11/04/2026
I posted my booth refresh a few days ago, and the compliments truly left me speechless. And if you know me, you know that’s RARE.
But seriously.
The truth is, I have worked SO hard in this business. I have studied pricing, design, merchandising, buying, selling, and all the little tricks of vendor life that you only learn through experience.
I’ve been selling antiques and vintage for close to 14 YEARS. I’m 34, for reference.
And I haven’t spent all those years in a booth. I spent YEARS traveling to vintage shows. Loading trailers, setting up, tearing down, sourcing inventory, and learning this business from the ground up.
I’ve made mistakes. I’ve bought things I shouldn’t have. I’ve underpriced, overpriced, doubted myself, and learned some very expensive lessons along the way.
I say all of this to ENCOURAGE other vendors.
You aren’t going to figure it all out overnight.
Your first booth probably won’t look like the booth you have five years from now. Your style will evolve. Your eye will get better. You’ll learn what sells, what doesn’t, and what your customers love.
STUDY YOUR CRAFT.
Don’t just fill a booth to fill it. Be intentional. Learn about what you’re selling. Research your pieces. Experiment with displays. Find YOUR style instead of trying to recreate someone else’s.
I’ve watched this industry change so much over the years, and one thing remains true: There is no substitute for putting in the work.
I’m still learning. Still growing. Still trying new things. And I hope I never stop.
Pictures are from 10 years ago …
