Plan Ahead: Bee Balm Boutique's 2026 Consignment & Vintage Intake Schedule
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One of the questions we hear most often is, "When should I bring in my items?"
The answer is simple: we're happy to accept consignments by appointment year-round. However, our seasonal Intake Weeks are designed to help you plan ahead and bring in items when we're actively preparing for upcoming seasons and holidays.
During each Intake Week, you may bring in up to 25 items without an appointment. We encourage consigners to think ahead, clean out closets, storage rooms, and holiday totes, and bring us the treasures you'd be excited to discover while shopping yourself.
As always, we emphasize quality and condition over quantity. All items should be clean, in excellent condition, and ready to be photographed, displayed, or sold.
Below is our Intake Week schedule for the rest of 2026.
August 4–9: Fall Begins Arriving
While it may still feel like summer outside, August is when shoppers start thinking about cooler weather and autumn decorating.
We're looking for:
- Fall women's clothing
- Fall-themed décor
- Fall-themed vintage décor
- Small furniture pieces
This is a great time to bring in lightweight layers, cardigans, fall accessories, autumn decorations, and quality vintage pieces that celebrate the season.
September 1–6: Fall & Halloween
September is all about cozy autumn vibes and vintage Halloween treasures.
We're looking for:
- Fall clothing
- Fall-themed décor
- Fall-themed vintage décor
- Vintage Halloween décor
- Halloween blow molds (especially vintage)
- Fall shoes and boots
If you've accumulated more pumpkins than you can display, have vintage Halloween collectibles tucked away, or are ready to part with quality fall fashion, September is your week.
October 6–11: Christmas Arrives
Yes, really!
By October, many of our customers are already shopping for holiday décor and gifts. This intake helps us prepare for the busy holiday shopping season.
We're looking for:
- Winter clothing
- Christmas décor
- Christmas blow molds
- Vintage Christmas items
- Winter shoes and boots
Limited quantities of Halloween décor may still be accepted during this intake, particularly vintage blow molds and exceptional vintage pieces.
November 3–8: Holiday & Winter Favorites
Our final Intake Week of the year focuses on the heart of the holiday season.
We're looking for:
- Winter clothing
- Christmas décor
- Vintage Christmas items
- Ugly sweaters
- Winter shoes and boots
Vintage Christmas remains one of our most requested categories, and shoppers are actively searching for unique holiday treasures, nostalgic décor, and festive winter fashions.
We're Always Accepting
Even if your items don't fit a particular intake theme, we're always interested in quality vintage and home décor items such as:
- Vintage brass items, especially figurines
- Vintage art pottery
- Mid-Century Modern décor
- 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s home décor
- Small solid-wood furniture
- Quality artwork and wall décor
- Coffee table books
- Unique vintage treasures
Please call ahead regarding larger furniture pieces.
What We Don't Accept
To keep our inventory curated and focused, we generally do not accept:
- Hobby Lobby décor
- Target décor
- Big-box store artwork
- Mass-produced decorative items
- Clear glass
- Clothing, shoes, or household items that are not clean and ready for display
Need Another Time?
No worries.
If you have more than 25 items, larger collections, furniture pieces, or simply can't make it during one of our scheduled Intake Weeks, we're happy to schedule a consignment appointment throughout the year.
Questions? Give us a call at 507-886-2337, email becky@shopbeebalm.com, or stop by Bee Balm Boutique in historic downtown Harmony.
We can't wait to see your good goods!
How it Works
To learn more about our consignment process, how to get paid, what percentage goes to the store or consigner, please check out this page on our site.