tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post8733643495452553455..comments2024-03-22T15:37:29.563-04:00Comments on jersey girl looks up: Swimming Lessons - my first tradeshow, Miss Universe contestants are shorter (and yes, skinnier) than they look on tv and when a breakdown breaks downCatherine Ivinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01642469475264570967noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-60787511975123514582010-08-27T07:51:06.189-04:002010-08-27T07:51:06.189-04:00thanks to everyone for all the great supportive co...thanks to everyone for all the great supportive comments- love you guys- and I will definitely check out Atlanta Christine!Catherine Ivinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01642469475264570967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-68463039732212641452010-08-26T19:53:27.073-04:002010-08-26T19:53:27.073-04:00Let me start by saying: As a Buyer I’ve been doin...Let me start by saying: As a Buyer I’ve been doing trade shows big and small across the country for the past 12 years. <br />It’s not you or your stuff…It’s the crappy economy, attendance at these shows have been lack luster at best. By both Buyers and Vendors. It’s very sad. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Don’t be discouraged. You have an awesome product, a successful business, plus, a great business mind. <br />FYI…My favorite trade show of choice…Atlanta AmericasMart. You would do very well.Christine @ Shuttersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-11654048960468112272010-08-26T16:04:03.227-04:002010-08-26T16:04:03.227-04:00You didn't lose me and I'm awaiting Friday...You didn't lose me and I'm awaiting Friday's installment. I've never done a trade show, but it's on the docket!Isettehttp://isette.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-42987549970509871332010-08-26T13:33:35.823-04:002010-08-26T13:33:35.823-04:00p.s. I read the whole thing too. ♥p.s. I read the whole thing too. ♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-18153331214184214582010-08-26T13:31:10.688-04:002010-08-26T13:31:10.688-04:00Aww, Cat! I am so in awe of you for even DOING a ...Aww, Cat! I am so in awe of you for even DOING a trade show! It's okay if you don't want to play in Vegas, I'm still afraid of true *art* shows.<br /><br />But you did good girl! You got your product out there, and you wrote some orders! And you LIVED to tell about it! :D<br /><br />Which day was worse or better? The day you sold a million prints at the mall or the days you worked Vegas!<br /><br />You have the courage and wisdom to approach markets I would never dare.<br /><br />♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-45429660812924552632010-08-25T17:09:58.464-04:002010-08-25T17:09:58.464-04:00I read it till the end and I´m forward to hear mo...I read it till the end and I´m forward to hear more!Viktoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10436137743070163890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-87946236596221811912010-08-25T16:22:40.265-04:002010-08-25T16:22:40.265-04:00From the pics, your booth looked great. Ever thin...From the pics, your booth looked great. Ever think about the New York Int'l gift show? They have a handmade section, although I'm sure it's pricey. You'd do amazing there!<br /><br />Love to hear about your experience with these shows. I'm constantly pulled that way but just hate the toll (both physical and emotional) it takes on me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305324269874199488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-15038889029026316922010-08-25T15:24:23.199-04:002010-08-25T15:24:23.199-04:00hey cat~ i'm with you on the inroom coffee mac...hey cat~ i'm with you on the inroom coffee machines...i asked once at caesar's palace and was told they want you to have to walk through the casino to get your coffee~ ha! i can't even see the casino without at least one cup!<br /><br />can't wait to hear about the rest of your experience- i'm sure there were lots more sales and i admit, i'm curious about what sent you to the tub...Wild Woman Jewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01125088862749087045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-47661624952096241182010-08-25T14:42:28.400-04:002010-08-25T14:42:28.400-04:00You didn't lose me. In fact from your title I ...You didn't lose me. In fact from your title I was compelled to read to the end. Sorry it didn't work out as great as your expectations. But even that one sale does sound divine. And I believe that it takes multiple times to get someone to look at your work so maybe this was just the beginning. Hope you have a better day.<br />Enjoy the day!