When Following God's Leading Doesn't Go As Planned - a New Venture...

Recently I blogged about moving into a new antique mall.  

I loved my space and the timing was perfect.

  Sadly - after 2 months... I was losing too much money and didn't feel 

I could continue hanging on until there could be a turnaround.  

But I had felt God was in it - what do I do with that?

Well....during those 2 months - a girlfriend of mine who loves to go

 to auctions but has never been a 'dealer' decided to move in too.

  She took a big room and is so excited about this new

venture in her life - a welcome diversion for her.

 And turns out she's a 'natural' - as I knew she would be.

So perhaps following God's leading was just a stepping stone for me

and a big boost for a friend... 

Maybe...

Just as I gave my notice that I'd be moving out - I received notice

 from another local mall that they now had space for me.  

Really?  Wasn't expecting that!  And just in time for the holidays!

It's a challenging space - with no walls.  But a quick trip to an auction 

(there just 'happened' to be one down the road the very week I needed one)  

yielded a tall dresser that will provide a wall illusion.

The dresser begins my booth - the little blue legged table is the end.

Once you're in the 'booth' itself - it does feel cozy...

I have big things in place - 'smalls' will come later this week hopefully...

And where might this new mall be?  It's the  Quentin Antique Shoppe.  

It's super cute in a sweet little village (perfect for taking a stroll)

 with a very nice historic restaurant right across the street.   

And did I mention the owners are a delight?

Love her front Fall display...

How will I do here?  Again - don't know.  But I'm just loving this

  journey and all the lessons and encounters along the way.  

Stay tuned... we'll see how this goes...

and visit the shop's Facebook page!!