInda like a window display without needing a window, isn't it?

Who says a lamp can’t sit on the floor, making these vintage linens look wonderful? Kinda like a window display without needing a window, isn’t it?

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Tell us YOUR “enlightening” stories, in the comments!

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Posted in Not-for-Profit Resale, Shopkeeping talk | Tagged accessories, resale shopkeeping | 4 Comments

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  1. on May 14, 2014 at 10:53 am Unknown's avatar The dollars per square foot are sky-high! | Auntie Kate The Resale Expert

    […] More on using lamps. […]


  2. on August 20, 2013 at 11:31 am heidi's avatar heidi

    How funny! We just got a donation of a glass display case for our Chicago nfp resale shop, and rather than use the installed fluorescent light in it, I put a petite vintage lamp in it. It adds a nicer glow to the purses, shoes, belts and scarves. I put some for-sale mirrors in the case, too, to give it a little more sparkle.


    • on August 20, 2013 at 11:43 am Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw's avatar Auntie Kate

      Hey, Heidi, great minds 😉 Love to see a photo of it, if you can… post it over on the TGtbT FB page, that’s the easiest way… TIA


      • on August 21, 2013 at 12:51 am heidi's avatar heidi

        Will get a pic of it on Thursday , and post it on Fri.



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