I am finally recovering.
My legs are sore, my feet still hurt and it seemed like every picture we took I had my mouth open in. Wide open.
I spent last night doing all of the laundry I had been neglecting for the past 2 1/2 weeks, and I have to admit also eating Oreo's and watching Goonies on TBS.
I know, I am a dork.
The trunk show...
The trunk how was interesting...
While it didn't go as gangbuster's as I would've liked, I did thankfully sell.
I also talked to a lot of people and passed out a lot of cards.
It was work, I won't lie. I envy those jewelry people who drag in a case or two and that's it.
My hair-do was a pretty wet hair-don't by the time I was done unloading. I wish I could say I glisten, but ladies, I am a full bore-on sweat-er. I was thankful I had put on the heavy duty Secret that night...strong enough for a man...
There's nothing like schlepping in plastic boxes of stuff wishing you had tennies on.
I had more left that I thought, but I think I over-made too... I had an over-flowing table and boxes still in the car.
(I had this last minute panic that I wasn't going to have enough so I put the Jen-factory on...now I wish I had taken it easy that day before. I worked on stuff up until I was leaving. Dumb- dumb!)
Even at the end of the night when I was many boxes lighter, it was still a lot.
So, I would do it again, but on a Thursday or Friday night.
Saturday was just too hectic of a day with the kids and family stuff.
It would've been easier if they were in school all day.
The staff is awesome there, and folks were so friendly. I even was able to meet a few of my local blog readers which was pretty cool.
The store was beautiful with awesome merchandise...
I was so happy just to be in there.
I know next time I will do the weekday thing and not sweat it out so much... and enjoy the process more.
I listed a few of the bits that came home with me in My Etsy store. I was happy the chair didn't sell, I'm keeping that puppy.
Thank you all for all of your support! I couldn't have made it through with out you!
And for a final parting,
I couldn't end the post without showing you what I was talking about....
There it is...
Jen
P.S. Wonderful Teresa is doing a giveaway of an art print in honor of my interview..
I understand...I am a sweat-er too, and I hate it...not good at all for the hairdo!!! Glad it was not a bust.....lovely venue!!!
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Whew! Sounds like a lot of work but a fun time. Glad it went okay. Your tables are full of beautiful treasures. I wish I could have been there to meet you! :)
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Jen! Love that hat you're wearing on the first pic. I just can't get over you cute hair cute and I want a short hair cute myself! Looks great on you!! Best, Vanessa
ReplyDeleteSounds like it went well, glad to hear. I am the same way always afraid I don't have enough but always do, I never learn.
ReplyDeleteYou look as though you were having a lot of fun. I sweat too but it seems to come from the top of my head, my glasses which I keep on top of my head are always steamed up!! Your set up is lovely, I hope you did really well.
ReplyDeleteLove it! You look great and your table looks great too! At least you don't turn all red like me (not pretty). I'm glad it turned out well and now you know what to expect for next time!!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like it turned out great! Look how much you discovered doing this. And you want to do it again, so it was a success all the way around. I would love it if something like that happened around here.
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Penny
It all looked wonderful, Jen!! I know first hand about neglected laundry and that last minute burst of energy to get more things done!!
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Jen!!
ReplyDeleteHow funny! I guess we ALL do the same thing when preparing for a show! I will NEVER forget a show I did this past January that had me in knots for days prior doing just what you described! I even pulled an all-nighter the night before (not smart!). I guess the more shows we do, the better it will get?
But that January show has me currently swearing off doing them ever again! ;)
You look SOO great! Love the hair!!
Thanks for sharing all the great pics!! Wish I could have attended!
Ruth
you have darling goods and a darling blog!
ReplyDeleteSounds like it was a lot of work but worth it! Nice to have done it so that you know what you will and won't do next time. Your stuff looked great!
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That last photo is hilarious! I love that about you...you will show it anyways. Don't worry..I am a dork too:-) Your table looked fabulous. I have had shows when I have sold out and others that the day was so long and slow I wanted to leave. Nice that it was in the middle and you got some great experience. Your pillows look amazing.
ReplyDeleteJen your table looks fabulous! you are so stinkin' creative adn your pillows look lovely! Glad it wasn't a total bust and you learned what you will do NEXT time, which means you must have enjoyed it enough to do it again! yipee! good for your for taking a chance! you ROCK!
ReplyDeleteSo cool! I know these shows are a lot of work, so get some rest, and get ready for your next one, because surely someone will come knockin' on your door to have another show! :)
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xo
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Whoo-hoo! Glad it went well. Come down to TX next time and Alyshia and I can come clean you out! :0)
ReplyDeleteYou have such neat, creative stuff. It looked like a lot of fun in spite of the hard work.
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Jen, I'm so glad to hear your show was a big success, and yes, it was a BIG success! Your hard work definitely paid off. You sold alot and you networked alot - that's all very positive. I wish I could say the same. Last week, my BFF and I rented a UHaul, took a whole truckload of furniture that we had worked on to auction, and had to bring most if not all of it back the next day! Talk about bummed! I wanted to cry, waaaaa! Oh well, live and learn. ~Kim
ReplyDeleteGood for you! So glad it went well. I'm glad to know there are other people who sweat like I do. :) Your stuff is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI like the last photo... it just shows what a joy-filled person you are... because lets face it, no one laughs like that lol.. I wouldn't be laughing with you.. I'd be laughing at you laughing! :-)
ReplyDeleteYour stuff looked great! I know what you mean about over-making, I think it's an occupational hazard. You looked like you were having alot of fun, and laughing, so good for you, having your mouth open - you look like a fun friend to me!!
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