Are You Ready For The Fall Holiday Selling Season?

After reading the Fall Post from My Moms Books I realized how right she is and fall is here. That means that Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas is right around the corner and are you ready? In fact are you ever truly ready for the holiday season?

Are you going to be like Snoopy this year looking at all you need to organize and list? I am hoping to be more like this Snoopy. 

He has the tree decorated and is all ready for Christmas. So what do you think? Now is the time to put your holiday plan in action. 

A few months ago I wrote a blog post on my blog about scheduling my day. Now it is crunch time and I know I need to really focus. How about you? What is your plan for the holiday selling season?

Everyone Loves Christmas in July

Christmas is one of my favorite holidays and I love thinking about Christmas in July. This is a great time to find deals and even do some of your Christmas shopping to avoid the holiday rush in December.

We are having a Christmas in July sale this week and one of my favorite items are Vintage Tree Toppers. This cute angel is just one of the items that are on sale. She brings back memories since growing up we always had an angel like her as our tree topper.

We have other kinds listed like the star that lights up and we will be listing more in the upcoming weeks. So stop by today at the Book Corner Cafe n More store and check out our sale.

It's Christmas in July at Birdhouse Books

I love Christmas!  It's my favorite holiday, and always has been.  As a vintage store owner, I am always so happy when I find vintage Christmas items to share.  I know the happiness they evoke and the nostalgic memories they bring.

I'm having a big Christmas in July sale at my store, Birdhouse Books, through midnight on July 28th.  Everything Christmas related is 15% off.   You'll find my Christmas department here:  vintage Christmas at Birdhouse Books.

Here are a few of the goodies I have waiting under the aluminum Christmas tree -- right over there, by the color wheel and the felt elves:

Baby boomer vintage children's book, Feel Santa Claus's Beard:

The Christmas Story, a 1971 Little Golden Book illustrated by Eloise Wilkin:

An unusual Christmas postcard featuring a display of Mid-Century Christmas cards:

Christmas at Home, a 1963 music book for children:  

1920's Christmas card with a flapper and dapper man celebrating the holidays:

1943 Christmas card featuring an angel carrying a candle (Rynart card):

Cute Carrington Christmas card (Mid-Century) with a little boy skiing:

You'll find lots more at my eBay Christmas page - hope you'll stop by!

DSR Photo Challenge: Tis The Season

This month's photo challenge was "Tis The Season." I had a lot of ideas for this photo, but kind of ran out of time to really play with the idea. In the end - I settled on this shot. This is fudge made by my Sister-In-Law. Each year the hubby's family has a get-together around Christmas and she sends everyone home with a "care package" of items she has made. This year included a pecan pie, fudge, peanut clusters, some kind of cookies (haven't tried them yet) and a cheese ball. I told the hubby to save us about six pieces of this fudge and take the rest to work with him. He hasn't. I've been good....but today....I think I hear a piece calling my name! :-O

July Christmas Shopping

Sitting on my deck strolling the isles of Depression Glass Warehouse
http://stores.ebay.com/Depression-Glass-WarehouseNow this is how to shop for Christmas, not freezing waiting in lines for early bird specials. There is a 10% off Sale going on right now. I'm grabbing deals so I can relax and enjoy Christmas in December. Ahhhhh Life is Good!

I'm starting in the Book Isle for the history Buff in my family-
1958 Blay Civil War Slipcased 2nd ed VG US History http://cgi.ebay.com/1958-Blay-Civil-War-Slipcased-2nd-ed-VG-US-History-/360273574188?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item53e1fa792c">

Off to the Depression Glass Isle for Mom of course
5 pc Pink Pebble Rim Depression Glass Dinnerware
http://cgi.ebay.com/5-pc-Pink-Pebble-Rim-Depression-Glass-Dinnerware-/230460058664?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35a87d6c28

In the Collectible Isle I found something for Dad to remember his childhood
Sm tin windup Motorcycle Racer w/ Sidecar Vehicle Toy
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sm-tin-windup-Motorcycle-Racer-w-Sidecar-Vehicle-Toy-/360195903561?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53dd595049 Vintage Photographs Isle I found a perfect one for my son
Vtg 1948 Baseball B&W Game Photo Cleveland Detroit
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vtg-1948-Baseball-B-W-Game-Photo-Cleveland-Detroit-/360246788501?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item53e061c195

I also found some wonderful Christmas Decoration for my house.
Small Cut Hand-Blown Art Glass Friendship Witch Ball
http://cgi.ebay.com/Small-Cut-Hand-Blown-Art-Glass-Friendship-Witch-Ball-/230484172134?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35a9ed5d66and

4 Vtg Handpainted Glass Oriental style light bulbs 120v
http://cgi.ebay.com/4-Vtg-Handpainted-Glass-Oriental-style-light-bulbs-120v-/230355789590?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35a2466716 That's it for today, I'll go back and shop tomorrow. This sale is going on all month, much better than a few hours of early bird deals in December!

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