Merci, Magpie Market!

Has it only been a week since the Magpie Market? Maybe it's just because this was the first five day work week that I've had in a month and a bit (thanks for the holidays, JC and Wills and Kate!) but it feels like eons ago!

This was the first time that Magpie was being held in the Hub on the Royal Mile. Despite the fact that I lived just across the road during my first year in Edinburgh, I had never seen the inside of the hall before (though I had been in the cafe). In short, it was stunning - bright, colourful, spacious, the perfect venue! 

In the hustle and bustle of getting all my stock over to the Hub (in a downpour, no less!!) I forgot to bring my camera. My lovely assistant (also known as the best boyfriend in the world - who also designed my awesome blog header!) had already made it halfway home when I realised that we had forgotten to take pictures - so I had to summon him back and he took the pics below on his phone (did I mention that he's the best? in the world?). A little on the fuzzy side but better than nothing, right?

All in all it was a really nice day with a great mix of items for sale, not just vintage clothing but handmade jewelery, stationary, art and more. I'm always blown away by people's handmade items - not only because they clearly take so much careful time and effort to make, but because so many vendors pay such close attention to their packaging, branding and display. A lot of hard work and a lot of talent in that hall on Sunday! Thanks to everyone at Magpie for putting together such a great day.

I'm hoping to be at the next Magpie Market in July, but I will post here when I can confirm for sure. There are a few other opportunities for  you to see more of On the Mend in the works, but mostly in the very early stages. I met with the lovely Agata of Whispering Grass this afternoon to discuss one idea in particular but I'm afraid mum's the word for now!

One secret that I can let out of the bag - On the Mend is now on Facebook! Please give us a "Like" to stay updated on future fairs and the odd preview and promotion.

Until next time! x