Life in Tee Harbor, Alaska

Juneau Public Market 2007

This was our first year displaying our soaps at the Public Market.  Our spot was at the Annex building, about a block from the main Centennial Hall.  It was open Friday noon to 8pm and Saturday 10am to 3pm - well almost 3pm, we actually had to be packed up and out by 3.  Rod was packing up as I was still selling soap.  The table arrangement could have been better too - there wasn't a good traffic flow.  Next year I will definitely apply for a space in Centennial Hall.  They are open Fri, Sat & Sun and I think more traffic goes thru there.  A table at the Annex was $100 and a cheap space in Centennial Hall is $198, but I think the longer hours and increased traffic would be worth it.

I had set a lofty goal of selling 200 bars.  I didn't quite reach it, but am happy with the 126 bars I did sell, plus 5 soap dishes and 2 gift baskets.  I was suprised that I did better on Friday than I did Saturday.  Best sellers were Alaskan Rainforest, Pioneer Peppermint, Oatmeal Milk & Honey, and Lavender Dreams.  Here is our table:

We have 2 more craft fairs before Christmas - all the soap is made and curing.  I will just have to wrap it.  I have taken next week off of work, so I'll have plenty of time!

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3:35 AM, Wednesday, November 28, 2007 .. Posted by Kitty

Good Job! You have it set up really really nice. I love homemade soap and wish I could do it. But unfornuatley, it's only my dd and I who would use it, so it's not worth it. I'll continue to buy what I want from good people like you, LOL........Kitty

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12:02 PM, Wednesday, November 28, 2007 .. Posted by haflinger

WOW u did great!presentation looks great.haflinger