Why do I LOVE Amanda’s Mercantile Booth SO Much? Restocking my booths, thrifting and a vintage haul!

[@laurawatkins9399]

I've been watching Amanda's channel for a while now and I'm so impressed with her staging skills. She really does have an eye for finding great stuff that fits her aesthetic. You have great skills too, Abigail! Which is why I enjoy watching your channel so much too.

[@vikkiweigel2504]

I totally agree

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Ahhhh thank you!! I’m always trying to get better.

[@amandasmercantile]

I don’t know what I loved more! The Quirky Lady Vase, the English Prints or the Lady in Yellow 🤩 Thank you so much for the acknowledgment. I really enjoyed the whole video! May the thrifting gods be with you as well Abigail!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Lol, so glad you liked it. Have a very merry Christmas Amanda! May it be filled with joy, peace and plenty of rest.

[@PhoenixFindsOddities]

I love Amanda’s Mercantile too! I watched her resets and fluff videos over and over when I was waiting to open my biggest booth. It really helped me learn how to work with that huge open space. Plus she and Mike and everyone and the pets are just adorable! I love your channel too :) and I’m glad you’re still making videos ❤️!!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

I love Mike! He’s so funny and I’m so glad to see Amanda happy and smiling. Yes, I also analyzed her videos when I was going into my booths which obviously are a lot smaller than my store.

[@melissae.9842]

The Linea jacket is part of the Louis DelOlio line that used to be sold on QVC. High end stuff. He used to design for Anne Klein. Nice finds

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Oh awesome! Love to learn something new.

[@peggysiler4626]

You have the best eye for things you are so blessed that you get to do what you love and go when you want to . Have a Merry CHRISTMAS. LOOKING forward to your next video

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thank you!! The next one is going to be awesome. All vintage hunting in Portland Oregon. I found amazing stuff.

[@vikkiweigel2504]

Love it all ! I hope you have a fabulous Christmas and all the best wishes for the new year. (I love Amanda's booth style too, she is so great at merchandising and zeroing in on her look.) Biggest hugs!!!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

So glad Vikki and I hope your holiday is full of joy and peace!! Here’s to an amazing 2023! She is really good at being disciplined in her color scheme and does a great job of layering larger pieces with smaller ones.

[@vikkiweigel2504]

@@AbigailsArtfulAbode thank you so much Yes, I agree...you are quite amazing too, ya know

[@adrianalopez-amadaor2386]

I love the video. Great items. Have a Merry Christmas 🎅

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

See you Sunday!!

[@mattaaronwalker88]

Her channel helped me grow my business at pop up markets by being able to see someone what my style = kinda all over the board from antique to Retro and so many others are a specific era and demographic

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

She’s for sure an inspiration!

[@dossnone4554]

Thank you very much for the joy and inspiration you bought me throughout 2022 Abigail. I hope that I've been a good girl and get to go to MX in 2023. Love

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Lol, I’m sure you have been and it’s been my absolute pleasure.

[@karenmoffett4531]

I love your videos. The Christmas lights and festival were wonderful! I loved how the new dresser coordinated with your smaller items! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and continued success in the new year!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

So glad you like them! That keeps me going. I don’t think that dresser is going to last long. Merry Christmas and here’s to a wonderful new year!

[@2002France1]

Merry Christmas and many blessings to you and your family this new year. Your daughter is as beautiful as you. Please take time for yourself.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thank you so much, she is the Apple 🍎 of my eye and my most favorite 😍 person. Have a wonderful Christmas too. I hope it is filled with peace, love and joy.

[@janetellinger9605]

You are a hard worker and a great scrounger!loved the lights Never seen anything so colorful Merry Christmas!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thanks and Merry Christmas!! 🎄

[@pameladelancey5834]

Thank you for all that you do!! You are such a hardworking women!!! You are you role model!! Even though I'm a little older than you!! Hope you and your beautiful family have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy and Peaceful New Year!!!❤❤❤

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thank you for the kind words! Hope yours is filled with joy and peace.

[@swansongvintage2639]

Merry Christmas, Abigail! May the new year bring you abundant blessings!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Merry Christmas and here’s to an amazing 2023!

[@mitzimitchell6813]

Going to the tv. I have been missing watching. Still work full time. Just finished Erving all instagram and remember why I love your channel so much. I have missed you and you beautiful spirit. I will be doing some labeling while watching the big screen. You are a real inspirational blessing to me. Continue to be blessed And thank you so much for sharing all your hard work. Love. Mitzi

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Ah thank you Mitzi!! I hope you’re having the best holiday season.

[@lisavanslyke9042]

Happy Holidays Abigail!! I always look forward to your videos. Thank you for still putting them out.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Same to you and you are very welcome!

[@kathryndeforest9444]

Oh my! It would have been so hard for me to part with that beautiful marble topped dresser. Great find.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

I know!! But my place is not very big and it is jam packed with furniture I can’t part with.

[@Eva_SunshineThriftFinds]

Love your KZbin channel! Merry Christmas!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thanks and you too!! May it be merry and bright.

