You just validated all the things that I constantly believe is “wrong with me”. Thank you for making me feel like a normal vintage lover, seller, collector. Much 💙from Brooklyn, NY
The candle holder that has a bracket and free swinging candle holder part is meant to hang on the wall. Hang the flat part on the wall and the candle holder should swing into position so you can put a candle in it. Thanks for showing your studio to us. It made me feel wonderful because my space looks exactly the same and I was feeling soooooo guilty. Not any more! Can’t wait till my husband watches the video so he know I’m not unique in having the clutter bug in my space.
Known as a gimbal candle holder. Used on boats - the candlestick part will swing with the rocking movement of the boat and keep the candle perfectly vertical.
I really enjoy watching your videos. I would like to see your packing station and maybe if you would show packing a couple things, that would be great.
Loved this video so much!!! Thank you!!! And, about some of your items that aren't maybe "up to par", like the stool with not so cute upholstery- well, I say, go ahead and try to sell them as is, being open about damages, etc. Maybe openly refer to it as a project piece. I've gone ahead and listed a few things like this, priced accordingly, and they've sold surprisingly quickly. I was actually considering making a "dents and dings" section. I mean, I'm not purposely sourcing imperfect items, but I seem to always have some on hand. Anyway, just an idea. But anyway, l loved this video!
Great video! A couple of thoughts about saving things for the future you: 1. Does the thought of getting rid of the item make you sick to your stomach? If not,sell it now. 2. Imagine the room where the item would look good. Can you see yourself living in that room? If not then sell it now. 3. How difficult would it be to find similar items in the future if you sold the items you have? If not difficult, sell them now. Styles/ trends change. By holding onto the item do you run the risk of missing out altogether? If so, sell it now. 4. Is it in pristine condition now and will storing it for an indefinite time create the possibility that it will get damaged and less valuable? If so sell it now. Your studio is lovely. Someday you must give us a longer tour of your collections!
Maybe someone has requested this before but would you share how you keep track of inventory and track cost vs sell? As always I love your videos, you make me laugh and I can tell you love thrifting and vintage as much as I do! ❤
I loved this episode so much! Very inspiring and validating. I often keep things in the trunk of my car or in bags from Goodwill in my garage and bring them into the house one at a time and try to photograph and list everything before unloading the next bag. It's not a perfect system and I do have shelving in the garage for things hat aren't a good fit for selling right away for whatever reason, but I try to keep the majority of inventory out of our living space (not always easy!). I also do a clearance sale once a month to get rid of items cluttering up my shelves and it always feels good to get that stuff out and make space for new finds.
I also do the "one bag at a time" method. It is so much more manageable and less overwhelming. My rule is every. single. item gets inventoried, cleaned, priced and tagged, ready for my booth, then stored in the appropriate area/ bin. I use clear bins, with a copy of the inventory, front and center. No guesswork, easy-peasy to grab for my weekly booth reset and fluff. Then I go back to the car, rinse and repeat.
You have an amazing studio space! Such a huge & beautiful room. I love those wood built in shelves you have. You did a great job organizing and thank you for being vulnerable with us and showing the not always pretty side of the job. I just recently started reselling and am already having a hard time finding where to store my inventory because I don’t have a dedicated space for my business. I hope in the future to have a bigger home that allows me to have a room just for my office / vintage business.
I'm in a 480 square foot house with 4 cats and a drum kit. I have a small mountain growing. I try to stick with small stuff but sometimes I come across free stuff that I just can't pass up. I am happy to know that it is just a chaotic business and I'm not alone.
It’s crazy how fast it gets out of control! Because the business abs and flow so much it’s hard to manage the right amount in inventory. And there’s of course the desire to go thrifting because it’s so fun. 😆
Andi, your comment about ‘which future am I talking about’ re the flower petal lamp and the gold-framed pair of small paintings… SO FUNNY-thx for the laughs!!!
To make things less overwhelming once you identify old or unusable things throw them away right then and there (acrylic paints). Then that task is done! I have 3 lists in my phone for today, must do, and nice to have. For example, I would put the acrylic paint color you need in the nice to have list like hobby lobby - green acrylic paint then if you see one you can get what you need, but can let go of it in your mind as ANOTHER task! Hope this helps I am so ADD and found doing this helps me finish things (only putting 1-2 things max to get done today). I LOVE watching your videos!!!
I lol so many times during this video. Everyone of us experience the same things, constant challenge of sorting organizing, and keeping ourselves in check. The best thing I ever did was to move into a smaller space, simply no room for large pieces, I have everything pretty much contained to a couple of closets with shelving. I now sell only on line which really helps keep inventory in control. Bigger wall art I simply hang it in my walls until it sells, in fact I blend a lot of pieces into my personal decor. So far its working. I recently purchased a project piece and instantly regretted it, it will simply never happen. Great video, you have such a natural ability to be funny without trying. Look forward to your "packing video".
