Pallet for Home

On Saturday 2nd of February I held the first vintage fair in and around my shop at Lethenty Mill, and the first of its kind in the Inverurie area. Still snowing in the morning I feared people would maybe rather stay warm indoors...but it was packed! It was a wonderful event, thanks to the help of my fellow traders, and thanks to the support of all you lovely customers who came to visit - from as far as Elgin, Fraserburgh and Aberdeen - getting inspired, drinking hot cups of tea or purchasing one or more items. It is very encouraging to receive so much positive feedback and to see people enjoy the things that I've created. Here's to many more successful events in the future!

Nina's Apartment will now be open every Saturday from 10am to 2pm and by appointment.

It felt like I was finally officially launching my business in 'real life' yesterday, at the Christmas Fair in Inchmarlo. I had my table all set up, my products displayed, my labels and packaging organised...how exciting! It's all very well running an online shop and blog from behind the safety of your computer screen, but physically speaking to customers and seeing what they pick up, look at, like and buy (or don't!) really is a different ball game...and so useful!

I learned a lot in three hours. I am however pleased to say that my lovingly hand crafted patchwork cushions went down very well and so did my Christmas decorations and vintage items. I'll definitely do more fairs next year!

In the meantime I had to update my web shop as I sold quite a bit! If you would like to buy anything, please order in the next few weeks - my baby's coming soon! www.ninasapartment.com

Here's me, proud owner of my stall!