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Georgia Moon's First Occasional Sale

Georgia Terrell, contributor

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This is a photo I took and turned into the postcard announcing the sale.

The mantle was a piece of work...It was dark brown ENAMEL!!

Globes just never get old!!

My new residence. The white house. Don't you remember electing me?

Cabinet, lamp, mirrors, and more!

This is a photo I took and turned into the postcard announcing the sale.

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This is a really exciting time for me as I have changed the format of the shop from being open on a  daily basis to having an Monthly Occasional Sale, where I will be featuring new and interesting finds each month. I will be working with my dear friend Jenny K. and Melissa where they will showcase all the fabulous art and junk that they have created and found. Here is a sneak preview of what I have going on. Jenny will be posting her own photos as soon as we have time to come up for air.

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LovinIrish writes: I'm also in Northern CA ... Sonoma County, wine country ... where is your shop and how many others of us are out there in this area?
Posted: 3:51 pm on September 2nd

bensonstreet writes: I love the idea of an Occasional Shop! I have long wanted to venture into this realm of business, but I am just not brave enough to forfeit the bi-weekly paycheck. At the same time I yearn for my very own creative outlet.. so tell me everyone - what do you think of the idea of an Occasional Shop? And Georgia Moon - how is it working for you? Posted: 8:46 pm on July 23rd

RustyDiva writes: Wish I could be there cause I would sure drop some cash! Cool stuff ~ good luck! Posted: 2:50 pm on July 21st

AtticusFinch writes: Oh Georgia, that photograph is awesome! You should have it enlarged and printed on canvas. Or print black and white and water color the door in pink or turquoise. Or print sepia toned.

But just awesome enlarged and framed just as it is. Signed and Numbered.

Would have loved to be at the sale too.
Sheri Posted: 10:47 pm on July 14th

MimiToria writes: Georgia I'm getting here late, but wanted to congratulate you on a fabulous looking shop. I just love what you've done, how you've vignetted it and the items you had for sale. I just love the occasional sale venue, and feel so blessed to be a part of a successful one here in Minnesota. It creates such a frenzy and is so much fun. Its a hard 4 days, but always well worth the blood, sweat and tears. Good luck with your future sales as you go forth. I think you'll find it a refreshing venue, but will also find the 4 weeks in between fly by as well. Fun! Fun! Fun!
Off to view Jenny K's post next.
Gretchen
Posted: 9:50 pm on July 14th

fellowjunker writes: A BIG congrats on your new venture Geo!! Sounds so exciting and what a fun and fabulous partnership you, Jenny and Melissa will make!!! Your pictures look amazing!!
xojanis Posted: 3:42 pm on July 13th

shabbychick writes: Geo - so glad your sale went well...(you all have worked so hard) - Congrats!!!

You're definitely missed - but you've had big stuff going on. After looking at all of your pictures - you had LOTS of wonderful things (and displayed so beautifully).

The wrought iron fence is awesome - and would make a wonderful postcard!

Take care,

Kathy Posted: 2:41 pm on July 13th

creeksiderummager writes: Looks wonderful. I love the iron work in the pic you used as a postcard. Posted: 11:52 am on July 13th

KimberlyMelamed writes: Geo and Jenny- The store looks(ed) fabulous- Hope the sale was a smashing success! Good junk juju to you both! Posted: 11:30 am on July 13th

foundthings writes: omg I love this wish I could have been there. love it all I have been a put together person for a long time and I love junk how ever I have renamed my things as foundthings (in my shed) love loveit Posted: 8:07 am on July 13th

Smickerdoodle writes: I love the look of your shop. And I also love the idea of occasional sales. You are living my dream as well. In fact I have been in the process of redoing my studio here at home so that I can also start having occasional sales. I read about them a short while ago and had decided to try it. Reading your post has given me the courage to push forward with the idea. Thank you for sharing your success with us. It has been very inspiring.

