I've had an antiques booth for years, but I have always wanted to do a show, or a fair, or whatever you want to call it. I thought maybe it was a pipe dream, I would need a tent, and a trailer or rental truck to get my wares to the fair, then someone to drive the truck and I couldn't do a show alone.
Then when I had my annual Ladies Champagne brunch in December
I was telling one of my friends about the "Fancy Flea" (I called it Shabby Flea in my post, it's tough being blonde) I went to in November, I said "I would love to do a show like that some day".
Paris Rags Booth
She said "I'll do it with you, I have an enclosed trailer and a tent" (She's my friend and you can't have her)!
So, I'm off on my adventure!
Florida Ladies Mark your Calendars:
The Polka Dot Closet is an official exhibitor at the
Fancy Flea
April 28, 2012
10-4
In Downtown Lakeland Florida, a cute little historic town 1 hour south of Orlando and a 1/2 hour north of Tampa
Lets see, I need to get crackin on merchandise. I think the aprons will sell well
And I made up some tussie mussies
Now I think I'm a hat milliner, I have a dozen vintage hats, but they are all plain and need some fancying up, they should be perfect for the Flea. I'll keep you posted as I attempt to fancy up these hats!
I'm on the look out for a ton of small tables, chairs and stools. I found this little gem just as she is and added a waterslide decal. Ok, I have one piece of furniture done!
This is going to be so fun!
I'm gratefully accepting any and all advise and tips!
Happy Creating!
61 comments:
Your aprons are so pretty and you find the most feminine treasures! I sure would love to come to this big event this year! I'll mark my calendar! ♥
Oh Auntie Carol..... You are going to have a BALL!!! Everything is looking so ADORABLE and Fun!! And, Yes!! I do believe the Aprons will Sell well.. as well as your Gorgeous Tussie Mussies.... Which look like great WEDDING attire and perfect for little Flower Girls.... Be SURE to take LOTS and LOTS of pictures...:)
I am wishing I was near there=i would buy it all.
How about my suggestion the other day? I bet MANY would love your adornements
I LOVE those aprons
Carol, love your collection of aprons, such pretty colors ;)
xo~
Mari
I wish you nothing but great success on your first outing!! I love the little bench, sweeeeet. The GORGEOUS hats i'm sure will sell well for you. People love anything iron or albaster pieces from old homes. Just a thought. Hugs. T
Sounds like things are working out really well for you, Carol. Couldn't be happier for you. You have a good start with some very nice items. Good luck although I don't think you need it!-----------Shannon
You have such beautiful things, I'm sure you will have great success. Good Luck!
Oh y'all will have so much fun! Don't forget your water and a stool for you to sit down during the show!! Y'all will be so busy!!
You will do soooo well and have a lot of fun ! I am still on the fence because I don't have a wonderful friend like yours anywhere close to me so I have to do it allll by myself. But I'ma thinkin' maybe I will just come and shop if I don't set up.
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man I wish I didn't leave a country width away from you! I'd be there!!! you'll do so well:)))
live not leave haha
Oh girl, good luck! I am so glad that you're going to fulfill this dream. You are going to rock the Fancy Flea, I just know it.
Wow! and WHAT is her name? Have a ball! Love the aprons & tussy & ... well, EVERYTHING!
Have a beautiful eve ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
Hi Carol, Blogger's not letting me leave me own comment so I'm "replying". Yay!!! Lord willing, I will be there! I missed the fall one because of a family commitment. I know it will be a great success!
Heh, heh, may look into stealing your friend...!
Your friend is priceless and so is your style of treasures you create. Your Fancy Flea sounds just perfection...I know it will be fabulous!
Carol - I know all of your fabulous items will be a HUGE hit! You have a nice variety of fantastic vintage items that are so perfect for a Shabby show.
Don't forget to bring those business cards with your blog address on it! That's the potential for MORE new fabulous fans to follow your blog!xo
-pamela :)
Carol,
Happy that you will get the chance to do this...I have only done two and they were a lot of FUN!!! I'm sure that you will have a great show my friend. How is the wedding plans going?
Blessings,
Linda
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Carol
Hey Carol ~ how exciting! I know you will do fantastic! Try to have LOTS of varied merchandise, keep your prices reasonable and do your booth up really cute! The small pieces of furniture should sell really really well so I would get cracking on those! How fun for you! ~Stacy~
Carol, love the aprons and the tussies are just gorgeous. I wish you luck on the show, you will have a great time. I always enjoyed doing shows as I had a friend like you with tent and everything. Bring a cooler with drinks and some food and a comfortable chair. I know you will do just great!
Ah! I still havent crossed that one off my list either.. LOL youll have a blast, Im sure! I'll be shopping..so, see you there!
Sherri
Fantastic time of the year for mother's Day gifts too!
Okay Carol,
I hope this comment goes through. Shame on blogger for not fixing this problem.
hugs
Sissie
Carol, You'll have a great time......and I'll get to meet you. I live one town away and this is a really fun event. See you there.....
Just a quick comment to say good luck!!!
Just a quick comment to say good luck!!!
Carol, You ALWAYS inspire me!
I'm so happy for you.
You will have such fun, and I know you will sell out!
Enjoy!
xoxoxo
sounds like you are in for some great fun, carol:) love the aprons, and the oh, so sweet little table:)
Oh I wish I lived closer--I'd love to go!!!