I am doing the same thing myself! I'm doing more tossing out than donating this time around. Its stuff I have had in my booths for a long time and in every different spot, and they have not sold. Every time I get my workspace organized, before I know it it looks like your studio! This year I am buying only what I really want, need and what I have a history of selling. It is very easy for it to get out of control! Good luck to us!🤣
I know this isn't the style of your typical video, but as a reseller who also loves cleaning (and watching cleaning videos), this was so fun to watch!! Also, your office gets the most amazing light!
Well, even though your space will get messy again (and again), it looks fab now! I've been renoing my dining room into my hard goods inventory room. I'm in the process of plastering the ceiling after scraping the popcorn out, but it's such a pain in my neck, literally. People that walk past my front yard, probably think I'm a hoarder, bc I've shoved everything into the living room until the new room is finished. I'm downsizing and most of my inventory is from my home. Hopefully, some day I'll sell it all including this huge house and find a small house and land in the woods!
This was what I needed. I was so overwhelmed and I had not even gotten started selling. I felt I was already a hoarder. Thanks for saving me. Looking forward to the packing large items video. Thanks Andi.
Great video!! I think you are doing a great job at juggling it all. Nothing is ever perfect but we can always try🤩 you definitely made me feel somewhat normal. We are not alone in the struggles of being a reseller. My goal is to just get things done without procrastinating. Instead of putting my goodwill receipt on the end table just put it in the receipt box!!
Great video. I’m a reseller on Etsy and you validated a few things that I do and am trying to change. Number one is buying something because it’s a good deal but it really doesn’t excite me to do the work to list it. It then just sits. I have storage space issues, so this is something I’m working hard on. Now I hold the item before buying and ask myself “does this piece excite me enough that I’d want to go home and list it NOW? If the answer is no, it’s likely not being purchased. I also feel guilty getting rid of items that I’m not listing or need work, etc. I’m getting better about donating them. I also give some of my reseller friends items if they want them. Thanks again!
Amazing space! Your little corner filming area does not do it justice at all! (I vote for changing your filming backdrop to the shelf area; the art wall behind you now is kind of color overload for me). I do think you have a lot of wasted space that could be used for storage, especially the short wall under the windows. That entire span could be used for short open shelving or short closed cabinets like you can get at Ikea. Also your room corners could use some tall shelving. All the additional shelving would add more zones and make it easier to stay orderly. But overall I LOVE your space!
You are adorable and your approach is spot on. Make your space attractive to You! It's your personal nest. I have 26 large bins in which I store all my items which are lightly wrapped in bubble wrap. Each bin is designated with a letter A-Z and I have an inventory book showing where each item is located. Booth directed items need to be in your garage (closest to the car) You could set up your shipping department on that wonderful island! Projects? Do 1 a week. You are blessed to have a garage, I do not. I can happily walk into my office with NO clutter. Therefore, less stress. You did a great job on your studio. It is a happy place again. Not everyone's system will work for everyone. You go girl
Oh my gosh I just found your channel, I related to so much of this!!! I am so jealous of your beautiful studio space! I do not have a dedicated room or space so it takes over my entire house lol. Hoping 2025 will find me more organized. Loved the video. Thank you for being so authentic. 😊
Reseller Ambassador Extraordinaire! Thanks Andi, great video. And I think that carved wooden piece with a hole all the way through in the problem pile is a lamp piece. I thrifted a lamp made of similar stacked pieces in Texas and managed to sneak it onto a plane years ago before strict baggage rules.
This was very helpful and you’re definitely not alone……I was able to downsize to one storage unit last month but I have overtaken our 3300 square foot house with all my stuff…..I’m out of hand and have really had to start addressing my buying habits…..I feel like I have a lot of great inventory but I have so much I’ll never get it listed. I’m thinking of doing a living estate sale just to get rid of inventory. Thanks for the great video and p.s. you look very pretty in this video!
I’m going through the same thing right now. My reselling life is currently taking up two guest rooms and a bonus room. I can’t keep it going like this. I recently purchased 4 tall bookcases to help organize my inventory which helps, but I’m afraid my system is out of balance-way too much sourcing and not enough organizing. I know I have sourcing FOMO which drives me to bring more stuff in before the old stuff goes out. Ultimately, I need to learn to deal with all of my inventory before I source more product. What I really need is Ozempic for resellers to curb and control my inventory appetite! 😂
Thank you so much for showing us the all real clutter issues involved with reselling. I am not a tosser! We live in a small house with a farm to care for outside. My husband ,daughter and I are artists and we all have our space needs. When I decided to become a reseller the mess just tipped the scales of equilibrium. Now right before Christmas I am ramping up the cleaning and organization. Your video was perfectly timed for my life!!!!!
Great video. I am also thinking about how to manage my inventory differently in 2025, including what not to buy. On that note, what do you do with stuff that doesn't sell? How long do you hold onto something hoping it will sell? I'm thinking about packing up everything that I've had for one year, redonating it, and adding it to my "don't buy" list.
Loved this video! Hearing you talk was like listening to my own brain 😅 It seems to me, from the outside looking in, that you are juggling everything quite remarkably! My favorite channel!
