About Mine & Yours Asheville Resale

My dream of opening up a consignment shop came at the end of 1999, while I was working at a financial office. I disliked all the office politics, and knew there had to be something different for me. Then the thought came to me in the middle of the night … How about I open up a consignment shop? I’ve always loved shopping secondhand. So the following day I browsed through the paper, and found a small space for rent. I later came to find out that there was a consignment shop there, but the owners were trying to sell it. How perfect! I prayed and prayed about it, and decided to take the chance of a lifetime.

The doors to Mine & Yours Asheville Resale opened on January 15, 2000. That first day I only  sold 53 cents, and although I felt discouraged at the moment, I realized that every new beginning takes time to start seeing progress. After three years of renting at that location, I decided to take another chance and move to a bigger space, which is still the current location now. I went from having 600 sq. feet to 2,600 sq. feet. At first, I did not know if I would be able to fill the entire space, but little did I know this new location would be the best move I could’ve made.

 Throughout the 22 years of being open, my shop has definitely seen many ups and downs. From 911 to the recession in 2008, it was a struggle to keep my doors open. If it wasn’t for the kindness of my landlord I probably would’ve had to close. Eventually things started turning around, and we started expanding our local section, inviting more artists and vendors to set up inside the shop. Soon enough, we had a whole section dedicated solely to showcasing local goodies. Some of our best-selling vendors include, Sprouted Scribbles, The Need, Livin’ Freely, Quill & Honey, Cornerstone Tea, Conjure Chocolate, Red Moon Herbs, Brother Nature Beard, Asheville Soap, Firewalker Hot Sauce, Shanti Elixirs, Smoky Mountain Coffee Roasters, Silver Cascades, Poppy Popcorn, Postre Caramels, and Well-Seasoned Table. That’s only a few of the AMAZING vendors in the shop.

Then in 2020 Covid hit, and we all know how that story goes. The shop closed for over two months, which was devastating, and I was so worried I wouldn’t be able to reopen the doors. However, with the tremendous support from the community and consignors, Mine & Yours was back and better than ever. With all this new energy and passion for the community, I went full force on the local section. I love supporting those who have supported me. My motto is, “Put out there what you want to come back to you.” I started out small like everyone else, but all it takes is support as a community to help people grow and become successful. 

As far as the future of Mine & Yours goes, my vision is to expand the local section and spruce up the interior. Last year, I had a local artist paint murals on the walls, and fell in love with the idea of revamping and adding more pizzazz to the shop. It’s a big task, but I’m ready for the challenge. My team and I are very active on social media, and for this next year, we all want to see our followers not only grow, but also engage more. It’s not about the likes you acquire… It's about the products you carry, the customer service you provide, the sincerity of each sale, and the way you make people feel when they walk in the front door, even if no sale is made. 

Oh, and about myself… I raised two boys as a single mother for most of their life. My children grew up with second-hand clothes and gifts every year, but not one complaint ever came out of their mouths. Teaching my kids about the importance of shopping second-hand was extremely important to me, and they continue to support my passion and business. I am so blessed.

Donation Partners

Over the years, I have donated to Hospice Treasures, Salvation Army, Carolina Rescue Mission, ABCCM, The Bear Closet, Black Mountain Children’s Home, Meals on Wheels, Mountain Pet Rescue, Brother Wolf, Toys for Tots, the women’s shelter, and so many more. I also sponsor athletic programs at Erwin High School, and supplied clothes to the clothing closets at Erwin Middle and West Buncombe Elementary. I only feel it’s right to give back to the community, since they’ve given so much to me.