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Monday, May 18, 2020

SeLLing ChiPPy-SHaBBy ViNtaGe Finds in "2020"???


IS IT POSSIBLE TO 
Navigate our way "Out & About at the Flea Markets SAFELY"
during this "2020" COVID-19 Pandemic???

~*Elbow-To-Elbow People ShoPPing*~
This pic was taken last year at a local flea, here in Wisconsin.  If you're a Flea Market Shopper, and the weather is good, THIS IS WHAT AN AVERAGE DAY AT THE FLEA LOOKS LIKE!!! 

What About the 6' Rule??? ~ For COVID Safety???
 ~ I really doubt it could be adhered to at this type of market!

I can't envision EVERYONE Wearing a Mask Either!!!
~Especially if it were hot outside...  Hydrating with bottled water & *EATING* - requires having to touch your mask!




~* SeLLing Outdoors Under a Tent *~
I think I miss this the most!  Outdoor Displays are So InViting!!!

Most Tents displayed with merchandise, barely have room to easily walk around in..  How could I police the number of people allowed in my booth? ~ Especially if I'm the only one selling?

Besides the Safety Measures of Mask & Social Distancing,
 -AS A FLEA MARKET SELLER- 
Should I Wear Gloves??? ~ Everyone Touches Everything!!!
Handing Money & writing up tickets would be very difficult.
What about Credit Card Purchases & touching the Device???

Come End-Of-Day PackUp
Unsold Merchandise & Props ~ Will I be bringing the virus home with me???
I CAN'T WIPE DOWN EVERYTHING!*!*! 




As Much as I want to get back to selling at Specialty Shows & Flea Markets, I think I've answered my own questions...

Selling is stressful enough...
Wearing a Mask, Gloves, & Social Distancing would be taking away my Joy while selling to you!  I want to be safe, & I want my customers to be safe, I want to give you a hug!!!  ALL the info out there Todate - IS MOST UNCERTAIN & EVEN QUESTIONABLE...

RIGHT NOW ~ MY DECISION IS TO ~*STAY HOME*~
No Flea Markets "FOR ME" ~ TILL FURTHER NOTICE
My *Frog-Husband* & I are STAYING HOME!

I have a Fab FRESH ChiPPy-SHaBBy STaSH Ready to Sell for this Season!!!
I'm currently *Re-Thinking* how I might move my merchandise safely.
I'll keep you posted!!!

STAY SAFE OUT THERE!*!*!


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Friday, May 1, 2020

WeLcoMe May ~ It's ViNtaGe Garden Time!!!


TiMe to get out the ViNtaGe Garden
~*Especially the Old Watering Cans!!!

Can't wait to get my hands in some dirt ~ even if it's just for "potted plants"...
I just LoVe using my Old/ViNtaGe Watering Cans!!!




The ~*SPRINKLE*~ on this Watering Can Rose/Head is AMaZiNg!!!



Getting Harder & Harder to FIND
 Watering Cans with "Old ChiPPy Paint"...
These beauties ALL SOLD
 some years back at one of my ChiPPy-SHaBBy Spring Home SaLes, in Cedarburg - Wisconsin...



LoVe CoLLeCtiBles Displayed in Groupings!!!
Not as commonly found ~ Small 4-5 inch tall watering cans with "original old flower decals"... 
 A*N*D - Yes, the ~*CUT FLOWERS SIGN*~ is the "real-deal"...




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Reminder - MAY ELKHORN FLEA 2020 - CANCELLED

**Hoping for Elkhorn's June 28th to happen!!!

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