Andi ☀️ Wow 🤯 I am so proud of you 🙌🙏 You are very organized!!! I do not know why you beat yourself up over that. Everybody has that problem even if they're not a reseller. Or like me is about to be a reseller. You forgot a category which was empty boxes. My garage looks like a UPS store. I know I have more boxes than inventory at this point. I know it was hard to reel yourself in over no lamps, no furniture, no project pieces etc. Please learn to take things back.🙅♀️ It's really not that hard & nobody really cares at the store that you take it back to. I think you have done excellent organizing your workspace & setting goals for yourself for 2025! Let's hope it works out 🤞❤ P.s. I still want to buy the shawl from you!!! Please will you answer me?
Ohh yeah accumulating boxes could be its own episode!! And I’m sorry you never got the message about the shawl on Etsy. I responded that day, but maybe you didn’t get an alert that I responded. It sold in my booth before the video went live. Sorry!
Bravo (insert clapping). What a great video!! Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty. For most people who are in this type of business, these are the types of "issues" we run in to. This video was not only insightful but also motivating. You have prompted your audience to evaluate what works for them and for others to re-evaluate their current systems and procedures that may not be working so well. At least you did for me. Perfect for the New Year for positive changes. So, thank you.
2024 was a slower year than 2023 for my vintage booth and I didn’t adjust when I realized that was the case. I have spent the last 6 months moving my current stock and slowing the buying. Not fun but I have a manageable pile. 2025 I plan to sell online (little hesitant) but I think it will help with those slow months.
Sometimes you don’t realize how little clutters in your living or working space contributes to your mood and the well being of your mental and emotional health. If you look at it from a Feng Shui perspective, it may also block your financial flow and blessings. But life happens and it’s not always easy to stay on top of it. I think you’re doing great Andi!
One of the reasons I closed my storefront, it gave me too much space and I just couldn't keep up with all of my inventory and it was affecting my wellbeing, so I am in the process of scaling down and pretty much giving a lot of away just so that I can get back on track. Overhead can be a huge stress, and that includes inventory as well as expenses. I'm running a business, not a museum, so stuff that has been around way too long has to go.
Ah, yes -- clutter. I'm working on that! I don't have a designated space, so it's kind of all over. I think I will have to get rid of a guest room and go for the "studio". Thanks for the nitty gritty. I don't feel bad at all now!!
Wow! I'm in good company. I just closed my store front, and I am overwhelmed. I'm in the process of getting all of my inventory in heavy duty totes from Home Depot and labeling them to hopefully find the items relatively quickly. Kind of a pain but I think once it really gets organized and up on a shelving unit (which I don't currently have) it will be so much nicer and organized. Well, I did leave out an important part and that's I want to build another building for running my business. lol
That was great! Thanks for sharing. Would love to see your hand collection some time. I am definitely moving into buying smaller things, but I'm not sure you can always do that since you have two booths and specialize in home decor.
Im so envious of your studio space... it's beautiful. Love all the collections on show :) Thank you for showing us your process. I feel validated in that all my piles scattered everywhere about the house (no studio) is maybe more normal than I thought. Btw...isn't that wooden candleholder a gimbal sconce? There seems to be a hole on the bottom extended piece to the side to hang it to the wall?
Yep - otherwise known as a gimbal candle holder. Used on boats - the candlestick part will swing with the rocking movement of the boat and keep the candle perfectly vertical.
Thank you for making this video. It is fun to see a resellers collection. You come across so many amazing items and have them displayed nicely in your light filled studio. I love it!
This video is so REAL!! THANK YOU for making so many of us feel seen and not so alone! ❤🥹 I loved seeing your studio space and your process. This was a great behind the scenes video.
I honestly don’t know how you do it. I struggle with being a reseller on EBay and Etsy. Adding a vintage booth somewhere or adding UA-cam? Forgetaboutit. I donate all my wrong stuff buys back after a year of being listed and not sold. I am currently packaging all the items I buy after listing. That has helped tremendously.
Andy, you did great and just enjoy the calm for now. It’s all about having the right place for everything and trying to limit where those places are. You can reset any time and perhaps the resetting will get smaller each time as you keep to your system. Just remember, we are all in this crazy fun journey together and let’s be honest, the crazy is probably what we love the most about it😂
Professional organizer & vintage reseller here. I'm usually pretty good about listing (or at least drafting) things as they come in. But the past few weeks, I've slacked off because I did a vintage show this past weekend, so didn't list things for about a month leading to to the show, thinking they would sell there. Now I'm overwhelmed with all these items I need to deal with😒
Wonderful video Andi! I am also so guilty of buying "wrong" items. I wish I had a nice space like you have with your studio. All my stuff is in the garage and it's hot in the summer and freezing this time of year!
My inventory weighs on me physically and mentally. My cataloging has changed since the beginning and I keep thinking I would go back through and reorganize…not happening. I have a booth, stuff in my kitchen and garage, and stuff in a storage unit. I am drowning! Help!
