…and you thought it was Black Friday
I always donate 10% of sales to the Save the Manatee Club, but now through next Tuesday, a full 50% of my sales will be donated for the protection of this beloved endangered species. I am calling this my Gray Friday fundraiser. I also have an Everyday Hero page set up for donations, in case no vintage finery from my shop beckons. My goal is to reach $400 between now and Tuesday, November 27. With your help, I know this can be done.
Manatee painting by Anna Davies
Of mannequins and manatees
I know what some of you must be thinking: What is it about the manatee that attracts a vintage clothing seller? Well, I'll tell you.
It all began about a dozen years ago when I was visiting relatives in Florida, and they took me to an area where manatees are sometimes seen. We saw plenty of alligators and beautiful birds and plants, but not a manatee. Then, as we were getting ready to leave, a truck pulled up, and a group of people jumped out to lift a manatee down to the water, cradled in a sling.
My manatee moment, Blue Springs, Florida
You see, this manatee had been rescued and rehabilitated after being found injured by a boat strike, and was now strong enough to be released back into the wild. As the manatee gently swam off, another manatee came up from the bottom of the stream and nuzzled the returnee...an unmistakable greeting.
Tears were streaming down my face. I was IN LOVE with manatees!
I decided then and there to learn about this endangered species, and to help it survive. I believe this fits pretty neatly with my—and many vintage lovers'—interest in walking a bit more gently on the Earth, recycling instead of buying new clothes. It's just one of many reasons to love vintage, but it's a mighty good one.
Thank you for caring right along with me!
That’s not all that’s going on
Right now and through November 25, with every purchase of $100 or more, you will automatically get 20% off in my Etsy shop.
Saving money and saving manatees? Talk about a win-win!