POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows up with the treat board everyone can’t stop talking about 👻🖤 I made this spooky sweet charcuterie board using my @shopfancypanz, and it turned out so cute! The best part? I can just pop the lid back on when we’re done! No-bake, no stress, all treats 🍫🍬 Comment “Shop” below if you want the link to these cool pans too! 😉
PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unles PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unless you plan on eating half the pan yourself 😅🎃 It’s that good! Ask me how I know 🤣 Comment “recipe” below and I’ll share the danger with you too 👇🏻
POV: you refuse to throw away that one “hopeless POV: you refuse to throw away that one “hopeless” vintage find 🤣 I grabbed some @thegorillagluecompany and gave this poor broken crock a second chance, and honestly, it turned out pretty amazing! It may not be perfect, but the crack just adds to the vintage charm, right?! Now it’s living its best life as a cute faux plant holder 🌿💪
When your hubby finally gives you what you really When your hubby finally gives you what you really want! 🤣 A tree in every room of the house… even his Mancave! Is anyone else crazy enough to have Christmas trees in every room or am I all alone?! 😜
PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unles PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unless you plan on eating half the pan yourself 😅🎃 It’s that good! Comment “recipe” and I’ll share the danger with you too 👇🏻
POV: You’re calm, cool, and collected on Thanksg POV: You’re calm, cool, and collected on Thanksgiving because you made your pie crusts way ahead of time 🥧🙌 Comment “pie” if you want the hack that saves my sanity every year!
Tell me you’ve started decorating for Christmas Tell me you’ve started decorating for Christmas without telling me you’ve started decorating for Christmas 😍 These mini Target wreaths on our farmhouse windows + the flocked trees = perfection! Comment “shop” if you need them too 🎄
This is the song that plays through my head anytim This is the song that plays through my head anytime I have to do a task that my husband usually does around the house. I even had to change a battery out on the fire alarms today too. I’m exhausted doing a man’s work and now I need a nap! 😜😂
I found the best gluten free muffins at Walmart to I found the best gluten free muffins at Walmart today from @antoninasgf_bakery 🙌🏻 They tasted so delicious and were the perfect way to start my morning off strong. And they paired so wonderfully with a cup of coffee too! If you’re in the market for some gluten free treats too, you’ve got to check them out!! #AntoninasGlutenFree #CouponSavings #WalmartFinds #GlutenFreeSnacks #BudgetFriendlyBaking
POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows up with the treat board everyone can’t stop talking about 👻🖤 I made this spooky sweet charcuterie board using my @shopfancypanz, and it turned out so cute! The best part? I can just pop the lid back on when we’re done! No-bake, no stress, all treats 🍫🍬 #HalloweenTreats #SnackBoardGoals
When your hubby finally gives you what you really When your hubby finally gives you what you really want! 🤣 A tree in every room of the house… even his Mancave! Is anyone else crazy enough to have Christmas trees in every room or am I all alone?! 😜
This is the song that plays through my head anytim This is the song that plays through my head anytime I have to do a task that my husband usually does around the house. I even had to change a battery out on the fire alarms today too. I’m exhausted doing a man’s work and now I need a nap! 😜😂
POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween sweater and you forget how to walk 😹 But seriously, how cute is little Miss Riley in her festive sweater?! She was definitely getting into the Halloween spirit for sure! 
If your pet needs one too, comment “Shop” below for the link! I’m sure they will love it just as much as Riley does! 😻😹
Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! ✨ My heart’s already craving those quiet, cozy nights with twinkle lights and hot cocoa in hand. Trying not to rush it… but the magic is calling. I don’t know if I can wait until November 1st before I put my main tree up or not 🤣 And if you’re needing a new Christmas tree this year, you should definitely check out @kingofchristmas 😉 Comment “tree” below and I’ll send you the link to the one I have here!
✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is liv ✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is living for a 2-ingredient dinner?! 🙋‍♀️ Thanks to @hungryroot, I’ve got groceries delivered and easy recipes like this honey garlic beef + rice on repeat. The best part? You can snag 40% off your first box + a FREE gift with code CHARITY40 🎉 Dinner = handled. You’re welcome 😉 Comment “Hungryroot” below and I’ll send you all the info!!
Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! ✨ My heart’s already craving those quiet, cozy nights with twinkle lights and hot cocoa in hand. Trying not to rush it… but the magic is calling. 🎄
✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is liv ✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is living for a 2-ingredient dinner?! 🙋‍♀️ Thanks to @hungryroot, I’ve got groceries delivered and easy recipes like this honey garlic beef + rice on repeat. The best part? You can snag 40% off your first box + a FREE gift with code CHARITY40 🎉 Dinner = handled. You’re welcome 😉 Comment “Hungryroot” below and I’ll send you all the info!!
Mentally? Already at the Thanksgiving table piling Mentally? Already at the Thanksgiving table piling my plate with turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie 😋 Not saying I’m ready for November… but I’m also not not saying that 🤣
POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween sweater and you forget how to walk 😹 But seriously, how cute is little Miss Riley in her festive sweater?! She was definitely getting into the Halloween spirit for sure! 
If your pet needs one too, comment “Shop” below for the link! I’m sure they will love it just as much as Riley does! 😻😹
I know it’s only October, but in my heart I’m I know it’s only October, but in my heart I’m already in Christmas jammies, baking cookies, and living my best elf life 🍪✨ Santa, I’m ready for my comeback tour 😏🎄
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5 Tips for Antique Hunting at Large, Vintage Events

