aughter, Delaney, will be going through her 1st Communion and Confirmation (yes, in AZ they do it all at the same time, don't ask ME why???) AND my daughter Sydney will be graduating from ASU on the same weekend in May so we have a HUGE party planned so I need to have my kitchen ready...but I digress.Ok...back to why my kitchen island is all torn apart. This is all because a hot water hose was initially installed improperly and over the years has slowly been leaking and over time mold has grown. So right now, my island has been demo'd to the studs, I have a temporary sink built and I've been dealing with the insurance company and all of the workers that go along with this wonderful project. (Eye roll here, thank you)
I know, you're wondering "Debbie, what does this have to do with your cute little sewing business?" Well, I'll tell you. Believe it or not, the last man that came in to write up the estimate to rebuild my island, Brian, happened to notice an apron I had on a dress form that stands in my entrance way. Brian commented on this apron (I know, this took me by su
rprise too, that a man would even notice an apron? on a dress form? Wow...). But then he did something that suprised me even more! He went over to the dress form and asked about the apron! I told him that I make aprons as part of my business. Well, guess what he told me? Brian then told me that he is almost positive that his wife has one of my aprons! He asked if I sell at boutiques and home shows around the area, which I do! I happened to have my 'brag book' and placed it on what's left of my kitchen island and he started looking through it while at the same time telling me that his mother-in-law bought aprons for all three of her daughters that all matched their personalities and he was looking for them AND thinks he found them, in my book! Now how crazy is that, I ask you?!When I do shows and boutiques I love it when I see past customers and repeat customers, that's part of the joy of being a vendor! It's such a great feeling when people come up and ask to see what's new? When I set up my booth, it's very unique, so it's not unusual to have people stop by and say "Hi! I saw you at such-and-such and bought this-and-that and I LOVE it!" I'm terrible with names but I can pretty much place which person purchased what apron or capelet and at what show or boutique. In fact, I'm pretty sure I even remember what aprons Brian's mother-in-law bought for her three daughters! I know, amazing!
So, let's just hope and pray that my kitchen island is done in time for our big family weekend in May! And let's see if any other past, present or future customers walk through my front door!
Have a great day everyone! And as always, thanks for your support!
Debbie