The candle holder that keeps tipping over when you put a candle in it is supposed to hang on the wall. It looks like there is a hole from which to hang it.
Get a box of pictures hardware and a small hammer, screwdriver or drill and leave on or under the work bench then any pictures that new hardware do as they come in.
Omg yes, it explodes. Just last weekend I moved every single thing in my house to my garage. I need to price when I bring stuff home and box up what’s not in my booth.
Didn't realize the backup involved with showing your hauls. When you record at the shops (which I love!), it seems redundant to talk about them again. You could skip that step to speed things along and reduce the backlog in your studio.
Maybe to get rid of these items you could list your project pieces as a "project piece" stating all that needs to be done with the item. Lots of people " love a project "
I think it would take a separate dedicated space to be totally organized and even then it would probably turn into storage and get messy. So scrap that.
Why don't you and one of your reseller friends plan to get together, once or twice a month, and have a project day. If it's on your schedule, then you do it without giving yourself the option whether to do it "some" day. It might become something you look forward to doing. Dreaded chores are always easier when you do them with a friend. Great video!
@@katiebrown7617 I find that is true. I had a friend who hated to cook but had 4 children. To eliminate the daily dread of cooking, she and one of her friends would get together once a week to prep and cook the whole weeks meals which they would refrigerate or freeze. They looked forward to their day together every week.
This is why my husband asked me not to do this. So I quit immediately. I had only sold for a few months. He put everything I had in a box and put it on the top shelf in our garage. It’s still there 25 years later.
They will probably want to verify it. I have a few things of high value that I'm trying to figure out what to do with. I've looked at Chairish, Ruby Lane, The Real Real. Yeah, I'm a little sketchy about shipping out a $1200 item. I need $1200 way more than I need the item. The Ebay verification system does seem pretty legit though. I did have someone try to scam me when I first opened my account, I've not had a problem on Ebay since, selling or buying.
You just validated all the things that I constantly believe is “wrong with me”. Thank you for making me feel like a normal vintage lover, seller, collector.
Much 💙from Brooklyn, NY
Nope, there’s nothing wrong with you! All part of the business.
The candle holder that has a bracket and free swinging candle holder part is meant to hang on the wall. Hang the flat part on the wall and the candle holder should swing into position so you can put a candle in it. Thanks for showing your studio to us. It made me feel wonderful because my space looks exactly the same and I was feeling soooooo guilty. Not any more! Can’t wait till my husband watches the video so he know I’m not unique in having the clutter bug in my space.
Known as a gimbal candle holder. Used on boats - the candlestick part will swing with the rocking movement of the boat and keep the candle perfectly vertical.
Yes, it’s totally normal!!
I really enjoy watching your videos. I would like to see your packing station and maybe if you would show packing a couple things, that would be great.
I feel so much better now! THANK YOU!!
Wow! Yes, I'm not alone! Same exact issues! Thanks for the pep talk!
Loved this video so much!!! Thank you!!!
And, about some of your items that aren't maybe "up to par", like the stool with not so cute upholstery- well, I say, go ahead and try to sell them as is, being open about damages, etc. Maybe openly refer to it as a project piece. I've gone ahead and listed a few things like this, priced accordingly, and they've sold surprisingly quickly. I was actually considering making a "dents and dings" section. I mean, I'm not purposely sourcing imperfect items, but I seem to always have some on hand. Anyway, just an idea. But anyway, l loved this video!
The scalloped lampshade in the 'problem' pile looks like you could add a cane to the inside center and add faux ivy... instant umbrella look!😅❤
Great video! A couple of thoughts about saving things for the future you: 1. Does the thought of getting rid of the item make you sick to your stomach? If not,sell it now. 2. Imagine the room where the item would look good. Can you see yourself living in that room? If not then sell it now. 3. How difficult would it be to find similar items in the future if you sold the items you have? If not difficult, sell them now. Styles/ trends change. By holding onto the item do you run the risk of missing out altogether? If so, sell it now. 4. Is it in pristine condition now and will storing it for an indefinite time create the possibility that it will get damaged and less valuable? If so sell it now. Your studio is lovely. Someday you must give us a longer tour of your collections!
All great questions to ask yourself! I have way more selling regrets than saving regrets so that’s what makes me second-guess things lol
Thanks for going there, Andi! This video was very inspiring to me, and I’m hoping I will keep those vibes until my own space is organized! ❤❤❤
Maybe someone has requested this before but would you share how you keep track of inventory and track cost vs sell? As always I love your videos, you make me laugh and I can tell you love thrifting and vintage as much as I do! ❤
Great suggestion!
I loved this episode so much! Very inspiring and validating. I often keep things in the trunk of my car or in bags from Goodwill in my garage and bring them into the house one at a time and try to photograph and list everything before unloading the next bag. It's not a perfect system and I do have shelving in the garage for things hat aren't a good fit for selling right away for whatever reason, but I try to keep the majority of inventory out of our living space (not always easy!). I also do a clearance sale once a month to get rid of items cluttering up my shelves and it always feels good to get that stuff out and make space for new finds.
