Welcome back, dear friends! Who’s up for a trip to my booth today?? I’ve had a booth at the Viriginia Beach Antique Mall here in Virginia Beach since 2014. This is where I sell all the things I relove here on the blog. This mall is HUGE…over 32,000 square feet! I also carry the full line of Dixie Belle products and Redesign with Prima Transfers and Stencils!
I like to share my booth every few months or so, and the last time we visited was back in March. You can see that HERE.
It’s fun to see what has come and gone since we last visited, so let’s start with where we left off.
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Back in March, my booth looked like this:
And this…
That dark and dreary floor!
I’ve never been a fan of the floors in my space. This antique mall is in an old building, and time has really taken its toll on the floors.
I mentioned that in my last post, and a sweet reader suggested I add rugs.
Well, I had tried that in the past, but I wasn’t happy with how they looked. However, the rugs I had tried were too small for the space.
I gave that suggestion more thought and decided to order rugs large enough to cover as much of my booth as possible!
Here is what I found…
After measuring, I purchased a few sizes on Amazon HERE that would work together to fill the space. I also bought these rug grippers that adhere to the bottom of the rug to help hold them in place, which work great.
The rugs really cozied up the space!
And as you can see this white chair was still hanging on! It has been around a long time!
There’s always one thing that just hangs around and hangs around. This chair has made for a fabulous prop though!
This little stool with the roses came in…
But it didn’t last long.
Here’s the area to the left of that…
That book case had been used for a display piece for a long time, and I think shoppers still think it’s just for display!
This desk and the free chair I redid to match sold…
And I brought in this rolling buffet cart:
Peekaboo!
The serpentine dresser and small bench I redid moved to the center spot:
Then…guess what happened??
As those of you who have followed me for a while well know, I have been patiently waiting for another space near my booth to open up…for YEARS!
This is what it once looked like from the door of the small room I am in:
My booth was hidden by the two dark pieces flanking either side of the aisle.
This is the booth to the right just as you enter:
This is the booth next to it, between that booth and mine, on that right side:
And this is the booth just to the left as you enter the room I’m in:
None of these venders took care of their booths and two of them never added anything new for what seemed like years. They literally just sat like this.
Then, I got a call from the lady who rented that booth above saying that her lease was not being renewed and she just wanted to let me know in case I wanted to put in dibs on her booth.
Heck YES!
I immediately contacted the person in charge to let them know. She told me that the owner, who has a huge toy inventory (amazing really if you love anything related to action figures), who at the time occupied the second floor, needed more space and so he was taking over an area downstairs. In order to find that space, he gave notice to several vendors who had not been performing. That included all three of my roommates!
I was SO happy! BUT, they had to move those vendors who were currently in the space he wanted to use. One vendor had already been offered that spot above, but I was offered one of the other spots.
However, it wasn’t guaranteed until they had found a space for everyone being moved. Unfortunately, there ended up being a vendor who had two spaces that needed to move somewhere.
Guess where the only two spaces available next to one another were?
In my room! 😭
I could have cried. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement as I had been patiently waiting for more space for years.
The Bright Side
I completely understood the dilemma. And, it’s okay, because I have awesome neighbors now who actually take care of their spaces!
Here is an updated view from the doorway:
And this a better look at my neighbor on the right as you enter (from my booth):
That is a mother-daughter duo who have some interesting things.
It’s WAY better than what was there before!
My new neighbor to the left as you enter is one of my actual neighbors and she is the sweetest!
Here is her booth:
Her space is so cute and inviting!
So, at least I have great neighbors now, and I’ll keep patiently waiting for more space to open up down the road. I’m honestly just thrilled the glass space is gone as I was always afraid I’d break something.
While my new neighbors were moving in, I brought in the Magnolia dresser:
And can you see what’s missing from the dresser in the back there?
The white chair finally sold!
Then, not long after, the serpentine dresser sold too, followed by the rose tattoo chair.
And I brought in this sweet little drop leaf table:
I had just brought in this sofa table before the white dresser sold and stuck it here since I was low on space:
So I moved it to the spot where the dresser was:
That stenciled bench made its way in as well.
The antebellum buffet was moved to this spot:
This is still in my booth and I’m honesty surprised, but it has really helped to sell Antebellum blue lol!
I added another pegboard display to expand my transfers:
And the bookcase I once had to the right of it, backing up to the booth that had all the glass (mostly to hide it), got moved to this corner on the opposite end of my booth:
Those shelves are nice and tall and can hold all different sizes of things, and this small lamp helps to illuminate the space…
The French provincial night table had been hanging around a while, but it eventually sold…
Then I brought this little sewing notions table in:
I am always moving and fluffing! I find that when I move things around, I get a little boost in sales.
Although, business has been a bit slower this summer than usual.
The white pieces always sell, so I just recently did another good move and pulled a bunch of white things to the center:
I like some height, so I stacked the bench onto the console table…
I use small foam discs on the feet to protect my furniture when stacking.
