Welcome to Vintage Junk in My Trunk, the 2015 version. I hope to have some new and improved features for you this year. And, as always, some fun junking adventures and fabulous finds!
First off, there will be no Etsy listing challenge this year -- I think 730 straight days of listing is more than enough, don't you? Ten days in, and I don't miss it in the least! I thought I would be doing it out of habit, but nope -- no desire or inclination at all. Now, this doesn't mean I'm not going to list, or have shop goals, or anything like that. But I will not be listing one item a day, like I did in 2014. Or in 2013. I'm thinking more of some theme binges… but we'll figure that all out later
Maybe Etsy isn't even relevant anymore? Not sure if that's the case, but it's something to think about. Buying and selling via social media has really kicked into high gear. I have had some success on Facebook, and I know of many others who are doing well on Instagram.
{Which is your social media venue of choice? Are you following me on Facebook? Instagram? I feel like I need to focus more on IG…}
My plan right now is get back to blogging about our weekly thrifting, yard sale, and flea adventures. That kind of got lost in the shuffle last year; from June on I was only giving weekly updates on my Etsy Project listings.
My goal is at least one blog post a week detailing our treasure hunts. During the busy yard sale season that may be broken up into two to encompass the weekend stuff and the fleas during the week.
So here we go:
Mr. VJIMT and I spent the early morning of the first Saturday of 2015 at a local indoor flea market. I was having some mobility issues -- sciatica? some other old lady malady? -- so we didn't spend a lot of time, but it was fun to look. I came up empty, but he bought home this wood and glass-paneled terrarium.
I may have to stick to shopping the Facebook sales for a while. I bought these cool wood church pew embellishments from my friend Cynthia at Artycyn Retroshop.
This was trash-picked in the rain. It may be going back to the trash area.
And that was how I spent the first week of 2015. Exciting, huh? Don't worry, it will get better. Spring is just around the corner… and with it, our yard sale season. Hope you stay with me for the rest of the ride!
Put some legs on that drawer thing and make a desk or coffee table. That is what I would do with it. Unless it is in worse shape than the picture shows it to be. Love all your finds. Wish Wisconsin winters were more conducive to treasure hunting.
Posted by: Shanna | 21 January 2015 at 11:44 AM
I'm intrigued by all this social media selling as well. I have IG on my to do list -- already have an account and have for years, but I want to begin using it more! Thanks for the update -- looking forward to all you fun! LOVE the terrarium!
Posted by: Laurie | 14 January 2015 at 04:44 PM
So impressed with how long you did the Etsy challenge, Gina!
I began 2015 by joining IG. So far I love it! I've only used it to show new finds and Etsy listings, but would like to know how people sell directly from it. Since I'm new there & only have a few followers, those hashtags are my new best friend. My pics get instant attention (in seconds sometimes).
Now I just need to not neglect my blog....;)
Posted by: Maria (Magia Mia) | 13 January 2015 at 09:11 AM
Ooh...love the terrarium! I've been amazed by your dedication to listing, Gina!
Posted by: Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces | 11 January 2015 at 05:13 PM
I must admit that I don't have a clue how to shop on FB or IG. That's how out of the loop I am. I should try to figure it out as it sounds like fun! I follow people on both but just haven't gotten into the swing of it. Glad you will still post on the blog as I enjoy seeing found things.
Posted by: Annette | 11 January 2015 at 02:04 PM
I'm going to try selling on IG. I figure if it doesn't sell there, I'll just list it in my Etsy shop and I'll have already done all the work of taking measurements, figuring shipping, etc so it shouldn't be too hard. I don't have a ton of followers yet so I don't know how successful I'll be but I've got nothing to lose (no listing fees on IG!) so I might as well give it a shot!
Posted by: Heidi@TheMerryMagpieVintage | 11 January 2015 at 10:05 AM
My poor little blog has really taken a hit because of IG. Instagram is just so easy! I really need to focus on blogging at least once a week. It's not like I'm not finding things to show everybody (thank goodness!).
I still buy off of Etsy from time to time but I definitely buy more off of Instagram. I like the personal aspect of it.
~Erica
Posted by: Erica | 11 January 2015 at 08:32 AM