Tuesday, February 22, 2011

HALLOWEEN...in February?

Who's thinking about Halloween when we haven't even make it through Easter?  Me and most anyone that sells seasonal decor.  Vendors are previewing their fall and winter offerings as earlier as December.  Seeing all the new goodies make me want to skip right to fall, as much as I love all those bunnies...I can't help myself.  So I ask you this question, when do you start shopping for fall and Halloween?

This is one of my new favorite items by Bethany Lowe Designs for 2011.
Set of 3 paper masks.  How cute will they be on a jack-o-lantern, on a plaster bust, in a wreath, tied around a glass hurricane, hung on the back of chairs, hanging in the window, I could go on...

If it is a great piece that I can't live without I will buy it anytime no matter the season.  On the upside come September and October when there are other expenses like costumes, parties, and back to school shopping I will still have a great piece that I bought back in May to add to my collection.  OK, I will probably buy a new piece in October too...then I end up with two (or three, or...) great pieces!

BLACK CAT IN PUMPKIN by Dee Foust for Bethany Lowe Designs
Available at tinselshop.com

I want your feedback, do you shop for seasonal decor items out of season?  Would an "early bird" discount or incentive of some kind pursuade you to shop or reserve a piece early? 

Best wishes,
Tammy

6 comments:

  1. oh! i like the masks too! yes! i would buy any time of season if its a good buy! hope you and your cuties are doing well!

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  2. I LOVE those masks! Yes...on a jack-o-lantern. I usually don't think about Halloween at all till end of July....Every year at that time I start getting excited about Halloween and start thinking about what I'll do this year. But yes, I do buy out of season if I see something at a great price.

    I really love Easter stuff too but haven't seen anything great this year so far but I need to check out your shop and see what you have.

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  3. Why not?.....love those masks as well. Hugs to you...happy halloween.xoxoxo

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  4. If I find something cute and it is a good price, I don't care what time of year it is! I visited your site and you have some beautiful things. I love vintage things!

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  5. I like a great bargain so I would buy off season. I like to buy things I see otherwise they are often vanishing into thin air! Great blog here! Anne

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  6. I think most people look to buy early~ And for a discount all the better!

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