After such a successful event at Chickerell on Sunday, I was keen to book myself into more events to sell my candles. So I was very excited when I managed to get myself a last minute table at the Dorchseter Christmas Cracker Night on 1st December. I was sure this was going to be great as late night shopping for Christmas is always busy.
Oh how I can be so wrong!
I paid £10 for a table from 6pm - 9pm. And sold £6.75 of candles. Oh dear. Not so good.
There were no people to be seen where I was, it was so incredibly cold that no one was interested in shopping or hanging about to browse even. I was located in the Corn Exchange, which was at least indoors and warmer, but people were only coming in for the free tea and mince pies.
What a shame, I was convinced I would do well here - goes to show that you never can tell.
So, I am on the look out again for more events in Dorset - let me know if you know of any. Speak soon, and in the meantime, enjoy all the snow!!
HANDMADE CANDLES WITH A VINTAGE TWIST. Fourteen Candles is a small homebased company in Bridport, Dorset and has been running since January 2010. Inspired by my love of candles and delicious scents, I make handmade candles using recycled jars, teacups and other items I find on my travels, making my candles both unique and environmentally friendly.
Don't give up! Remember, you had a great day selling before that one!
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