I totally think I should be doing clear out sales more often than I do too.
I also do the "one bag at a time" method. It is so much more manageable and less overwhelming. My rule is every. single. item gets inventoried, cleaned, priced and tagged, ready for my booth, then stored in the appropriate area/ bin. I use clear bins, with a copy of the inventory, front and center. No guesswork, easy-peasy to grab for my weekly booth reset and fluff. Then I go back to the car, rinse and repeat.
You have an amazing studio space! Such a huge & beautiful room. I love those wood built in shelves you have. You did a great job organizing and thank you for being vulnerable with us and showing the not always pretty side of the job. I just recently started reselling and am already having a hard time finding where to store my inventory because I don’t have a dedicated space for my business. I hope in the future to have a bigger home that allows me to have a room just for my office / vintage business.
I'm in a 480 square foot house with 4 cats and a drum kit. I have a small mountain growing. I try to stick with small stuff but sometimes I come across free stuff that I just can't pass up. I am happy to know that it is just a chaotic business and I'm not alone.
It’s crazy how fast it gets out of control! Because the business abs and flow so much it’s hard to manage the right amount in inventory. And there’s of course the desire to go thrifting because it’s so fun. 😆
Andi, your comment about ‘which future am I talking about’ re the flower petal lamp and the gold-framed pair of small paintings… SO FUNNY-thx for the laughs!!!
To make things less overwhelming once you identify old or unusable things throw them away right then and there (acrylic paints). Then that task is done! I have 3 lists in my phone for today, must do, and nice to have. For example, I would put the acrylic paint color you need in the nice to have list like hobby lobby - green acrylic paint then if you see one you can get what you need, but can let go of it in your mind as ANOTHER task! Hope this helps I am so ADD and found doing this helps me finish things (only putting 1-2 things max to get done today). I LOVE watching your videos!!!
Great tip!!!
I lol so many times during this video. Everyone of us experience the same things, constant challenge of sorting organizing, and keeping ourselves in check. The best thing I ever did was to move into a smaller space, simply no room for large pieces, I have everything pretty much contained to a couple of closets with shelving. I now sell only on line which really helps keep inventory in control. Bigger wall art I simply hang it in my walls until it sells, in fact I blend a lot of pieces into my personal decor. So far its working. I recently purchased a project piece and instantly regretted it, it will simply never happen. Great video, you have such a natural ability to be funny without trying. Look forward to your "packing video".
Agree that the more space you have the more you will accumulate. That is why I never want a storage unit!
I am doing the same thing myself! I'm doing more tossing out than donating this time around. Its stuff I have had in my booths for a long time and in every different spot, and they have not sold. Every time I get my workspace organized, before I know it it looks like your studio! This year I am buying only what I really want, need and what I have a history of selling. It is very easy for it to get out of control! Good luck to us!🤣
Great strategy for next year!! ❤️
the giraffe with the "side eye!!!" you are so funny :)
I know this isn't the style of your typical video, but as a reseller who also loves cleaning (and watching cleaning videos), this was so fun to watch!! Also, your office gets the most amazing light!
Thanks for watching! I really like organizing videos too!
Well, even though your space will get messy again (and again), it looks fab now! I've been renoing my dining room into my hard goods inventory room. I'm in the process of plastering the ceiling after scraping the popcorn out, but it's such a pain in my neck, literally. People that walk past my front yard, probably think I'm a hoarder, bc I've shoved everything into the living room until the new room is finished. I'm downsizing and most of my inventory is from my home. Hopefully, some day I'll sell it all including this huge house and find a small house and land in the woods!
Don’t you just love how projects make more projects that make more projects! It’s the bane of my existence!
This was what I needed. I was so overwhelmed and I had not even gotten started selling. I felt I was already a hoarder. Thanks for saving me. Looking forward to the packing large items video. Thanks Andi.
You are not alone! So many people struggle with this!
Your studio space is amazing!
I think the carved wood candle holder is a sconce that hangs on the wall
Great video!! I think you are doing a great job at juggling it all. Nothing is ever perfect but we can always try🤩 you definitely made me feel somewhat normal. We are not alone in the struggles of being a reseller. My goal is to just get things done without procrastinating. Instead of putting my goodwill receipt on the end table just put it in the receipt box!!
It's so nice to hear from fellow resellers who are feeling the same way!!
Great video. I’m a reseller on Etsy and you validated a few things that I do and am trying to change. Number one is buying something because it’s a good deal but it really doesn’t excite me to do the work to list it. It then just sits. I have storage space issues, so this is something I’m working hard on. Now I hold the item before buying and ask myself “does this piece excite me enough that I’d want to go home and list it NOW? If the answer is no, it’s likely not being purchased. I also feel guilty getting rid of items that I’m not listing or need work, etc. I’m getting better about donating them. I also give some of my reseller friends items if they want them. Thanks again!
