Etsy Made Local Glasgow 2019

Why not join us at the great #EtsyMadeLocalUK Glasgow event in The Briggait on the 30^th November and 1^st December. Organised by the good people at the Glasgow Etsy team it is always a fun event with a fine range of quality items from local etsy sellers.

Gleaming Kist will be there on Saturday 30/11 with vintage accessories, costume jewellery and other special gift ideas, including this year, some wonderful vintage mirrors.

Etsy Made Local Glasgow 2019

Etsy Made Local Glasgow 2019 - Gleaming Kist Collect Offer

Gleaming Kist is participating in Etsy Made Local Glasgow at The Briggait on Saturday 30/11.

For those of you that can make it along to this great Glasgow Etsy organised event, part of #EtsyMadeLocalUK  I’m offering the chance to purchase any item in the Gleaming Kist Etsy Shop between now and Wednesday 27/11 and COLLECT at the event on the 30/11.

Use code EMLGLAS19 to shop online by 27/11 & collect at the event on the 30th without postage.

Hope to see you there at what again promises to be a fantastic event.

This offer applies for UK collection at the event in the Briggait, Glasgow on Saturday 30/11/19 only. Items must be purchased in the Gleaming Kist Etsy Shop by 27/11/19 to qualify.

Etsy Made Local Glasgow 2017 Gleaming Kist Collect Offer

Gleaming Kist is participating in Glasgow Etsy #EtsyMadeLocalUK at the Briggait on Saturday 2/12.

For those of you that can make it along I’m offering the chance to purchase any item in the Gleaming Kist EtsyShop between now and Wednesday 29/11 and COLLECT at the event.

Use code EMLGLASGOW17 to shop online by 29/11 & collect at the event on the 2nd without postage.

Hope to see you there at what again promises to be a great event.

This offer applies for UK collection at the event in the Briggait, Glasgow on Saturday 2/12/16 only. Items must be purchased in the Gleaming Kist Etsy Shop by 29/11/16 to qualify.

The Vintage Process: Picking What to Take to Events

Here’s a little graphic continuing an occasional series of posts about the vintage process. This focuses on the things I consider when picking items to take to a vintage event. Much of this would apply to preparing for other sorts of events and fairs too, not just vintage.

Are there other criteria that you think are important?

Vintage Process Picking What to Take to Events

A Taste of Etsy Made Local Glasgow - An Etsy Treasury

An etsy treasury featuring some of the Etsy Made Local Glasgow sellers from Sunday’s event at the Briggait.

On Etsy, treasury lists allow you to bring together items others are selling that you like. To see more details on each item visit the treasury.

Some Etsy Made Local Vintage

Glasgow Govancroft Posy Vase

I’m celebrating etsy made local with some local vintage items like this Glasgow Govancroft posy vase which is in the etsy shop now.

For those of you that can make it along I’m offering the chance to purchase any item in the Gleaming Kist Etsy Shop between now and Friday the 4^th December and collect it at the event. Use code COLLECTGLA at checkout and remove postage from the cost.

This offer applies for UK collection at the event in the Briggait, Glasgow on 6/12/15 only. Items must be purchased in the Gleaming Kist Etsy Shop by 4/12/15 to qualify.

Gleaming Kist Etsy Made Local Glasgow Special Collect Offer

I’m really looking forward to taking part in Etsy Made Local Glasgow at the Briggait on 6^th December. It promises to be a great event from the Glasgow Etsy Team featuring 60 craft and vintage etsy sellers from Scotland with a wide range of gift items available on the day.

For those of you that can make it along I’m also offering the chance to purchase any item in the GleamingKist Etsy Shop between now and Friday the 4^th December and collect it at the event. Use the code COLLECTGLA at checkout and remove postage from the cost.

I’ll be bringing along a nice vintage selection including Scottish items on the day. 

This offer applies for UK collection at the event in the Briggait, Glasgow on 6/12/15 only. Items must be purchased in the Gleaming Kist Etsy Shop by 4/12/15 to qualify.

Etsy Made Local in Glasgow

An early bird shout out for the Glasgow Etsy Made Local event on the 6^th December 2015 in the Briggait, Glasgow. This promises to be a great event showcasing the work of many local Etsy sellers and giving the opportunity to pick up some fun and original Christmas gifts.

 Thanks also to the Glasgow Etsy Team for featuring Gleaming Kist on the events Facebook page yesterday. Check it out for more details of the items that will be on offer from an exciting mix of craft and vintage sellers.

Gleaming Kist at the Beatroot & Lace Bazaar

Gleaming Kist will be at the Beatroot & Lace Bazaar at the Art School, Glasgow on the 8^th November. Looking forward to it!

Here’s some of the vintage accessories I'm hoping people will like.

The Vintage Process: Events Preparation Part 2 Display & Presentation

Deciding how to present vintage items at events is always an issue, events have differences in space and lighting that can have a big impact on presentation. It also matters what mix of items you are choosing to display (See part 1 Picking & Packing).

Having tried a few different formats, I currently use a display style that echoes a traditional dining table. I use vintage cloths and layout glass and metalware separately from jewellery. I then light it with little lights (varying the extent of this depending on the lighting in the venue) that echo a table arrangement. I also often have one large piece with small items displayed on it echoing the idea of a table centrepiece, though it may not be in the centre. This could be a serving salver or a small stand but I vary it according to venue. What’s right for display varies with items, venue and customers.

It’s always worth trying out new approaches.

Part of an event display

Vintage Table Top Display

Just thought I’d put up a picture of the new table display that I’m using at events as set out at the Bohemia Moon Arts event at the Curler’s Rest last week. Tweaking it at the moment and it will never be finished because each venue and changing items, I have at the time, will have an effect. Comments and good ideas welcome!

Curlers Rest Fair This Saturday

Gleaming Kist will be at the Bohemia Moon Arts, Craft and Vintage Fair in the Curlers Rest in Byres Rd Glasgow this Saturday, the 26^th April. As I looked out items to take along I remembered this lovely little glass curling stone ornament. What could be more appropriate?

curling stone