More from Eagle Mills

This was Robin's "home" for the two weekends.

She was happy with the set-up and even more happy with her sales! Everything looked great as usual. It's hard to achieve that homey feel but Robin does a great job with it.

Lots of fall colors. It's hard to tell in these pictures, but the twigs that are sticking out are lighted at the ends, these are one of the items Robin is finding people are very excited about.

This is another arrangement that Robin has added the lighted twigs to. The response has been very good. If you ever see anything on this blog that you are interested in, please leave a comment or visit our website http://robinsfloraldesigns.com/ and let us know through e-mail.

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.

Pictures as promised

Robin's new wood decor line fresh from the Rutland show.

All of these pockets are designed to hang, but can be used just sitting on a shelf or mantle.

These candle holders will stand or hang also and are fitted with an electric candle.

Love the eggs!!

The Rutland show was a good experience for Robin, she made some good contacts and got to see some different vendors. The crowds were smaller than she was told they would be, and as she has seen with other shows, the economic climate is still weary. Robin went into this show with a different set-up, different crafts, and being a first time vendor. All these things considered, I feel she did excellent this weekend, it was a challenge that she met head-on. We are looking forward to this weekend in Lake George, familiar set-up, back to our bread and butter but with some new wood decor items.

Packed and ready

Well the week sure went by in a flash and Robin is all packed for the Rutland show starting tomorrow. She is excited and nervous about this one, because like I've said, this is out of her comfort zone a bit. It will be great experience for her and sometimes you have to put yourself out there and see what happens. Her new wood line is great, and with some good weather, lots of people in the green mountain state will get to see how hard she has worked these past couple of weeks. Stay tuned.....

Lake George Summerfest wraps up

This is Robin's view from her booth at Lake George Summerfest, not bad huh? The band had just finished up and it was time to get packing.

The great thing about Lake George shows is you already have the people in the village. The bad thing is most are on vacation and not looking to purchase, as opposed to the other craft shows, where people are going there with a purchase in mind.

Our goal on breakdown day, is to go from this..............

....to this, in the least amount of time. We have a good system and the kids are getting bigger, so there is more help, and less bickering between them. That and they know there is food involved!

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.

Bird Condos continued

The master in action (you know how much I like the action shots)!

The bird condos are painted and primped as promised, I believe we may have a bird for this piece, you will have to come to the show in Lake George, NY to find out for sure.

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.

Ladders from the Barn

Rainy today, perfect day for building some ladders for Robin's upcoming show. These will receive some paint and maybe some pipberry garlands and rusty stars. Looks like we lucked out with the grass we planted on Monday as Mother Nature is helping us out with this nice overcast and rainy weather. I am planning on trying out my new roughing gouge tomorrow and will hopefully have something new from the lathe to post.

Craft show craziness

Robin was busy today making these new items for the upcoming Country Fair in Glens Falls.

Electric candles in each of these designs, make for a safe, and long lasting decor item or gift.

I am obviously very proud of the work that Robin does and I think she is very talented. That's one of the reasons I blog and she doesn't, it's very easy for me to talk about the beautiful things she creates.

Afternoon Beauties

Irises in the afternoon.

Peonies
Mom will be happy to see the ant in the photo below. Peonies need to have ants.

All winter I thought about how much I was going to be able to post to the blog once spring came around. There would be so many things going on and so many things to write about. Well now that we are in the throws of late spring, there are many things going on and many things to write about. The problem seems to be time, the days have been so great and long and filled with the outside, that I just haven't gotten around to posting. That and me being in the beverage industry (we were a little busy last week), so now that the vegetable garden is planted and the grass is planted in the new lawn area, we should be adjusting to the summer schedule. Just in time too because Robin's first craft show is next weekend, Zonta's Country Faire in downtown Glens Falls.

It is over for another year

Christmas in the Country was a big hit again this year. I think people are just looking for an alternative to the same old stuff at the big box stores. We see many of the same faces year after year, and this year was no exception, but alot of new faces this year. There were even some that came back the next day with friends which is a great sign that you have the unique items they are looking for.

Now we can put the house back together, get caught up on laundry, and get our home back! Robin still has a dozen special orders to follow up on, but the craft shows are over until spring. She will be putting all new designs on the website for the winter, and also pursuing different outlets to sell her wares.