Location! Location! Location!

So! We had a grrrrreat spot at the Italian Farmer's Market (where we set up tables with our jewelry every Saturday from 9am to 1pm) - right under a big ol' shade tree. Pretty sweet! BUT... we were at the very end of the Market, which was okay - until there were several weeks where the vendors around us didn't show up.

That meant that we were out in no-man's land - alone - no traffic - no reason to venture down to where we were - unless you were looking for jewelry. I would say that most of our sales have been to people who weren't necessarily looking for jewelry, but when they walked by, they liked what they saw and bought it.

ANYWAY... (do you know ANYone who can drag out a story more than I can???) Two weeks ago, the manager of the Market noticed that we were out in left field (so to speak) and so LAST week, she moved us down 3 spots - next to Jim from Rosehill Plantery - who is next to the Amish Farmer (where most of the traffic originates). Great location! Good move!

Okay... so we're sitting next to Jim, watching people come up and buy plants. Those plants were disappearing faster than S'mores at a Girl Scout bonfire! BEAUTIFUL plants - hanging baskets - potted trees - great stuff.

Didn't take too long. Michael went over to check out the prices. Uh oh! Middle of the season! Great prices! We're done. I mean really... in the spirit of community and all that - we just HAD to buy a hanging basket... or two. Didn't we?

We did! Trust me!

Soooooooooo there wasn't a whole lot left by the time I got over there to voice my opinion (No smart comments, please! Bite your tongue. You can do it!). BUT we got a couple of really nice looking baskets with just the color we needed out front.


Michael was sure that he'd remember specifically what they are, but he forgot. Personally, I don't think it really matters. I refer to them as: the red and white one - and the red and purple one. It works!

Just to clarify... this is the red and purple one:


And this one is the red and white one:


If you're looking for a zing of color to finish the summer, or if you're looking for shrubs at mid-season prices, come and see Jim on Saturday at the Market or visit him during the week at Rosehill Plantery.

Next week they're moving us again - to the other side of the Amish Farmer and next to the Barbeque guy. *sigh* I'm sure that next Sunday, I'll be telling you all about the great barbeque we bought. Community - fellow vendor - support the Market - blah blah blah. We'll HAVE to buy something. You know we will!

Have a great week!