There are 9 days left until the show and there is still so much to do!
draft my inventory list
put together my essentials toolkit (tape, scissors, tags, pens)
sketch out & stage my display
stitch on my labels
attach all the product tags
assemble my thank you’s
knit more!
I’m excited and super anxious, too!
If you know me, you also know me as a fan of Food Network Canada and one of my favourite current shows on the network is Eat St which features food carts and stalls from across the United States (though a few Canadian spots are featured occasionally).
So on Easter Sunday, where did we end up? Well, at Easterbrooks hot dog “stand” (naturally). So far, it’s the only place I’ve experienced that comes close to the reality of the American food mobile food craze that I’m in awe of.
So what did I think of Easterbrooks? Overall the atmosphere was spot on — it had the authentic feel of a restaurant dive, the history of an establishment opened by one of the town’s founding families, and the celebrity draw, complete with the photos and autographs of famous Canadians who’ve passed through.
Although, the menu was vast and so interesting (pizza dog and nacho dogs — really!), I thought the hot dogs could have been prepared better — grilled rather than boiled, for starters.
But overall, our family enjoyed the outing and sitting atop the stools at the red counter. A first for both of the girls! What fun!
I have tomorrow off work, so it’s an extra long weekend for me! So besides 2 egg hunts, lots of chocolate, cookies and other goodies, we get to continue the fun on Monday!
The girls searched for eggs in our living room with their cousins. This little guy, who turns one in about 2 weeks, was able to snatch 2 eggs from the big girls!
Another egg hunt to the girls delight + plus extra yummy and very beautiful bunny-shaped french toast, chocolate and jam filled pancake “balls” and egg, bacon and biscuit tarts – we were spoiled by our friend who really knows how to throw a good party!
So how was our Easter weekend? That face says it all, doesn’t it?!
How did you spend your Easter?
Lots to look forward to this weekend, including eggs, sunny weather, family and friends, and chocolate!
xoxo
Happy Easter, friends!
P.S. so thrilled to be featured here with other craft show vendors! What a nice treat to start the long weekend!
Besides birthday parties, gymnastics and closet organization shopping, our weekend also included a little admiration of spring in our backyard.
The girls couldn’t resist bringing a bit of spring indoors.
Some things I’m loving these days:
:: Maaike’s mood board captures Spring so beautifully.
:: the pattern on these hand knit socks also sing Spring to me.
:: a grocery store themed party that doubles perfectly for playroom too! What a neat idea!
:: a smart no-sew diy bunting – so simple and quick. I love it!
What is inspiring to you this week?
xoxo
I gave my camera to K one day to take some photos around the house and this is what she captured.
She’s so proud of her own handmade. I’m so proud of her.
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since the craft show is fast approaching with less than one month to go, I’ve been keeping later than usual nights to ensure that my new designs are ready and I have enough inventory to try and meet my desired goal.
The booth set-up is a little daunting this time. The largest show I’ve done also means this is the biggest space I’ve set-up yet. I have the ideas in my head but hoping they translate well in reality. One week before, I think my living room might turn into a mock booth. Now how to keep the kiddos from tearing it apart…that’s another thought for another night.
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