Day 1
Coolidge Days Begin: We took about 3 hours to unpack and set up, but
with help from our next-booth neighbors and favorable winds, we got the booth set
and ready to sell. |
| Mom at her sales post - ready for the day. |
My dear friend Eileen stopped by and helped set out the earrings and bracelets - thank you! My brother and sister brought their families and really got the selling started. One of my best friends from high school, Alice Lasher, came by and we had a trip down memory lane...remembering my first excursion down to Rocky Point in Mexico and our famous roles in the senior play. Off to a great start!
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| My little niece, Sawyer, taking time to smell the mums. |
Day 2
Second day set up was much easier. I "lost"a few pieces during
transport, but had plenty of inventory to replace them. This market
experience reinforced my decision to sell my jewelry in a boutique/ shop
setting without the wind, blistering sun (90 degrees in the shade of
the tent), and tons of kids wandering in and out touching (and taking) a
piece or two with no parent in sight. I had a lot of complements and
sold a few more pieces today.
I realize the target audience at this fair were more interested in the belly button rings and plastic machine guns, than my hand made, one of a kind jewelry. At least I made mom happy and saw a few friends from my high school days in the process.
For the time being, all my jewelry will stay in Coolidge. Hopefully, the Artisan Village of Coolidge will get off and running in the next few months so my collections will find a permanent home. Until then, a sampling will be on display/sale at my dad`s office (915 N. Arizona Blvd). I tend to think of my sales in terms of plane tickets...this time I earned at least enough to fly out to visit my sister in Louisiana!
