I think a lot of people overthink displays when it comes to the storytelling aspect.
Is it going to be expensive? That question seems to be the biggest hurdle.
Props and materials don't have to be expensive. They can be items from the grocery store, thrift shop, hardware store, and dumpsters.
I used to go into stores searching for particular items and would end up so hyper-focused on those items that I would walk past isles and isles of other items that could have been used differently than I was thinking.
Yes, you can go in with a list of items you need, but I found that with my ADD, I could only focus on that list.
Now I will go into hardware stores, thrift shops, and yard sales with an open mind about finding something that can be a riser, cover the bottom of a jewelry case, cover a table, create height, etc. I have stopped looking at things for specific displays or usages.
Astroturf can instantly take a tabletop display from rustic to a garden vibe..
2x4's are amazing risers for jewelry cases.
Pre-cut fence material cut down into different sizes strung from the ceiling can create a pretty incredible installation for a window or above a display.
Old tennis racquets are whimsical when hung on a wall with bright jewelry shown on it.
Old photos from a thrift shop are a great way to change the vibe of your standard boring frames.
Sourdough loaves and fresh herbs are a great way to create a lifestyle element on your tabletops.
Fallen tree limbs hanging or shown in vases are incredible and are FREE
Old furniture like coffee tables and old chairs that someone has tossed is just a paint coat away from being your favorite way to create height in your display.
So, this is my call to action to you, my friend.
Take a few hours and go into some of these types of stores and walk through.
Walk slow, like really really slow and take it all in.
Walk through with an open mind.
You will see, things will start revealing themselves to you.
Let me know what you found and show me what you created with it!
Make sure you tag me! I would love to share it with our followers!
xoxo,
Michelle
