Our first
Feria/ Trade Show was such a wonderful experience! I wish we had more photos of the other stands
and of my husband and I in action once the crowds arrived… but the great news
is that we just got too busy!!! We have
all sorts of ideas to improve for the next trade show but all in all I think we
did pretty well! Some photos to share
with you…
pre-fair packaging fest
earling morning car-window shot on the way there
set up
Some of the tools of the trade... I put them on show as it was an Artisan Fair and lots of artisans were actually doing their crafts there, like the glass blower, the ceramists, the basket weaver, the baker.... Lots of people were fascinated with these soap making tools
behind the scenes...
the "office"
getting samples ready...
the quilting stand
ceramics
glass-work
"hotel Volkwagen"
another early morning photo
me at work, when the first customers started arriving...
I love
trying new things… so here are some of the firsts that we did this weekend…
First big
trade show
First time
selling in Murcia
First time
sleeping in a Volkswagen Camper Van (a secret wish of mine for more than 25
years!)
First time my
husband and I have worked so closely together non-stop for 3 days, and I was
surprised how well it went. I really
cannot imagine anyone else that I could have enjoyed it so much with. Maybe Dad…
First time
setting up an Expo / trade fair stand
First time
using our new Naturalmente Mediterraneo tall marketing stand
First time
selling 10 hours straight in a row without stopping
First time
meeting a lot of the other trade fair people we met, from all over Spain
First time
gorging on these amazing Murcian meat-pies…
First time we
giggled ourselves to sleep two nights in a row…
First time
(in a few years) that I didn’t even THINK of accessing internet for 3 days
running… pathetic isn’t it? I realized
afterward how dependent we are on it
I am sure
there are a whole lot more firsts… but I gotta go get my shop set back up…!!
Big hugs
and kisses to you all!! Xo Jen
JEN!! Your booth was so beautiful, I love the light colors and the banner so well done. Your hubbie was very nice to look at as well :) So glad it went well for you, You've worked so hard.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Your booth and your products looked fantastic!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Jen on a successful weekend! I love your set-up; uncluttered and natural looking, very attractive! What a great idea to display your soapmaking tools, thanks for sharing your pictures! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jen, congratulations for the first trade show! your booth is wonderful and love love your products :)
ReplyDeleteI really love to read your lovely post like this!!
Hi Jen, Everything looks great! Very professional, and what a fun time with Hubby! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations dear Jennifer!! It is so nice to see you do so well and what an inspiration you are for me. Everything is displayed so beautifully and love how organised everything is behind the scene. :)
ReplyDeleteMuch love to you!
Awesome booth display! So glad it was a success. It´s really inspiring to see your business/passion taking off like this. Congratulations!
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ReplyDeleteThe light pastel colors of your stand are beautiful. Wish you a lot of success for the trade shows which are to come!
Maya
Donna, Thank you!!! So positive as usual. Please that you like the stand! I think hubby's pretty cute too... I can't imagine many people working harder than an organic farmer... so your comment about working hard comes as a real compliment from the hardest of workers. Your soaps look great lately!! xo Jen
ReplyDeleteAmy, Thank you for your nice comment!! xoxo Jen
Cee Gee, Thanks for your comment. So glad you enjoyed the photos! xo Jen
Mika, Thank you for your sweet comment. So glad you like the set up and the products. Yours always look so beautiful. xo Jen
ReplyDeleteBecky, So nice to hear from you!! Hope you are well. Hugs. Hubby and I had a great time. Worked hard and laughed lots. xo Jen
Nitya, Thanks for your beautiful comment. So nice to hear I can be an inspiration to someone. Your experimenting with natural colours are wonderful and I always look foward to your posts about them. xoxoxo Jen
Coco, Thanks for your lovely comment!! You know? I still have your beautiful soaps to try out and post about... I feel badly that I have set that aside... I love your Vetiver scented one... are you still soaping? xo Jen
ReplyDeleteMaya,Thank you so much! Glad you like the stands colours. I think we can do better next time, but I was pretty pleased. I am not a perfectionist... and I am easily pleased but my husband, the perfectionist has all sorts of ideas for the next one... hmmm. xoxoxo Jen
Wow Jen! What a huge effort! Congratulations on a fine display. You must be very pleased with how things are progressing. Your success is well deserved. Looking forward to hearing about your next big adventure! Pauline xx
ReplyDeleteSabes que me encanta todo tu trabajo, asi que solo decirte: FELICIDADES!
ReplyDeleteQue bonito todo, que buen gusto tienes, me encantaaaaa!
Pauline, Thanks for your awesome comment! xoxoxo Jen
ReplyDeleteCokesiete, Gracias por tu comentario tan positivo!!! xo Jen
Really professional looking and love the signs you had made. We've been so busy we still haven't ordered signs yet but one of these days we will get there. Usually we make our own but then they get tricky to carry.
ReplyDeleteYour space is nice and roomy looking too. Looks like you did really well.
Michelle
Hi Michelle! Thanks for your comment. Our tall sign is new and it rolls up and even goes into a little case... Post pix of your market stand!! Xo Jen
ReplyDeleteThis is very helpful to see and wonder at the nice soap you have created. Great color choice!
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the Sudsy Soapery
Jonathan & Kaycie
www.sudsysoapery.com
The Sudsy Soapery, Thank you and happy new year!! xo Jen
ReplyDeleteI love reading your posts! Such beautiful soaps and loved your trade show set up ~Sacha
ReplyDeletePipestone Soaps, Thank you!! I drool over some of these perfect tradeshow booths on Pinterest... maybe one day. For the moment I think we did okay! So glad you liked the set up. xo Jen
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've had fun, and everything went well. I hope the succeeding trade shows you've attended also went as well as this one, or even better. You get to accumulate more practical lessons on what to and not to do on every trade show you attend. While you've personally managed your transportation for your booth this time, there will come a chance for a bigger trade show that's farther away than the others you've been to. Take note of your shipping, such as how will you track them with the freight company and drayage costs.
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Renea, Thanks for your comment!! xo jen
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