6th Annual Atkinson Women's Club Holiday Artisan Craft/Food Market 2016
Diane Zevos
This beautiful picture does not show how cold the day was this past Saturday at the 2016 Atkinson Women's Club Holiday Craft/Food Market. This fair is just a small fair inside this building, but is always a great time and a good sales day for me.
There are a few side rooms off the main hallway, of which my booth is in the first one to the left as you enter, and then at the end of the hallway is the main room with vendors all around the room and in the center. A lot of vendors prefer to be in the main room probably where a lot of action is, but I love the side rooms. Mine had myself and one other vendor, and I think we complimented each others items, and also we had a great atmosphere with our own Christmas music for ambiance! People entering the room remarked on the wonderful evergreen scent which at first some were bewildered thinking it was coming from the artificial wreaths and such from All Things Repurposed!
Between both of our booth set-ups, the room was full of holiday gifts and goodies, and very festive decorating.
Two of my favorite customers sought me out at this fair to purchase another item from me which warms my heart so much. Olivia purchased a small heart from me at the Londonderry Fair and saw this piece of art of mine. Afterwards, Susan, Olivia's grandmother, sent me a message on my website of their interest in it. It was one of my 2 first pieces I designed and made to venture out in a more intricate and artistic way, and I was so pleased to have them appreciate this. Thanks so much!
When I do my shows around the holidays and I have the evergreens, I cart around ALL my supplies, decorations and greens to be able to make almost anything for someone if they ask. I usually can duplicate any arrangement they see of mine that are completed and on display for purchase.