Friday 23 April 2010

First fair...











Went really well..I enjoyed the social side of it and sold soap yaaa! not loads of it as there just wasn't the people about..this is just the start of the season so it's very early days I have booked in for the following fornight as it runs fortnightly and will book for the season which ends in September and when you see the setting you will say I don't blame ya! Bude is beautiful and I often walk down here with my doggie and talking about dogs I have met loads of cockers I adore those little doggies and of course all dogs and animals I have met friendly peeps who have been so complimentary and to hear people say how lovely my soaps are I had a lump in my throat and it gives you such a confidence boost! The number of times I was asked for lavender soap and of course did I have any ..nope I also had a basket full of bargains(that what I called it anyway) and boy did those soaps fly also soap dishes too.I was talking to a lovely lady who runs a B&B and she wants to take an order for her welcome pack to give to guests so it's not just about selling it's also about who you meet and future contacts..anyway here are a few pics

15 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your first fair. It's big step to go out there and sell, good for you. I haven't started to do that, but I think I have to soon. or the home will be swamped in soap :D

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  2. Hi Ambra thank you and all I can say is go for it you will thoroughly enjoy it and I know exactly what your saying about your home being full of soap x

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  3. I'm so pleased you had a good day Edith (and jealous of where you live - stunning). Your stall looks pretty and inviting, and as you say, a lot about fairs is in getting contacts. And I'm glad you gained some confidence today - it's hard getting out there cos in a way, you are on display too - you physically made these soaps so someone not liking them can feel like a personal attack on you, but I'm so glad that everyone was complimentary (but I knew they would be - I've seen and used your soap - they are gorgeous)

    Glad you had a great day, and give yourself a well earned glass of wine xx

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  4. aaww Polly that is so true what you said about being on display etc and yeah a lovely big glass of wine is here haha my face is hot caught the sun as it was windy I am looking at gazebos sometime soon coz it will shelter me and soaps from sun speak to you soon x

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  5. Well done,sounds like you had a great day and beautiful scenery to go with it xx

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  6. Hi, Edith! So glad you had a good day at the craft fair! Looks like you had gorgeous weather. And congrats on the B&B - that's awesome!

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  7. Hi Wonder Turtle soaps and Samantha thank you both for your lovely comments and yes was very lucky with the weather!
    Samantha hope your fair is good for you and don't forget those pics !

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  8. Fab looking table and what an amazing setting too!

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  9. Thanks Celine yes I'm very lucky to live here the beach is just a few yards further along the canal ...beautiful spot to have a stall

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  10. Looks like the perfect day! Your table looks very inviting - great job! I love all the same things about being at the market - talking to people and making contacts. I'm hoping the weather holds this Saturday so I can make it to my first one this season!

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  11. Good luck for Saturday Amy I'm sure you will do well! Could you show some pics please of saturday?

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  12. Hello, Your stall looks AMAZING! Along with your colourful packaging. I just love it. So glad to hear you had a great day. xo Jen

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  13. Well done on your first fair. Getting past that is the hard bit. You will really enjoy the interaction now instead of being terrified.
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