lori miller vintage design co: Summer Activity

It has been a whirlwind of activity at the Barn this past week.

For all you shop owners out there, isn't it true, when you are gone all the big items sell. Or should I say... the main item in a certain vignette sells, which in turn destroys the look and the whole thing needs to be re-done. We also had a huge buffet, one that is a mainstay... It has been here since I started the Pottin' Company. Well it SOLD. Out the door she went.... Aaah, lots of change. At my shop, a big piece is usually 5 layers deep with extra product, so it's a BIG deal when it goes out the door.

Anyway, fun times...

Just in time for the flip to Autumn....

Not that I am bringing out pumpkins just yet... but soon.

As for where I went ...I was gone for a week - Atlanta ... on a buying trip.

For those of you who read the blog regularly, know I normally go to Atlanta in January. Last January I was actually toying with the idea of selling the business. Eek ! I said it out loud ! So with that said, I did not do any buying for 4th quarter. As summer approached, I realized I better get busy or I would have an empty Barn come September. Not acceptable !!

So I bought plane tickets, booked a room, grabbed my mom, met my sister ( she drives from Charleston, SC) and spent a ton of money !! Ate and drank !! Laughed and had a blast !!

Atlanta is quite nice in July and travel was easier then going in January and fighting the snow and ice.

Can't wait to show you my finds !

Things are already arriving...