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ysobelleFirst off, I have to say Fairie Fest went wonderfully, thanks in a VERY large part to the fabulousness of ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
gypsybandit, surlywench, snugglyevil, mirroreyes, duckypin_tfa and husband, and the as-yet-LiveJournalless Sterling. I wound up having my best show yet, though I've realised there are several productive changes I can make to ensure the back-of-house procedures run more smoothly. I was amazed to find that, far from being overstaffed, I was actually tight for people when the booth got crowded. Good to know.
Speaking of the booth, my sparkling new Panther Pavilion went up lickety-split, thanks tosurlywench, who truly knows her shite when it comes to pitching a tent. (This is the originator of, "Oh, look-- a rock!" after all.) It was lovely to have the space, and it feels quite airy and light, being all fresh and new. Thank G-d for a dry weekend: we folded it up, and the canvases came home with me for safekeeping, where they'll stay nice and dry.
mirroreyes and snugglyevil also brilliantly decorated with my extra fabrics, displaying my wares, so to speak, and making the tent look much more attractive. I'd been toying with the idea myself, but as usually, had had far more complicated visions that were fairly pointless at that moment. Also, bless foxglove_8778 for the loan of her amazing wedding dress, which brough little girls in in droves to ooh and ahh, and several brides to drool. I had an Amy Lee ringer who told her fiance that she didn't care about the rest of the wedding plans and he could do what he wanted-- she just wanted a MayFaire Moon wedding dress. Awwww, yeah.
I'm most proud, though, of the corset that was made from the embroidered Indian silk I waffled about for two years before buying. It's a pale pink with pink lilies and green leaves and stems embroidered on it, and laced in pale pink ribbons. It's utterly gorgeous, and I've been showing it off everywhere.surlywench did a fabulous job cutting it with only a little guidance, and it's nigh unto perfect.
Today was yet another milestone in MayFaire Moon life: today, we broke ground on the new booth at PARF. While the photos of Craig swinging the mini backhoe with abandon are pretty boring for most folks, I do promise I was in ecstasies. I was also in the very bright sun, and my arms-- especially the left one-- are crisped. Owowow. By the time the encroaching storm forced us to call it a day, nine of the thirty holes were dug, and only one had to be temporarily abandonded due to a big honkin' rock. Frighteningly, though, NO ONE knows what's buried where on site, so no one could tell us if we were in danger of hitting water, sewer, or electrical lines. "Go slow, and see what you hit," they said. Woo.
Tomorrow, the rest of the holes, though I'll be home attempting to get some work done, as I can't work a back hoe, and there's little else of use I can do. Anyone wants to come out and help next week, though, you're very welcome to.
gypsybandit, surlywench, snugglyevil, mirroreyes, duckypin_tfa and husband, and the as-yet-LiveJournalless Sterling. I wound up having my best show yet, though I've realised there are several productive changes I can make to ensure the back-of-house procedures run more smoothly. I was amazed to find that, far from being overstaffed, I was actually tight for people when the booth got crowded. Good to know.Speaking of the booth, my sparkling new Panther Pavilion went up lickety-split, thanks to
surlywench, who truly knows her shite when it comes to pitching a tent. (This is the originator of, "Oh, look-- a rock!" after all.) It was lovely to have the space, and it feels quite airy and light, being all fresh and new. Thank G-d for a dry weekend: we folded it up, and the canvases came home with me for safekeeping, where they'll stay nice and dry.mirroreyes and snugglyevil also brilliantly decorated with my extra fabrics, displaying my wares, so to speak, and making the tent look much more attractive. I'd been toying with the idea myself, but as usually, had had far more complicated visions that were fairly pointless at that moment. Also, bless foxglove_8778 for the loan of her amazing wedding dress, which brough little girls in in droves to ooh and ahh, and several brides to drool. I had an Amy Lee ringer who told her fiance that she didn't care about the rest of the wedding plans and he could do what he wanted-- she just wanted a MayFaire Moon wedding dress. Awwww, yeah.I'm most proud, though, of the corset that was made from the embroidered Indian silk I waffled about for two years before buying. It's a pale pink with pink lilies and green leaves and stems embroidered on it, and laced in pale pink ribbons. It's utterly gorgeous, and I've been showing it off everywhere.
surlywench did a fabulous job cutting it with only a little guidance, and it's nigh unto perfect.Today was yet another milestone in MayFaire Moon life: today, we broke ground on the new booth at PARF. While the photos of Craig swinging the mini backhoe with abandon are pretty boring for most folks, I do promise I was in ecstasies. I was also in the very bright sun, and my arms-- especially the left one-- are crisped. Owowow. By the time the encroaching storm forced us to call it a day, nine of the thirty holes were dug, and only one had to be temporarily abandonded due to a big honkin' rock. Frighteningly, though, NO ONE knows what's buried where on site, so no one could tell us if we were in danger of hitting water, sewer, or electrical lines. "Go slow, and see what you hit," they said. Woo.
Tomorrow, the rest of the holes, though I'll be home attempting to get some work done, as I can't work a back hoe, and there's little else of use I can do. Anyone wants to come out and help next week, though, you're very welcome to.
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Date: 2007-05-13 01:15 am (UTC)