Today I am so thankful for so many blessings in my life, but I’ll focus on all the amazing things that happened last weekend at Bella Rustina. Last weekend’s event was the largest show I’ve promoted yet, so it was very important that we had the largest show attendance yet — and it happened! We blew our old record out of the water and I appreciate all of you (exhibitors and customers) who supported the show! I had multiple exhibitors tell me they broke 2022 sales records – meaning out of all the places they travel over the country, they beat those sales in Conway, Arkansas! This has been my dream for over 10 years and 64 shows so I’m on cloud nine. I’m thankful for Robin, who used 10 Robin-hours before the show to do tasks that would have taken me 20+ Ashley-hours because I have so many interruptions with phone calls, etc. And of course Robin stays up all night with me to get things done on show weekend and she is an encouraging friend when I want to pull my hair out. Erin is a huge blessing with her help during setup. I was invited to go on KARK Thursday afternoon during setup. The timing was perfect for that segment and I appreciate Lindsey for inviting me. Erin manned setup like a pro while I was gone so I had no worries. I’m excited I have found another person who will start helping at the January 6-8 Antique Alley Arkansas. Sandy will be a helping hand with exhibitor load-in and out and other things I should have delegated years ago. I’m thankful for Mandy, my sister-in-law, who helped me put together the selfie stations, balloon swags, and TikTok videos. She even put fake eyelashes on my deer head mount. We were laughing so hard! I’ve had that crusty, old deer head for years with plans to use it in a selfie station and finally got around to it. I didn’t get a good photo, but the deer will be back. I’m thankful for Evelyn who takes promotional cards far and wide and talks up the show for me. Doris, Carolyn, and Brenda are always so faithful to be my cashiers – they were rock stars last weekend. I am also thankful for each and every one of those 73 tables I had to bring to the Conway Expo Center. Why? Because I had to make two trips home to unload my trailer, so I left earlier than usual Sunday night. When I pulled forward my trailer wouldn’t budge. Either I didn’t properly disconnect it when I parked the trailer or someone took my trailer brake clip. That clip is what activates the trailer brakes when you have a runaway trailer, so when the clip is pulled out, the trailer brakes activate and there’s no going. Shane, one of my porters, came to my rescue. He has worked with me for years but I had no idea he works at Superior RV. He called his boss, who allowed him to go to the shop and get me a new clip. No way I was going to find that part on a Sunday evening otherwise! If I hadn’t needed to make two trips home, it would have easily been after midnight before I noticed the pin was missing. I am thankful for Shane and Superior RV for saving the day. And of course all the porters who helped load in and out thousands of items over the weekend. I am blessed with an amazing crew and the Good Lord who takes care of me.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! Roy Dudley has our lone sale this weekend, but it looks fun! Twin City Antique Mall has their open house (their address is
5812 Crystal Hill Rd, North Little Rock) and we have some good looking auctions coming up. Here’s what I know:
Roy Dudley Estate Sales
Saturday – Sunday, November 26 – 27
10:00AM – 3:00PM
7509 Cantrell Rd.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72207
Vintage to new – high quality to dollar store !
Roy Dudley Estate Sales Facebook page with photos
Auctions
Ponders Auction
Live Auction
Sunday, November 27
9:00AM
1504 South Leslie
Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160
French Furniture Shipment Hand Selected in France from Quality Estates
Lots of Furn. French Louis Philip sideboards & Marble top chest, Mirrors, Copperware, China, Farmhouse Furniture, Harvest Tables, & Barn finds. A Semi load of Quality Antiques & & modern home furnishings. Oak, Walnut and Mahg. Furn. Chinas, Sideboards, servers, Dining, and bedroom furn., Painted furn, Rugger 22 Auto, Colt Police 38, Bersa 380 Auto. Antique Remington Knife display case, Old Store Items, 100 Handmade Rugs from NY and a lot more. Something for everyone. Come spend the day enjoying the excitement of a Live Auction Event!
Terms: Cash, Check or Credit Cards .
5% convenience fee on credit card.
10% Buyers Premium on all purchases.
Ponders Auctions website with photos
Workmans Auction
Online Auction
Ends Sunday, November 27
5:00PM
Address given to winning bidders
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Eugene and Elizabeth Scesniak have moved from their 4-bedroom 3 bath house and allowed Workmans Auction to help liquidate the personal property. Included is a nice washer, dryer, upright freezer, beds, couches, lift chairs, bar stools, decor, wheelchair lift, mobility scooter and much more. Elizabeth was excellent tole & gourd painter. Some of her paintings are included.
Workmans Auction details with photos
Caring Transitions of Little Rock Metro
Online Auction
Ends Monday, November 28
6:00PM
Address given to winning bidders
Maumelle, Arkansas 72113
Bidding starts at $1. Registration is simple and no credit card required.
http://Littlerock.ctbids.com
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This Estate Sale on-line auction, features nostalgic French Country style & old world English style vintage & antique furniture, art, collectibles, & More..
See below for a sample of some items you will see here…
Full size brass bedroom furniture, French Provincial chest of drawers and other vintage bedroom furnishings
Handmade quilts, and needle point cushioned footstools
Paintings, prints, lamps, mirrors, art glass and pottery
Antique Carousel rocking horse, antique porcelain dolls and antique doll sled
Grandfather clock, statues, and figurines
HDTV and console.
Wooden sectional, matching Maple accent tables Cane back dining chairs and Antique dining table
English china, Spode, Fostoria, and more vintage wares
Queen Ann style wingback chairs, Book cases, hutches, writing desks, chests, & More…
Starts: Monday November 21st at 3:00pm.
Ends: Monday November 28th at 6pm.
Pickup: Thursday December 1st from 10am until 2pm & Friday December 2nd. From 10am until 2pm. *Appointment Required*
Caring Transitions of Little Rock Metro details with photos
Workmans Auction
Online Auction
Ends Friday, December 2
5:00PM
Address given to winning bidders
Austin, Arkansas 72007
Michael and Shannon are cleaning out the yard, garage, house and outbuildings. We are offering up to you all these treasures!
Workmans Auction details with photos
Workmans Auction
Online Auction
Ends Sunday, December 4
5:00PM
Address given to winning bidders
Romance, Arkansas 72136
Harold and Betty Earnest have decided to move from country life, closer to family. Workmans has been entrusted to auction off personal property including a 3 bedroom, 2 bath 16×80 mobile home, an extensive knife collection, and much more!
Workmans Auction details with photos