Amazing space! Your little corner filming area does not do it justice at all! (I vote for changing your filming backdrop to the shelf area; the art wall behind you now is kind of color overload for me). I do think you have a lot of wasted space that could be used for storage, especially the short wall under the windows. That entire span could be used for short open shelving or short closed cabinets like you can get at Ikea. Also your room corners could use some tall shelving. All the additional shelving would add more zones and make it easier to stay orderly. But overall I LOVE your space!
You are adorable and your approach is spot on. Make your space attractive to You! It's your personal nest. I have 26 large bins in which I store all my items which are lightly wrapped in bubble wrap. Each bin is designated with a letter A-Z and I have an inventory book showing where each item is located. Booth directed items need to be in your garage (closest to the car) You could set up your shipping department on that wonderful island! Projects? Do 1 a week. You are blessed to have a garage, I do not. I can happily walk into my office with NO clutter. Therefore, less stress. You did a great job on your studio. It is a happy place again. Not everyone's system will work for everyone. You go girl
Oh my gosh I just found your channel, I related to so much of this!!! I am so jealous of your beautiful studio space! I do not have a dedicated room or space so it takes over my entire house lol. Hoping 2025 will find me more organized. Loved the video. Thank you for being so authentic. 😊
Before this room it was all over my house too!!
Reseller Ambassador Extraordinaire! Thanks Andi, great video. And I think that carved wooden piece with a hole all the way through in the problem pile is a lamp piece. I thrifted a lamp made of similar stacked pieces in Texas and managed to sneak it onto a plane years ago before strict baggage rules.
I was wondering that too! Thinking it must just be missing the hardware cord otherwise, what would it be?
This was very helpful and you’re definitely not alone……I was able to downsize to one storage unit last month but I have overtaken our 3300 square foot house with all my stuff…..I’m out of hand and have really had to start addressing my buying habits…..I feel like I have a lot of great inventory but I have so much I’ll never get it listed. I’m thinking of doing a living estate sale just to get rid of inventory. Thanks for the great video and p.s. you look very pretty in this video!
You should have other Reseller shop your inventory! If it’s good stuff, they’re probably OK with pain more than what you got it for.
I’m going through the same thing right now. My reselling life is currently taking up two guest rooms and a bonus room. I can’t keep it going like this. I recently purchased 4 tall bookcases to help organize my inventory which helps, but I’m afraid my system is out of balance-way too much sourcing and not enough organizing. I know I have sourcing FOMO which drives me to bring more stuff in before the old stuff goes out. Ultimately, I need to learn to deal with all of my inventory before I source more product. What I really need is Ozempic for resellers to curb and control my inventory appetite! 😂
Omg I died over Ozempic for thrifting! I’m definitely in needed of that prescription lol.
Thank you so much for showing us the all real clutter issues involved with reselling. I am not a tosser! We live in a small house with a farm to care for outside. My husband ,daughter and I are artists and we all have our space needs. When I decided to become a reseller the mess just tipped the scales of equilibrium. Now right before Christmas I am ramping up the cleaning and organization. Your video was perfectly timed for my life!!!!!
It’s crazy how much inventory can take over. I totally forgot to talk about cars and how much it can take over that too!!!
Great video. I am also thinking about how to manage my inventory differently in 2025, including what not to buy. On that note, what do you do with stuff that doesn't sell? How long do you hold onto something hoping it will sell? I'm thinking about packing up everything that I've had for one year, redonating it, and adding it to my "don't buy" list.
Great questions!! Can't wait to hear responses
Great questions! I’d love to see a video on this. Also, what those “WTF items” or “don’t buy” anymore items are.
I'm so glad I'm not the only one battling to stay organized!
Haha nope! Everyone is!
Loved this video! Hearing you talk was like listening to my own brain 😅
It seems to me, from the outside looking in, that you are juggling everything quite remarkably! My favorite channel!
Andi ☀️ Wow 🤯 I am so proud of you 🙌🙏 You are very organized!!! I do not know why you beat yourself up over that. Everybody has that problem even if they're not a reseller. Or like me is about to be a reseller. You forgot a category which was empty boxes. My garage looks like a UPS store. I know I have more boxes than inventory at this point. I know it was hard to reel yourself in over no lamps, no furniture, no project pieces etc. Please learn to take things back.🙅♀️ It's really not that hard & nobody really cares at the store that you take it back to. I think you have done excellent organizing your workspace & setting goals for yourself for 2025! Let's hope it works out 🤞❤
P.s. I still want to buy the shawl from you!!! Please will you answer me?
Ohh yeah accumulating boxes could be its own episode!! And I’m sorry you never got the message about the shawl on Etsy. I responded that day, but maybe you didn’t get an alert that I responded. It sold in my booth before the video went live. Sorry!
Andi I loved this video thank you. You should have a donation category. You did a great job it looks awesome
Bravo (insert clapping). What a great video!! Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty. For most people who are in this type of business, these are the types of "issues" we run in to. This video was not only insightful but also motivating. You have prompted your audience to evaluate what works for them and for others to re-evaluate their current systems and procedures that may not be working so well. At least you did for me. Perfect for the New Year for positive changes. So, thank you.
