So I did my first Odd Duck a few weeks ago and it went great! I sold a bunch of old stuff that I was happy and a little sad to see go. I also sold some new stuff as well. Thanks to Saskia and Irene for hanging out with me at my booth! It really helps having company while vending.
Not only did I have a successful day at the Duck but I also sold the Phish dress that you see the lovely Alison wearing in the photoshoot. It sold about a week before Odd Duck and it was my first etsy sale ever. I not only want to thank Alison for how rockin’ she looked in the dress but also for Ajsha’s amazing photography, for all the people who favorited the dress on Etsy and also for Miraculous Creations for adding the dress to an Etsy treasury. Without your help it would have never sold. And now a quote from the buyer:
“Thank you sooooo much. It is very cool and fits perfect! I can’t wait to put it on for Phish tour this summer!!!! Have a wonderful day! *Kelly*”
This makes me feel great! Also while
standing in line at Indy Craft Bazaar-Spring Fling, I overheard two girls talking behind me. One was telling the other how at Odd Duck there was one vendor that had cute boy short panties made out of t-shirts up on a clothesline. It gave me chills up my spine knowing that they were talking about nevermay. Now some more stuff that makes me happy! Since John and I decided to put house shopping on hold we decided to do some renovating where we are currently staying. The list is long, but I’ve been scratching things off on a regular basis. So far we’ve opened up some boxes of home decor that’s been boxed up and stored in our closets for the past year and a half. I almost forgot what was in there. We were able to hang curtains we’ve missed, take out and place scented candles around the house, and we even were able to fix all the kitchen cabinet doors that kept falling off. Yes! I now have doors on my pantry! It makes the kitchen look so nice and organized now. We’ve also been able to save a ton of money by buying and selling on good old craigslist. Instead of spending almost 3 grand on a new bedroom set we were able to spend only $1400! And that included a brand new memory foam king mattress. We have so much space on the new bed I can do a cartwheel on it. Although I haven’t tried. I also did a ton of landscaping work, both the front yard and back. So my deadline for all this remodling is May 14th. I’m planning on having JD’s birthday party at my house this day and I really want the backyard to be ready for the bounce house I’m planning on having that there. We’ll see. Deadlines put on a lot of preassure but they also make you get things done.
Back to nevermay! I’m taking a break just until after the end of May. May is a busy month for me and my little family. First, my birthday, which I don’t care about anymore. Ha ha! It’ll pass. Second, Mother’s Day. That I do care about! Then JD’s big 4th on the 14th. Then the big 4 year wedding anniversary on the 19th in which we are probably going to try to take a trip or a cruise somewhere. Then, which I’m hoping will never have to happen again, my dad’s big surgery on the 24th. The kids and I will be travling to Chicago before that time to be with him. I’ll still be sewing and creating during this month when I can get my hands on some thread and yarn and FABRIC! Oh! Keep an eye out for some new nevermay listings on Etsy soon! Ciao!
