Yes, the Pineridge Hollow Farmers Market was fun! We drove up around 745am with the loot. Huzzy came along as a sidekick (and it turns out - best 'button on a string' seller.....) We parked in our designated spot and then proceeded to set up. We waited a bit because it rained. Luckily we had RoMo's two raincoats in the truck so I grabbed one and gave one to Huzz - who looked like the incredible hulk in his in that the raincoat had seen better days and one arm was partly ripped off. Kept us dry anyway. It eventually cleared off - for a good hour anyway, and then intermittant rain = so out came the two plastic drop sheets and clips I'd bought at zee dollar store. The plastic got tucked in behind the table as we had to keep covering stuff up and then taking the plastic off when the rain relented. Most of my stuff was in plastic but gram's old typewriter and my dream book and such - needed to be kept dry. The last hour, it was constant and relentless rain. So didn't sell alot but part of the whole experience! People thought those were napkins in the plastic in the bottom photo (in the suitcase). Nope, they are quotes on canvas. Apparently better signage is needed. So I've got four more dates booked!
On my list: to get a tent or borrow a tent to keep off hot sun and also if it rains. I was one of , I think three people, that did not have a tent covering. ;) All apart of the learning experience. My faves of the day: my family and friends coming out (and buying a few things) Thanks dearies, you made my day! I loved how sidekick huzzy sold about 10 buttons on a string to a group of kids and spent time showing them how to 'work' the gizmo. I love how people remembered said buttons on a string from their parents, grandparents (sentimentality!) and commented on the re-purposed bread box and on the old typewriter. I love how kids really got into the button magnets - one little fellow had a great time talking about the buttons as he pulled them off the display - talking about how they work and being all 'wow' like (he was 4 or so?) - and how most of the kids had to peek into the bread box to see what was in there (must remember to put something interesting in there......it held extra cards ....). I loved talking to the other marketers - those who sold stuff or who bought stuff...made some new friends! So it was a success for me! I'm ready to go for next time. Will tweak up the signage and display a bit (another colored chair for the other suitcase of mini-canvases). I have to figure something out for the cards as they need to be seen. And make sure all is wind friendly in the end. I must also remember to bring a sidekick to hang with me. Makes going to the bathroom much easier and also someone to talk to as they day goes by!
This has been a dream of mine for sometime and I feel mighty awesome about taking the risk to put my silly-wares on sale. I'm not sure what will come of it, if anything, but slowly and surely my creative spirit grows bigger and bigger! Ciao Bellas! What did you do on the weekend.
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