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  In over a decade as a booth owner, I've gained valuable insights into successful antique and vintage booths. Learn the top reason why these businesses fail and how to prevent it. Whether you're a beginner or want to enhance your current booth, I offer practical tips for success.   I hope you have found this helpful. Now get out there to salvage, repurpose & create!-Christina

Want to find out what is selling for me right now?   As a booth owner, I am always curious to see what is selling well for other dealers.  Depending on where you are located, trends can change.   In my latest video on my YouTube channel I share my big sellers right now and also share what trends are not doing so well.  I even give tips for what to do when things are not selling well. I hope this has been helpful for you. Now get out there to salvage, repurpose, and create! -Christina 

The Iron Orchid Designs (IOD) Spring 2025 release is finally here. Although I may sound like a broken record I think this is the best release ever.   As a retailer, I have been working on some super secret projects using the new products from IOD.  I have created a whole video on YouTube (below) where you can see how I used them to transform a thrift flip, give a piece of furniture a makeover, and even help me create new pages in my altered book journal. I hope you are as excited as I am about the new release.  Being...

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and who doesn’t love a homemade Valentine? Whether you're planning for a romantic gesture or a thoughtful gift for a friend or family member, DIY gifts show that you’ve put in the time and effort. I’ve collected all of my favorite and EASY Valentine’s Day projects to share with you—hopefully, they’ll inspire your creative side! Homemade Chocolates Valentine’s Day and chocolate—name a more iconic duo! But why not take it up a notch and customize your chocolates? I know it might sound like extra work, but it’s actually easier than you think. I recommend...

Have you heard the term "junk journal"? Probably you have. But what about "altered book journals"? If you're new to that term, you're in for a treat! An altered book is a type of journal that starts with a hardbound book — old or new — and gets transformed into a creative playground for your ideas. It’s different from a junk journal, which is usually made from a variety of loose materials. With altered books, you're taking something old and giving it a new life. I absolutely love old books, and when I come across ones that have seen better...