18/08/2026
Getting a physical, handwritten thank-you card in the mail for a pair of vintage curtains from a buyer... honestly, it felt like a total wink from God.🥲
Let’s be real, this business is hard. It is physically taxing, it takes up an immense amount of time, and it can be deeply isolating. A lot of online sales are completely anonymous—just a name on a shipping label without a face or a real voice to talk to. Because I sell vintage and antiques, so many of these pieces carry real history and evoke memories of a past time or a special person. When I pack something up, I never truly know what it might mean to the person opening the box, or if it's just a pretty addition to their shelf.
My whole hope in doing this isn't just selling stuff—it's about delighting people and bringing a little happiness into their world. Sometimes I get messages from buyers who are so excited because they finally found something they’ve been searching for that they miss, and it genuinely makes me so happy. There is this incredible little connection we make, sometimes worlds apart, and I just think—
I often wish I could do this in person. I want to be able to hand someone a little treasure wrapped up to take home, get to see their face light up, and have a real, personal exchange. Maybe that will come to pass one day. I miss people!
I digress, but receiving an effort like this card means the absolute world to me. We are called to be the hands and feet of the church, and moments like this remind me of exactly what that means.
Thank you so much, Joanne. This will always stay in my office as a reminder 💝🙏🏻🌸