BOUTIQUE @ the busy bee

My latest craft show was the best in sales yet.  I attribute that to several things:  location, location, location!  Being in a larger city helped with a steady flow of traffic through my booth.  Also having a double booth allowed people to view my products without them being crowded on two tables.  I also was able to use this fabulous shelf Hubby built from the left over pieces of the shelving I used for the fabric wall.   New Shelf I have to admit I didn't have much time to restock between shows, therefore I wasn't too optimistic about this show.  It started slow, but in the end I did very well!  Including selling these adorable bunk beds to a very sweet lady. SOLD I am looking forward the next and final show for the season.  It will be in an even bigger city and is a larger show with 101 booths!  I have less than two weeks to restock, but it will have to wait as I plan to spend time with my family this holiday week! ...

Do you ever have the feeling that something was meant to be yours all along?  This lovely piece was something I never knew I wanted... Metal Barrister Bookcase I found it on a local yardsale site while patiently waiting for the latest craft show to end.  To say the show was slow was an understatement, but I still did well. The piece comes apart in six sections which was fantastic since my Jeep is out of commission it was able to fit in my son's car.  Yes someone spray painted it, but I still love the design.  Maybe one day I will have the time to strip it and bring it back to its original glory.  For now it is solving all my storage problems, no more rolling carts! The office is still missing my new desk.  As I type this post, my computer is on a 4 foot folding table.  Not ideal, but works for now.  The Steelcase Desk is in the garage, partially stripped.  It has turned out to be much more involved than I ever thought, but will...

I have been working on several new pillows for the upcoming craft fair this Saturday, 16 total.  I love making these as they are one of a kind.  All are $28.00 each and only available at craft shows.   SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

So proud of the Kansas City Royals and my daughter's volleyball team who placed 3rd in this weekend's State Volleyball tournament! Got to hold the trophy! To say this weekend was stressful doesn't even come close to describing the emotional roller coaster.  The Clearwater Indians went 3-0 on Friday making them the #1 seed for Saturday's bracket play.  After a heartbreaking loss to Concordia, the team rallied back to win against Santa Fe Trail to take home the 3rd place trophy.  It was a bittersweet moment for my daughter, a senior.  Her high school volleyball career is now over.  As a parent it is hard to watch your daughter realize that she is growing up.  I couldn't be more proud of her and love her more than words can ever express! 2015 4A-II 3rd Place State Championship Team