Save the Date

It's official - Saturday, July 31 will be the date of the big sale.


We're going to hold it in the Washington D.C. area.

Here's where you come in.

1. Does anyone know of a big, empty parking lot that we could use for the sale? We could maybe use a field, but I worry about having a problem with mud. We need LOTS of space for parking and other sellers.

2. Who wants to sell with me? I'd love an email from you.

I have reserved a 26-foot truck for that weekend to haul out all my goodies and can't wait to see what the other sellers will bring. The only catch is that I'd like to keep the wares limited to furniture and other home-related goods.

Stay tuned for more info (including a preview of what's coming on my truck). This is going to be really fun! I only wish I was coming as a buyer.
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36 comments:

  1. pve designJuly 9, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    I am banned from bringing another item in this house.
    This sure sounds tempting, but my hands are tied.
    pve

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  2. Milk and Honey HomeJuly 9, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Hope you have a great sale...I sure wish I lived nearby!

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  3. Cassie BustamanteJuly 9, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    oh no! i live in teh area, but will be away for a wedding that weekend. BUMMER!

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  4. JulesJuly 9, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    How fun! Hope you have a fabulous, sell-it-up time. Wish I could make it up there.

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  5. Pam @ bibbidi-bobbidi-beautifulJuly 9, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    I will be there with bells on! Okay, maybe I'll leave the bells at home, but I'll definitely bring a few girlfriends! BTW- I have a few items I could sell, but I don't think I have enough for a whole table. Hmmm, maybe I can find a girlfriend who'd like to share a table. Will there be a fee for a table? Or will it be BYOT?

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  6. LaurenJuly 9, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Oh so much fun!!! I'm so sad thought because we'll be out of town that weekend!! eeeek

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  7. Miranda @ Haute HeadquartersJuly 9, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    I cannot wait for the preview! I too am banned from bringing anything else into this small apartment but I'm sure the preview of goods will help to temporarily disable my embargo! Cannot wait.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 9, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    I'm local, so wherever you end up I'll be there!!

    Why don't you consider doing it at the Georgetown Flea market? It's open on Sundays and you would get a lot of extra traffic with the shoppers.

    Here is the e-mail for vendor information

    manager@georgetownfleamarket.com

    You could also do it at the Eastern Market on capital hill which is on Saturdays and Sundays. but Sundays is more of the furniture kind of vendors--lots of room there!

    Julie

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  9. LindseyJuly 9, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    I will be there! I think the Eastern Market idea is a good one. You would get a ton of extra traffic!

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  10. littleshopJuly 9, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Ah! I would totally set up a booth but I'm at the beach. Bummer!

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  11. LaurenJuly 9, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    I can't wait to go! My mom will be visiting that weekend but I'll be dragging her along!

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  12. Risa WestJuly 9, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    i live in the area but will be in AZ visiting family... but maybe i can convince my husband to go for me and see what he brings home. we'll see if that works because he's not to keen on me bringing in more stuff :D

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  13. hanaJuly 9, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    oh my goodness, i will be visiting girlfriends in DC that weekend! i'll have to drag them over for a look. i hope it is a success!

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  14. BeckyJuly 9, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    my brother and his wife own a winery just out of dc in virginia in the rolling hills. picturesque...and everyone could make a day of it. it couldn't hurt to ask.

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  15. K.W.July 9, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    I'd love to sell some wares! My question is the same as Pam's is there a table fee or BYO?

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  16. AbbyJuly 9, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    What a great idea, I would love to help.

    Julie is right about generating more traffic by combining with Eastern Market or Georgetown Flea market.

    Eastern market is run out of the parking lot of a school. There are a lot of churches and school nearby it in Capitol Hill that might be a good option if you definitely want your own venue. Do you know how much space you're looking for yet?