2024 was a slower year than 2023 for my vintage booth and I didn’t adjust when I realized that was the case. I have spent the last 6 months moving my current stock and slowing the buying. Not fun but I have a manageable pile. 2025 I plan to sell online (little hesitant) but I think it will help with those slow months.
Selling online opens you up to so many more buyers. So I think it’s smart to have both especially with how unpredictable foot traffic can be.
Sometimes you don’t realize how little clutters in your living or working space contributes to your mood and the well being of your mental and emotional health. If you look at it from a Feng Shui perspective, it may also block your financial flow and blessings. But life happens and it’s not always easy to stay on top of it. I think you’re doing great Andi!
One of the reasons I closed my storefront, it gave me too much space and I just couldn't keep up with all of my inventory and it
was affecting my wellbeing, so I am in the process of scaling down and pretty much giving a lot of away just so that I can get back on track.
Overhead can be a huge stress, and that includes inventory as well as expenses. I'm running a business, not a museum, so stuff
that has been around way too long has to go.
Hi. Would a fifty cent basket in your shops for the little things to go from the bags, help to move things on?
I loved this video sooo much! Thank you for walking us through your process and for normalizing the mess. I could watch you do this monthly.
Glad you enjoyed it! Organizing is the worst, but definitely satisfying.
Such a lovely work space.
Thanks, it’s so much better now!
Ah, yes -- clutter. I'm working on that! I don't have a designated space, so it's kind of all over. I think I will have to get rid of a guest room and go for the "studio". Thanks for the nitty gritty. I don't feel bad at all now!!
Wow! I'm in good company. I just closed my store front, and I am overwhelmed. I'm in the process of getting all of my inventory in heavy duty totes from Home Depot and labeling them to hopefully find the items relatively quickly. Kind of a pain but I think once it really gets organized and up on a shelving unit (which I don't currently have) it will be so much nicer and organized. Well, I did leave out an important part and that's I want to build another building for running my business. lol
Thanks for the video! Always helps to know I’m not the only one that has stuff everywhere. Yep I do that with tags too 😂
Love all the animal baskets
This is the first time I've got to see the wicker animals! I love them!
Absolutely love love loveeeee your shelves of your stuff, I need to sort out a room to have just like this of all the things I love!
That was great! Thanks for sharing. Would love to see your hand collection some time. I am definitely moving into buying smaller things, but I'm not sure you can always do that since you have two booths and specialize in home decor.
I’ll be shooting a collection video soon!
If you ever decide to sell those small ornate frames, I would love a chance to buy them!
Your space is validating! Thank you!
Also my parents had that key wall hook thingy with the tree and the house - hadn't thought about it from that day to this :)
Would you address the new Etsy changes in a future video. I’ve seen lots of UA-cam video titles lamenting them.
Added to my list!
Im so envious of your studio space... it's beautiful. Love all the collections on show :) Thank you for showing us your process. I feel validated in that all my piles scattered everywhere about the house (no studio) is maybe more normal than I thought.
Btw...isn't that wooden candleholder a gimbal sconce? There seems to be a hole on the bottom extended piece to the side to hang it to the wall?
Yes clutter is normal!! 🤭
That candle holder hangs on the wall. I believe it's called a nautical candle holder.
I agree, it is meant to adjust to movement and stay upright - whether on a table or wall
Yep - otherwise known as a gimbal candle holder. Used on boats - the candlestick part will swing with the rocking movement of the boat and keep the candle perfectly vertical.
Thank you for making this video. It is fun to see a resellers collection. You come across so many amazing items and have them displayed nicely in your light filled studio. I love it!
So glad you liked it!
This is my fave video ever. I'm normal!
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Great video! ❤️ Will definitely watch this when I need inspiration 😃
Love your space! ~and your video(s). 🎉
This video was so relatable! That is an amazing studio space you have.
I am so happy that you enjoyed the video!
Great thoughts, Andi, & a wonderful video! Like most, I can totally relate:) Thank you!
This video is so REAL!! THANK YOU for making so many of us feel seen and not so alone! ❤🥹
I loved seeing your studio space and your process. This was a great behind the scenes video.
So glad you liked it!
The free swinging candle is likely off the wall of a boat as it will always sit level.
I honestly don’t know how you do it. I struggle with being a reseller on EBay and Etsy. Adding a vintage booth somewhere or adding UA-cam? Forgetaboutit. I donate all my wrong stuff buys back after a year of being listed and not sold.
I am currently packaging all the items I buy after listing. That has helped tremendously.