Micki Posted: 7:53 pm on July 12th

LuAnn writes: Georgia: Glad this went well for you. May the junk gods smile upon you in all that you do!! Good to have you back.
LuAnn Posted: 5:36 pm on July 12th

CottageElements writes: Glad to here, Geo, you had a good start to your sale! Here's wishing you another amazing day!

Lani Posted: 11:35 am on July 12th

georgiamoon writes: Thank you all for your wonderful comments and I wish you had all been there on the first day of the sale. Things went better than I could have even expected and I had so much FUN! If any of you have noticed I have not been as present as usual on the site, this is the reason, and I have to say I am MISSING you all! We have literally had blood, sweat and tears flowing throughout the process of switching over to this format but it was worth it. Thank you ALL again for being the wonderful and supportive friends that I love and appreciate so much, Georgia Posted: 10:27 am on July 12th

TGTG writes: I gotta tell you Geo did one heck of an amazing job in the store. She is a Pro from the word Go. Lots of ooohs and ahhs.
And she is amazing with customers - makes each and every one feel special. Fun stuff!

XO JennyK Posted: 12:36 am on July 12th

junkrat writes:
YAY!! wish i was already there, can't believe i'm gonna miss it :P hope everything went great, Great, GREAT today!!!
love ya, georgia2 Posted: 11:46 pm on July 11th

bubbasmom writes: Georgia,your shop is great.You're living my dream.I'd love to have it.Like Gioni ,the whitewash looks good and I love the mantle.I'd be there with bells on if I could.A little to far though.lol Posted: 10:42 pm on July 11th

bubbasmom writes: You're living my dream.I'd love to have a shop like your's .It looks great.So many neat things.Gioni IS good at the whitewashing.I like the mantle too.I'd sur ebe there with bells on if I could.lol Posted: 10:37 pm on July 11th

alicemom writes: Georgia! Wowee zowee! This is so exciting. I wish I was closer. I would love to come & play. I love you post card. I did that for a wholesale business I had. It works as I'm sure you know by now. Congrats & happy selling.
smiles, alice
ps i love it all Posted: 7:14 pm on July 11th

ALVN writes: I so want to go to California now!!

Amy Posted: 5:35 pm on July 11th

JunkMama1 writes: Beautiful displays! Best of luck with your first Occassonal Sale! Posted: 4:54 pm on July 11th

italianpeasant writes: YAY, GEORGIA YOU PAINTED THE MANTEL WHITE :) I LIKE THE WHITE HOUSE ROOM ALSO, YOU'RE ELECTED & I'LL BE IN CHARGE OF WHITE PAINT LOL GIO Posted: 4:39 pm on July 11th

JunkArchitect writes:
WOW! Georgia the store looks SPECTACULAR! Each photo is filled with the coolest antiques and vintage stuff and lots of it. You’re really talented when it comes to merchandising. One of these days I’ll make it to that part of California so I can check things out in person. Your postcard came out great too. I hope you have nothing left at the end of the day.

Jim
Posted: 3:58 pm on July 11th

Junk_Sophisticate writes: Wow Georgia! Your shop looks beautiful! Love that first photo you used for your post card too. Best wishes on your new store format!
Candy Posted: 2:20 pm on July 11th

suewhitney writes: Hey Marie,

Georgia is located in Central Coast, California. Grover Beach by San Luis Obispo. It's about a 3 1/2 hour beautiful drive from SF.

Take care,
Sue Posted: 1:59 pm on July 11th

oldnews writes: When, where? I know you're quite a ways away from me, but it would definitely be way worth it to me to make a trip! I'm in northern CA in the SF bay area! Can I get info?! BEAUTIFUL stuff!! Marie Posted: 12:37 pm on July 11th

monakent writes: WOW - every page is better than the one before it (IF that's possible). I sure wish I could be a part of your sale.

The pictures are great. I love the fact you used one of your pictures for the postcard, to announce the sale. C-L-E-V-E-R.

Best of luck to all involved in your sale. gailmarie Posted: 12:24 pm on July 11th

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