This past month has been a busy time around the Girotti house! Hannah and I have been accepted into the local farmers' market for the upcoming season. There is much preparation to be done before the start date of April 7.
One of my first tasks was to research and order packaging supplies at a good price. Large boxes have been delivered, unpacked, and stacked on our ping-pong table. You can get a little glimpse below of some of the cake boxes, cake boards, fudge containers, pie plates, pie wedge containers, and muffin liners that are all ready to go. I think I'm all set in that department for awhile now! :)
Hannah and I are splitting a booth, with her half being soaps, and my half being baked goods and candy. We want to try to set each half apart, so it will be obvious that there are two different businesses. My business cards are black and pink with some gold swirls, so I want to go with that color theme in my whole presentation - the table, the product packaging, and the way I'm dressed. I decided to make myself an apron to wear that would bring in those colors. A quick trip to Wal-Mart for the main fabric and bias binding, and I was ready to go.
I used a pattern that was bought at a yard sale and added a cupcake applique to the center to emphasize the sweets aspect. My scraps from past quilting classes came in handy for that - they even had swirls! A flower and leaves replaced the cherry in the applique pattern.
There's lots more to do - setting pricing, figuring out the table layout, receiving more orders, testing recipes, planning what to bring the first day, and of course...the actual baking every Friday. :)
More updates to come over the next month!
~Sarah
That is just awesome! Love your apron. You gals are so entrepreneurial! I need more soaps. Must contact Hannah.
Posted by: Stephanie in MI | Friday, March 09, 2012 at 04:14 PM
Love the apron~so cute!
I'll be watching for more updates. :-)
Posted by: Michelle W. | Friday, March 09, 2012 at 05:17 PM
Go, Sarah, go!!!
I will be looking forward to the updates!
Posted by: Leslie from Virginia | Friday, March 09, 2012 at 06:43 PM
Let me know where the Farmer's Market is and the next time I visit my aunt and uncle in Staunton I will make sure I come see you. I wish you both much success!
Blessings,
Bobbi
Posted by: Bobbi | Friday, March 09, 2012 at 07:48 PM
I get excited just reading about it! I'm so glad for you both. Love your apron!
Posted by: Susan | Friday, March 09, 2012 at 08:24 PM
Congratulations! Apron is neat.I love pink. Can't wait to read your farmers' market stories during the season.When does it end.The summer/fall one here goes all of the way until the last Saturday in October and starts the same as yours.
Posted by: Tammy | Friday, March 09, 2012 at 08:29 PM
Hope your booth is a great success. The apron is adorable!
Victoria
Posted by: victoria | Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 09:46 PM
I know you will do very well and so enjoy spending the time with your daughter!! Really like that PINK apron!!
Posted by: Kathryn Duke | Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 10:40 PM
Sarah-I had heard about your apron, but had not seen it. It is very pretty! I love your little cupcake applique! I wish you the very best at the farmers' market! :)
Posted by: Abigail | Monday, March 12, 2012 at 04:23 PM
Sarah and Hannah! I'm so excited for you both with this new venture! Sure wish I was closer so I could partake of your items for sale. I'll be praying for you both. The apron is so cute, Sarah, and the cupcake applique is perfect. :-) Can't wait to hear all about it as the days go by!
Posted by: Dorothy | Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Adorable! Best of luck with your booth!
Posted by: Diane | Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 08:44 PM
Hi Sarah!
Your apron is perfect! The cupcake applique sets it off beautifully as well as the colors you chose. And how exciting to be a part of your Farmer's Market! It was exciting for me to read your post of all the prep you are doing. I am sure you and your sister will be a success. I just wish logistically we were closer and I could patron your Farmer's Market up there... so be sure to keep us up-to-date through your posts! Good Luck to you and your sister!
Posted by: Lisa Spivey | Friday, March 16, 2012 at 09:46 AM
Hi Sarah-- good luck to you and Hannah in your newest venture! This is going to be a great experience for you both- I'm betting your booth is a huge success!
You look beautiful in your new apron- I love the colors and the cupcake!
Vicki
Posted by: Vicki | Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 02:44 PM
So glad to hear you will be in the Staunton's Farmers Market this year!! Your family will be a wonderful addition to the vendors.
Be thankful you are in Virginia. In Washington state if we want to sell baked goods, we need to have an inspected kitchen that is not used for domestic use, everything has to be stainless steel, etc. A very costly adventure and very prohibitive to young entrepreneurs who just want to try selling 3 or 4 cakes each weekend at a farmers market. It's not right. We are jealous at the liberty you have in Virginia in this one area. Be thankful and guard your liberty.
Vote for Ron Paul.
Posted by: Linda Murphy | Friday, April 06, 2012 at 04:09 PM