my first market

 Today was my first market stall. I was nervous and so worn out from a busy week that I considered cancelling but I'm glad I went, it was lots of fun!

Here's my stall. I was supposed to bring a table cloth but I don't own a single one let alone one big enough for a trestle table! so I used a quilt I made a while ago instead. On my stall I had lots of things from my shop, all the things I posted about the other day plus some wheat and lavender bags, lavender draw sachets and little bits and pieces

Both my parents were able to come and help me which was great and my friend Sarah is keen to help me next time so it will be lots of fun too:)

  although I had wanted to be outside in their beautiful garden I enjoyed being inside, especially when I went out part way through and realised how windy it was!

 I was pleasantly surprised at how much of a friendly little community the stall holders are, they made us feel so welcome and were so enthusiastic about all my hand mades which was a much needed confidence booster. Caterina, the lady that runs the markets even swapped a wool felt crown for my stall fee which was great (i love swaps, it almost feels like getting things for free and theres something special about free stuff:) and she ordered a second one for her grandson too.

 she gave me the idea to light some of my candles and lent me this pretty candle holder. The lit candles made my stall look so cute