Andy, you did great and just enjoy the calm for now. It’s all about having the right place for everything and trying to limit where those places are. You can reset any time and perhaps the resetting will get smaller each time as you keep to your system. Just remember, we are all in this crazy fun journey together and let’s be honest, the crazy is probably what we love the most about it😂
Wow, not as much fun as I thought... Good video
Professional organizer & vintage reseller here. I'm usually pretty good about listing (or at least drafting) things as they come in. But the past few weeks, I've slacked off because I did a vintage show this past weekend, so didn't list things for about a month leading to to the show, thinking they would sell there. Now I'm overwhelmed with all these items I need to deal with😒
I love the island in the center of the room! I’d love to add something like that to my space.
wow, i don't feel so bad anymore, thank you
Wonderful video Andi! I am also so guilty of buying "wrong" items. I wish I had a nice space like you have with your studio. All my stuff is in the garage and it's hot in the summer and freezing this time of year!
You have overflow, makes sense to me.
My inventory weighs on me physically and mentally. My cataloging has changed since the beginning and I keep thinking I would go back through and reorganize…not happening. I have a booth, stuff in my kitchen and garage, and stuff in a storage unit. I am drowning! Help!
The candle holder that keeps tipping over when you put a candle in it is supposed to hang on the wall. It looks like there is a hole from which to hang it.
You’re right!
That's hilarious about the price stickers. I do exactly the same thing. I have a pile at my photo table and a pile at my shipping table.
I’ll find them stuff to clothes and shoes all the time. 😇
Get a box of pictures hardware and a small hammer, screwdriver or drill and leave on or under the work bench then any pictures that new hardware do as they come in.
I totally need to do this!
I agree with you. Couldn't most of your inventory go to your booth?
I would have 75% is there.
Omg yes, it explodes. Just last weekend I moved every single thing in my house to my garage. I need to price when I bring stuff home and box up what’s not in my booth.
Soo fascinating! But see this is why I can’t be a seller. My “inventory” is already overflowing in my place and I’m the only customer. 😂
Omg too funny!! 🤣🤣🤣
Didn't realize the backup involved with showing your hauls. When you record at the shops (which I love!), it seems redundant to talk about them again. You could skip that step to speed things along and reduce the backlog in your studio.
I've been selling on ebay for about 2 months and I'm having a blast! How do I make things sell better? Thanks ❤
The swinging wood candle holder is a wall sconce. It shouldn't tip if you hang it. One problem piece solved!
Thank you so much for the tips. To give you a hint of my hoard, his name is Horror Monster. He creeps and crawls throughout the house.😢😢😢
OMG that is hilarious! 😂
You did it!
P.S. the wooden swinging candle holder in the WTF pile is actually a wall sconce silly. Dont glue it!!
Thank you!!!
Put the bagged ornaments in a box for .50 to $1 each in your booth NOW.
List the Christmas ornaments, if you don’t want to do it individually, list 3/5 together. Better 10$ for 3 than giving them back . 😅
Except not worth the time it takes to photograph and make those listings...
Lamps are a hard one for me! I sell about 4 or 5 a month but most of them always need something, uuggh.
It happens to me, even down to the price tags!
I am you, you are me…I’m getting rid of things and organizing AND realizing I have too many project pieces 😞
We have such high hopes for those pieces! 😇
It wasn't total chaos at all. Now looking ship shape.
Maybe to get rid of these items you could list your project pieces as a "project piece" stating all that needs to be done with the item. Lots of people " love a project "
Great idea!! I always just assume no one wants a project like me lol
I think it would take a separate dedicated space to be totally organized and even then it would probably turn into storage and get messy. So scrap that.
Why don't you and one of your reseller friends plan to get together, once or twice a month, and have a project day. If it's on your schedule, then you do it without giving yourself the option whether to do it "some" day. It might become something you look forward to doing. Dreaded chores are always easier when you do them with a friend. Great video!
That’s actually a really nice idea!!! Dreaded chores are always easier with a friend / helper!
@@katiebrown7617 I find that is true. I had a friend who hated to cook but had 4 children. To eliminate the daily dread of cooking, she and one of her friends would get together once a week to prep and cook the whole weeks meals which they would refrigerate or freeze. They looked forward to their day together every week.
@@jimsterhill I love that! ❤️
Girl!!!! Don’t put the lotus lamp away - sell it to me :)
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The only organized reseller I know is Lavender Clothesline. The rest of us live in chaos!
What is bar exercise??
Barre exercise. Ballet.
Only really organize reseller I see is lavender clothesline on UA-cam
That looks like my drawer of candle
This is why my husband asked me not to do this. So I quit immediately. I had only sold for a few months. He put everything I had in a box and put it on the top shelf in our garage. It’s still there 25 years later.
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That's so sad :(
Lavender Clothesline is so organized. But I operate more like you.
I wouldn’t sell your first item on eBay for $1000. New sellers get a lot of scammers
They will probably want to verify it. I have a few things of high value that I'm trying to figure out what to do with. I've looked at Chairish, Ruby Lane, The Real Real. Yeah, I'm a little sketchy about shipping out a $1200 item. I need $1200 way more than I need the item. The Ebay verification system does seem pretty legit though. I did have someone try to scam me when I first opened my account, I've not had a problem on Ebay since, selling or buying.