Junk HIPPY Rosenberg - Show recap

Junk HIPPY was this past Saturday in Rosenberg, TX and I was fortunate to be a part of the madness! Named one of the top 7 flea markets/barn sales by Country Living earlier this year, Kristen and her Junk HIPPY crew (family) brought the shoppers out of the woodwork! Or at least out of the Houston area...there were thousands of shoppers (I've heard 6,000) who braved the crowds, heat, and lines to get a glimpse at the junk. When I pulled in to the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds at 7:30am on Saturday morning to finish pricing and arranging my space, there were three dedicated shoppers who formed the start of the line awaiting the 9am opening. 9am came, and this is what the line had grown to:

The line was long outside but the flow of shoppers was manageable through our building for the first 30 minutes or so. And then it got crazy! It was awesome and a bit overwhelming to have a line in my booth, and my mom and I didn't stop wrapping up goods for several hours straight. 

I am so thankful for my Barn Chic crew (family) for all their help this weekend; there is no WAY I could have done it without them! My parents again drove down from IL to help, and Andrew came in Friday night; the four of us managed to load and unload a trailer full of junk twice, set up a booth, nearly sell out of the boutique clothing, and wrangle the living mannequin who was cutting his first tooth. Some of those tasks were easier than others...but I am happy to report that my little guy did just fine at his first show! 

Here are some before pictures of my space in building D:

I am so glad I had a great show with my clothing, because I hardly sold any antiques! Which meant the trailer was as full going home as it was headed there and every heavy piece went back with me. But I will not complain because I had my BEST.SHOW.EVER. thanks to the junk warriors who endured the heat, lines, and crowded buildings. I sold out of my Grace & Lace clothing and accessories as well as most all of my BABY Barn Chic goods. I met some wonderful shoppers and I am thankful for all the Facebook love I've gotten from my new customers! 

Thanks to this lovely lady for everything she does, including designing and building this dressing room and packing a U-Haul with scientific precision.  

Thanks to my dad for the heavy lifting, dressing room assembly, and endless trips to the car to put away boxes. 

Here's my little model in his adorable Milkbarn Organics onesie:

Not pictured: my amazing husband who supports my small business dream and drove three hours on our 5th anniversary to enjoy a romantic dinner of pizza on the floor outside of the bathroom in our hotel room at the Rosenberg La Quinta while our son slept in the pack and play in the corner. 

Two big orders of new inventory placed today to replace the depleted stock! Can't wait to share the new finds soon!

Did you make it to Junk HIPPY? How was your experience? 

Have a chic week!

~Sarah

  

Junk Hippy this Saturday!

I am gearing up for my first show in a year! This weekend I am excited to return to Junk Hippy's Rosenberg (TX) show at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds from 9am to 6pm on Saturday, July 18. I am feeling a bit rusty as I haven't done a show in so long, and it will certainly be an interesting experience with an 8 month old! I welcome any tips that you show mamas may have for a first timer with a little one! 

Here's my sweet boy showing off his Milkbarn whale kerchief bib. I am so in love with the adorable prints of this line and the organic cotton is so super soft. The bib is for sale but the baby is not!  

I hope to see you in Rosenberg on Saturday! If you can't make it, shop online at Barn Chic Boutique and use code $10off to take $10 off your purchase of $50 or more. Get the goods before they sell out this weekend, and hurry - this code is only good through Thursday.

Have a chic week,

~Sarah

  

Enjoying the current season

Hope you are having a wonderful holiday weekend! I can't believe it is almost the 4th of July!

I ran out to a store last night to pick up some things for an overnight trip we are making this weekend. A few things on my list - a pool float, beach towels, and a large picnic blanket. I struggled finding summer things, but I sure could have picked up some new pencils, notebooks, binders, Halloween window clings, turkey decorations for the Thanksgiving table, or a pre-lit Christmas tree. What?! Why are the school supplies out?  Didn't school just end? The smell of cinnamon permeated the aisle lined with pumpkins and scarecrows. Thanksgiving and Christmas?! I'm seasonally confused! Isn't it just the beginning of July?!

I don't know who is shopping for Christmas right now, but there must be someone or stores wouldn't sacrifice the shelf space. I am going to focus on soaking up the current season - minus the pool float and picnic blanket that I couldn't find!

I wish you all a great 4th of July. Enjoy the moment and make great memories!

Have a chic week(end),

~Sarah