The Red Door Antiques

With my Junk'n Gal Pal in tow...Janet & I are on our way to

The World's Longest Yard Sale - The 127 Corridor Sale.

Over the last few days, I have drug Janet out to some of my favorite honey~holes, went without regular meals, did our fair share of sweat'n to the oldies. We have spent the last few days stretching...and we are here officially to say...

EXERCISE CLASS IS OVER...GAME ON!

We have been on a shopping spree since Saturday & we have unload the Sprinter 3 times already!

So we are not just whistl'n dixie!

Janet & I have been planning this adventure for Months now, so now it is time to carry~on with our bad~selves, & we intend on doing just that! So stand back you slacker-run-of-the-mill yard sale goers, these professional shoppers are on your heels!

We are on a MISSION...to have FUN, laugh OUT LOUD, spend MONEY...

& we are NOT AFRAID TO DO IT!

So, you are thinking....."What's in it for me?" Well here is what's in it for YOU...

A Give-A-Way of course!

Give-A-Way Rules...

1.  There are no rules...we're making it up as we go along!

2.  We are picking a winner on Friday August 13th. That lucky duck will gets a grab bag of treasures that we collect on our adventure. Don't doubt...it's gonna be FAB!

The FINE PRINT is...

1.  You gotta lot of options, so leave a comment on my blog AND Janet's, or one of our Facebook or Twitter pages between now and Wednesday August 11th, and we will throw your name in the hat for EVERY comment left.

2.  If you want to up the ante...cuz it's gonna be worth it, post our adventure button on your blog's sidebar and you will get your name in the hat 2 more times.

3.  Pull out your BIG GUNS and do a post about it, that'll get you an extra 5.

4.  Now if you do #2 & #3, you gotta tell us, so shoot us over an email and let us know.

5.  Check us both out each & everyday, as both of us with be playing different games and you don't want to miss either one...SEE #1.

We would like to invite you to follow us on our adventure & join in on our fun by playing our games.

There will only be ONE

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

& you can't win if you don't play!

Let me introduce you...

That's Me on the left Tricia, and Janet on the Right

Allow me to introduce you to my dear friend Janet from Sweet Talk / Rubbish. Some of you may know her from her famous booths in Round Top/Warrenton Antique Week events, but if you don't know her quickly take this lesson and join us in being a Sweet Talk / Rubbish fan...believe me, It won't be HARD!

Her booths at the Round Top/Warrenton Texas shows are candy for the eye...but did you know you can get your Sweet Talk fix any time? You don't have to wait to see her in the Spring & Fall Antique Weeks in Texas you can just jump on over to her website and she satisfy your craving!

Did you know that you can read all about Janet's business and keep up to the minute by reading her awesome BLOG , tons of fun reading....and other industry news!

Did you know that you can join Sweet Talk on Facebook? Well DUH! Check it out today and become a fan of the page ASAP!

And if that wasn't enough you can also find her on ETSY! I am sure that you will love her little ETSY Shop...go check it out today!

Did you know that you can sign up to be on Janet's monthly newsletter list? PLEASE jump right on this...she gives packets of her Sweet Talk cards away every month! You could be the next winner...but you can't win if you don't sign up! Visit her website for details on signing up today!

I sound excited you say? Well you would be too, I am the lucky gal that gets to see Janet from Sweet Talk this Friday she is going to spend the weekend with me at my upcoming Summer Antique Show in Round Top Texas, for details about the show visit Me, The Red Door Antiques by going to Web Site, Blog, Twitter or My Facebook Page.

Brimfield Antique Week...

Did you know that the North East's Premiere Antique Week Event is approaching quickly...Brimfield MA since 1959!

My 1st trip to Brimfield I thought it would be my last, the logistics of the show is not anything like what I was accustom to, but after I thought about it....I was hooked! Now I set up there as a vendor as well as shop...GO FIGURE!

Here are a few tips to navigate thru the show if it is your 1st time to attend:

1. Most important...remember you can not be everywhere all at one time! So take your time and see what you can. There is so much to see, so don't feel pressured to be at every opening! There will still be stuff left to purchase! ;-)



2. Bring gear for all types of weather! Some of the shows open at daybreak, and it's cold there. Dress in layers and bring your rain gear....Don't forget your boots! Don't forget your hat & sunscreen either!



3. Bring a Bag-Lady cart! Parking is sometimes inconvenient and far away. So the cart will come in handy to carry all of your small items. If you need help with larger items, there are porters that walk the street in Brimfield, HIRE THEM! They will get it right to your vehicle for a reasonable price!



4. Brimfield is not strictly an "Antique Market", so if you are purchasing something and you are not sure, be sure to speak with the vendor about the age of the piece. If the age of the piece is not important to you....no problem! There is plenty of good decorator pieces out there too!



5. If you are from the Mid-West or South...be aware that the level of hospitality is slightly different up in the East. It's not that they are un-friendly, it's just not like the South ;-)



6. Don't be afraid to try and deal with a vendor on an item...they want to sell as much as you want to buy! Be courteous and remember this is their job...but don't be afraid to make them a reasonable offer. You just might be surprised!



7. Most importantly HAVE FUN...and be sure to have an original Lime Ricky drink in honor of me!

Be sure to drop by and visit with me. I will be showing in the Central Park Show May 11-16, 2010 in space #2 right behind the pilgrim sandwich vendor!

For detailed information about the Central Park Antique Show visit their website!

For general information on Brimfield and the other shows click here!

To visit me or find other shows that we will be participating in you can find me in the following places...

Visit my Blog!

Vintage French

These pics are all from a store called South of Market, specializing in French antiques and amazingly unique accessories, located in Charleston. I'm fairly certain I went from admiration to coveting in 3 seconds flat! Enjoy the feast, and if you need more, visit www.southofmarket.biz. (Locations at Atlanta and Virginia Highland as well)






And congratulations to Margaret Cloud, winner of the giveaway from Vintage Scraps! Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by and left such nice comments :)