A thoughtfully arranged window display or store front will invite shoppers to stop in.
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When you walk into a shop or antique mall, what brings you in? Sometimes it s the theme outside or in the windows. Those who have a window, it is vital to the business to draw in the customer. I have been to different antique malls, and just because they sell antiques and vintage items doesn t always mean a customer is going to drop in. I also have been told by some folks they think antique stores consists of their grandparents or great-grandparents musty old stuff.
Pastel colors especially popular in pots found at shops around the region.
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Joan Thilges personal collection of colorful flower pots, including some McCoy, pots on display in her home. (Contributed photo)
In the recent Lived in Style magazine, Ki Nassauer, owner and operator of the Junk Bonanza Vintage Market, writes about glazed flower pots, which includes my favorites McCoy, Shawnee and USA, because they can be found in such happy colors and designs. These pots can be mixed with other unique pots of earth-tone colors and more.
Yes, new colorful ceramic flower pots can be found at most dollar stores, but the fun is in the hunt to expand your collection by going to antique malls, auctions, garage sales, flea markets, thrift stores and many other shops. EBay and Etsy have a wide variety of vintage flower pots and planters, with some under $15.