Well, yes - it looked an awful lot like the stand in Sydney, only with a few new bag and purse samples (....and vastly lower stress levels on my part).
Doing three shows in four months means that the set-up is becoming routine, and it all came together much more smoothly. Little things were improved-upon but the basic system seems to be working. 
I had a lovely time, chatting and meeting and book-signing. Thanks to my helpers, Leonie, Brianna and Adele. In between waves of squeezy-crowded-busy we were all able to take a few breaks and have a look around the show. Photos of my crafty purchases coming soon....
People seemed to like my work. The crowd was a good mix of friends, regular custmers, blog-readers and people who didn't know me from Adam. We sold out of A-line Skirt patterns by the middle of Saturday (more are being printed as we speak).
Today, for the first time in a LONG time (can't remember the last time), I took the day off. I woke up with the beginnings of a cold, a house that looked like a tip and a child with dreadlocks (after a week of Daddy-haircare). It was also the man of the house's birthday and there was MUCH ORGANISATION to be done for the "surprise" party that the dreadlocked child had planned.
I played Imelda May LOUD while I cleaned and baked, and then went shopping and did school pick-up. I thought it'd be nice if I could do this whenever I liked. Things got done, for a change, and I felt like "good Mummy". It was a nice feeling, after the last few hectic weeks of half-done everything on the home-front.
I need an early night... and possibly another day off. Chat soon....
It was lovely to see you and your lovely wares - I'm so glad I got my A-line skirt pattern ... I cut it out tonight and I'm looking forward to sewing it! Nic x
ReplyDeleteGlad you are taking sometime out to relax and recharge (well of sorts). And you are a wonderful mother whether you do the school run or not Nikki.
ReplyDelete(Love that Imelda - what a song!!)
Hooray for successful Shows and recovery days. You deserve it!
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ReplyDeleteJust generally, blanket coverage - yay!
Repeat after me... A tidy house is not the sign of a good mummy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on what sounds like a great show. OF COURSE people love your work because it is fantastic. A well deserved day off but hope the cold doesn't take hold.
ReplyDeleteI have a lovely skirt pattern. I shall have a go on the weekend. - Jude
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely coming along to visit the next show!
ReplyDeleteIt was an absolute thrill to met you at the fair. Thanks for signing my book!It went a long towards banishing ghosts-of-nasty-craft-teachers-past...And many thanks to the lovely Brianna, who spent time talking me through which pattern to start with.
ReplyDeleteI was great to catch you early at the show. I came by later and your stand was rockin'. Happy birthday to hubby and good luck with the cold.
ReplyDeleteLooks great. Sounds great!
ReplyDeleteYou sound a lot more relaxed about this craft fair compared to the last one. You're going to be a craft fair pro in no time! (I'm guessing the day off was just what the doctor ordered too!) ♥
ReplyDeleteQue hermoso y que envidia no poder ir!
ReplyDeleteSuerte!!
Hi Nikki, the Melbourne show looks great - do you have any plans to come to Adelaide?
ReplyDeleteVery belated, but had to say it, was lovely to meet you at the Show. I am yet to make the Wrap bag I purchased, just so happy to have the pattern. Will have to buy the A-line skirt next time looks fantastic. If you can't remember who I am out of all those thousands of people (tounge in cheek here), I am the person whose baby whilst asleep in his pram was used as a bag rest by a lady clearly having a lapse in concentrating! almost a disaster, still amused by it now! Hope you have well and truly recovered from feeling run-down!
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