Plattsburgh show pics

Robin and I were in Plattsburgh, NY this weekend. It is a great show that we have done in the past, and this weekend was another good one, lots of people enjoying the nice weather and getting some shopping done early.

This was the second show for our new set-up and we were pleased with the display. We did talk about one change we would make for the next time and also got some new ideas from other crafter's displays.

It was a great weekend and we received a big welcome from the kids and dogs that always makes you feel good to be home. The hotel bed was nice, but nothing compares to your own bed, needless to say we both slept like rocks last night. Time to unpack and start getting ready for Christmas in the Country tour.

Eagle Mills Craftshow

When you first arrive at Eagle Mills, you can't help but be drawn to this covered bridge on the property, it stands next to the cider press area.

You can see the press area on the right in this picture. This is the view from the bridge.

This is the opposite side view, very nice setting for a craft show. The building on the left is the bakery, cider donuts and apple pie, seemed to be the popular choices.

Many crafters' tents all around. As you can tell the weather was gorgeous again this past weekend. Two weekends in a row, you can't ask for more. These pictures were Sunday afternoon and there was still many people on the grounds.

Summer

Made some changes to the blog today, I hope you like them, I don't think I am done just yet.Took this a couple of days ago. The school year has ended and the kids can now focus on summer fun. Robin is having better luck in the weather department for this weekends show up in Lake George. Summerfest at Shepard's Park is coming to a close today, the kids and I will be heading to the lake, as the break down crew. We swoop in and help pack everything up and then hopefully get an ice cream for our efforts. I will post some pictures, of the show and breakdown process, later. Going to enjoy this very nice day, hope you do too.

First craft show in the books

Yesterday, was much better weather, and there was quite a big crowd for most of the day.

I wouldn't say Saturday was a rainout completely but it was a tough crafting day. Robin's tent was along this row on the street. As I said before the parking garage was built last year and took over the lot that had been home to the Zonta craft fair for many years. I think it was a little confusing for the patrons because the show was so spread out. Robin did hear postitive comments about the set up also. Change is good.

Robin's tent had a different feel to it when I first walked in. I think it was the new Americana and candle decor. There is always so much to see in her booth.

Overall a good start to the 2010 craft show season. Lake George Summerfest in Shepard's Park in two weeks. Robin will be in front of the bandstand in her usual spot next to her good friend Therese. Look for the two of them dancing to the music in front of their booths.

Craft shows

The main source of my business is participating in local craft shows. Beginning in June running through December. In the north country, the later shows are held inside for obvious reasons. These are a couple of pictures of the Lake George craft show where I display my country home decor, floral arrangements, and the ever popular berry garlands. I still have floral arrangements available, but the majority of my merchandise is various uses of pip berries in containers, stars, and star decor. In upstate New York, you can't go down any street without spotting a star on someone's home. That is where the star craze began. Now, anyone with country home decor has star decor in just about every room of the house. Most of my designs have some kind of star included in the arrangement. They are fun to decorate with and tie in nicely with primitive, adirondack, or country decorating.