After Show Recap

Before I talk about the show let me give you an idea of my week. Both my husband and my daughter have been sick. Husband sick is not a big deal except it means that I take on more Bella responsibility but that's okay. The killer has been that she has been waking up in the middle of the night because she is coughing. Then she thinks it's playtime. I am a zombie. Between lack of sleep and trying to get stuff done for the show I was physically ill today. But I loaded up on caffiene and sudafed sinus (I may have caught what they had) and advil and went on my way.

My bf Jen came with me which is always fun. I knew that even if it wasn't a good show that I would have a good time.

It wasn't that great for me. I broke even and I handed out lots of business cards and may have made a really good contact but it's still not very fun when not alot of people are buying. Ahhh the wonderful saturated jewelry market. There was a ton of jewelry there. Most of it looked exactly the same to me. The trendy chain, minimal look. It's times like tonight when I think "I should just make that kind of jewelry. Then I would sell more at fashion shows".

But then I come to my senses and I know that I wouldn't be happy. I am not a super trendy person. Sure I like trends but I don't live and die by what is "in" and "out". I love my jewelry because it's beautiful and unique and it's me. It may not be for everyone but I am okay with that. The people that do love it become loyal customers and keep buying from me even when the trends have changed.

So I am okay with how things went. I'm tired and losing my voice. It wasn't my best show but certainly wasn't the worst. And Jen and I had a great time chatting the night away and gagging over the free Pepsi Jazz they gave us. It was also a great place to people watch.

Would I do it again? Nah. Am I sorry i did it? Nah. Am I glad that I don't have another show tomorrow night? Oh yes!!

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Comments

[elleabelle]

This post really hit home. I agree with you on the art shows and how they can be frustrating to set up, sit there all night (which takes me away from my 2 kids) and then see that all the other jewelry is the same or, quite frankly, junky. I have often felt the same, that I should change my style of jewelry making, but I love bold bright colors and think jewelry should be a statement rather than just an afterthought. Keep going with your designs. They are beautiful!

[jenifer]

yep, that's exactly how i felt at my a&f event!