Salmon Alley: September 2015

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Farewell Columbus Country Living Fair

As usual, the last day of the Country Living Fair is always beautiful and sunny.

This year was especially nice.

Check out the blue skies and perfect clouds.

Sales were brisk and everyone was really friendly.

All in all a great way to end the weekend.

Met some really nice people -

I feel very blessed to be part of such a wonderful show.


Perfect kid size hutch.

I have to thank my neighbors:

David, Sally & Tony and Susie & Dan for being so sweet.

We looked out for each other and formed a nice bond.

I'm not sure how I could have done some of this without them.

I am looking forward to seeing them all next year.

Just love the vase of flowers

And a special thanks to my husband for driving up to bring home

everything that wouldn't fit in the car

as I fell short of the goal to "sell everything" but came very close.

Lars on the ladder

I couldn't have done the show without my daughter's help on Friday & Saturday.

Thank you so much!

Can't wait to decorate your room with your finds from the show.

And thanks again to my friend Barb on Saturday.

She's helped me with two shows this year.

Her merchandising experience is a huge help to me.

The booth mid afternoon

Outside the booth

Met some super sweet puppies who went home wearing the dog collars!

They looked very dapper.

Sweet puppies!

Here are some of my favorite things

still left from the show... maybe coming to a show near you soon!


Ready for a kid's playroom.

Love this vintage coral


Gorgeous door - still available (32" x 80")

Off to fill the custom orders.

If you want something, don't hesitate to send me an email.

Next show:

Oakley Fancy Flea

September 26

10-4

Oakley Square.

Enjoy!

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Country Living 2015

Country Living Fair - Columbus!

It's been a gorgeous weekend so far.

Sunny and warm on Friday, a little rainy and chilly on Saturday

but it looks to be a beautiful day tomorrow.

While I haven't been blogging lately, I've been busy make many new products.

I have lots left so come on out to see them &

all of the wonderful treasures at the Country Living Fair in Columbus.

I had a special treat this year, I got to work with my daughter for a few days.

Her creativity and and help were so wonderful.

It was great to see her interact with clients and help keep me organized.

Hopefully, she'll be able to help me for years to come.

Helping arrange the last minute touches

Also my friend Barb helped today too

& was a great asset especially during the rain.

Both Allie and Barb loved seeing me get drenched with water from the tent edge.

One lesson learned today -

Tent sides are like sails...

No matter how many clamps you have,

you don't have enough!

This is all Allie's handiwork.

Some additions to the Salmon Alley line include these adorable ball chain necklaces.

Finding the vintage keys and other trinkets was a big part of the fun.

Getting the last few items priced before the early birds arrive

Some of Allie's handiwork

I love making new owls and octopi

with more animals to come.

Hoot!

I love seeing how they develop personalities

seeing everyone's reactions to their names.

More Octopi and owls

These feather were so fun to make. You can be sure there will be more soon.

I can make these to order too.

Feathers - new and lovely

Saturday started a little slowly this year with the early birds,

but the crowd for the opening at 10 was huge.

A wonderful sight! Shoppers waiting to start their day.

Dog collars are a new addition to the line as well.

My dog Trudy is modeling for me.

She seems to love wearing it.

It's comfortable and classy.


Trudy loves her new collar - she's looking spiffy.

The latest ideas sometimes work out.

I have a lot of mason jars and this old tin... makes an adorable vase.

It's one-of-a-kind... so cute.

In case your Country Living experience is over for this year,

I'll be at Oakley Fancy Flea on Saturday September 26 from 10 - 4.

Hope you are able to be there.

Enjoy!