Well, it was a bit of a bust. Thankfully it was free. It was only the first year for this particular show, it was in the Hope Artiste village, "an eclectic mix of artists and entrepreneurs in one of the biggest mill restoration projects in Rhode Island. The project combines the fine arts and independent small businesses and brings them together under one roof." but in a bad section of town, but such a cool place, if not for the child, I would totally be living there, in a loft...anyway, I'm glad I did it though, I sold some bags, had some fun, and got to share space with my fellow arts in ri peep Paula, of Venbead http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5154768 (for some reason my links are not working....) she makes the most gorgeous glass pendants and beads. Here's a pic of my booth and the ever helpful man. Paula and I both have 7yr olds, and he was great keeping them busy, and making coffee/food runs, even on his hurt foot. Thanks Jeff!
Well I returned with a bounty of yummy bags and wristlets, that are now in the shop. I am also having a GIVE-A-WAY! I will randomly pick 3 lucky people to receive one of these fabulous lavender eye pillows! they are filled with lavender from provence (ooh la la ) organic flax seed and buckwheat hulls.
Just comment by midnight Wednesday and relaxation will be on it's way!
enter me for the eye pillow. great job on the show, you were well prepared even though the venue wasn't
Posted by: crafty jeff | June 23, 2008 at 01:44 PM
the eye pillows sound fabulous! :) jessica
Posted by: Jessica Hood | June 23, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Oh Wow! I would love to win a lavender pillow :) It is my favorite scent! I'm glad you sold some items at the show. Love your work :)
Posted by: Lisa | June 23, 2008 at 02:24 PM
oooh relaxation, just what I need! And a mega stylish one at that, they are too cute. xx katie
Posted by: Katie | June 23, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Those have to be the cutest eye pillows ever! I am also in love with the Swedish Citrus bag you have featured in your shop...great colors!!
Posted by: Susan | June 23, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Your display looks great and those lavendar eye pillows are a great idea!
Posted by: rohanknitter | June 23, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Beautiful set up. I know I would have been irresistible drawn to your table.
Posted by: Beth | June 23, 2008 at 02:54 PM
I love the fabrics. enter me in the drawing :)
Posted by: edith | June 23, 2008 at 03:20 PM
Great design and fabric choices for your eye pillows! thanks for sharing.
Anita
Posted by: Anita | June 23, 2008 at 03:45 PM
The bags look fabulous! I'm sorry the show was a bust. I've been there done that. Cute idea for the lavender pillows. I <3 lavender, I have a row of it blooming up my front sidewalk.
Posted by: Ashley | June 23, 2008 at 03:50 PM
Oooh... sign me up, I could use some relaxation.
Posted by: Nancy | June 23, 2008 at 03:52 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Rhiannon | June 23, 2008 at 04:06 PM
these are lovely! i'm spending the end of my week in the hospital, so these would be more than appreciated!!
also, do you have anything else to add to your shop? i've been carrying around a few of the bags i bought from you in the past and am realizing i need to get another one or two... (or three... heehee)
have a beautiful summer week!
xoxo
amanda
Posted by: amanda | June 23, 2008 at 04:29 PM
What an attractive booth you have set up. Your bags look lovely on that stand. Everything looks so good its too bad it wasn't a better sales day. It is a good thing it was free. Your eye pillows are made with such fabric. I'd love to win one of those. I hope your next sale will be a bust...all gone! :o)
Posted by: Judi | June 23, 2008 at 04:29 PM
I could use one of those eye pillows RIGHT now....this very minute. But I'll wait until Thursday.....*S*
Posted by: Sequana | June 23, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Your eye pillows look as great as your bags! Sorry to hear you didn't do so great at the show.
Posted by: SilverLining Designs | June 23, 2008 at 04:45 PM
sorry your show wasn't as successful as you had hoped. no need to put me in the drawing - i just wanted to tell you how great your bags look!
Posted by: erin | June 23, 2008 at 04:55 PM
Glad to see you have returned to blogging. You have been missed. As always your creations are delightful.
Posted by: Larisa | June 23, 2008 at 04:56 PM
Oooh la la is right. I love your designs and would love even more to be entered!
Posted by: gillian | June 23, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Love the fabrics you chose for the eye pillows :-)
Posted by: Angie | June 23, 2008 at 05:13 PM
Well you know I just have to leave a comment and hope for the best!! Sorry I wasn't able to drop by~~kids!!
xxMichelle
Posted by: theredvelvetshoe | June 23, 2008 at 05:23 PM
You know I was just noticing the dark circles under my eyes this morning......could it be a sign that I need a relaxing lavender eye pillow. I don't know, but I sure wouldn't mind winning one ;)
Posted by: Sarah | June 23, 2008 at 05:34 PM
supercute
Posted by: Nada | June 23, 2008 at 06:04 PM
I hope I win one! They are so pretty! jennifer j. s.
Posted by: Jennifer J. S. | June 23, 2008 at 06:56 PM
thse are gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Laura Stewart | June 23, 2008 at 07:03 PM