The magnolia dresser got moved to this spot:
This pretty jewelry box got brought in not too long ago…
I just brought in this farmhouse table I shared recently:
And I’m surprised that Sea Glass side table is still here. As you can see, I’ve resorted to stacking furniture to make the most of the space I do have. I used to always have a ton of furniture in my booth including a large hutch pretty much at all times, but since I became a Dixie Belle and Redesign retailer, I just don’t have the space.
My paint and transfers do well though, so I can’t complain!
My transfers are restocked and full now too!
And that’s what my booth looks like now!
I hope you enjoyed the field trip to my booth today!
You can see all my previous booth updates below:
It’s fun to see how it has evolved over the years!
And if you have any questions about pricing, I wrote a post about pricing the smalls:
See more on that HERE.
Have a great weekend, and I’ll see y’all back here Tuesday with my Trash-to-Treasure girls sharing what I did with these tables:
UPDATE: No need to come back yay! See what I did with these tables HERE now!
XOXO,
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Mary Kaiser says
How fun to see your booth again! It is to bad that it didn’t work out to get the extra space, but at least the neighborhood improved! I wish I could come to your booth to see it in person, if I ever go to Virginia that will be my 1st stop! Your booth is even beautiful!!
Christy says
Thank you so much, Mary! Yeah, I was bummed, but yes the neighborhood definitely improved which is almost as good lol! They actually offered me the glass booth when it was available before that vendor moved in, but I had just moved houses and was already low on inventory. Plus, I didn’t have the paint yet, so I didn’t need it. I won’t make that mistake again! Have a fabulous weekend! XOXO
Lori Troxclair says
One day i would love to come see your booth !! You always co-ordinate everything so beautifully !! I love the colors you pick to use !!
Christy says
Thank you so much, Lori! I hope you get the chance to visit some day! XOXO
Cecilia says
Thanks for the field trip. It’s always fun to see what’s in your booth and what sells. I’m sorry you didn’t get the extra space but glad you got better neighbors! I’d have nervous of the glass too. I like the rugs – they warm up the space nicely.
😊Cecilia
Christy says
Thank you, Cecilia! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m just happy to have better neighbors! XOXO
Abbe says
😁 Thank you for sharing Christy. I feel like I played some small part in your sharing your booth when I last stated that I would love to visit your booth next time I’m up from Florida.
And yes on the rugs, they look great!
Things always work out the way they are supposed to even when it seems not…, I always say.
Warmly, Abbe
Christy says
Thank you, Abbe! I’m so glad you got to see it, even if only virtually this time lol. I’m really happy with the rugs and they have held up great so far! And yes, I tend to feel that way too…everything happens as it is supposed to, even when we may not be able to see it! XOXO
Sherry Kammler says
Looks nice! Wish I knew where you are to visit. I love your work. I am not talented at all. I do have a question do you sell you items? You have a couple little things I have adored and really like to have someday. Let me know.
Christy says
Thank you, Sherry! I’m in Virginia Beach, VA on the very east coast. I just sell my items in my booth. 🙂 XOXO
Janice Holt says
You put so much time and effort in your booth and it shows. Glad you have new neighbors next to you. Keep up the good work.
Christy says
Aww thank you, Janice! I am very happy with my new neighbors! XOXO
Lorrie Stephens says
I really like the addition of the rugs!
They really polish the space. I am always impressed with how you display all your work 🙂 lovely 🥰
Thanks for sharing 💕
Christy says
Thank you so much, Lorrie, and I’m really happy with the rugs so far! XOXO
Susan Drewelow says
Thank you for all the photos! I have a booth in an OLD building too – a warehouse! The floor in my booth is concrete, dark, and dreary. I was thinking of adding a rug or two to my space. Seeing the photos of yours first without the rugs and then with is all the inspiration I need to add one. The basement is inherently dark and I am thinking a rug might help brighten it up. While it is a steaming hot sauna in Kansas right now, fall and winter are coming and I think the addition of some nice rugs will amp up the coziness in my booth. Thanks for the inspiration!
Christy says
My pleasure, Susan! The rugs have really warmed up my space for sure and it doesn’t look so drab now, and they have held up great so far! XOXO
Cyndi says
Soooo many pretties! I loved seeing it all and reading about what’s been going on in your booth! 🙂
Christy says
Thank you, Cyndi! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour! XOXO
Pam says
You obviously have a great talent and use it beautifully!
Christy says
Aww I appreciate that so much, Pam! Thank you! XOXO
Cyndel says
Your booth looks like the only space where there’s room to take a deep breath — light, airy and pleasingly laid out vs. dark, jumbled and way overcrowded. How do purchases work? Do you have someone staff your booth and handle sales or is everything ticketed in such a way that a central check-out can keep track of each vendor’s sales?
Christy says
Thank you so much, Cyndel! Yeah, our entire building is full of lots of crowded, very brown spaces lol. They are lots of unique and interesting finds mixed in there though! We each have our booth number on our tags and you just take everything to one central checkout. XOXO
Janet Filberth says
Christy,
The booth looks beautiful. You are such a talented , sweet lady. Thank you for sharing from the heart! You will never truly knie what an impact you are having on your readers!!
