Monday, December 21, 2009

One Woman Show!

I had my very first "one woman show" on December 3rd...I'm happy to say it was an amazing success!!! So much so I'm planning on doing it again for Valentine's Day, which may possibly be a Men's Night and Mother's Day! I've had many requests to do "home parties", I'm not particularly interested in them. I decided to give this idea a try. A similiar principle but not in someones home. I wasn't sure how it would be attended but ...it was worth the risk and thankfully it paid off!!!



My son-in-law manages a family owned restaurant and we came to an arrangement to hold our "Silver Christmas", (which is what we called it) in the "Living Room" of his establishment,
Cecil's Eatery and Beer Society, corner of Main & Wylde, downtown, North Bay. The "Living Room" is a party/conference room but the way it has been finished it has a charming atmosphere...the authentic brick walls, brass ceiling, and comfy leather chairs and tables create the perfect ambiance for what Dawn and I had in mind!!!

My daughter managed to snap a few photos before we opened, both of us have tried before to take photos of the set up during a show...but for what ever reason they didn't turn out well! These ones are presentable... This was the table at the entrance where guests filled out ballots for the door prize!


We set up two 8 foot tables with a small space in between...it was difficult to take a shot of both tables together ...but it gives you an idea!


This is the table to the left...


This is the table to the right...if you look closely you will see part of wrapping/working/etc. table... I need a spot to "work" as I always custom fit pieces while my customers wait.


I realize the photos do not give close ups of the jewelry...but Dawn was trying to show the setup!!!
For the last year I have been trying to come up with a different way to display my pieces but so far I've not made a decision. So for now, this will do!


Cheers

13 comments:

  1. That's fantastic news Heather that your show was a success. I have to say judging by your profile photo you don't look old enough to have a son in law. The restaurant looks like it was the perfect place to set up your creations.

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  2. The set up looks lovely! Glad your one woman show went well :-)

    Cindy

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  3. Whoa! A one woman show! That is a lot of work but you have an amazing inventory. Very inspiring. The set up and the location are both great.

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  4. Congrats on your successful show. I can only day dream to be able to do a one woman show one day.
    Thanks for sharing the pix and ideas on how to set up a jewelry show.
    Success to you next show!

    By the way, I love this new blog skin. Very X'masy :)

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  5. Davinia...LOL,rest assured I'm old enough, I'll let you in on a little secret, that photo is a year old, I have a few more lines and I color my hair, but shhhhh, don't tell anyone about the color!!!

    Thank you Cindy...it was a leap of faith!!!

    Thanks Pearl...as I said it was try that or do "house shows" and I would prefer not to do them, having said that, I want to keep my customers happy...I'll try a few more, at Cecil's if it doesn't continue to be a "hit", I may have to think seriously about the "house shows", or possibly a store front...but at my age that is a last resort!

    Thanks for stopping by ladies...I do appreciate the visit!
    Cheers

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  6. Hey Mie...thanks for stopping by and your kind words...yes I wanted something Xmasy, and found this great background designer! She is going to do a custom one for me in January!!! Mei your work is simply amazing,you would succeed I'm positive!!!
    Cheers

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  7. Sorry Mei, mixed up the letters...
    Cheers

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  8. Congrats! Looks very professional and lovely. Praying much future success also. :O)

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  9. nice posting. very good work. thank you. :)

    bathmate

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  10. Congrats on your successful show. Your set up is beautiful! And great inventory. I still have to get me one of those 3-tier bracelet stands...someday. Hope you take some time to enjoy the holidays!

    BTW-love your weather bug in the left menu. You definately have us beat on temp! BRrrrr...

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  11. AN EXCLUSIVE!!!!...what could be better...the set-up/display looks very beautiful and festive...and of course, it was a success...your work is so beautiful and eclectic, and PLENTY of inventory..something for everyone!!! Applause applause...:)))

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  12. So Glad your show went well Heather ! Congratulations on your hard work! xxx

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  13. It looks gorgeous!! I'm so glad you did well!!

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