Market Days and Jugglers Wanted

      Last week was my first week selling at the weekend farmer's markets. I really enjoyed myself especially on Saturday at the Historic Brewery Market where the vendors and the shoppers were so welcoming and supportive. I got a lot of sincere interest, ran into old friends I haven't seen in years and as an added bonus I got a delicious lunch of perogies, fishcakes and fresh bread. Yum. It's a lot less crowded since the new market has opened but it still has the same warmth and maybe a little extra something because the shoppers there were so devoted to saving their market when it almost closed.
      I did less well on Sunday at the Seaport Market, but that's to be expected since Sunday is a slower day overall. There was a nice little community of younger vendors to chat with there and that made the day pass quickly. I noticed that some artisans had hired people to run their table, and I think that's probably what I'll have to do if I want to get the best sales. I'd like to run the brewery table and have somebody else run the seaport table both on Saturday mornings. So if you or some one you know would like a part time job vending for me on Saturday mornings drop me a note at tamperling@gmail.com.
      I'm also busy, busy organizing Tamper's grand opening bash coming up on September 28th at the Seahorse Tavern. The lovely Julia Feltham will be singing and playing her cello to start things off and local auther and environmentallist Chris Benjamen will be MC for the night. The fashion show portion of the evening will be about 20 minutes long and more performance based than runway style. The focus of the business has shifted towards knit accessories and away from sewn garments since that's what's selling right now and the fashion show will reflect that. Just now I'm madly searching for volunteers to juggle some hats so if you know any jugglers please send them my way. The show will finish with some great local bands - The Sorrys and Hindlegs. It should be a good time for all.
      That's all the big news for right now so come on down and see me this Saturday at the Brewery Market and have a look at my new felted organic wool leg warmers and accessories - photos coming soon.