I enjoyed the sale yesterday, but I didn't sell very much. It was just one of those days. I haven't had a sale like that for a really long time, and sometimes you just have to accept that your stock isn't right.
The event I was at was more of a craft fair, I was the only vintage stand (phone snap below).
My best sellers were old saucers for 30p each :) But I did cover the cost of my pitch with a little bit on top too, so it could have been worse. And I was sitting next to my friends Lucy and Kate, so there was plenty of time for copious cups of tea and a slice of this unbelievably good home baked Battenburg cake.
But I certainly won't be giving up the day job! Talking of which, I have an interview with artist Kirsty Elson in the latest issue of LandScape magazine. Kirsty's work is so popular at the moment, and she was a genuinely lovely interviewee. I know some of my blog readers are fans of Kirsty's work, so I thought you might like to know.
A very gentle read...
How disappointing - seeing the photo of the stall I can't think why. I wanted everything. I particularly liked the blue/white jugs and the wooden pull along horse.
ReplyDeleteThank you :) Think vintage fairs are better for me for selling, sometimes mixing it up with new stuff doesn't always work.
DeleteSorry to hear you did not sell as much as you wanted to. I had the sameat the Swan Market in Rotterdam last September. I did not sell much, but I had a lovely day, meeting lots of nice people.
ReplyDeleteLucky you to be a journalist and meeting such interesting people!
Happy week,
Madelief x
Hi Madelief, yes I met some lovely people yesterday too, and they always enjoy reminiscing about things they had in the past which is nice. I can't imagine how anyone would not buy your stuff though!
DeleteI do love my job, despite all the deadlines. x
How disappointing, I guess it's really hard sometimes to judge the kind of shoppers you might get and/or whether your kind of produce is going to be the theme - the thing is that probably half the people that saw your things weren't looking for that kind of stuff at the time but are probably kicking themselves for not snapping up what they saw at the time. Hope you have better success next time.
ReplyDeleteThanks Betty x
DeleteOh it's a shame when sales don't go well ... I know all the work that goes into them, and your stall looked s beautiful! Will be on the lookout for Landscape, how exciting! Xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Claire, yes, lots of work, but I am doing another one (weather permitting) on May 5th, which is usually excellent for me, so at least I know that some of my stuff is all ready to go again! Thanks for stopping by!
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ReplyDelete~ I also know the work and time and LOVE that goes into these fairs and excepting it was just one of THOSE DAYS is the best way to feel...Your stall looks beautiful by the way......Wishing you all the blessings of Easter time..Enjoy! Hugs Maria x
ReplyDeleteYour stall looked wonderful and I am really surprised you didnt sell much.
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, thanks :)
DeleteIt all looks very inviting I would love to have a browse ..better luck next time
ReplyDeleteI love that magazine I am saving mine to read later
Thea xx
Hi Thea
DeleteThanks, am glad to hear that you like LandScape. It's a great one to work for.
Fiona
Your stall looked lovely. I'm sorry you didn't sell much.I wasn't able to make it this time but I am sure I would have found lots of things I liked!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was great to see you at the last one.
DeleteThat's the way it goes some times, I would have bought those two jugs! will look out for that magazine as her work is lovely.
ReplyDeleteYes, really just depends on who's about. I did actually sell that green stripy jug!
DeleteFiona
You had some lovely things on your stall - hope you sell everything at your next fair. My Mum has that magazine so I must pinch it and have a look. Happy Easter xx
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you too Karen.
DeleteJust one more fair this year in May, and I must say it would be nice to make some room in our garden shed!