THANK YOU! - Lovely Ladies!

Its taken me a couple of days to post after attending the V&H fair on Saturday, as I needed some time to recover from the completely PHENOMENAL day!
Thankfully I managed to pack all that I wanted to take with me, into my tiny car - even though that meant stuffing it to the ceiling, resulting in me being unable to use my rear view mirror! Mum was sat in the passenger seat with my two cakes for the vintage style cafe, and our packed lunch on her lap!

We arrived at the Town Hall car park early on Saturday morning, to be greeted by Michele, Jayne, Sue and Lucy, who where already there waiting for the hall to be opened up.
It was then a frantic hour and a half to unload and set up our tables, to create interesting displays for the customers that we hoped would be arriving later.

By 10am, when the doors where due to be opened, I was still struggling to put the final few items out on my tables, which was a bit tricky, as I had already used every spare inch! I finally had to admit defeat, take a couple of quick shots of my finished stand (sorry for the blurry pics - but I really was a bit behind in being ready!) and take a deep breath...

The 1930's style music started up on the loud speakers and the front doors were opened to the queue of ladies, who began to pour in....

I can't even begin to describe how I felt - it really was quite overwhelming how many people filled the hall - I couldn't quite believe it. Everyone that I spoke to was so kind, patient and supportive - there was a fabulous atmosphere and it was wonderful to meet so many lovely ladies who 'got' the whole vintage thing...they were truly lapping it up. It was non-stop-busy from the start, until just after 2pm, when I could take the first bite of my sandwich!
Thank you everyone who made a purchase (I hope that you will enjoy them), or who stopped by for a quick chat - you all helped make for a wonderful day.

My only regrets were that it was difficult to talk to anyone for any length of time, as there was always someone waiting to make a purchase (and that was certainly what they were there for!) - but I am truly grateful for all the kind words, encouragement and general friendliness received from all of the lovely ladies! An extremely pleasurable day, to say the least!

It was a shame not to able to get out from behind my stand very much to chat to the other stall holders/bloggers, but we were all in the same predicament...it was almost impossible to shop with one another too! :( But most of us managed a 5 minute chat with each other at the very least.

I did also manage to snap a couple of photos of Sue's stand just before we opened too, and a few waves were exchanged now and then between us, as we had our stands next to each other in the main hall.

And I was able to buy a couple of her vintage union flags that she had on display. I intend to use them to fashion some skirts for my handmade rag dolls - they'll be very patriotic girls!

My thanks to my Mum, who helped serve behind my stand - I would have been lost without you! (Sorry for the aching legs by Sunday, caused by not being able to sit down all day! ;-))

A quick treat for me, before the doors closed and the packing up had to be done; I shopped with Christine and bought two darling little French fabric bags for myself.

Congratulations to Michele and Jayne, for organising such a special event - I hope the feedback that you receive is all good and things will go from strength to strength with each Vintage & Handmade Fair that you put on.

My Mum is staying with me until Wednesday - she deserves to be taken out on a few day trips before she returns home...I'll be back to work soon, when I shall start on the long job of photographing/listing stock for my on-line shop's next update.

Have a great week,

Niki x