It's A Wrap...

Ready To Roll

 

Sunday morning began early, with me getting up at an uncharacteristic 6 am. The truck was loaded Saturday evening, with the exception of the hickory syrup, so there wasn't much to do but get showered, dressed and put on my makeup. We picked up Shelly (who was a tremendous help in my booth) at 7 am.

By the time we got this photo of me in my booth, the doors were already open (actually a bit before the published time), so one quick, cheesy smile and we were off to the the races. The show ran from 9 am - 3 pm.

My Checkout And Inanimate Assistant

I always set my checkout stand near the entrance to my booth. My signage is out front, and I set up my packaging supplies on the end of the table closest to me.

We put my dress stand next to it in the little corner, and she was adorned with all my embroidered pendants. A little eye candy for catch the attention of passersby.

Here's My Booth

Here's my humble booth. on the left side (on the table behind my sign and Square terminal) I had all my wallets and Grab & Go Wristlets. Across the back were cork key chains and fobs, the Nocturne bags, a few smalls, and the hickory syrup. On the left side table were the Kirby bags, Bella totes, and Shop Hop crossbody bags. On the acrylic stand at the end of the table were pincushions and my embroidered projects.

I did well today, although we didn't have the traffic as in previous years. My show sales were lower, but I sold three Nocturnes through my Facebook group, so combined sales were close to my sales from the previous year (which was 2019).

Shelly's assistance was invaluable, and I really couldn't have done it without her. I'm very grateful that she was willing and able to help me.

Handsome drove us (and the booth contents) to and from the show venue, so I didn't have to worry about sitting behind the wheel, too. I've already signed up for next year, and as a nice side note, I was approached about vending at another show a little further south in September of next year. I said I was interested, so I'll be hearing from the organizers of that group with more information.

Today, I'm going to rest a bit before my younger sister arrives with her future daughter-in-law. Sis is making quilts for her granddaughters this winter from some Cicely Mary Barker fairy panels and coordinating yardage. I was raving about how much I loved them when she and I were texting back and forth, and she finally called me to say, "Um. They came from you. You gave them to me." Had my own little senior moment there. We laughed. But I digress.

They'll be here this afternoon, and I'll help her with all the calculations and cutting. I'm sure I'll send more fabric home with her, too, but before she leaves, she and DIL are going to help me move a few furniture pieces out of the master bedroom, and then help move the acorn bed set I painted this fall in. (A method to my madness).

Tag will be back tomorrow with a perspective only he could have from his 12" point of view. I'll be back on Wednesday.

Thanks to everyone who was my cheerleader as I raced to the finish line. You kept me motivated and energized. I couldn't have done it without all of you who left comments for me. I'm so grateful for each and every one of you.