Little Sprouts
Little Sprouts consignment sale be open to the public on August 7-9, 2009 and will be held at the old Union Station Brick Company at 1741 West Main Street in Franklin. The exclusive pre-sale for consignors and volunteers will take place on August 6, 2009 featuring champagne and a cupcake bar from Cuppycake’s Bakery. For specific sale times, directions, consigner information, and a list of brands accepted and sold, etc., visit www.littlesproutssale.com.
After years of purchasing clothing for her two daughters at area consignment sales, Franklin mom, Mindy Spradlin, often felt frustrated as she dug through racks of worn, outdated clothing to find a few coveted designer items. “It was like finding a needle in a haystack. I knew there had to be a better way to find affordable, stylish clothing for my girls. That’s how Little Sprouts was born,” says Spradlin.
Spradlin found that there was an incredible opportunity to create a unique shopping experience for savvy moms – one that catered to those who were as style-conscious as they were value-conscious. “With the economic constraints we are all experiencing these days, Little Sprouts is the smart way to dress chic kids and make money by selling the clothes they’ve outgrown,” says Spradlin.
Little Sprouts is a semi-annual specialty consignment sale that accepts only boutique and upscale brands like Matilda Jane, Gymboree, Baby Lulu, Kelly’s Kids, & Petit Ami. No digging required! In addition to children’s clothing, the sale also accepts and sells high-end shoes, books, toys, baby items, baby gear, and furniture that are in excellent condition.
This year, Spradlin decided to use the success of Little Sprouts to make a difference in her local community. “It seemed like the perfect fit for Little Sprouts to help dress underprivileged children in our community for success in life and in school. We will donate a portion of this sale’s proceeds to provide uniforms for low-income students at New Hope Academy. We are honored to be a part of the life-changing work that they are doing.”
NEW HOPE ACADEMY opened its doors in 1996 when a Williamson County church became the catalyst for lasting change in the low-income neighborhoods of Franklin, Tennessee. Here, elementary school children and families of all races, economic brackets, and cultures learn, love, and live together in an environment that extends acceptance, hope, and an exceptional faith-based education to every child. To that end, New Hope Academy reserves 50 percent of its seats for low-income children, all receiving full scholarships.
