More Magazine

I was very happy to see 2 of my favorite MB bags featured in More Magazine this month..

Check out the feature! 

Okay- so there were a few other bags on the page.  But, if you are one of the five people who read my blog you know from my previous posts that I was only practicing my photoshop skills by editing the other bags off the page :)

Trade Shows: How to Survive and How to Succeed

Part of my business includes doing wholesale and retail trade shows. 

It seems glamourous that I am able to travel around to exhibit my products in cool cities and meet interesting people.  Sometimes it can be, however, getting everything together to display our beautiful bags can be exhausting.   Anyone that has been to a trade show on the vendor side will agree with me here, setting up the booth and breaking it down is ALWAYS the worst part!!!  

Even if you don't have a lot to display or pack up- set up and tear down sucks!!   I do not pack light, so you can imagine the time it takes to create a beautiful booth-especially when I am the one with the drill doing most of the manual labour :)

Here are some pics of how my booth arrives, what it looks like displayed and what happens when you are not careful when using an exacto knife.  

Some tips for successful trade shows:

1. Try and stay focused on your budget, design and overall sales goals.

2. Think long-term and follow up with the customers you meet.

3. Network with fellow vendors.  The information you share can be really valuable.

4. Hire help to assist you with sales, set up and tear down.

5. Take advantage of the city you are in.  It shouldn't be all work and no play! 

Sorry for the lame pictures they are from my blackberry!

And, FYI, my finger will be okay! 

It's All About the Details

As you could have guessed I love little details!   I think it can make anything look unique and polished.

So, when my bro and sister-in-law asked for some help with their recent wedding I jumped at the chance to help bring the little details to life.   Love birds was their theme - and we printed their logo on napkins, programs, place cards, thank you cards and even the wedding cake!  

The little details made their design and decor flawless.  But I will tell you- it was hard to focus on the cute little details with the beautiful blushing bride in the room!