Whistle While You Work

My mom, brother, and his friend came and stayed with us for 3 weeks this summer. I don't know if I have mentioned it before or not, but we live in a 515 sq. feet apartment. So needless to say we got close litterally and figureativly speaking :). My mom is a school teacher and brother just graduated highschool so it was a good time for them to come visit. The only challenge is I work from home. My family slept on our couch and air mattress in our living room, aka my work space.
But it actually turned out to be good timing for my mom to be in town. I was super slammed with work and feeling overwhelmed at times, but my mom is always the person to calm me down and help me out. So we spent her vacation working. My mom has sewn a little, but does not feel very confident. I taught her how to use my serger and how to cut out clutches. I had to sew a lot of hats for my friend/ surfing partner and I had to make 34 more clutches for a boutique here. Then on top of all that 2 days after my family left I had my second craft show, so I was also trying to stock up for it. Almost everyday the boys went to the skate park down the street and mom helped me sew. It was nice having someone here to talk to while I was working and I was able to get way more done with her help.


Mother/Daughter sewing team!
 

Like I mentioned before I had a craft show right after my family left. It was a small show with around 60 vendors. After my previous one I was anxious to try another. This one was a cheap fee to enter so I didn't think too much about it. I split the booth again with my friend anna, who I sew for.

Landry and I got there early to register and set up.

My mom bought me this shelf for my clutches while she was in town. It is perfect because it folds up and makes it easy for loading and unloading at the show.

My mom also brought an old suitcase from home, my mother-in-law had given me. I put my bobby pins and earring inside of it.

 

 

I still have a lot to learn about selling my things and doing craft shows, but I am trying to enjoy the process of growing my little business. I did not do as well as I had hoped at this show, but I met a lot of vendors and customers who encouraged me and gave me good advice so it was still worth the effort I put in.

 

 

After the show Landry took me to my favorite resturaunt Aloha Salads and then we headed to the beach to relax. It is a lot of work loading your car and setting up and selling all day and then breaking it all down again. I am so thankful God gave me a husband who supports me in pursuing a job I love. He is my rock and he always believes in me.
Aloha, Kristina