Christy says
Oh my goodness, you are so kind, Janet, thank you!! I truly appreciate that, and I’m so happy you enjoy what I share! XOXO
Hannah Reyor says
I wish I lived closer. I’d empty the store and furnish my house with so many of your beautiful things.
Christy says
Aww that would be awesome!! XOXO
Geri Davis says
Your booth looks wonderful, if I ever make it over there from Kansas, I sure will stop in! Have you ever thought of having your own shop instead of being in a co op? I bet you would do great, but then you’d have to hire someone to watch the shop so you can keep refinishing furniture!
Have a good weekend!!
Christy says
Thanks so much, Geri! I have thought about that often…how wonderful would that be?? But yes, I would definitely need help lol! Enjoy the rest of your weekend! XOXO
Marcie Lovett says
I always enjoy a field trip to the booth, since I’m too far to visit in person. It certainly is easier to see that you’re there, now that the big dark cases are gone. I am amazed that anyone buys huge pieces of furniture, since they’re hard to move, but I guess you find a way to get it home if you want something unique! Thanks for sharing the photos and the updates on what’s come and gone. How has no one bought the Sea Glass pieces? They’re fabulous, and should be on their way out the door soon. along with the blue server 😁
Christy says
Yay I’m so glad you enjoy the tours! And yes, you can see my booth so much better now, thankfully. That hutch that was on the right was stunning, but it was HUGE! I’m hoping to see those pieces move soon too! XOXO
Caye Cooper says
Christy, your booth is amazing! I love that you added the rug, too. It makes it feel less “clinical”? and more like a home. Good job!! Have a great weekend.
Christy says
Thank you so much, Caye! Yes, the rugs really add warmth for sure! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, my friend! XOXO
Robin says
I love your posts and booth updates are my all time favorites. It is so fun to see how nice you display your beautiful projects.
Christy says
Oh yay! Thank you, Robin! I’m so glad you enjoy them!! XOXO
Karen Moore says
Displayed beautifully! I didn’t see that wooden horse you redid, did it sell? Just curious, it was so cute.
Christy says
Thank you, Karen! I actually still have that at home…I’m nat ready to part with it quite yet lol! XOXO
Cathy V says
Christy, thanks for the tour! I’m curious if your furniture without stencils sell/sold faster than the furniture with stencils. I don’t love the stencils (I think they are pretty, but I also think they limit many of the larger pieces – and therefore I would prefer a plain piece). I love(d) your old (simple) style more. It’s been interesting to watch your evolution and I was curious if using stencils on furniture has improved your sales. I do like the stencils on the smalls. Sorry you didn’t get the extra space. I’m sure those vendors LOVE being in the same room as you!
Christy says
Thank you, Cathy! I do usually sell the plain pieces more quickly because they are more versatile. However, there have been some transfer pieces that have sold right away because they were so unique maybe? One that comes to mind is the Mermaid dresser if you recall that one. You should enjoy Tuesday’s makeover! XOXO
Bonnie says
That bites about the booths so here’s hoping for next time. At least you can see your lovely booth now and who knows the other’s may bring new people to your area😊
Loved seeing your tours over the years. Hugs
Christy says
Thank you, Bonnie! I was super bummed for sure, but it is WAY better than it was, so I’m calling it a win! Hope you enjoyed playing with your goodies! XOXO
Glenda says
Good Morning, Christy.
I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your booth update, so much so that I went by, yesterday. In your post I noticed that the drawer organizer was there.
I loved it when I saw your post where you did the makeover. So off I went and there she sat, now, let just say she has a new home in Chesapeake. Thank you, Christy! I love it. So glad it was still available. I saw so many cute items, so I know I will be back!! Thank you!!!
Christy says
Good morning, Glenda! Thank you I love that so much! I rarely get to know where my items end up so I really appreciate that. That was such a sweet box, and I’m so glad it has a good home! XOXO
Michele M. says
It looks GREAT, Christy!!! ONE day I am going to visit your booth down there.
You live in such a pretty area. I am so ready for some road trips!
I am so terribly sorry that move didn’t work out…..but one day soon it will!!!
Hang in there and keep doing what you’re doing.
Christy says
Thank you, Michele! I do hope you get the chance to visit…there is so much to see here! And yes, it was a real bummer to not end up with more space in that move, but in the meantime, I am enjoying my new neighbors so much more! XOXO
Lisa says
Girl – you are the ONLY reason I go into that antique mall anymore. Since they made changes and moved things around, they’ve made some terrible decisions. On one side, there’s all the action figures and stuff (the majority of people aren’t looking for that!), the other side they put in a huge vendor who has a bunch wood and super specific stuff too. It’s such an odd choice. Everyone I talk to feels the same – we’ll just go to other places now. BUT… I always come check your space out when I am close by. The best – I have several pieces, including that adorable rose stool. It’s my fav.
Christy says
Aww I appreciate that SO much, Lisa!! Honestly, I don’t look around much when I’m there…I need to check it all out next time. I know they got rid of a bunch of booths that weren’t selling or doing much to keep their spaces up, including two that were in my room. I am so grateful for your business, and I love that you have that stool…one of my favorites!! XOXO