This is old news if you already follow me on Instagram, but in case it’s new information…I started a vintage business! It’s called Fox & Phoenix Vintage — ‘Fox’ is for our family dog, and ‘Phoenix’ represents the rebirth of giving antiques and vintage goods new life. I love history and preserving items from the past — these unique items tell a story that I want to live on. I opened an antique booth at the One of a Kind Antique Mall in Woodstock, ON on March 1st, 2020 and it’s been a mild success these last several months. Despite being shut down for a couple of months due to Covid-19 (and only two weeks after opening!!!), I’ve managed to cover my booth rental costs and commission fees once they re-opened, and turn a small profit as well. My definition of success during the pandemic has been not losing money doing this, so even if profits are small, it’s still a win to me!
I’ve always loved antiques, having grown up surrounded by them both at home and at the cottage my family owned — my dad was an avid collector and his love of antiques was obviously passed on to me! I’ve written several posts about antiques and antique shopping over the years, and in hindsight, I’m surprised it took me so long to finally realize that becoming a vintage reseller was the perfect business for me. It satisfies a few things for me — for one, it allows me to indulge in the pastime of thrifting and antiquing but without filling my house with things I don’t need or have room for, nor breaking the bank since I’m reselling what I buy. Having a vintage business is also very practical as it adds a little extra income to the family bank account each month. And finally, it fulfills me professionally and is the perfect job as a stay-at-home mom of an almost 2 year old with a second baby on the way. It’s also been a fun creative outlet for me when it comes to certain aspects of the business, and I’ve really enjoyed styling and photographing the products I sell. Follow my Instagram account to see what’s available and get in touch if you see something you like! In the meantime, if you live near Woodstock, or are looking for a fun day trip, check out the One of a Kind Antique Mall, it’s located at 97 Wilson Street and my booth is number 965 in the middle aisle of the third floor.
Here are some of the vintage treasures I’ve either sold or are still available, and will give you an idea of the type of goods I curate for my booth:
And here are some booth photos! Booth design and merchandising has been quite the evolution and an ongoing labour of love. :)
