Another holiday show today. Out the door at 6:30 a.m. Quick stop for coffee at Starbucks and then spent two hours loading and futzing my space before a 9 a.m. opening. I had to do some quick thinking this morning as I did not have my normal spot, but ended up with a larger, island like spot. Luckily I had thrown in some extra tables and tablecloths.
I stood in the middle and had two tables in front of me (above) and a table and a metal stand on the other side of me.
I had never had a booth configured like this, but it worked really well and I had lots of room to spread out. The only hard part was that I had customers on three sides of me.
I was down to the wire on set-up time, but still took some photos to share. I also like to do a post on my shows as I go back to them from year to year to jog my memory about how I did things...a show diary of sorts.
Look at the ceiling and see how charming this school cafeteria is with the old beams. They even have stained glass windows. They hang paper chains each year for the show. Darling.
A wonderful day. Great customers and nice comments on my creations and displays. I love to do these shows.
Tired. Off to bed.
Next week is the granddaddy of all shows here in Portland...Crafty Wonderland! A two day show. Will be a busy crafting week for me!
My,Oh My!!!! If I came across your space at a show, I wouldnt be able to breathe...I would want one of everyhing! Wish you could put it all in your etsy shop for us all. Im turning you into my screensaver!! Thank You
Posted by: m warner | December 02, 2012 at 10:25 PM
Yay, another sucessfull show down! I spotted some things in the photos that I didn't see at Plucky Maidens. Off to your Etsy shop I go....
Erica
Posted by: Erica | December 03, 2012 at 06:26 AM
How the heck did you get that all set up in 2 hrs and then take pics, load up your car with what's left and still post these wonderful pictures on your blog? And then turn around and do the Mother Lode Show next weekend? :-0 I knew you had elves hiding somewhere!!
How fun Laurie......Thanks for making my morning again!
I may not need my coffee this morning LOL
Posted by: Doreen | December 03, 2012 at 06:31 AM
Thanks for sharing!! Seeing the photos is almost like being there!!
chris
Posted by: chris mckinley | December 03, 2012 at 06:32 AM
Your blog is a perfect way to start my Monday morning at work. Your holiday displays at one of a kind.
Posted by: Kim Kenward | December 03, 2012 at 06:40 AM
Stamina must be your middle name. I truly can not imagine how much energy you have. I guess it's a good thing you have an outlet to burn off some of that energy to the benefit of all.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | December 03, 2012 at 06:45 AM
I am so mad at myself for missing this. Completely slipped my pea-brain. Where was I? Standing around Best Buy trying to get someone to help me. Ugh. I could have been in Ethelville.
Posted by: LoriCtoo | December 03, 2012 at 06:52 AM
Looks like another great display-- love the birds in hats! And, yeah, how about those beams and windows? Wow! Funny you said you use these posts to go back and check, like a diary. Isn't that what blogging was originally all about? Good for you!
Posted by: Diane | December 03, 2012 at 06:53 AM
It's all lovely, and those aqua stands are really just perfect (not to mention all of the stuff on them!)
Posted by: Barbara | December 03, 2012 at 08:10 AM
Your display was just super!! It was great to see you and look at the magic you make. I can tell from your pictures, and what we saw, that you had already sold a boat load! That was an awesome show and the venue is wonderful. It is becoming my favorite Christmas show.
Posted by: Annette | December 03, 2012 at 08:19 AM
Wow! Seeing all of your pieces together like this never ceases to amaze me. Love the aqua painted stand thingy -- it's perfect for display. And what a pretty venue as well.
I can't help but notice how lovely your freshly ironed vintage tablecloths are. Maybe I'll try ironing mine some day. :-)
Posted by: Into Vintage | December 03, 2012 at 08:54 AM
All that glitter always makes me think of Santa's workshop. A sparkly wonderland!
Posted by: Kathy | December 03, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Turned out great...I had to make the pictures big to see everything...Heaven forbid I miss something...smiles..Renee
Posted by: Renee | December 03, 2012 at 05:29 PM
Catching up here, my ears are still ringing from your bell post. It's wonderful. Enough to string a chandelier! Wow! I love your Christmas gift to yourself, always the best kind. Congratulations on another beautiful craft show. Always something new to spot and wish for!
PS I am sending you a personal e-mail I would love your opinion about.
Enjoy your week! Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 03, 2012 at 05:34 PM
Laurie,
Your displays are so magical, colorful and whimsically WONDERFUL! Someday I hope to meet you at one of your shows and see it in person.
Danielle
Posted by: Danielle @ Blessed Serendipity | December 03, 2012 at 07:22 PM
I wish I could have attended this show. Your work is wonderful and amazing. Your booth set-up too! Oh My Gosh! LOVE IT ALL!!! And I appreciate your hard work. :)
Posted by: Tresa Bozell | December 04, 2012 at 06:01 AM
Ohhh just kill me now!!! Why don't you!!! Gosh!!!! It is all tooo tooo tooo GOOD! Just heaven!! Sparkly happy heaven!!!! I'd need a few of everything!! :) LOVE your stuff SO much!!!
XO
Posted by: jenny holiday | December 05, 2012 at 01:39 PM