<br />ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-20816201768257518542010-08-25T14:39:44.523-04:002010-08-25T14:39:44.523-04:00You are my heroine! I am so glad you did it. I&#...You are my heroine! I am so glad you did it. I'd read another 45 minutes worth on your experience - want to hear it all and live vicariously through you! Thank you for sharing this with us, Cat! xoBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16526882746974417481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-11551008178358515612010-08-25T12:38:54.566-04:002010-08-25T12:38:54.566-04:00What is up with no in-room coffee? Weird. I'...What is up with no in-room coffee? Weird. I'm so happy the show went well. What a wonderful way to start off with a giant check!!! I can't wait to hear how many stores you will now be selling in!M.M.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09810117749263731836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-24996214109960093392010-08-25T11:32:22.709-04:002010-08-25T11:32:22.709-04:00I read the whole blog post and it was a good one. ...I read the whole blog post and it was a good one. I'm glad you took lots of orders, even if you had to be prompted!<br /><br />Shows are always stressful, but I can't even imaging doing one so far from home. Kudos to you!Orion Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931362806311746160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-59227386513177461842010-08-25T11:25:44.922-04:002010-08-25T11:25:44.922-04:00I can understand why your buyers wanted your props...I can understand why your buyers wanted your props. Your booth was well executed- clean, consistent, and eye catching.<br /><br />By the way, I read way more than 45 seconds, but I have a bad habit of following political blogs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-88906328630415202102010-08-25T10:50:21.811-04:002010-08-25T10:50:21.811-04:00Hey Cat, congrats on getting right back on the blo...Hey Cat, congrats on getting right back on the blog bike! Maybe you can think of crying in the tub as less of a breakdown and more of a release of all the toxins you built up from being in Vegas! great post, well written. congrats on your sales!sheila at shecologicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811339589837502298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-15415868986980899712010-08-25T10:28:25.397-04:002010-08-25T10:28:25.397-04:00You are right Tilt! I think it was really my inabi...You are right Tilt! I think it was really my inability ro write more than 45 seconds worth of anything that made any sense today ....<br /><br />xoCatherine Ivinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01642469475264570967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-26752765676187704212010-08-25T10:08:14.291-04:002010-08-25T10:08:14.291-04:00wowsers - that is a lot...up & down for sure -...wowsers - that is a lot...up & down for sure - looking forward to hearing about the rest...and I think your readers tend to be above average & can read for more than 45 seconds :PTiLThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15569608376145813091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-63911118885618141432010-08-25T09:23:58.890-04:002010-08-25T09:23:58.890-04:00nope--you had me right up to the very end! looking...nope--you had me right up to the very end! looking forward to your next post, cat!<br />i have been to las vegas and was completely overwhelmed. i can only imagine what you must have been feeling with all that circling around your art & business. sorry to hear you had a meltdown (totally understandable)but at least the bathroom was comfy! love ya!Kendra Zvonikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11454641379330296195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-47738955414925510022010-08-25T08:55:00.857-04:002010-08-25T08:55:00.857-04:00Well you didn't lose ME! =-) I agree about LA...Well you didn't lose ME! =-) I agree about LAS, those are never the people I see in the tv ads or billboards. Those folks must go to different places than I do.<br /><br />Can't believe you made do with such a small space but it does sound reasonably successful. I'm not much of an agressive seller either but your work is so innovative that I'm sure buyers were inspired to stock up. Save me two or three pieces for the holidays! :: lynn ::lynn boweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05786375395402917408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-69121637756737949142010-08-25T08:50:00.988-04:002010-08-25T08:50:00.988-04:00That's so awesome Cat (about all the good stuf...That's so awesome Cat (about all the good stuff)! I guess I'm not the average blog reader because I made it to the end of your post. :) I'm waiting on the edge of my seat!Ngan {eNVe Designs}https://www.blogger.com/profile/05858887333830148373noreply@blogger.com