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{MEET THE SHOP OWNER}
1) Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you decided to open up shop?
I live in Minneapoils, Minnesota, working full-time as a writer/editor, but my passion is hunting for vintage clothes. I started an etsy shop, Salvaged Strawberry, about four months ago, and it has been an amazing and fun experience. I also sell my vintage goods at pop-up sales in Minneapolis (in fact, I have one coming in February and I am super excited about it!). I live in a small duplex with my partner and our two pugs, Parker and Scarlett. One of our best friends
lives next door, so it’s pretty perfect. I LOVE finding vintage treasures, whether I am scouting out thrift stores, estate sales, garage/tage sales, or a good ol’ church rummage. My biggest problem: there’s just not enough storage! My basement has turned into a vintage shop — it’s full of racks and boxes of shoes/purses. It’s fun having friends come over and shop in my basement. 🙂
2) Sometimes shopping vintage in stores can be tiring and a lot of work, got any tips?
I understand that shopping for vintage can be a lot of work. You have to dig through a lot of crap to get to the good stuff. But for me, I truly ENJOY the hunt. I love digging through boxes and walking through old 1950s homes. Most times, I sit on the floor and just start digging in. I do this a lot — sit next to the record stack at a thrift store. I don’t like to rush, I like to take my time and enjoy it. As far as tips go, I usually pick two to three sections when I go thrifting, and really focus there. Usually that’s dresses, housewares, and purses. If I am still feeling motivated then I keep going — usually my cart is full by then though. 🙂 I also just walk down the aisle looking at colors and fabrics that jump out at me. I sort of skim. This makes it so that you can get through the store quickly, too. My best tip is to hit up the church rummage sales in your area. That’s where you can find the BEST bargains.
3) What is one thing you are looking forward to this Winter?
I am really looking forward to taking a knitting class. It starts at the end of January and I can’t wait! I’ve been so inspired by these gals’ shops: Knelly Bean, Susannah Bean, and Bradee Homemade. I can’t wait to get started! I’ve had two friends already ask if I can teach them once I learn so we can have knitting parties. 🙂
4) What is your favorite dessert?
My favorite dessert is anything chocolate!
{GIVEAWAY}
To enter:
1. Visit Salvaged Strawberry and leave a comment with your favorite item! (mandatory entry)
For additional entries, leave a separate comment for each action.
2. Add Salvaged Strawberry to your Etsy Favorites
3. Like Salvaged Strawberry on Facebook and write on the wall saying I sent ya!
4. Be a GFC follower of my blog
5. Follow @sandyalamode on Twitter
6. Blog, facebook, or tweet about this giveaway (make sure to include @sandyalamode in your tweet) and include the link (one entry each)
Feel free to use this tweet:
#GIVEAWAY TIME! Win $25 shop credit to the hand-picked vintage shop Salvaged Strawberry on @sandyalamode! http://bit.ly/AlAdoF
This giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY and closes on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 12PM CST. Good luck!
Don’t want to wait? Take 25% off your Salvaged Strawberry order with code “ALAMODE”!
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Love the red leather loafers!
also, the preppy cardigan!
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Added to etsy favs! mshum19
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follow you via gfc!
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liked and wrote on fb as may equality shum
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I like this vintage black purse: http://www.etsy.com/listing/81633396/70s-rose-adorned-black-clutch
I am a GFC follower of your blog!
I follow you on twitter
@SomerKnits
I love the vintage tan leather slingbacks and travel bag! 🙂
Added salvaged strawberry to my etsy favs!
I follow your blog 🙂
I like salvage strawberry on FB
Oooh, I love that plaid midi skirt!
-Lindsey
What a super cute store Sandy!!! Lovely pieces:)
Inspiration for You, Your Home, & Everywhere in Between!
I like the mushroom belt
I heart her shop on etsy
I follow you on GFC
I follow salvaged strawberry on FB
I follow you on Twitter
I love the brown traveler bag… and it’s on sale!! 😀
Added to my etsy faves!
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tweeted here
I follow you on twitter!
I GFC your blog!
I like the
Rope and brass belt
GFC follower
twitter follower
tweeted :https://twitter.com/#!/brookelynmu/status/157060511362596864
i love the black vintage purse 🙂 sooo pretty!
im a GFC follower
i follow you on twitter 🙂
added to my etsy favs!
So many good things come from Minneapolis 🙂
I’m loving the Vintage Travel Bag in Cinnamon American Tourister!
I’m a follower of your blog!
I love the travel bags & that short sleeved black sweater with rainbow specks. So cute!
I follow you on twitter!
I love their retro 80s travel bag!!
xo
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I hearted her shop!!!
xo
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I follow your blog via GFC!!
xo
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I follow you on twitter!
