RobinInOR Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 What an incredible day! I wanted to make at least my personal best day, I would have been content. But OMG I made 2.5 times my personal best! 21x booth fees. I'm pretty small time, so an $800 day is huge for me From 10-1 I had people 2-3 deep, all trying to throw money at me - it was so unexpected and so fun - everyone was laughing and we had a grand time.Got a wholesale inquiry too for next year - the local huge nursery wants to carry my soaps - right now they import soaps from France and would rather use local, especially ones that use local herbs. Cool! I'm your girl!The booth was just about bare at the end - I sold out of just about everything. Lemongrass Ginger was the first to go, then the Lemon Poppyseed. Lavender Mint was next, then Grapefruit Splash. Everyone wanted citrus it seemed. Lavender pillars did great - I heard a lot of comments on how people were "candled out".Booth space was only 8x8, so I tried a shallow U shape - was kind of congested. In the pics my booth looks really really messy - it did look neater to the eye. It is the most "stuffed" table I've ever done. The lighting is terrible in this building, so they aren't great pics.Day before started out with a huge snowstorm - DH told me I couldn't go, it wasn't safe. Then the battery on the Wrangler died, what a mess. Finally got a new battery and off we went since it stopped snowing.Cats not happy outsideThe full booth in a U shapeThe lavender side on the rightCloseup of some of the lavenderThe center of the booth - lip balms, gift bags, dry facial scrub, shea butterThe cranberry sectionThe left side - the foody scents - oatmeal milk honey, sandalwood vanilla, cocoa butter & almond.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriWV Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Everything looks very nice. Congrats on the outcome.The cats don't look happy at all..I wouldn't either, hate to see that stuff come this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon WY Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Poor kitties, LOL! I really enjoy your pictures- everything looks fantastic:) Congratulations on an awesome show- not only did you make a lot, you had fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 What an incredible day! I wanted to make at least my personal best day, I would have been content. But OMG I made 2.5 times my personal best! 21x booth fees. I'm pretty small time, so an $800 day is huge for me From 10-1 I had people 2-3 deep, all trying to throw money at me - it was so unexpected and so fun - everyone was laughing and we had a grand time.You know Robin, I have to admit that I am so surprised that not every show is like this one for because your products are so nice. Alot of the people around you must not know about you or they would be running to buy your stuff. Hopefully the word is getting out. You have always inspired me as I am sure you have for others too. Big huge congratulations on this successful show. You have worked very hard, provide so much help on this board and are so deserving of this success. I hope it continues for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Congratulations on your new best show! I agree with Meridith. For as wonderful as your products are I would think every show would be a sell out. Those folks in OR don't know what they are missing. Good luck with the wholesale account. Sounds like a perfect fit for you. Glad the weather cleared, you were able to get there and the peeps showed up. My kitties don't like the snow either. Fortunately we don't usually get much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common Scents Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 That is amazing! Congrats to you! I bet that was so exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Good job, what a nice Christmas present for you. And your display looks wonderful. Very professional looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozyaromas Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Robin, as always I think your products supercede (?) any products I've seen in the store, and I'm glad everything was a huge success for you. I really like how you categorize every scent into each one of your products. For example, you have the lavender pillars, with the lavender soaps, along with the lavender soap bombs. santa big Good Job!!!:highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Everything look so beautiful Robin, great job, glad you were happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmspath Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Congrats Robin on having such a great show and the possibilty of the wholesale account! :highfive: As aways, your products look outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniedb Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Robin, that is such wonderful news! Congratulations! What a terrific feeling. I'm glad that even after all the obstacles thrown your way that you triumphed and did so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Congrats!!! :highfive: I am sure that you are still bubbling with joy!! I am glad you had a great show. Your both looks great, your soaps, candles...oh everything!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsallgood20 Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Robin, you were smoking before, but now, lady you're on FIRE!!! Oh, I just share in your joy and I'm so happy for ya. Keep rockin!! :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Your products and layout are so lovely! How could anyone resist a purchase? I know I couldn't! :smiley2: Congratulations on your fantastic show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I'm so very happy for you Robin! You stuff looks wonderful as always! That inverted U is what I use at the big show when I only have a small space and three tables. The booth can seem very crowded with people stacked to pay for things and move on. It makes it a little harder to restock the tables as well but the customer feels embraced by the product so they tend to come in and linger! I'm happy to know that all of the work was worth it and that it paid off bigtime for you. Give hubby a thanks for getting you there!:highfive: :wave: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Yay! Your set up looks fantastic! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I'd like to buy a slice of soap!! You're products are simply awesome. PM if you have any soap left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhardy1234 Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Robin that is fantastic!!! I'm so happy for you! I love your soap packaging. How well does it fair with shipping??You go girl!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmadness Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 It always feels so good when hard work pays off!! You go girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell1226 Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Wow Robin, I am thrilled for you!! :highfive: I know your stuff is awesome. I am not suprised you did so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Congratulations on a personal best and then some! Everything looks absolutely beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern-Marie Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Way to go! Looks like you worked your tail off and it paid off!Kudos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 :yay: Robin!! Fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 I always look forward to seeing your pictures because your products AND the way you display them are always fantastic!Thanks for sharing with us.Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnibeast Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Doesn't it feel great to have a line? The first time it happened to me, I was tripping over myself trying to take care of everyone at the same time:D . Your stuff always looks so pretty, I'm surprised it doesn't happen all the time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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