[@deborahjohnson3876]

Happy Holidays Abigail! Thanks for all the fun videos this year. I can’t get around too well anymore and your videos take me places that I would never see otherwise. Your energy and style are amazing. I also watch Amanda. She has nice style, too.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

I’m so glad I can take you along!! Merry Christmas to you too. 🎄

[@patgustafson6077]

Merry Christmas, Abby!!!! 🎄🎄🎄🛷🛷🛷❄❄❄☃☃☃🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Merry Christmas!! 🎁

[@m.cooper1372]

wishing you a happy and prosperous new year!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

And to you as well!!

[@vintagewidow]

I’ve missed you!! I completely understand you can’t do too much though. I’m with you…porcelain with just hints of gold are a very classy Christmas decor color scheme! Can’t wait to give that Apple to my daughter for Christmas! When I tell her it’s from your shop she’ll love that. She hangs out to watch your videos with me sometimes. Thanks for the video Abigail…always so fun to watch!! Merry Christmas 🎄!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Ahhhhh that’s so sweet you guys watching together! I do love Gold and white. It’s just so classic. Excited to see what she thinks too. Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas 🎄!

[@jeanettejensen370]

You are a joy and a pleasure to watch and I love seeing all your treasures! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thanks! Hope yours is wonderful and bright

[@tracymcreations]

Happy Holidays Abigail 😀

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Happy holidays Tracy!!

[@5262janna]

Great haul and that dresser you got for free was very nice.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

I think so too! Just think, it was headed to the dump.

[@bestlife8709]

What amazing finds! I really love the little church painting. And wow what a blessing that was to get a free dresser! I hope you sell it for a lot! May God bless you and your family this season and into the new year.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

It is so sweet! May God bless and keep you as well and may your holiday be happy and bright.

[@carolynhester6827]

Such a great video

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Glad you think so!

[@lynndaniels6015]

Merry Christmas 🤶

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

May yours be merry and bright!

[@dianajemison105]

What a haul! Happy holidays!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Happy holidays!!

[@tchotchkegirl8880]

Just found your channel. Keep doing your videos you will go far. I found you because you mention in your title Amanda's booth which drew me in to watching yours. Maybe do one on Crazy Lamp Lady's. I sure hope you keep inspiring me. I Love the hunt and have so many wonderful things to sell but I'm worried about the bad things I hear. Do you have any advisee for me? God Bless ! Hope your Christmas was fabulous and your New Years is abundant in wonderful things.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thank you for the confidence vote! Yes I will continue to make videos for sure. Any new venture brings on a feeling of anxiety and fear. That is totally normal. What bad things have you heard that have you worried?

[@tchotchkegirl8880]

@@AbigailsArtfulAbode Thanks you. It is rare that I get a response. So I have readed all the rules (small print) of the aval sell sites and the fees can be high, they can change the prices when they choose. Then so many times a buyer will complain, get their money back , but won't return the item. It is a lot of work to get scammed over. Is the pay off worth it.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

@@tchotchkegirl8880 Do you believe in the power of manifestation? What you put out you bring about? Expect only good and happy outcomes and you tip the balance for yourself. Honestly except for one person I have never had any issues. I try to take really good pictures including of any flaws and I disclose anything in the description. The fees are what they are but the honest truth is my expenses are much, much higher at my store and my booths and I get a much higher return on my investment online because the market is so much bigger. There’s always a cost to doing business which is why it’s important to buy low and sell high. The bigger picture is: -Are you willing to list consistently? The more you list and the more often you list the more you will sell. -Are you willing to invest the time? It can take up to a year to start seeing consistent sales. -Are you ok with holding on to inventory for the long term? Do you have a place and system to store them? I sell items I listed over a year ago.

[@tchotchkegirl8880]

@@AbigailsArtfulAbode Abigail, Yes I believe in the power of it. What you put out in the Universe it will send back. For some deep reason I must not want to sell any of the treasures I have found. I have some cosmic work to do first. Thanks. I will let you know how it goes. I can do This...

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

@@tchotchkegirl8880 that’s so great that you recognize that.

[@amandasmercantile]

@arielbasset would be all over those ladies for her “Wall of Women” @8:26 ❤

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Lol, that’s so funny because I had a wall of women gallery and thought of her because I just redid my hallway and they came down and when I was editing I also thought of her and her gallery. Maybe I should send her one. I love her quirky personality and her channel.

[@5262janna]

What about those velvet chairs you picked up???

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

I got there and they seemed rather flimsy so I left them behind but I did pick up a set of antique ones from the mail I’m in. I’ll try to remember to get a picture for Instagram.

[@vintagewidow]

Have to ask about that Julia Childs Book…I’m seeing prices waaaay lower online. Even one in published in the 60’s. Was this a First printing? What makes one valued in the hundreds?

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

I’m drawing a blank. I reviewed the video but did not see where I mention a Julia Childs book nor do I remember having one.

[@vintagewidow]

@@AbigailsArtfulAbode oh shoot! I totally asked this question on the wrong account! 😬 it’s nice to “chat” with you though! 😊

[@frankhetzel5363]

Were not having a Christmas this year, we barely got a roof over our heads...would love a Christmas tree and my a real bagel!!! Would love marble table cant afford it. See gofundmehetzel. Merry Christmas

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Will pray for your family.