Bank Holiday Monday was sunny in our area and the sale was a big success. Thanks for good wishes after my last post. I arrived at the village green at 10.30am, and I didn't sit down or stop talking until 5pm! There was a huge turn out, and it was a really well organised day.
Here I am with my stall, all frocked up and ready to go, feeling slightly apprehensive. I did take a LOT of stuff. But it was really fine. I sold lots of garden items, two ottomans, a tin trunk and a wooden crate, plus plenty of china, especially jugs and cake stands.
The horse chestnut trees were in full bloom.
I am still trying hard to get rid of stuff, rather than accumulate more, but my goodness it was hard to resist the other bric a brac stalls. I am still brooding over the pile of blue and white plates and two gorgeous old jelly moulds that I left behind. I only cracked once, and that was to purchase a huge zinc dolly tub for the garden. It's for the garden, so that doesn't count, right?
We are so pleased that the weather turned out to be good for you which clearly brought out the people who, in turn, bought from your stall. Such a good result after all of your hard work, time and energy.
ReplyDeleteYour frock is absolutely lovely [all those yachts on a blue sea] and it is such a nice photograph of you.
Many thanks!
DeleteGood news, a great sale, well done.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your day was a success. It looks like you had a lovely time. And of course you are right - stuff for the garden doesn't count ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad all went well, the village green looks so pretty and so do you...lovely frock.
ReplyDeleteThanks Fiona!
DeleteSo glad you had more luck in your sales this time..I think the weather helps too!
ReplyDeleteYou look so lovely in your dress ...very pretty
Thea x
Thanks Thea, and you're right, people were so relaxed and happy in the sunshine.
DeleteThat dress really suits you - haven't worn mine yet am still in leggings and boots. Glad your sales were good and I love that floral tin - did you sell it?
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, were so lucky with the warm day. Dress back in wardrobe now!
DeleteI didn't sell the tin this time.
Morning - I'd love to buy that tin if you don't mind posting it also that pretty floral jug behind it if thats still available.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, that's fine and of course I don't mind posting. It's £8 and I should think postage will be £3, is that okay? The little jug has gone though. x
ReplyDeleteI've popped a cheque in the post for you. xx
DeleteGlad this sale was better for you, I think it's the sunshine that makes people start to think about things for the garden and eating out of doors. Lovely Frock!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, everyone was in a positive frame of mind. I've found that garden stuff goes almost better than anything. There is always room in a garden for more stuff. Thanks, I do love my Seasalt frock :)
DeleteYour look beautiful on the photographs! Such a pretty dress you are wearing too. Happy to hear it was such a success!
ReplyDeleteI always have difficulty not to buy too much at the fairs I have a stall at as well :-) I rarely get home empty handed!!
Madelief x
Where is this market? That ottoman is something I have been looking for. It is so hard to find something like that here in Sydney without costing an arm and a leg. I'm glad I found your beautiful blog through Madeleif.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful week
Hello! Sorry I hadn't replied, I've only just spotted your comment here. The sale was in a village called Elton in Cambridgeshire, UK and it just takes place once a year on May Day Bank Holiday. I wish you could have been there! I had two ottomans, and I sold one for just a few pounds as it was very big and I didn't want to take it home with me. I wish I could have a virtual market and invite all like-minded blogger friends! Thanks for visiting my blog. Fiona x
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