Ciao Bellas! It's Stephanie here, checking in from Chicago with a recap of our first set-up day at CHA. We thought it would be fun to share some of the behind the scenes stuff with you.
{so much stuff to get organized}
Today went great. We arrived safely, unloaded our cars and made our way to the Bella Blvd booth. As many of you know when we arrive there is no booth. Just a small little chipboard sign that reads, "Bella Blvd 1943" and the cement floor. Our 3 crates were there waiting for us. Right away we get organized and unpack the things we know we need right away for wall/framework assembly.
{setting up walls}
Then we begin putting the walls together...one by one.
{2 more walls}
Today was very challenging in the fact that for the next week (including today) there is a heat advisory indicating a heat index surprassing 100 degrees.
{outside wall, facing the concessions}
While the air conditioning was on.....we are the back by the concessions-also where the loading garages are. Needless to say, there was no AC near us.
{putting up molding light panels}
We were sweaty, hot, working hard, and the lighting above makes us look even worse. Just keep that in mind, as we share these photos with you, since we're not looking our prettiest ;) We promise we clean up nice, and we will look fresh and new on Tuesday morning for show opening.
{angela}
This show at the booth, representing Bella, you'll see Angela, our customer service representative.
{robin and therese}
Robin (sitting down), who i like to call our "Operations, Sales and Finance Queen".
{therese and angela, using teamwork}
And Therese, who is our Make N Take extraordinaire.
{stephanie and angela. 100 degrees with heat index}
And of course, I'll be there too!
{when we left tonight}
At first glance, these big honkin' garbage bags look like we haven't throw out our trash yet. But you'd be wrong to think that! There's actually some great PINK giveaways inside for all customers placing orders at CHA! ;)
Have you caught us on Facebook yet? Be sure to "like" Bella Blvd, so that you can follow us and see all the photos and updates (and maybe even a giveaway), live from the Craft & Hobby Show! Wish us lots of luck as we have one more day to finish it up, and make it all beautiful for everyone!
How exciting! Slowly coming together.
Posted by: Kerryn Fry (Australia) | July 18, 2011 at 03:36 AM
oh wow--i bet your booth is going to be AWESOME!!!
Posted by: mary pat | July 18, 2011 at 06:23 AM
Stephanie, thanks so much for sharing the stages of the booth set-up. I really enjoyed this share. Its a beautiful thing to see the creativity the team has visioned as the stage is built from the drawing board to the show floor model!!! Have a beauitful successful week at the show!!
ava
Posted by: ava | July 18, 2011 at 06:40 AM
Love seeing the booth. Such a shame about this heat!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | July 18, 2011 at 07:25 AM
This looks lovely! But this heat stinks, doesn't it!?!?! I sure hope things cool down after this week!
Posted by: Rebecca | July 18, 2011 at 08:11 AM
I always look forward to seeing everything put together! Try and stay cool!
Posted by: Beth | July 18, 2011 at 08:29 AM
Love it!! Are those new colors on the bead board I see?
Posted by: Gail H. | July 18, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Wishing you all the very best!! Can't wait to see more :)
Posted by: sam | July 18, 2011 at 11:42 AM
It is going to look so good once it is all put together!
Posted by: June | July 18, 2011 at 02:21 PM
WOW ~ all the things you have to go through to make this happen! Looking great, good luck, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 18, 2011 at 03:56 PM
I love all the behind the scenes. Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: borcherding | July 18, 2011 at 03:57 PM
Ciao Bellas! It's Stephanie here, checking in from Chicago with a recap of our first set-up day at CHA. We thought it would be fun to share some of the behind the scenes stuff with you. {so much stuff to...
Posted by: pristiq online | July 18, 2011 at 04:16 PM
Looking GOOD...
Posted by: ANNETTE A. | July 18, 2011 at 05:42 PM
Great photos..thanks for share! Wish I could come to the CHA, but I'm in Germany :(
Posted by: Tini | July 19, 2011 at 04:49 AM