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  17. Susie @ Maddie G DesignsJuly 9, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    I am in Northern VA and am moving cross country later this year and am working on getting rid of a number of things. I may be interested in joining in .....so would appreciate being kept in the loop as you have more details. We might be out of town that weekend though. Will know soon.

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  18. PamJuly 9, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    OMG - I LIVE in the DC area! Can't wait for this! (I hope I'm in town that day!)

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  19. lizJuly 9, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    I may or may not be banned from bringing more into our apartment, but I will still be there!!

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  20. Beth ConnollyJuly 9, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    I'm Beth of Chinoiserie Chic. I live in Alexandria and would love to hear more about the plans. Sounds great.

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  21. TraceyJuly 9, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! NO! NO! How can this amazing sale be on a day we are not going to be near the city? Please say you meant August 28 (the last Saturday in August when it will be MUCH cooler :)

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  22. Amy {Design Intervention}July 9, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    Oh man!! We live right outside DC and Hubby with be home on his two weeks of leave from Afghansitan - - wonder if I can convince him that this would be quality family time? :) If I can convince him that it is, I will be there!! So excited!

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  23. Object of Maya*ffectionJuly 10, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    I wish I lived near DC! I've always wanted to do an occassional sale....can't wait to hear how it goes!

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  24. My Notting HillJuly 10, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    OH - I'm sorry to miss it, we'll be out of town. I'm sure it will be a great sale!

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  25. TamiJuly 10, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    I will be there! I think the Eastern Market and Georgetown table costs are high but maybe a school/church in the area close proximity?

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  26. UnknownJuly 10, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Oh, I'm so sad I'm out of town that weekend! I add my vote for the last weekend of August too!

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  27. Ati OkeloJuly 10, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    I am totally there, and I have A LOT of goodies to bring, since we recently 'right-sized'.

    I think it will be difficult doing georgetown and eastern market. The vendor wait-lists on both are apparently really long (says my friend who works at Eastern Market). I would suggest we talk to one of the gazillion churches on 16th street and see if we can use there space for that day.

    Is there going to be a 'table space'- and can I bring my stash of gazillion gorgeous fabric that my husband says to 'get rid of'?

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  28. Ati OkeloJuly 10, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    I am totally there, and I have A LOT of goodies to bring, since we recently 'right-sized'.

    I think it will be difficult doing georgetown and eastern market. The vendor wait-lists on both are apparently really long (says my friend who works at Eastern Market). I would suggest we talk to one of the gazillion churches on 16th street and see if we can use there space for that day.

    Is there going to be a 'table space'- and can I bring my stash of gazillion gorgeous fabric that my husband says to 'get rid of'?

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  29. ShantasticJuly 12, 2010 at 1:59 AM

    woohoo! I'm in!

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  30. hbhodgesJuly 12, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    So excited....I live in the DC area and would love to sell some of my treasures. Could be please let me know the specifics? I desperately need to downsize! I will check with some friends about a possible location available.

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  31. hbhodgesJuly 12, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    I would love to sell some of my treasures! Please let me know the specifics...I will check with a few friends to see about a possible location if you don't have one already. I need to downsize my home! Thanks....

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  32. KeishaJuly 12, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    will be there with bells on! Any chance you will have a silver leaf dresser with you...wink wink :)

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  33. Kate @ DaffodilsJuly 13, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    So excited for this! I used to work at a high school in Alexandria and can see if their parking lot would be available. It wouldnt be the same type of foot traffic as being downtown, but its another option (and easily accessible). Let me know if you are interested! So glad you chose dC!!!

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  34. AnonymousJuly 13, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    Place in and about DC for sale:
    RFK Stadium parking lot
    Redskins stadium parking lot
    National cathedral parking lot
    one of the universities, ie American or Trinity

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  35. AnonymousJuly 14, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    Sounds awesome! I hope I can be there. Keep us posted!

    - Alicia

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  36. TamiJuly 20, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    maybe downtown silver spring. they have a small sale on saturdays...maybe you could use another lot close by.

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