New Post, New Paint, and New Finds


Hey Reader!

I've got several things to share with you today, and hopefully there's a little something for everyone in this email.

For my vintage reseller friends . . .

Have you ever tried sourcing for your antique booth or reseller business online?

It probably can't 100% replace getting out and physically hunting down treasures, but I've learned online sourcing can be a way to help me fill in the gaps or find new types of items to sell.

Over on the blog today, there's a new post with my best tips for how to get started sourcing online--what you need, where to go, and how to incorporate it into your business plan.

For my furniture painters . . .

Have you heard about the new paint line being offered by Fusion?

It's called Alchemy, and it's a chalk-style paint perfect for furniture and other craft projects.

A couple of cool things about this paint:

  • It's easier to blend and distress
  • It paints a bit smoother with fewer brush strokes
  • It's a bit more affordable
  • There's a great "medium" size jar for your smaller projects

I have Alchemy stocked locally in Northwest Arkansas at my Somewhere in Time Booth Space.

And of course, the regular Fusion Mineral Paint is still available at my space inside Gathered Goods in Springdale.

If you're not local and want to try this out, you can always use my affiliate coupon code to get 10% off when you order from FusionMineralPaint.com

Just enter LOSTANDFOUNDFMP at checkout to get 10% off your order--use the code as often as you like, it never expires!

And lastly for my shopping friends . . .

Tomorrow is a big day! I'll be adding 11 new listings to my online shop as part of the Vintage Market Collective event for May.

Red, white, and blue is the featured theme, but there are actually items from the US, England, and France all in the mix 🤗

New listings go live at 7 pm central time!!

That's it for today! Thanks for being with me and see you next week :)

Let's Stay Connected!

Melanie Alexander | Lost & Found Decor

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