The Hoard Sale 2013

Holy Crapballs. You guys, the Hoard Sale last Saturday was a HUGE success. I am shocked and beyond humbled at how many of you came (and how far some of you travelled!)  It was so fun seeing old friends and meeting so many new ones! Instead of being all “Look at what you missed.” I am going to give you a rundown of the events, just like you are my partner in crime. That way its like you were right there with us!!

Whats that noise? Oh dont worry. Its your alarm going off…at 4:00 in the morning. And since we just fell asleep 2 hours ago, lets just hit snooze for a few more minutes, shall we?

4:36 ok now its time to REALLY get up. The sale starts in 4 hours and you have over 100 pieces of amazingness to move, clean and price. I mean, we could have done some of that beforehand but why, when you can experience the rush of heart palpitations?!

5:30 Still moving furniture out of the garage. How.Is.There.So.Much.Stuff.Still?

6:00 The sign hanging commences. And be grateful that you at least did that part beforehand.

7:00 The sun is up and people are starting to line up. Finally everything is moved outside!! Um…we should probably change out of our pjs. Its not a good look.

7:10  No time to do our hair folks, we still have to finish pricing!! Though I must admit the tear-away tags were genius. My tags were yellow and Brooke’s were orange. That way nothing got mixed up!

7:25-8:10 Run around like a mad woman? Check. Almost vomit 6 times because of adrenaline and the stress? Check. Pull it together and just learn not to bend over so far? Check.

8:15 We have 1 take to get the video intro right. Dun dun dun….Its good enough, lets move!

8:20 Announce that the Dance Off is ready to start. This was one of my favorite parts of the Hoard Sale last year,  unfortunately we did it after the huge crowd had dispersed. But not this year. We were setting the mood for the entire day, and it was going to be poppin. 9 willing participants shook what their momma gave them for a chance to get early entrance into the sale and first pick of one item. We also had a costume contest (and I dont know how!) but we missed getting a picture with Paige the Hoard Sale Ninja.

8:23 Laugh until you almost pee and marvel at the moves that the ladies (especially the preggo ones!) have. Personally i am just glad that I am not responsible for Sierra’s water breaking during Womanizer, because we were all a little concerned about that. Fun fact:  That is the same Sierra that got the Emerald Green Guest Room Makeover a few month back!

8:30  The sale is ready to begin. Start your fast that a) no one gets trampled Black Friday style and b) no one starts to riot.

8:32  The first customer is in line and the true madness begins. There is lots of hugging and screeching and picture taking and project planning happening.

9:21 The first wave is over,  now we get to pull everything forward and rearrange so that it doesnt look picked over. Lesbihonest here. This is still the greatest yard sale selection that St. George has seen all year.

From 10:30-12:30 there is lots of sweating (its hot here!!) negotiating and laughing. And then the rain begins and its time to close up shop and head to Swig for celebratory Dirty Dr. Peppers and Sugar Cookies with my favorite girls in the world.

Was the sale worth it? Abso-FREAKING-lutely. I sold about 90% of my  items , made some cash, and got to hang out with die hard furniture junkies. Sounds like the best Saturday of the year to me!

I am chatting all things Yard Sales today over on the Hometalk G+ show and I would love for you to come and watch!! Click the image below to RSVP,  it starts at 2:00 pm EST.