With arms full of vintage clothing and 1950s dishes, not to mention Patrick loaded down with fixtures, we shuffled into Antique Alley to load into my antique space. After building a shelf and doing some final pricing at the shop, I was able to proudly present my space, The Atomic Hideaway, to the antique world! I’m thrilled to have a space of my own.Selling on Etsy just wasn’t working for me. I’ve never been a big fan of buying online, let alone jumping through the hoops to sell online. I sincerely respect the people who have the patience to buy and sell online. For someone with little patience, like myself, it just didn’t jive. I’ve been getting lots of help from my parents, who were pioneers in the antique world in Eugene. And they seem proud of me that I’m moving along quite quickly for being in Portland for only two weeks.

So, if you’re in the Portland area, come visit me at Antique Alley, located in the heart of the Hollywood District, at 2000 NE 42nd Ave. There are loads of fabulous booths to check out, along with other antique malls just next door and across the street!