Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Gift Fair - End of Day Two


End of day two of the gift fair.  The Saturday is usually the day you get a lot of lookers, who are planning their purchases.  It is amazing how many customers come from all over Australia for the fair.  Yesterday saw as many clients from regional Australia as from Melbourne.  We’ve had some good orders and additionally some excellent feedback and repeat visitors which is always important.

The top photo (excuse the quality - it’s from my phone) is a tree that is on display at the Show Grounds.  Odette from Vixen and Velvet bought a tree from us a few weeks ago to display at two gift fairs they were attending.  I popped over to their stand to see how it looks and it is covered in these exquisite birds in all sizes.  While this may not be the style of Christmas tree you would put in your home, it is an amazing piece of design and looked absolutely stunning in their display (and was clearly helping to sell the ornaments that were being displayed).  It is always great to see the designs people come up with in their trees.  Odette also mentioned when I complimented her on the tree how many people had asked where to buy the tree- another sign that a great design is also a great seller.

Three more days to go.  I can honestly say I can’t wait for it to be over.  I don’t know how other mother’s go juggling full time work and children.  It’s been really difficult for the first few days, but on an on-going basis it would be exhausting.
Cheers

Chrissie

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