Saw a good idea recently when I was out and about in Sarasota, something that could help those resale shopkeepers who are constantly (bless their hearts!) moving furniture and (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘home decor’
Out & About: Pictures and Sofas
Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, Shopkeeping talk, tagged home decor, learn a lot on August 9, 2013| 1 Comment »
Nothing worse than an empty picture frame.
Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, Shopkeeping talk, tagged home decor on January 28, 2013| 11 Comments »
Now, some consignment, resale, and thrift shops do really well selling empty frames. Some don’t.
Those that do, market their frames directly to local art classes/ schools/ students/ associations (you will not believe how expensive frames can be unless you’re a painter!)
Others, fill empty frames with something to make them more appealing. Scrap wallpaper, scrapbook paper, even old calendar pix. Not that the buyer will particularly hang the frame as-is, but to show how great the frames COULD look.
Source: laurenconrad.com via Mallory on Pinterest
For a free seasonal PDF to print and stick in some 8 x 10 frames, see this Pin TGtbT.com found for you... could be a real hit in your shop!
Things to know: Furniture/ Home Goods Resale
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged consignment, home decor, resale shopkeeping, starting a consignment shop on October 15, 2012| 9 Comments »
These Pinterest graphics link to
helpful sites for you and your staff to learn about the merchandise
you resell, recycle, repurpose. If (more…)
Home decor on consignment: Tropical isles of delight
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged home decor, resale shopkeeping on September 21, 2012| 3 Comments »
A guided tour of a home decor shop named The Treasure Chest in Punta Gorda FL. One of the many reasons I love (more…)
How to arrange bed pillows, choose a dining room rug, and more questions your shoppers ask.
Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, Shopkeeping talk, tagged home decor, resale shopkeeping, Thrift on June 28, 2012| 1 Comment »
There’s a blogger who’s gathered what seems to be the ultimate treasury of resource materials for any consignment, resale, or thrift shop which deals in home furnishings, for any shop which has customers who live with home furnishings, and for any shopkeeper who has a home.
Well. That’s all of us, right?
You need these resources. So click over (more…)
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