Winding Down for Christmas
I deliberately kept any heavy work to a minimum this year as I have been so unwell but still had a lot of work to do organising stock for shops and making sure that I had sufficient products for the few markets I did actually attend.
However, I'm all finished with most of the work for Christmas at this stage and I'm sooo happy to be able to relax again and get my house ready!
My last market was on Sunday gone by in Duckett's Grove, Carlow. It's always one of my favourites, mostly because I feel that it's one of a few markets where the quality of the craft products is vetted and consistent and the setting is just so beautiful. I love the drive there and approaching from the winding road, looking down on the castle below.
This year I introduced a new festive red jar and it has been going pretty well so far!
And of course my candles are also available in some great shops which have an excellent range of beautiful handcrafted products. As always, I'm advocating spending at least a little money this year in local businesses, it makes such a huge difference if we all try to do this.
Some of my stockists are:
Sheelagh na Gig, Cloughjordan
Hope you're all getting ready to relax for the Christmas Season!
It must be crazy busy for you at this time of year but that's great too! I lvoe the look of your candles I must keep an eye out in those stockists next time I'm near them. I love the way markets and craft fairs are so sociable for everyone, the people attend them and the people who sell at them!
Those are gorgeous photos looking up to the castle. And I bet you're ready for a rest now, it must be so hectic. Love the new red addition though.
Gorgeous photo of the castle and winding road.
I love candles and these sound great love the idea of the Christmas spice one.
I can not even imagine the life of a crafter, all i know is that it drains my friend who does crafts then have to go to several markets to sell. I would like to try the Christmas spice candle and see what its like.
I really like the look of the new festive jar, especially as my colour theme is white and red! Great that you have so many stockists too. Glad you are on wind down, the last couple of weeks at work have really accelerated but I finish on the 17th and can not wait to start getting everything sorted out as we are having Christmas at ours this year!! EEK!! xx
It really must be such a crazy and busy time of year for you, candles are always so popular in homes and as gifts over the festive season. LOVE the sound of your new Christmas Spice fragrance! xxx
Oh that red candle looks lovely, I can see why it's been selling well! So festive :) x