Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Metis Booth Style

On Sunday, our first sales day, all the finery was on parade~

We were honored to have several distinguished visitors...Brooke & Steve Giannetti came by early in the morning; we thank Brooke for her purchases and her mention on Velvet & Linen today~
Bev from the Willows also came by and will show our merchandise in her lovely store in Phoenix~ here she is holding the harvest basket from Champagne, full of rolled linens~
Brooke & Steve had the best shot of the booth in their post today, so be sure to check their post HERE if you don't follow Brooke already; Andrea was very into the detailed shots; but here is a wider view~

The vintage men's shirts & a vintage apron were hung on the walls, which were enclosed in washed drop cloths on three sides~
The religious medals were displayed on the pillows Laura designed, the display was a brilliant Laura idea; an example of the partnership; this was a fantastic idea to show the merch this way~
The rosaries and brooches and crosses and other pieces on a second pillow.....
The tables were skirted in metis sheets and burlap, Andrea's norm~
The showstopper was the floor, a painted drop cloth that Laura will show you shortly; another great partnership; Andrea had the concept, colors decided jointly, and Laura executed it to perfection; here she is, proudly in the booth~

People came by all day and said "This is different!" Read: you didn't throw a blanket on the pavement and pile your goods on top. We took pride in our booth, and considered it a creative exercise; the floor was fantastic!!

11 comments:

Tracie~MyPetiteMaison said...

Beautiful items. Maybe we'll see you in Alameda?
Love your look and different is always grande in my opinion (in regard to comments at the show ;)

FrenchBlue said...

What a beautiful, clean, fresh and amazing booth you both created!!! I feel like I missed something wonderful~ The photos are so fun to "shop" the treasures...but I do love the close up shots Andrea:)
xx

Vava (aka Virginia) said...

A lovely booth! Found you through Brooke's V&L. Wish you were closer to TX!

The Boston Lady said...

You both, together, have put together a wonderful space. Wish I could have been there and I can't wait to see Laura's "how to" on that floor! Tres Manifique! (Sorry haven't taken French since junior high - hope that was right)

Decor To Adore said...

Mr. Decor thinks that someone might like a black and white version for her Farmer's Market booth. :)

La Petite Gallery said...

Like the little red shoes. I have always loved fine linen. I only sleep on good 100 cotton,adore
pretty cotton pillow cases with hand work,
I like to use bleach. Old school. You did a fab job on your booth. I hope you did well.

yvonne

Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid Sass said...

I love you new store! I am a lover of fine linens, so I will checking in from time to time.
Congratulations!
Teresa

the language of design said...

Love the floor cloth! It is a fine piece of fabric now that you put your talents to it. You should make to order!Your booth looks great.Wishing you great success!

Fifi Flowers said...

Looks like it was a FAB day... sorry I missed you!!! Where is your next stop?

Sixty-Fifth Avenue said...

The booth is very welcoming and beautiful! Will you be selling there again?

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

Love this floor! What a grand idea... Years ago I saw a booth utilizing a similar idea, but they used the backside of a piece of carpet. WOW.... Loved that idea.


Warm blessings,
Spencer

PS....am so enjoying my visit. :-)