Two years, it's been!

Ahh sorry for the delay in updating this thing. It's just so much easier to post photos on facebook and have that be that, but I know blogging is a whole other world and some people don't even check facebook. So yeah, here is a post for you blog readers. (and I will try to write more, I promise).

It has officially been two years that Blackbird Attic has been in business. April was the marker to be exact. Things have progressed nicely. I have hundreds of consignors and now, an easier way for them to check their inventory online. (By the way, I am always accepting new consignors, read more about that here). I also have an inventory page where unfortunately I do not (and probably will not) have many (if any) photos, but the brand names and sizes are there to give you an idea of what is in stock!And that is still exciting, right? I think so.

Hm what else is new.. what else.. well, I finally have a sign! It's been a work in progress and a long time coming, but now people shouldn't have any trouble finding me ; ).

So.. photo time:

I bought black balloons once again to commemorate (they add a sort of dark festiveness). The art of the month was created by Double Parlour out of San Fransisco and is available for purchase untill June 4th. The sign was cut and painted by Kalene Rivers. I served a white wine spritzer with strawberries, along with some cheese/crackers, and delicious cupcakes made by my friend who is available to make cupcakes for your event as well ! I ended the night at a friend's house with a little sparkler show. Lot's of smoke, little sparkler action, but a fun time indeed. Nice weather, year two, bring it on.

Updates !

Ahhh last I posted it was early spring and now we're nearing the end of summer. Let's catch up. A few things to report, after a loong time in the making, I finally have a real logo! I hope everyone likes it.. and if you don't, keep it to yourself ;p



I also have a new nice fancy business card unlike the plain black ones I have been using. If you'll notice the little circles on the bottom, I am offering a frequent buyer reward. Every $10 you spend gets you a punch, and after $100, you'll get 20% off your entire order.

I've been adding little touches to things like painting blackbirds on my bags and stamping birds on the back of clothing tags and something I am thinking of trying out in the future is having a certain stamp mean the item is discounted/on sale. It's just a good way to clear out old stock and bring in the new!

Overall, this summer has been a good one for Blackbird Attic, with July topping sales of all previous months and I hope it just keeps going in that direction. More and more people are hearing about the shop and coming to check it out. I am optimistic about the store's growth and still striving to improve on anything I can.

We introduced a baby and children's vintage section this summer and will be putting the items online, along with many other things carried in the shop (goals goals goals!).

Another thing to look out for soon is our fall look book shot by the talented Courtney Scalzo. Below is a sneak peek.



In other, more personal news, I am refreshed after a 2 day camping and hiking trip. Would have stayed longer if I could, but it was enough to give me some perk back. I grew up camping, but in the last 5 years, have only gone 1 other time. Now that I am out of the city and we have a car, it will be a lot easier to plan trips next year.

We went to North-South Lake and hiked around there as well as Kaaterskill Falls. I highly highly recommend going. A few shots:







Write soon.. I promise!