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Consignment Shop Not!

September 16, 2011 4 Comments

I know we may look to be a consignment shop,but we are NOT!We get a lot of people thinking we are hospice but we are NOT.Hospice, lights up the big old oak tree that stands above us every so elegantly during the month of December,therefore they put up a nice wooden sign that states something to the effect that HOSPICE is here………..we are mistaken for that and I do get a chuckle now again as I hear people say that’s expensive for HOSPICE!

Our most asked question is “where do you get your stuff?”Its very hard for people to grasp the idea that we buy from other shops, or vendors or frequent trade shows,flea markets etc.About 70 % of our customers would love to sell us their goods!Unfortunately ,we do not buy from the public.We would never be able to stay a float if we bought all the Merchandise that people want to eliminate from their homes, nor would we have the space.So sorry to disappoint.We are just a small,whimsical,stylish shop with decor to swoon over and if need be boost ones moral!

LAFAYETTE ART & WINE FESTIVAL this weekend……..September 17 & 18th 2011.

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  • The Baroness
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    September 19, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Contessa, My Darhlink, You suffer for your ART! You are in your right to enlighten those less observant. Ohhh, your patience! However, please know how you inspire the rest of us! You are THE Proprietress of the MOST Fantastic Romantic Bohemian Brocante Haute Couture Atelier!!!! WE get it, and WE LOVE IT!!! Bring on the Velvet, the glass glitter, the Gilding (oh, the Gilding…), the rusted iron, the vintage leather Parisian Club chairs and all the delightfully divine gorgeousness, and keep the rest of them guessing…it is possible they may come to see the light? never you mind my sweet, we will sip the Pink Champagne!
    Ciao BELLA!

    • contessa
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      September 19, 2011 at 4:47 PM

      How you make me smile MS.BARONESS……………YOU my dear get an A PLUS with all your adjectives!!!!!!!!!!
      xoxoxoxoxox

  • Heather in Arles
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    September 17, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    I actually hope that you don’t have a productive weekend but a nice long boozy one at the art & wine festival! Salut!! 🙂

  • Jennifer Rankin
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    September 16, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    LOVED YOUR BIT ABOUT CONSIGNMENT SHOP — NOT, especially description “stylish shop with decor to swoon over”. Very good that you explained yourself and the shop. Can’t believe people are so oblivious that they don’t get it but …………….whatever.

    HOpe you have a great PRODUCTIVE weekend. Glad it will be sunny but not excessively hot.

    bacioni

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