I have exciting news to share with you today! I just opened up a White Cottage Home booth in a local Cincinnati Antique Mall.
It's been a dream of mine for years to have my very own store, but as a mom of 3, it just never felt like the right time. With my White Cottage Home online shop (LINK), I could be flexible with the days and times that I worked on it. As much as I love the shop, I've been having an itch lately to set up shop again.
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The most logical step seemed to rent a booth, so that's what I have done! Just this week, I scouted out locations, put down a deposit, and filled up my brand new booth (# M19) at Westchester Antique Center (LINK). I love how I can now mix in big items and furniture along with the cottage decor I was selling online. I will continue to have the online store available, but I hope you will come visit my booth if you're a local reader or if you happen to be passing by Cincinnati!
So today, I thought it would be fun to give you a preview of my new space.
BEFORE
Ugly walls needed to be covered!
DURING
Moving in!
I used old curtains stapled up to cover the walls. Not sure that I will keep that long term. You can still see some of it at the bottom also which I don't like. I have some better ideas for the walls, but wanted to get something up quickly, so I went with the curtains.
AFTER
I have so much excitement for this new little business venture! I plan to spend a day a week refreshing and shushing my little booth! I will keep you posted on my progress. Let me know if you'd like more specific posts in the future on running an antique booth. I am by no means an expert, but we can learn together!
YOU CAN SEE THE FULL TOUR IN THE YOUTUBE VIDEO BELOW
https://youtu.be/B332Wl7698s
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Here's more information on the Antique Center:
West Chester Antique Center is one of the largest multi-dealer antique, vintage and collectible shopping destination in Ohio. Open Daily 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. West Chester Antique Center is 70,000 square feet, 250 booths, 50 show cases, and 50 display towers antique, vintage and collectible shopping destination.
Westchester Antique Center
Booth M19
Your booth contains exactly what my booth and every other booth in any antique mall USA contains. A load of crap.. Facts are, the only one truly profiting is the owner. My owner has a Tesla and a BMW station wagon. They get guaranteed rent and a 10% cut. Go figure.
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