Barter. To trade goods or services without the exchange of money.
This sounds like a smart thing to do in this topsy-turvy economy. But doesn't it seem that, even when the dollars flow freely, bartering is a wise and resourceful thing to do anyway?
(It sure is a lot of fun!)
My first intentional barter involved a certain chair that you may remember.
Along with the much-appreciated (and much needed!) help of my mother-in-law, I made this slipcover for a friend's irregular-shaped, very sentimental, red-velvet chair. It just so happens that this sweet friend, who I've known for just about my entire life, has developed her own photography business and does fantastic work! So in return for the slipcover, we got PICTURES!
I just love how they turned out and appreciate how hard my friend worked to capture the candid essence of our family. Check out more from our session here at her blog!
Do any of you have any good bartering stories?
Happy Weekend!
What a cute post...your little ones are adorable...just found you..off to visit some of your past posts...your blog is lovely. xoxo
Posted by: koralee | Sunday, January 09, 2011 at 11:45 PM
Oh my word!! This pictures are gorgeous!! Great job : )!!
Posted by: Shelley in SC | Friday, January 07, 2011 at 09:28 PM
I WISH i had a good barter story to share. but our "sticks" is another barter story you could write about
Posted by: Jen | Friday, January 07, 2011 at 08:02 PM