@moonbeamwishes
Tweeted!!
https://twitter.com/#!/moonbeamwishes/status/157112728710938624
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I just always love Salvaged Strawberry’s selections! My favorite item would have to be the black floral brocade cropped jacket. So pretty! Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway!
Crystal
gilland [at] etsu [dot] edu
http://vintagelovingmom.blogspot.com/
Salvaged Strawberry is a favorite on Etsy (crystalgilland)!
Crystal
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Posted on Salvaged Strawberry’s FB wall (Crystal-Cutshaw-Gilland).
Crystal
gilland [at] etsu [dot] edu
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Now following with with GFC (VintageLovingMom).
Crystal
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Now following you on Twitter (vntglovingmom).
Crystal
gilland [at] etsu [dot] edu
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Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/vntglovingmom/status/157118925673476096
Crystal
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That 1970’s polka dot dress is in need of coming to my closet stat….I love me some vintage! Thanks for hosting sweetie!
Ooo my favorites are the lace adorned black dress with the adorable bow, or the girl scout inspired campfire dress!
I <3 ed Salvaged Strawberry on Etsy!
I’m a GFC follower of your blog!
I follow you on Twitter!
i’m obsessed with the 1980s Retro Travel Bag Brown Luggage. obsessed!
i’m a gfc follower of your blog.
i follow you on twitter.
and i just added their shop to my etsy favs.
I love that travel bag!
how fun!! i love the preppy vintage navy cardigan.
added them as a favorite!
follow your blog of course 🙂
and i follow you on twitter.
The 1970s Blouse in Brown with the Lace Collar is beautiful!
Added the shop to my faves. 🙂
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Liked the fb page and wrote on the wall!
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Following your blog with GFC!
Following you on Twitter!
username: dawngwimes
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/dawngwimes/status/157238502457737217
I love the floral sheer fitted shortsleeved dress, very pretty!
Oh, that petal pink coat! Swoon. If I win, though, I think I’ll bring home the skeleton key necklace.
Thanks for the giveaway. (And for sharing Austin’s birth story. Is there a story behind his name? I love name stories.)
I follow you via GFC.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81320613/70s-floral-day-dress-with-belt
Love this dress.
gfc follower as jhb
twitter follower as jhitomi
Love the 1970s Black Polka Dot Dress Lightly Crimped with Ruffle Collar!
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Added Salvaged Strawberry to my favorites!
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Liked her fb page and wrote on her wall!
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I follow your blog via GFC!
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tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/addiecorner
Love the 1980s Retro Travel Bag Brown Luggage!
I follow you on Twitter (as pixiepineblog)
Thanks!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/PixiePineBlog/status/157582355840778240
I like the Vintage pin-striped gray skirt.
i love 1980s Retro Travel Bag Brown Luggage
Added Salvaged Strawberry to my Etsy Favorites as rabkina
Like Salvaged Strawberry on Facebook as rabkina
i am a a GFC follower of your blog
follow on twitter as rabkina
I love the Large Silver Antique Skeleton Key Necklace.
love the skeleton key necklace jmmccarr@gmail.com
i follow via gfc jmmccarr@gmail.com
i follow u on twitter jmmccarr@gmail.com
I really like the Floral sheer fitted short-sleeved dress in rose, black, and turquoise small/medium
gfc follower as “sswpss”
I adore the 1980s Retro Travel Bag!
I added Salvaged Strawberry to my Etsy favorites!
I liked Salvaged Strawberry on Facebook and wrote on her wall!
I love the 50s watercolor dress – totally my style. Alas, I am not a 1950s size small 🙁
GFC follower – dmarie824
Added Salvaged Strawberry to my etsy faves.
mushroom belt
I LOVE the
Pretty Pink Pendleton Sweater Vest / size medium it is so cute!
I hearted her shop, and some items. Amelia Design
I commented and liked the fb page.
I joined via GFC
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/BedeliasSpot/status/158023547971833857
I followed on twitter. https://twitter.com/#!/BedeliasSpot/status/158023547971833857
I love the globe earrings! I might just need to get my ears pierced for those!
I love the Cranberry skirt with belt and pockets!
I added Salvaged Strawberry to my etsy faves – bowsnbuttons
I follow via gfc – ktkatherine
I became a SS facebook fan and let her know that you sent me!
I follow you on twitter – @fashfrugality
Tweet! https://twitter.com/#!/fashfrugality/status/158252993026859008
I love the retro Travel Bag!
I added Salvaged Strawberry to my Etsy Favorites!
Now a facebook fan of theirs!
I follow you by GFC!
Following you on Twitter @Lealee33
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/Lealee33/status/158255427929378816
I shared on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003055692641&ref=tn_tnmn#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=340448222641583&id=100003055692641
I love the black floral cropped jacket with bow
I hearted the shop under sam(sammybigtoe)
i follow on gfc as samantha oh!