gerrie Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 And I'm very happy it's over. Did terrible at the local utility craft show, had new people running it this year, and they have a lot to learn. But they did go around and ask what they can do different for next year. This is the second week I've got screwed on space. I had asked for 2 tables, one for candles and one for B&B. We got there and I did have 2 tables....2 DA#@ card tables!! So once again, my setup was terrible, moving things around left and right trying to get things to fit. I did get a few more tables, but what a hassle it was trying to deal with these people. And I didn't get all the power I had asked for to light up my hurricanes, but I can live with that, I did get some plugged in. Here's a few pictures. It's bad when you've done these shows for 4-5 years, you expect certain things, and then you come in and everything has changed and you have NO space Then I turned around and did a house party at night. Boy, that was way to much for me. It was a goodparty though, just invited good friends on this one cause I knew I was rushed for time, only had 3 hours from the show till the start of the party. Did almost 500.00 at the party with 8 people, and it was just a cash and carry, and no talk, just come and buy and leave. I know this time of year is busy for people and they all know my products so I thought it would be the best way to do it, and it worked out good.Hope everyone else is winding down so you can get some rest, I know I sure need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Gerrie, your products look fabulous!I love the use of colors in your stuff, very appealing. I see you have some mega refills for whatever is in those foamer bottles.I also see you have those Bell Trader air fresheners going on! They look awesome how you packaged them. Sorry about the table dilemma, I read alot of that on the boards and it just isn't right.Great home show.. ROCK on!! :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMercier Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Looks nice, very nice. I love allt he colors, that why I need to switch to liquid candle dyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 CONGRATS I think everything looks excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Everything looks wonderful Gerrie. Sorry about the show but you did really good on your open house. What are in the containers on the tarts, votive, and tealight page. They look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Well it all looks nice & Love the colors. Glad your open house went good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 I think you did a great job of pulling it all together. Next year *you* interview *them* and see if they've learned anything Glad the home show went well.How does the liquid soap in the foamers sell for you generally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted December 11, 2005 Author Share Posted December 11, 2005 Thanks everyone for the nice things you said about my "crazy" setup.Paulette, the white boxes have my votives, and the round plastic containers is what I put my individually wrapped tarts in.Robin, you are right about asking more questions on the show. I had just assumed the person who had done it the past 5 years had informed the new people what worked and what didnt' work. That's what you get when you "assume" things :embarasse I do really well with my foaming soap and refills. This is the 4th year I've carried them. BUT......it's like anything else, I may sell out at one show and then at the next show only sell 3-4. The first year I didn't have the refills, and sales were down, then when I put out the refills customers started buying for each bathroom and the kitchen, since the refills are so much cheaper than having to buy the pump over and over. I'm still using my pump I started testing with, and it still works great. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Gerrie, you did a great job of making a bad situation work. Love all your stuff. I've found the pink and yellow awareness ribbons sell very well. Your lighted hurricanes look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 You made lemonade out of lemons woman-Your display looks AWESOME and I would have never known that you were struggling with too small of tables to get everything organized-well done!! I love your electric hurricanes and your shutter display-very nice. Everything looks really great, lots of color and doesn't look overly cluttered or anything. I can't believe you did a home show that same night-you're brave girl!! LOLGlad you did well though, kinda made up for your not so perfect day huh? If you don't mind me asking, how much do you sell the foaming soap and refills for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozyaromas Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Gerrie:I think everything looks nice, despite you not having the room you wanted it turned out well!! I just love your mini picnic table, very cute indeed!!!!:highfive: Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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