It is quite an adventure to be surrounded by 100 women in kitchy aprons and a few with glitter in their hair! So goes the phenomenon of Silver Bella. Women from around the globe fly to Omaha for one short weekend to laugh, share, create and buy with the guiding hand of Teresa McFayden, event coordinator.On the Friday night of this weekend extravaganza vendors are invited to set up their goods and sell to the Bella Babes. Some come for this night only while others come for the craft classes lead by many nationally known artists. All in all, it is quite a site.
Curious Sofa set up during vendor night last year and as I crawled to my car at 12:30 a.m. I swore I would never do it again! But, like childbirth, I forgot about the pain and called Teresa at the last minute (again) and asked if there were any spots available. This time I was going to get this loading and unloading thing down to a science. The problem is it is only a three hour show with just three hours to put it up and about one hour to tear it down. Whew- thank goodness for the industrial dolly I bought before I left and the help of my friends from Vintage Workshop, Amy and Cheryl.I was in such a mad dash I did not document all the fab booths there (five others vendors will also be at Miss Frenchie's!!) but search any blog for Silver Bella and you will see booths-a-plenty!
Take a look at our booth and please be forgiving. I unloaded the van, emptied the crates and tossed it together in three hours. Sorry for the soft images but I just refuse to use flash. Enjoy.
Email the staff for prices on anything you might be interested in. We ship things out all the time within reason. curiousstaff@curioussofa.com
20 comments:
Beautiful-all of it!
Absolutely Gorgeous!!! Love those little chandelier ornaments! I wonder where I can get some of those? & Your shop is Beautiful! Wish I lived nearby!!! I would be broke! LOL
Blessings ~ Teresa
loved meeting you and purchased so many gems from your booth. will be calling for more info on more items i missed.
So beautiful ~ you have such a magical gift for display. Can't believe that look was achieved in 3 hours! Your blog is a magical gift as well ~ thank you for that! ~ Angela
Love the unique sepia style photos...great job! Dianne
I really enjoyed your sepia inspired photos, nice job, Dianne
Your boutique spot looks FABULOUS...that's quite amazing in that short of time. I did boutiques for 18 years 3 times a year, so I know the work.
Bet the bella's were so much fun and went crazy over your goodies.
Too bad its not the time of year to crash for a few days!
Glad you were able to go.
Your displays are perfection as are your photographs. If they're a weence bit fuzzy it just adds to the beauty.
Everything looks absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for being a part of our weekend. Your booth was beautiful and I love my purchases. Heck, I love my purchases from last year!!!
I have some great shots that I will be posting soon as I blog about the event.
Thanks again for supplying us with your pretties!!!
everything vintage
It all looks scrumptous to me. I can't believe what you can do in three hours. Just amazing!
~June
It all looks scrumptous to me. I can't believe what you can do in three hours. Just amazing!
~June
Did those suitcases sell? I want them!
I know you must hear this all the time, but how do you get everything done that you get done? Your talent is one thing...but your work ethic and commitment to making everything absolutely perfect is admirable, to say the least. You ARE my hero, retailer-wise!
Ah,ah,ah-mazing!!!!! Can I come & play with you & your glitter & your friends & your antiques & your cute stuff??? I own a tiny shop in CA, will you be my guru & guide me down the path of Silver Bella? I LOVE it!!! LOL
Fabulous...Loved this post ..enjoyed the tour, xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...
It was such a treat to see you there - your space was gorgeous!
Merry Christmas!
gorgeous booth -
is this an event for women only?
looks totally wonderful..
enjoying your blog very much..
troy
You know, I have no idea if it is women only! Contact Teresa.
I could easily take half of everything in that booth! Just beautiful. The ironstone pitchers are my favorite.
Blessings to you and your family ~ Happy Thanksgiving,
Kitty
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