Brooklyn Afternoon

8.17.2011

IIIIII am a spaz. But we'll get to that later.

I had that meeting with the boutique in Brooklyn today! (I mentioned it in my last post.) It went really well and the shop owners were so sweet and adorable. I've been getting ready for this meeting for the past 2 weeks.. I had to finish up some designs, make and print a lookbook, come up with some sort of way to present my pieces and squeeze in time to do my other work. It was hectic.

I'll find out next week if the shop would like to stock some of my designs. I'm nervous and excited to hear back. The owners had some very nice things to say about my jewelry line, so we shall see! I'm also fairly certain that I made a memorable impression. This is where I explain how I am a huge spaz. Actually, you can take a look at the wooden box I decorated to hold all of my products. It was the box my mom used to hold her oil paints in college...



So this morning I woke up early to finish decorating my wooden box. Marissa and I caught a 12:17pm train to Brooklyn that was supposed to get in at 1:03pm. My appointment was at 1:30pm, so I should have gotten there in plenty of time. Well, let me tell you. The day the Long Island Railroad gets me anywhere on time will be the day that pigs fly.. or something equally impossible happens.

We got to our stop at 1:10 instead of 1:03. Those 7 minutes were really important. We ran outside to check out the taxi situation- you should also know that finding a taxi in Brooklyn is dang near impossible. We gave up after about 1.5 minutes of crazy traffic going by with no yellow cabs in it. Ran back into the station to get on the subway. Waited a few minutes for the train. Got on the train and breathed a sigh of relief. It was 1:20 and I was going to make it on time to my 1:30pm appointment.

Well. It would have been great if the subway stop was right outside the shop, but it's actually about 13 blocks away. It's now 1:25 and we need to cover 13 blocks. I ran. Ok, I half jogged, half speed walked and completely panicked. It was also over 80 degrees today so I was sweating profusely. Did I mention I was panicking, too? I was. I somehow made it into the shop at 1:33, but I was sweating.. visibly sweating, and shaking because when I panic, I shake. I also have a hard time making sentences.

Hopefully, they just thought my flustered demeanor was "cute" and not "insane."

By the way, I have a lot of blog reading to do.. I feel so out of the loop because of this past week.. but thaaaaank you for leaving such nice comments about my new designs.. I really appreciate it and I brought a little extra confidence to my meeting today because of you guys!

21 comments:

  1. Your look book seems adorable!
    Phew, its over! And hopefully you can chill out and your hard work payed off.
    You travel situation ALWAYS seems to happen to me. Regardless of how early I leave, I usually end up getting to my appointments late.

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  2. Good luck! So excited for you!

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  3. Hhaha I'm sure they understood and you made a non insane impression! I too sweat and shake when panicking so don't worry, you're not alone!

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  4. aww sarah! that does sound super hectic! I am certain that they loved what you had to show them because your work is impeccable. I love your packaging and the box! I'd love to see your lookbook! :) -Lo

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  5. Your stuff is beautiful!! Gorgeous! And I am VERY picky about my jewelry. :) I will cros ld my fingers and toes to give you luck!! If that store doesn't carry your stuff, then I'll open a boutique just so I can sell it. :) and hello?! Your packaging is THE cutest thing ever!!

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  6. i just can't get over how much i love your packaging! glad you made it ;)
    after a few months in new york i planned on an extra 45 min buffer to get to any important meeting/airport...those trains!!!

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  7. Hahaha what a crazy day! Well worth it though :) I liked exploring a part of BK I've never been to before, and lunch at Olea was soooooo good!

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  8. Sarah I love how you package your work! I want to buy something just so I can get a cute package in the mail haha

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  9. Your creations are so beautiful but even if it doesn't work out? You got a meeting!! That's so cool!!!!!!! I love Brooklyn so much, I 'lived' there for two months and I have such fond memories of that time.

    Hope you hear back soon from the boutique!

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  10. Yay for selling your goods in brooklyn!
    As a (now 3.5 year) brooklynite I am
    super excited
    that you are heading to my borough to sell your craft!
    Next time you're here: you can always flag down a 'black cab' car service if you're desperate! So excited for you! If they incline, le me know and I'll
    check you out in their store!
    12thstreetproduction.blogspot.com

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  11. oh wow such a great opportunity :) I was wondering where you have been.. but busy is good!

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  12. Man, I feel for you. I'm happy to hear that you weren't an hour late or anything.

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  13. I love love love your packaging! I hope you hear some good news from them soon!

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  14. where did you get / how did you make chevron tape?! it's beautiful!!

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  15. First of all, everything looks BEAUTIFUL!!!

    And I'm so sorry you had such a stressful time getting to your meeting. But I'm sure they thought it was cute and not "insane"! Sending good vibes your way! Can't wait to hear the news!

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  16. Aw that is incredible. Love the look book and your packaging :)
    Sorry about the stressful time, but it will be a great story one day - all the top business peeps have them ;-)
    Hugs
    x

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  17. eeek, i would have broken out in a half run/fast walk sort of thing too, sounds nerve-racking!

    it's great to read about all this stuff you're doing, so inspiring!

    Katie x

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  18. This is so exciting for you!! Best of luck!

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  19. Oh my goodness-- everything looks beautiful! And I'm pretty sure that paint box must have some good karma :)

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  20. Sarah!!!! This is so super duper exciting for you! What an amazing opportunity. I can't imagine that they would not want to sell your artwork and jewelry. You are an amazing artist. Congratulations girl.....keep us posted!

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