Reader, Our family is still away traveling, so this is a short and sweet update today. I just wanted to let you know about a new post over the blog, where we dive into naming your antique booth: why it matters, what to consider, and 20 ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Click HERE to Read Reminder about our Shipping Delay Quick reminder that The Found Collection Online shop is closed for shipping from June 11 through June 21st. You're welcome to browse and place an order, however...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Reader, Who doesn't love a good trip to the thrift store? Whether you're on the hunt for budget-friendly decor for your own home or you're a reseller, an afternoon thrift shopping is a delight for many of us. Over the years though, I've learned there are some things to avoid when you're out thrifting. It can be tempting to just grab it all, but some items are best left sitting on the shelves. We tackle these thrift store red flags today over on the blog, in a brand new post. Click HERE to...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Reader, Starting in 2023, things began feeling different in my business. And as I talked to my booth owner and reselling friends, I wasn't the only one feeling that way. The truth is, since 2020, a LOT has changed in the reselling world - whether you are a booth owner, show seller, or are only online. And in the last 3 years, the pace of changes has sped up. But I don't want you to be discouraged! With change also comes opportunity, and I believe smart sellers can adapt to what we're seeing...
29 days ago • 1 min read
I have one website restock for June, and it's happening today in the Found Collection online shop: An 1864 Hand-stitched Framed Sampler - Shop HereA beautiful piece of early English history, stitched by hand more than 160 years ago. Framed and ready to hang, with the kind of character and craftsmanship that simply can't be recreated today. An Heirloom Blue Willow Platter - Shop HereRich blue transferware with the timeless Willow pattern collectors have loved for generation. At 16.5" wide,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Reader, One of the most frequent questions I get is, "What's trending right now?" Building a successful resell business is part audience-building, part smart-sourcing, and part trend-identifying. Jumping on a trend won't make or break your business, but it certainly can give you a little boost! So new today on YouTube, I'm sharing 15 things I see trending this summer, along with 5 things that seem to be on their way out. Curious to see if you agree with these for your area and customers 🧐...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Happy Memorial Day! I know it's a holiday, so I'll keep this short and sweet. Another weekly website restock is live at TheFoundCollection.com This one has a bit of an English library feel and includes the very last piece of art that I came back in my three crates. Some Items from last week's restock are also available, and a few items released earlier this summer have been marked down. >>> Click here to shop the restock Melanie Alexander Creator of The Found Collection
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Reader, I always thought the idea of a summer vacation was genius. Not too long ago, I was telling my husband how I think every working person needs to have a 3 month break every year, we could just rotate which industries take their breaks when. He poked holes in my plan pretty quickly 😂 What do you do when it's time for all the plumbers to be on break and your toilet backs up? Solid point. But despite his logic, the idea of an extended period of rest and recovery from work is an idea I...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
With our first in-person sale in the books, it's time to resume our regular website restocks. I still have some items from my England crate available, and a new collection of them just landed in the online shop today. This collection has a warm English Cottage Kitchen feel, with some beautiful French oyster plates tucked in. And do you see the English bread knife hidden there? It's a find a lot of you have been asking about. >>> Click here to shop the new restock Furniture Shipping I have a...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, A brand new video just dropped this afternoon on YouTube, this one is for anyone new to the antique booth world who is looking for tried-and-true tips from veteran sellers. It's a quick one, under 10 minutes, so easy to listen to in the background. And if you find it helpful, please pass it along to your booth selling friends or share in your booth advice Facebook groups! Watch Veteran Booth Seller Tips HERE How to Protect yourself as a Booth Owner A few weeks ago, the news hit that...
2 months ago • 3 min read