So as you have all seen in my previous blog posts, I have been to both Vintage Pickin and Vintage Market Days all within the past couple of weeks. Both events were incredible and I have learned a few great tips along the way. So I wanted to share with you all my 5 tips for antique hunting at large vintage events like those mentioned above!

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1. Plan on Arriving Early

If you want the best stuff, you want to have first dibs! So try to arrive as early as you possibly can. Also, if you are any kind of social media influencer, be sure to check with whoever is running the event first.

They may allow you to enter before everyone else if you agree to share in your post/stories on social media platforms.

I was lucky enough to be able to get into Vintage Market Days an hour before they opened to the public just because I am an Instagram influencer.

And people who weren’t influencers were already lining up at the gate to wait to get in when I arrived. So obviously you gotta be dedicated and plan on waiting an hour or so if you want to be first in line!

Vintage Market Days in Asheville
Please excuse my crazy hair, it was super windy and cold when we got there!

2. Bring Cash

I have found that paying with cash at these types of event is much easier. Plus, a lot of vendors gave us deals when we were paying with cash.

It’s also easier to keep track of how much you are spending. I have a bad habit of not keeping track of every time I swipe my credit card too.

Anyone else like that or is it just me?!

3. Have a Gameplan Before Going In

I get easily overwhelmed at big events like this so it helps me a lot to plan out what I am searching for before I go in.

For example, at Vintage Pickin, I was looking for office pieces such as a desk and lockers to put in our office space at home.

And for Vintage Market Days, I was looking for vintage ice skates for my sled and other Christmas decor. Knowing what I wanted made it much easier to hone in on those items when I saw them available in a booth.

If I didn’t know what I wanted, I would probably just walk around aimlessly and not buy any good items because I would be distracted looking around at everything else.

Vintage Market Days find
Got what I came for from Vintage Market Days; some ice skates for my sled!

4. Buy It When You First See It

I made the mistake at Vintage Pickin to not buy a set of lockers I loved when I first saw them. I wanted to go around and see the other booths first before committing to anything.

But when I went back to buy them, they were already sold! So if you see something you love, go ahead and get it before someone else does!

This is hard for me to do because I am an indecisive person and I like to see all my options first. And if it’s not too busy, you may be fine to walk around first.

I did that at Vintage Market Days, but also remember I got to get in an hour before they opened so I was able to browse around without much of a crowd first.

But a general rule of thumb would be to go with your gut and get a piece if you love it right then!

Good quality wagon for antique hunting

5. Invest in a Good Quality Wagon or Stroller

I am so happy I had this wagon when I was shopping around at Vintage Market Days. It really helped keep my hands free so I was able to look and shop around more.

If you plan on shopping a lot while you’re there, I recommend looking into getting one of these so you don’t have to keep taking multiple trips back and forth to your car.

They are definitely worth it in my opinion! Click here to see the one I have.

5 tips for antique hunting at large vintage events

I hope these few tips helped you plan your next vintage shopping event a little better! Do you have any tips or ideas for me to add to this list?

I would love to hear them! Let me know below!

