Queen Bee Recap

I meant to post this last week...but everything has been so busy.  So, here it is, a week late.


I worked like crazy the week prior to the Queen Bee Market.  I tend to leave things to the last minute and was up every night super late and up every morning earlier than my usual 6:30am.  Needless to say, by Saturday night I was ridiculously exhausted.


I was happy with my display.  I was actually really happy with it until I saw all the other displays.  OMG, these people do not mess around.  Such talent and thoughtfulness was put into each booth which made the shopping and browsing experience really enjoyable.

{Glitter Studs and Hairpins}

{Large Velvet Bow Headbands}

{Sparkling Headbands}

{Hand-Painted Brass Filigree}

{Hand-Painted Brass Filigree}

{Left - Me setting up // Right - my mid-century sewing table which held all of my upcycled vintage pieces}

After setting up, I helped my friends from Noon for a bit and then we got lunch {for me} and coffee {for them}.


I did my security rotation Friday night and as soon as it was over, I headed home.  Before I could leave I had to figure out how to get out of the parking lot gate with my $3 parking pass.  I felt super dumb and had to go inside and ask how to get out of the gates.  Ummm, I will just blame it on exhaustion....


The next morning, I headed to the market around 9am to restock and tidy up my booth.  I was there for about an hour before heading back home to walk my dogs and relax for a few hours.


My husband and I went back to the market at 2pm {I needed both cars in order to get everything home} and bought a bunch of amazing gifts.

*A super hero cape for my niece by Yellow Me Daisy

*2 cute change purse/pouches from Lovely Junque {for my husband's sisters}

*Soap from Mommy You Soap It {for my mother-in-law}

*A cute hat and a handmade plush bunny from Misfit Menagerie {for my husband's niece}

*A ridiculously soft knit hat from Mutze: Hand Knits by Ashley {for my husband's sister}

*Cloth napkins made from vintage fabrics by Dot & Army {For me - I love cloth napkins and have always hated using paper ones}

*And so much more!

After we shopped, we went to the hotel bar and had a drink.  It was the perfect, relaxing time killer.

Around 4pm, we took down my display, packed the cars, and headed to Burger Lounge for an early dinner.  Minutes after I walked through the door of my house {stuffed from a burger, fries, and beers}, I put on sweats and laid on the couch - where I fell asleep within a few hours.

It was such a fun experience and I cannot wait to improve my booth for the next one.