Thursday 6 June 2013

THURSDAY FLOWERS Handbags and Teacups





Late last week I was offered  a stall at a local shopping centre to sell my flowers.
It was an offer to good to be true to help promote my baby sized new business into something much larger.

It was a very last minute offer but somehow I pulled it off, picked up my business cards, placed a flower order and made a few samples of my wares.
Lots of my business cards were taken, kind words of praise were spoken and I met lots of friendly souls who stopped to say hello.

In between sipping coffee to stay warm I set up my stall with very few props because I wasn't sure how much space I would have.  All I took to decorate my stall with was an old wine box, a white tablecloth, an old picture frame and my small pink shaving cabinet.

I took a small branch of a tree to give my stall some height and interest and then I let my flowers do the talking !

AND THEY DID !

Now it's your turn to take a look

My pretty 'Posy Purse' design was a talking point.
One lucky lady fell in love with the pretty 1950's glomesh purse and had to have her.





                                Teacup posies are always a favourite !
This one below was my very favourite. 
I adore the reds and deep pinks together.

My Roses and Stocks birdcage tied with vintage ribbon
A modern piece below. Beautiful for those who have a super modern, chic home or office and don't like lots of fuss.
 Pictured below is a cute little celluloid heart shaped chocolate box filled with moss, Chrysanthumums, Budwax and a pretty porcelaine violet ornament.




 My 'Doily Posy' range proved to be popular on the day. Pink was the favoured colour of the day.




        It was a fun day meeting new people and living my dream.




6 comments:

  1. AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING!!!!!! everything is so gorgeous...but the vintage handbag filled with beautiful blooms...oh...SWOOOOOON!!!!!!! you are such a natural at this...you have found your niche in life and you are rocking its world!!! I just love love love seeing all of this beauty that you are creating and I know you heart is happy!!! That is what is the best part of it all! Sending hugs and love...

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  2. yay! I hope you receive many orders from your booth.

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  3. Melanie what a beautiful stall. I love your photographs, your arrangements are exquisite. Lovely that you share your talent with others who have the opportunity to take these original arrangements home.

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  4. Everything is so gorgeous..you did a great job... and I would want the purse filled with Roses too...Happy Thursday with love Janice

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  5. Melanie,
    Beautiful stall! I am so happy for you. I wish I could order from you! Maybe I will be brave and make some of my own arrangements for my home!
    Such wonderfully vintage arrangements, Ilove that you use vintage wares to put your arrangements in!
    Heart hugs!
    Betsy

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  6. Oh how absolutely gorgeous, and how originally presented! Am sure you are just what the local ladies have been waiting for! Delighted it was such a success!

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