You Can Find Me Near the Smegs

Photo: instagram.com/lily_birchandbird

Yay! The weekend is finally here and I'm really looking forward to the Etsy Pop-Up Shop at west elm on Saturday! I can't wait to see all the vendors displays we curated and to finally taste some of those specially made cupcakes and treats from Butter Baked Goods.

The Etsy Pop-Up Shop is this Saturday, May 25/13 from 1pm – 6pm at west elm and west elm market (right next door) in Vancouver. The address is 2947 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia. If you haven't already done so, feel free to RSVP at facebook.com/westelm/events. I hope to see you there and if you're looking for me, you can probably find me near those cute little Smegs they've got hanging around there (love them)!  (Photo by Lily Ellis of Birch and Bird). Happy Friday!

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My debut as a business...Nina's Apartment at Inchmarlo golf club Christmas fair

It felt like I was finally officially launching my business in 'real life' yesterday, at the Christmas Fair in Inchmarlo. I had my table all set up, my products displayed, my labels and packaging organised...how exciting! It's all very well running an online shop and blog from behind the safety of your computer screen, but physically speaking to customers and seeing what they pick up, look at, like and buy (or don't!) really is a different ball game...and so useful!

I learned a lot in three hours. I am however pleased to say that my lovingly hand crafted patchwork cushions went down very well and so did my Christmas decorations and vintage items. I'll definitely do more fairs next year!

In the meantime I had to update my web shop as I sold quite a bit! If you would like to buy anything, please order in the next few weeks - my baby's coming soon! www.ninasapartment.com

Here's me, proud owner of my stall!

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