My New Addiction!

 

I have a new addiction: Online Yard Sales!  My friends will tell you that is pretty much all I talk about anymore.  There is everything for sale from door knobs to Dior!  People have even sold cars and homes via the online yard sale.  Now you would think that I am buying, but NO!  I am selling! 

It is wonderful!  I have been selling all our extra stuff.  I brought a lot of items into our marriage and have been storing it.  I have sold lamps, tables, shoes, purses, crystal, storage materials, and even a chandelier!  Pretty much, you name it, I will sell it.  We have deleted so much stuff that we now have empty drawers in the house!  I was up in our attic this morning and we actually have space up there!  Wahoo!

My husband has even gotten into the act.  He will be grabbing something off a shelf and he something will catch his eye.  Next thing you know, we are taking a picture and posting the item!  The best thing about online sales is that you don't have to sell a bunch of stuff at once.  You can do an item here and there.  No pressure!  If it doesn't sell, you can hold onto it for awhile or put it into the donate pile.  Currently, we are concentrating on the garage.

The people on these yard sale sites are very nice as well.  If you ask for a referral for something, in minutes, you will get 50 responses.  It is a truly amazing way to use the Internet for good for everyone involved.  Even my friends are getting in on the act.  I have helped some of my best girlfriends put things up to sell.  You should try it.  Almost every city or suburb has an online garage or yard sale.  It feels great to purge your life of the things that no longer serve a purpose in your life.

It is wonderful to have empty space in your home.  It is even better knowing that someone else is getting to enjoy an item that you owned.  The best?  Getting a few dollars in your pocket to do as you please.  What am I going to do with mine?  Well, my dog ate our window seat, so that will be my first purchase.  And my husband has a big birthday coming up...
 

Everyone Needs Help!

As you all know, I love to shop!  I only wish I had great style.  I think people are born with the talent to put things together.  My friend Paige always looks stylish.  Everything she wears looks like she just threw it on with no thought and it is perfect!  I know Paige and I know there is thought put into her look.  She has the gift of style.  I need someone to put me together.  Those of you that are older and can remember, I want someone to ‘garanimal’ me.  Garanimals were a group of clothes that when you matched the shirt tag with the pant tag, you knew it went together.  The way fashion is today, it is twice as complicated.  You want to look like you are not trying to look put together.  The whole thing makes my brain hurt.

This is where Rebecca Rigby comes in.  She is manager of the Nordstrom Wedding Suite at Northpark.  She has great style!  She is also a personal shopper.  She is awesome!  I first met Rebecca when both step-daughters needed clothing for my niece’s wedding last year.  For each girl, Rebecca had pulled a nice selection of dresses for each to try on.  She has an eye for on trend items and was able to do jewelry and shoes in the same visit.  Both girls loved their outfits and we all had a happy shopping experience.  I met with Rebecca again when we were shopping for bridal dresses.  She was so patient with us!  Though we did not choose a dress at Nordstrom, it was for her lack for trying.

Lately, I have gone to Rebecca in search of the daunting Step-Mother of the Bride dress.  She did a terrific job!  I have a great long and short option that are both reasonably priced.  The best part is that she does not cost extra.  Through my multiple trips to Nordstrom to try on different items, we have added several other clothing items that I now wear quite often.  I am starting to look like I have style!  She can do this for you as well!  With weight loss, people need to learn what works with their new body.  They need to get to have items tailored to fit their body.  I would advise you to call and make an appointment with Rebecca.  Have her help you get a few basics and maybe a trendy item as well.  She is good.  I may not havegreat style, but I have a Rebecca!  I think everyone needs one.