I will be leaving in exactly one week to begin setting up my booth for the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings show, so I figured it was about time to share a little of what I have been working on behind the scenes. Many of you may know that I actually started my crafty endeavors (way back in 2005) with my handbag and accessories company, Kailo Chic. That also explains a little about my blog name, A Kailo Chic Life (or the lifestyle component to my business where I share recipes, DIY’s, and home decor and party ideas).
Well, in the last year I started to see how well you all responded to all my DIY home decor projects here, so I started selling them already completed in my shop for those of you that like them but don’t want to actually make them. Which is totally cool by me! Then I started to see that stores really loved all the new gift type items too, so after a little thinking, I jumped in feet first and created a gift line based on a few past DIY projects and a few new ideas. And I will officially be launching the new collection at the Atlanta gift show next week!!! (Insert nervous and excited screams here! Ha!)
Thanks so much for taking a peek at my collection and wish me luck! I will be sure to update you next week with a picture of my booth and everything I have learned! xo. Kara
July 3rd, 2017 at 2:29 pm
That's so exciting and the best of luck! You always have the most fun and creative ideas!
You might listen to the latest episode of Tsh Oxenreider's podcast The Simple Show. She's doing a whole series about Women's Work, and episode 82 was with Liz of Sseco designs. She actually discusses a little bit about how she got her products into stores. http://theartofsimple.net/podcast/82/
Have a ton of fun at the show!
Heather
July 3rd, 2017 at 2:39 pm
Thank you! I have been devouring podcasts on trade shows and wholesale lately. I will definitely check that one out.
July 9th, 2017 at 9:33 pm
All of your work is fantastic!!!!
My mother in law goes to the Atlanta Market every once in awhile for her shop. I hope she runs into your booth next time- she'd love it too!!!!
July 9th, 2017 at 10:09 pm
Thank you so much!!!