I really love doing markets. I never love them at 10.36pm the night before when a baby doesn’t want to sleep or dishes need to be done, clothes need to be laid out, instructions need to be written, tablecloths aren’t out or I think I need to take more fabric. It seems like I’ll never be ready. But I always make it. I just stress myself out in the process. But I could never do markets without my retro daddy. He loads up the car and gets me to my market in no time and can unload the car in under 10 minutes. It would take me about half an hour. Or more. He is good. I think all of us who do markets with a big strong man are pretty grateful for their services.
Today I was loving my new layout of an L shape. This will sound silly to some of you but each market you are given a different spot and you kind of have to work with whatever you get. So I created my L and Liss had her L so we had a giant horseshoe that was very open and really worked!
And I had lots of fun today. I set up with Elodie in her ergo on me and we kept each other warmies and I could have kept her on me all day. Meanwhile grandma betty was totally spoiling the kids with breakfast in bed (don’t get used to that, kids), picnics and making beds. Apparently it’s really fun when grandma betty shows them how!!! It’s kind of cute because grandma betty would teach my sister and I how to make beds when we were little too!
And so it was a great market for me and my little stall. Thank you to everyone who popped by. I love seeing customers and friends come back to see me and all the new customers who find my stall. Plus there are always lovely ladies who buy fabric and tell me they can’t sew. Sometimes starting with pretty fabric is the best way to get started!
And another reason I love markets is grabbing 5 minutes to check out new stores. The reality is coming home with nothing for Keira is a big market no no. And today was easy as I was so in love with this cute cookie stall. Then Sarah told us it was her sister. Let me tell you that I was the best mummy ever when I presented Keira with a selection of cute cookies……………..to share with her brother and sister, of course!
But markets are always exhausting and so I like to finish market day with some thai takeaway and a quiet night on the couch. Unfortunately being sunday there are shirts to be ironed and a school bag to pack but I will get there. You know my motto, I’ll get there……………………eventually.
Great minds think alike… I was a hero for bringing home Eloise an ice-cream cookie! I desperately wanted one too, but as you know, I’ve got to shift those 7kg! Lovely to see you today x
Love the cookies, does she hae a website??? Hope you had a great market. Wish I lived closer to come.
Glad it went well. Those cookies look fabulous! x
Oooo those cookies look almost too good to eat… but I would, if I had to ;o)
You’re an inspiration Corrie, reading how passionate you are about your markets is a very nice thing :o)
And I agree, seeing all the beautiful fabrics makes me want to get crafty and creative… when I wouldn’t even know where to start with them! One day.
Sounds like fun Corrie! (after the set up of course!) I’d love to do the markets one day. Those cookies are gorgeous xx
Lucky Keira and Co! I think I would have had to have one for myself if I’d been there!
Glad you had a good market. Hope you were able to get everything done and get a good sleep!
A good market is a good market that’s for sure. Intetestred in the Cream cheese cake will try later on this week.
Oh yes please does the cookie lady have a website?
You do so well doing your markets Corrie! I am in awe of your energy and zest for getting up early and making it happen!!! Well done you (and I bet the kids loved those biscuits too!!)
Your stall looks lovely Corrie!