Oh Carol, I wish I could make it! I'll bet you have the best booth. Love your tussie mussies ♥
Hooray..I can finally comment!!!
I thought "sky-diving" was on your bucket list!!! The "FLEA" will be so much fun for you! $$$$
Happy Weekend.
Warmly,
deb
Hooray..I can finally comment!!!
I thought "sky-diving" was on your bucket list!!! The "FLEA" will be so much fun for you! $$$$
Happy Weekend.
Warmly,
deb
Advice? Just bring everything that says "Carol", and you'll do great. What a wonderful friend to go with you. I wish I lived closer so I could go. We have nothing like that around here that I know of.
Have fun at your first show Carol. You'd better get going on more furniture. lol Love the aprons.
That sounds awesome Carol! Good luck, I know you are going to do great. Those aprons and hats are darling!
Oh double luck! A friend to make an offer like that AND a friend to share the experience with!
Go! Have fun!!!!
XO Diane
Oh Carol...you make me sooo wish i was living in Florida. What a great opportunity for you and how much fun to have something to create for. I have a shop nearby that will open in Feb that i will have some of my goodies in and i cant wait to create more for it!
Have a blessed week!
Lorena
Good for you Carol!I know you will have lots of eye candy in your booth... I hope to see ya there!!!
Sylvia
Have fun! I want to do this someday myself. Your stuff looks beautiful! Make sure to take pictures and let us know how you do!
Oh girl Im so happy for you!!! What a dream come true and, I wish you all the best in the show!!! I'd kill to be in Florida in April! -.-
Hugs,
I came to your wonderful site yesterday, and thought I bookmarked it. I went through my HISTORY 3 times and couldn't find you. In desperation I went to good old Google and typed words of info. I thought would be a good match to find you. This is what I typed: Blog antique aprons FL April--- I added April last and your site came up 3rd on the Google list. I am so happy !! I wish I could come to FL for your beautiful display and sale. I still have my Grandma's satin green apron made for her for Christmas in the 50's, and a pic of her wearing it. I display it every Christmas. Happy Days !
How very exciting for you and what a blessing to have such a sweet friend!
I used to do craft shows with a friend years ago. They were alot of fun AND alot of work! I don't think I could have done it on my own.
This is a fair I wish I could attend...it looks absolutely wonderful.
I wish you great success!
Carol
Can I fly over from Aussie as your assistant? If only, so you are a little short on stock, that has never stopped you, from what I have read in your blog you are extremely capable. You will have a ball!!!!!! Keep us posted so we can be there in spirit.
Carol, I know you are busy but if you can play along, I'm tagging you from something I got tagged for from Marilyn at The Artsy Girl Connection
here's where I linked to you..
http://polkadotnotebook.blogspot.com/2012/01/tagyou-are-it.html
xoxo Melodee
I'm still not getting what Blogger is doing! It's all making me nuts!
Now Miss C...I love what you are doing and the passion behind all you create. It is nothing less than inspiring!
:) You bless us!
Now...the sofa was $850. Are you happy now?
TEEEEEE HEEEEE
xoRebecca
I love doing shows! It's a great time talking with the people who come and want to buy your treasures! Plus it's fun doing them with a friend, my sister and I used to do them and we always had the best time. You are going to be a big hit! t.xoxoox
What fun! Advice...wear your own apron with pockets for money, pen and paper, biz cards, etc. It is so much easier, believe me. And it looks cute, too!
I LOVE your blog. You have inspired me to purchase a dress form and some water slide decal paper. Did you gesso your dress form before you started to adhere the papers/lace, etc.? Wish I lived in Florida to attend the Fancy Flea and see your shop.
Fran Podlesney
franstamper@aol.com
You will LOVE the Fancy Flea. I always attend both times each year. Your items are just what the ladies here in Lakeland are looking for. I will look for you at the Flea.
dgmills@tampabay.rr.com
Carol, This will be so much fun. You are a veteran already. You have some many wonderful things and you are so creative ant talented. I would love to have your pinky's worth of talent in my whole brain.
I know it will be a fabulous seccess. I can't wait to follow your journey.
Hugs, Ginger
I am so excited for you! I hope to be there that weekend to visit.
Carol, How fun! I have heard this is a great show. I know you will do great. xo, Sherry
I'm so excited for the Fancy Flea! I will be one of your customers and I can't wait to finally meet you! XoXo
Carol, I just know you are going to do Fabulous!! Thanks so much for the Application, that Date might just work for me!! Need to find a Tent, and get cracking if I am going to do this, "All things Candylights"!
Huggs, Nancy
Your aprons are beautiful and I know your show will be wonderful! Thanks so much for linking to the party!
blessings,
karianne
Look at you turning and impossibility into a possible ... congrats and good luck!
Thank you so much for joining our "impossibilities" link party!
Linda
itallstartedwithpaint@gmail.com
How fun, Carol...just bring all your pretty creative goodies and you'll do GREAT!
That's awesome, so glad you're taking the plunge. It always helps to have a friends along for the ride.
Thanks so much for linking up the challenge.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
Carol, I am so happy for you! You are going to do so well, if I lived in Florida you definitely would have my help LOL. Can't wait to see your booth at the "Fancy Flea" , your work is always so lovely. Good luck :)
good for you! i know how hard it is to do a show by yourself and I am glad that you found a friend to do the show with...you will do well, you have such cute things shown here!
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