January 12, 2011

Suprise!

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6 days ago someone who knows me better than I know myself suggested that I do something that I never had enough guts to do before. I took him up on his offer and havent been able to turn back since. You all know my love for vintage. Being in thrift stores is almost therapeutic for me - so when I thought about what I wanted to do in 2011...I wrote nothing more in my journal except "Go big..and dont look back" And thats exactly what I am going to do.

But Kate...what exactly is this suprise? Okay okay...I made you wait for it. I have decided to open up an online vintage shop! Its always been in the back of my mind as something I wanted to do but I never took the plunge and actually decided that I was going to do it. I woke up Monday morning with no fear anymore and decided I was just going to do it, and if I fail? Well whatever then - atleast I gave it a shot. So my week so far has been filling bags and bags with vintage clothes that I have handpicked from local thrift shops (is it sad the women that work at these shops already know who I am?) washing garments, hemming them, repairing them, and getting them ready to be sold to lovelies like you! Im going to start out on Etsy and see where this takes me. Stay tuned....Postcards From Vintage Boutique is just around the corner! x

*Thanks so much for all your emails, tweets, facebook messages, and everything else under the sun regarding my last post. You girls make me the happiest person..I am so lucky to have such amazing readers!!*


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27 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    how exciting! can't wait to see the pieces :) love the dress you're wearing!

    xoxo

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  2. aprileverydayJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Ooh! Can't wait to see the pieces!

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  3. DanielleJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I am so excited that you are doing this! And could never see you failing at it. :)
    <3

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  4. HeatherJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Eeep I'm still so very excited and happy for you! I seriously can't wait to see your shop up and running. I wish you the very best of luck, even though I know you'll do great!

    Also, you have the prettiest eyes! I love the color :)

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  5. christieJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Thats awesome news! I seel vintage items on ebay, and I love it! Can't wait to see what you have for sale!

    xx Christie
    www.christie86.blogspot.com

    My first giveaway ends in just three days!

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  6. lizJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Congrats on following your dreams! I wish you lots of success, keep us posted :)

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  7. eleanorJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Yayyy! How exciting. I cannot wait to see. This is going to be amazing, Kate :)

    X

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  8. TaniaJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    ahhh i can't wait :D i love all your clothes!! xx

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  9. AmandaJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Kate I'm so proud of you for doing this! You are such a driven and smart lady, I know you are going to do an amazing job at running a vintage shop. I can't wait to see how it all turns out for you!

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  10. MegJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Yaaaay! I can't wait. :)

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  11. brunatremeJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    lovely pics!!
    What a great idea! I wish you all the best and that your etsy vintage shop work out :)

    xxx

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  12. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Oh, hooray! I can't wait to see your vintage shop :)

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  13. Amber SchmidtJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Kate! I'm so proud/excited. Let me know when you get your shop up/if you need any help. (I'm not sure what help I'd be, but you are a gem and I'd love to try!)

    ps: That. last. picture.
    :D

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  14. sydneyJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    kate, this is amazing! i am so excited for you! i already know i'm going to want to buy everything because you have incredible taste! <3

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  15. Victoria / Justice PirateJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I approve! hehe. I look forward to seeing your items!

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  16. RhitbeeJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Oooh Kate I'm so excited! It's definitely a bit of work but I hope that you have as much fun running your own shop as I do! I am sooo excited to see what your shop has in store hehe! Oooh ooh and now we can chat about how much the Canadian Post Office sucks! :p I'm just kidding - no I'm not. Yes I am, well just a little.

    Love love!

    xo Robyn

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  17. JessieJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    YAY this sounds like a great idea! Love the pictures :)

    XX
    Jessie
    http://87life.blogspot.com

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  18. M.January 12, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I'm so proud of you, it's going to be great I know it! Good for you! <3

    xx

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  19. EmilyJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    You are so cute :) I am so excited to get the dress... honestly. Like, I'm giddy. I will promote your vintage shop through and through on my blog and to all my friends, too.

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  20. kelly annJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    so excited for you, kate! this is so great... i can't wait to be a customer. ;)

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  21. lauren, curious constellationJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Ooh, I'm so excited, your clothes are gorgeous!

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  22. A La ModeJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Cute pictures! x

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  23. Rachel, Cold KneesJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Yay how exciting! I'm sure it'll take off, your sneak peak is full of beautiful finds xx

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  24. Charlotte Cantillon (Crowley)January 13, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    wow, fantastic!! i bet you'll do great.
    all the luck in the world!!

    Charlotte xxx

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  25. AntheaJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Hi Kate, I'm glad you're making it happen. Very inspiring!

    Anthea,
    Embracing Style

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    That's lovely! I think it's really inspiring that you just go for it :) Lots of luck and you'll do great!

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  27. Gizelle Faye | Vanilla Ice CreamJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    whoa!!! congrats on opening up shop...it's something i have to overcome myself..as i've been putting it off. i'll definitely follow suit!

    ♥ vanilla ice cream ♥

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