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POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows up with the treat board everyone can’t stop talking about 👻🖤 I made this spooky sweet charcuterie board using my @shopfancypanz, and it turned out so cute! The best part? I can just pop the lid back on when we’re done! No-bake, no stress, all treats 🍫🍬 Comment “Shop” below if you want the link to these cool pans too! 😉
PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unles PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unless you plan on eating half the pan yourself 😅🎃 It’s that good! Ask me how I know 🤣 Comment “recipe” below and I’ll share the danger with you too 👇🏻
POV: you refuse to throw away that one “hopeless POV: you refuse to throw away that one “hopeless” vintage find 🤣 I grabbed some @thegorillagluecompany and gave this poor broken crock a second chance, and honestly, it turned out pretty amazing! It may not be perfect, but the crack just adds to the vintage charm, right?! Now it’s living its best life as a cute faux plant holder 🌿💪
When your hubby finally gives you what you really When your hubby finally gives you what you really want! 🤣 A tree in every room of the house… even his Mancave! Is anyone else crazy enough to have Christmas trees in every room or am I all alone?! 😜
PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unles PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unless you plan on eating half the pan yourself 😅🎃 It’s that good! Comment “recipe” and I’ll share the danger with you too 👇🏻
POV: You’re calm, cool, and collected on Thanksg POV: You’re calm, cool, and collected on Thanksgiving because you made your pie crusts way ahead of time 🥧🙌 Comment “pie” if you want the hack that saves my sanity every year!
Tell me you’ve started decorating for Christmas Tell me you’ve started decorating for Christmas without telling me you’ve started decorating for Christmas 😍 These mini Target wreaths on our farmhouse windows + the flocked trees = perfection! Comment “shop” if you need them too 🎄
This is the song that plays through my head anytim This is the song that plays through my head anytime I have to do a task that my husband usually does around the house. I even had to change a battery out on the fire alarms today too. I’m exhausted doing a man’s work and now I need a nap! 😜😂
I found the best gluten free muffins at Walmart to I found the best gluten free muffins at Walmart today from @antoninasgf_bakery 🙌🏻 They tasted so delicious and were the perfect way to start my morning off strong. And they paired so wonderfully with a cup of coffee too! If you’re in the market for some gluten free treats too, you’ve got to check them out!! #AntoninasGlutenFree #CouponSavings #WalmartFinds #GlutenFreeSnacks #BudgetFriendlyBaking
POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows up with the treat board everyone can’t stop talking about 👻🖤 I made this spooky sweet charcuterie board using my @shopfancypanz, and it turned out so cute! The best part? I can just pop the lid back on when we’re done! No-bake, no stress, all treats 🍫🍬 #HalloweenTreats #SnackBoardGoals
When your hubby finally gives you what you really When your hubby finally gives you what you really want! 🤣 A tree in every room of the house… even his Mancave! Is anyone else crazy enough to have Christmas trees in every room or am I all alone?! 😜
This is the song that plays through my head anytim This is the song that plays through my head anytime I have to do a task that my husband usually does around the house. I even had to change a battery out on the fire alarms today too. I’m exhausted doing a man’s work and now I need a nap! 😜😂
POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween sweater and you forget how to walk 😹 But seriously, how cute is little Miss Riley in her festive sweater?! She was definitely getting into the Halloween spirit for sure! 
If your pet needs one too, comment “Shop” below for the link! I’m sure they will love it just as much as Riley does! 😻😹
Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! ✨ My heart’s already craving those quiet, cozy nights with twinkle lights and hot cocoa in hand. Trying not to rush it… but the magic is calling. I don’t know if I can wait until November 1st before I put my main tree up or not 🤣 And if you’re needing a new Christmas tree this year, you should definitely check out @kingofchristmas 😉 Comment “tree” below and I’ll send you the link to the one I have here!
✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is liv ✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is living for a 2-ingredient dinner?! 🙋‍♀️ Thanks to @hungryroot, I’ve got groceries delivered and easy recipes like this honey garlic beef + rice on repeat. The best part? You can snag 40% off your first box + a FREE gift with code CHARITY40 🎉 Dinner = handled. You’re welcome 😉 Comment “Hungryroot” below and I’ll send you all the info!!
Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! ✨ My heart’s already craving those quiet, cozy nights with twinkle lights and hot cocoa in hand. Trying not to rush it… but the magic is calling. 🎄
✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is liv ✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is living for a 2-ingredient dinner?! 🙋‍♀️ Thanks to @hungryroot, I’ve got groceries delivered and easy recipes like this honey garlic beef + rice on repeat. The best part? You can snag 40% off your first box + a FREE gift with code CHARITY40 🎉 Dinner = handled. You’re welcome 😉 Comment “Hungryroot” below and I’ll send you all the info!!
Mentally? Already at the Thanksgiving table piling Mentally? Already at the Thanksgiving table piling my plate with turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie 😋 Not saying I’m ready for November… but I’m also not not saying that 🤣
POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween sweater and you forget how to walk 😹 But seriously, how cute is little Miss Riley in her festive sweater?! She was definitely getting into the Halloween spirit for sure! 
If your pet needs one too, comment “Shop” below for the link! I’m sure they will love it just as much as Riley does! 😻😹
I know it’s only October, but in my heart I’m I know it’s only October, but in my heart I’m already in Christmas jammies, baking cookies, and living my best elf life 🍪✨ Santa, I’m ready for my comeback tour 😏🎄

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