Setting up...

My daughter, Liana and I spent the day getting set up in our guest dealer space at Haupt Antiek Market in Apple Valley, Minnesota. We were dealers at Haupt for 3-1/2 years and it's fun being back for a visit! This month's sale theme is "Signs of Spring" and it runs Thursday through Sunday, March 18-21. Haupt Antiek features monthly sales and the shop redecorates each month for a new theme! Deb and Greg Haupt are the owners, and they and the wonderful dealers there put on a fabulous sale every month. Later this week I'll take photos of some of their great displays! Everyone has their own style, so there is something for everyone! Today, I'll share some vignettes from our set-up! We still have some more items to add, more spring plants, and some lighting, too, but thought I'd share what we've been working on. Plus, in a sale like this, there is daily restocking and new set-ups, so it is constantly changing!

Linens, prints, and goodies

A galvanized top side table made with old bee boxes and a great old dress form

one of my art assemblages and a fun retro pin cushion...

An old adding machine and alabaster eggs

I love these vintage sugar and flour canisters...a charming baby cup from 1923

old suitcases

The peat pot pretties ended up being displayed in a vintage chicken feeder... best laid plans...
Until next time...

Linda

21 comments

UnknownMarch 16, 2010 at 11:14 PM
Oh, LInda, your space looks GREAT!! I wish I was there to see everything..I would love to learn how to set up a monthly sale like that. Or at least participate in one!!
Have fun-
Lynn
AnonymousMarch 16, 2010 at 11:50 PM
Oh, I wanna come too! love everything there...the vintage items melt my heart!!!!!

have fun!
ciao
carmelina
julie millerMarch 17, 2010 at 12:05 AM
Hi Linda, Looks like you have some awesome stuff! Good luck to you~~~Sell, sell, sell!!! Julie
Heavens2BetsyMarch 17, 2010 at 2:21 AM
Your belongings look amazing in the space you created for them. I have a thing about aged luggage and the dress form is a favourite. You have such beautiful taste x
DortheMarch 17, 2010 at 3:17 AM
Dear Linda,
so many wonderfull things, I wish I could buy a lot of it, like the adding machine, the mannequin, the old wooden pieces ? on one photo .
Your chicken feeder with your sweet pots inside,is a wonderfull display.This "corner" of yours looks like heaven.
Hugs Dorthe
Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 17, 2010 at 8:06 AM
Wish I lived close by I would certainly check out all the goodies in person. Love the bee box side table. Wish I had thought of that years ago when my husband's dad had bee boxes.
DebbiedoosMarch 17, 2010 at 8:07 AM
That is awesome!!~ What a great display of vintage!~ I bet that is so fun!
judiMarch 17, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Linda,
Everything looks so well put together. I've already done my virtual shopping..chicken feeder, dress form, suitcases, etc., etc. but alas I live too far away! I wish you well in your sales.
~judi ;)
DebbyMcMarch 17, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Beautiful! Love that print behind the dress form stand...=-)
anything shabby chicMarch 17, 2010 at 1:16 PM
Hi,

Your blog is just beautiful!! Thank you so much for stoping by my blog!!! I enjoy your blog and will keep coming back!
Thank you
Rebecca
Cami @ Creating MyselfMarch 17, 2010 at 2:37 PM
Good luck w/ your sales...your booth looks great!

And thanks for the peat pot tut! *say that 10 times real fast LOL*
Ribbons UndoneMarch 17, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Beautiful, Linda. I am sure you will do very well. I look forward to more pix and results of your sale. Victoria
GARAGE SALE GALMarch 17, 2010 at 7:59 PM
Looks wonderful!!! I hope you sell out!
Warmly,
Deb :)
Beach House LivingMarch 17, 2010 at 8:07 PM
Did someone buy the original peat pot display? Those old wire dress forms are really neat. I think they were called my body double and were made by Dritz
JaneMarch 17, 2010 at 9:41 PM
Oh...I love everything. The vintage suitcases and the canisters are my very favorites. Maybe I should hop on I-35 N and head up to Apple Valley!
Jane
Low Tide High StyleMarch 18, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Your space looks great! You and your daughter did a wonderful job! I love that old cash register, the suitcases, and of course your very cute peat pots! I hope you have lots and lots of sales!

Kat :)
UnknownMarch 18, 2010 at 12:33 PM
Oh Linda it's looking so fabulous!!! Your photos are great too!!

Hugs ~

:) T
PriorMarch 18, 2010 at 2:46 PM
really great displays and stuff for sale! How fun for you to be there again. You know i lvoe your nests. Lezlee
Mimi SueMarch 19, 2010 at 12:12 AM
Wish I lived closer I'd be there. Looks like fun but a lot of work. Mimi
Anne LorysMarch 19, 2010 at 1:21 AM
You have SO much cool stuff!
I love that adding machine and those suitcases.....swoon!

I have that exact same dress form, too!

Have a fabulous Friday!
Anne
karlascottage.typepad.comMarch 22, 2010 at 8:59 AM
Your spot looks fun to shop in!