The good thing about having a case at an antique mall is that when the urge to declutter strikes, as it always does in January, there's something to do with the stuff. Namely, sell it. Get it out the door, mark it thrift-store cheap and hope that somebody buys it before you have to actually take it to a thrift store.
So I gathered up everything that was on the pastel side, or on the fussy side, and packed it up. It looked kind of nice all together. Not nice enough to keep, though.
I like these little nursery jars and tray, but I don't really need them.
I bought the LuRay with the intention of selling it, and now seems like the right time.
I found some other pastels to put with it. I think I must have bought 20 of those flowered trays. I've sold lots of them. I've given some away. I think they must be replicating on their own now. Off to the antique mall they go.
And this fussy stuff: I don't know what I was thinking. Nothing wrong with it, I guess. But so not me.
This brings me to my New Year's resolution. Just one, but it's a big one.
This year, I'm not going to make any mistakes.
At least as far as buying goes. I'm not going to overbid at auctions. I'm not going to bring home things that are too chipped or stained to bother with. I'm not going to bring home any precious little vases with cherubs.
Perfection. That's my goal.
At least as far as buying goes.
Well I am going to join you on those buying resolutions! I just need to be very picky when it comes to buying, otherwise my garage and attic just stay out of control~ So I am purging many items this January. Cheers to 2011 Hugs, Diane
Posted by: Diane | January 04, 2011 at 09:42 PM
Having a case at an antique mall is pretty cool. Looks like your vases, etc. are priced to sell. Good luck!
Posted by: Beth | January 04, 2011 at 10:01 PM
Wow, no buying mistakes. That's an ambitious resolution. Sometimes it's so hard to resist that little chipped treasure that is just crying for someone to bring it home and love it anyway! I think I must toughen up!
Posted by: Kathy Uhrig | January 04, 2011 at 11:59 PM
ok, i have to tell you, i love your blog.. i happened on to it a few weeks ago with the red and green around dec 21.. that night i read back about 3 mos or so.. tonight i have read most if not all of your posts.. i had no idea there were that many vintage christmas ornaments out there.. the many things i have learned.. i am just over whelmed by all of your pictures and vintage items.. thanks for sharing..
Posted by: Ruth Beckett | January 05, 2011 at 12:12 AM
I so agree! I am not going to buy anything unless I absolutely love it....and after I have decluttered this mess of a house!
Posted by: Retromamaramblings.blogspot.com | January 05, 2011 at 11:24 AM
It's so interesting to me, how so many of us are decluttering and thinking about "less", right now.
Yikes, perfection. I sort of hate that word, having struggled with it, for most of my life. So funny, how we don't require or expect it from others, but when it comes to our own self.....
Hmmmm, can you really, sort of hate something? Maybe I dislike it, a lot!
I love your blog, and have learned a great number of things from you too, Barbara.
Thank you.
Posted by: Lena | January 05, 2011 at 03:27 PM
Yes Barbara - I think that you are due for a good clean out ! There was a Putz set of animals and people that you got last August that really MUST GO !!! I would be glad to help you out on that one ! ;) !
Posted by: Lisa W. | January 05, 2011 at 08:23 PM
I'm with you on this. I have a big box of mistakes/impulse purchases/overall lapses of judgement to go to Goodwill. Wishing us all a dud-free 2011.
Posted by: Into Vintage | January 06, 2011 at 12:56 AM
I love the little crocheted items! And the nursery things look like some I had when my boys were little....many years ago! ♥
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | January 06, 2011 at 12:28 PM
As a public service, Barbara, I would be happy for you to ship me all that excess Jadeite of yours that seems to be cluttering up your life. That's how I roll. I'm a giver.
Posted by: Mary Kay Andrews | January 06, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Ha Ha! If I had made the resolution not to make any mistakes, I would have failed on the 1st! I should know better...the first auction of the year always has me hyped up. I do love what I bought, but I did spend a tad too much!
I won't leave you guessing. I bought a child's Singer sewing machine. I was just too cute too pass up. I does look nice in my sewing room.
Posted by: Shelley Germann | January 07, 2011 at 01:03 AM
Are the little plastic ducks for sale and if so how much? I like them!!
Posted by: Lisa | January 11, 2011 at 03:00 PM