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,...
18 days 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 🧐...
23 days 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
25 days 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 1 month 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...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
We are getting to the end of the First Arrivals! And it's perfect timing, because my three crates of shipped items from the UK are due to arrive later this week. So today and next week we will have one more online restock, then pause for two weeks while we hold items for the local Found Collection sale. This week I have an amazing selection of vintage and antique books to share. An antique Haydn's Mass Folio - Shop HereSoft, worn leather with marbled endpapers and delicate sheet music. R....
2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, The self-employed economy continues to grow, and I get asked all the time what it takes to make reselling your full-time job. Maybe you've thought about stepping aside from your 9-5 or part-time job, and are wondering what it really takes to grow your vintage reselling business into something that can support and sustain you? That's what I tackle today over on the blog. Head to the Blog to Read Here As a member of this newsletter, I want to offer you a few bonus thoughts, along with...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Mark your calendars for May 8 and 9, The Found Collection May Sale has been set! As I write this, my crates from England have crossed the ocean and are snaking their way to the port. They're estimated to clear customs around April 10 and arrive to me here in Northwest Arkansas roughly a week later 🤗 Last week I signed a short term lease for the space I'll be using in Downtown Springdale . . . This open room will be transformed into a space filled with items you aren't seeing...
3 months ago • 2 min read