Setting Up Shop!

One of the questions I am asked most frequently is "So, where's your shop located?" At every outdoor Market I set up at, more than half of all visitors to my pop up shop Just Off Pine, ask for my business card, location of my shop and the hours of operation. It became clear after my very first Market experience that I needed to start shopping for a location.

Setting up a shop of my own during my first month in business as Just Off Pine, LLC, simply was not a reality. It is certainly something to strive for within the first year, as my small business becomes successful. However, it is something I will have to work hard for and build up to. So, what are the other possibilities? There's always online shops to consider such as eBay and Esty. Both are great ways to get your business going and growing. I am currently considering listing on eBay and Esty is clearly a wonderful venue for anyone creative.

More research led me to a fabulous idea and the opportunity to set up my own shop within a shop.

There are a variety of wonderful established shops renting out spaces to allow a nifty mix of merchandise and style in the same space. I was invited to join the "family" at two such shops.

Just of Pine, LLC can now be found at The 3rd Rail Mercantile in Unadilla and at Hidden Memories in Worcester. Both of these shops are the perfect venue for Just Off Pine. If you live close, or happen to be traveling in this area, please stop by. I am sure you will find it well worth the trip.

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This is the beginnings of the Just Off Pine, LLC set up at 3rd Rail Mercantile in Unadilla, New York. The Mercantile is a wonderful place to visit, and spend an hour or two browsing the many interesting furnishings, decor and collectables for sale. The lovely old barn is the perfect setting and Owners Michelle and Ty have created a very unique shopping experience.