My day started at 7:30 am when I woke up, showered, dressed up and put makeup on (yes … surprising I know but this was a special day). I loaded my bin of boxes, table clothes and
displays, as well as my jewelry, into Dolly (our Subaru) and headed for the Lawrence Gallery in the Pearl.Upon arrival I could sense the excitement of the ladies who were there. Rebecca (our leader) was buzzing around – finally the day she had worked SO hard for was here and everything was coming together splendidly.
As I set up my vendor table, one of my “egg mates” (we did the August Incubator together) Leslie came over and was admiring my handiwork. She wanted several pieces and I just giggled. Once I pulled this lovely turquoise triple strand necklace out – she HAD to have it. So she slipped it on and … looked … AMAZING in it!
After all the vendors were set, the ladies attending the day started to appear. After grabbing
coffee and yummy treats from Java Nation they buzzed around, admiring the handiwork of the vendors and chatting with each other. I really enjoyed talking to ladies who were new to the organization (ie this was their first event) or considering the incubator program. Such an amazing group.After that, we had some wonderful presentations from local and national LWLers, including interviews with the founder of Portland Picks and a panel of Incubator graduates who talked about their experiences and successes.
Then back to the vendor table to show off my goodies. Lunch … more speakers … then Tara’s YUMMY Sweet Treat Company cheesecake kabobs. It was her “launch” and we cut the ribbon for her (ADD PHOTO). She was thrilled … and so were we.
Overall the event was amazing. I only sold two pieces – Leslie and Tara. My egg mates and biggest supporters!! Though overall the sales $$ weren’t great – the event was. I think I got my name out there to a large group of wonderful and influential ladies. Fingers crossed something comes of it all.
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