I'm Home!!

I quickly unloaded the car and jumped inside to sort the business cards from all the new talented artist I met and flipped through the gazillion photos on the camera.

(Beautiful apron and purse created by Bryanna! Check out her new shop!)

Our trip to the Paris Tent Sale was so much fun! Michelle did such a great job putting it all together!

I won't lie, it was lots of work (considering my family was sick for almost FOUR weeks), but also lots of fun! This was my very first time vending with a tent. My husband and son Dylan went with me. The weather was lovely for both days of the event!

Friday night was the first opening, the turn out was lovely and it was so great to see every one's beautiful tents twinkle with white lights. I am sad to say the first day we where a little behind setting up so I was not able to take any photos :(

(Lovely chalk board made by my husband, horrible handwriting provided by me lol)

HOWEVER Saturday went very smoothly and I was able to set up and get some photos of my booth and all the other lovely artist. I tried REALLY hard to stop by every one's tent, BUT somethings did not goes as planned.

(Dylan and me at the hotel)

FOR EXAMPLE . . . the word "plan" has NO MEANING to a 2 , well ALMOST 3 year old! lol So even though my husband had good intentions of stopping by so I could have a break to visit everyone, it did not happen.

There where moments here and there when I could hop on over to another booth to say hello to a fellow artist and snap some photos.

I had so much fun that I decided to do two different post. The next post will include some photos of the goodies I had time to get, and some of the wonderful people I got to meet.

(I really liked these bracelets I was so happy to see they both sold)

(I made a "fill your own bag" section which I thought was fun)

I was very happy with how my booth turned out. For the most part it was just how I visioned it. HOWEVER . . . one of the things I wanted to make was a large flag style banner to put up in the back of the tent.With everyone sick on and off prior to the event, I was not able to make it. After setting up, I kept thinking. . . "GOSH if only I had that banner!" lol

My husband made me all kinds of neat things to use, like things to hang my jewelry on, a chalk board, and white pleated table cloths to name a few.

I was flattered to do good with my sales, and I even won "The prettiest Booth" award which was so very sweet! The prize was a lovely vintage cake stand which was so DARLING and filled with pretty goodies. I LOVE this cake stand! I can't wait to put one of my cakes inside!

(Michelle and I)

It was a great time, and Dylan was such a good boy! My husband found a great park to take him to, so Dylan loved hanging out there on Saturday.

We also stopped off again today on the way home so we could calm him down for the ride home. It worked pretty well lol.

(He's getting so big TOO quick! Dylan will be 3 the end of January.)

I did not think I had as much stuff as I did lol, I sold great, but still I have lots of pretties to share. I will very soon be uploading a few things into my Etsy shop, BUT if you have seen something you are interested in, send me an email (cdvcreations@yahoo.com) and I will see if I still have it. Keep an eye out for my next post. :)

Thanks so much for coming by!

Comments

[Denise@alloverroses]

I can see why your booth was chosen for the prettiest! Its gorgeous with all the soft pinks. Everything looks elegant and so feminine. Thanks for sharing...I really enjoyed it. Glad your show was successful. Denise

[The Polka Dot Closet]

You deserved the most beautiful booth! I love the fill a bag idea. How brave you are to do a show, It is something I would love to try. A supportive husband sure makes it possible!Carol

[Babsarella]

It was such fun to meet you and Im glad to know that you did well. Looks like your son had a lot of fun at Vista View park. Ive not been there since the created the play area, but it certainly looks nice. Congrats on winning The Prettiest Booth award! Your booth was truly lovely!

[Lululiz]

OMG, all that pink loveliness! Absolutely gorgeous booth.

[Thespa McLaughlin]

You definitely deserved the prettiest booth award, GORGEOUS! Wish I could have been there. Love all your beautiful creations.

[Sarah]

Wow!!! Everything is so beautiful! I love all the pretty pastels that you used - especially the pink!!! I am so happy that your show was a success! Now on to your Marie event!! Cant wait to see what you come up with for that!

[stefanie]

oh, sooooo gorgeous!!! I am sure you sold everything!!! and what a sweet helper...I was also wondering about your ezine on the sidebars, are they availiable all the time or were they just for that date?

[Dorthe]

Your booth looks so absolutely beautifull, so many gorgeus items , I can sit here watch for very long time, and just smile-- so very lovely.xo Dorthe

[Sassy Marsha]

Ohhhh, how absolutely gorgeous your tent was . . . Fabulous photos of you and your family!!Glad to hear you are all feeling better!xxoo

[Sonia]

Oh Cassie,Your booth was gorgeous and dreamy!! I Love all the jewelry and creations you had there.Lovely pictures of you and your family, youre all so sweet!!Hugs!!Sonia

[Michele's Treasures, Teacups, and Tumbling Rose Cottage]

What a beautiful booth...with beautiful things! Wow! Wish I could have visited. Thanks for showing us. You are one talented lady. ; )~Michele

[Lori Katies Rose Cottage]

Your booth is justabsolutely gorgeousgorgeous !! I loveevery single thing in it !!Ohhh girl youare so talented !!xoxoLori

[Creative Grammie]

Your booth is definitely pretty! So pink, airy and dainty! Everything you make is so feminine and dainty looking too. I like that idea of letting your customers scoop their choices in the little bag, cool idea.TFS

[Rose Garden Romantic]

Your creations and your booth both look so gorgeous!!! No wonder you won that award! Your little Dylan is such a cutie pie!Michelle

[Little Pink Studio]

Your booth looked stunning. I LOVE the fill your own bag idea, and I love all of the metal pieces you used for display pieces!Wish I could come shopping. :)Cerri

[Karin]

Everything looks gorgeous...including you! Looks like a wonderful time...

[Home and Heart]

Oh Cassandra, how GORGEOUS!! Your tent and creations are just BREATHTAKINGLY pretty! I can see why you won the prettiest award. I think it was wonderful you were able to have family time too!! (Maybe you and Bryanna should go into business together?)

[Holly Loves Art]

This is such a scrumptious post! YOU look so pretty in your pictures. Looks like so much fun. Wow! Im going back to look some more now. :)Hugs,Holly

[debi]

OMG! Cassandra, your booth is positively DREAMY!! Everything is so beautiful..and the colors are so soft and romantic.And YOU look Gorgeous!!!

[Mizinha]

Está muito lindo o seu blog! Parabens, Abraços.

[francine]

Hi Cassi, Your blog is BEAUTIFUL! I am new to blogging and being a jewelry designer. I always crafted, but have moved up a notch into jewelry designing now. I am following you and was wondering if you would visit my blog and follow me as well? Thanks so much!http://www.Exclusivelyoursdesigns.blogspot.com