VIX Emporium

I can't believe it has been almost a year since I began consigning with VIX Emporium. I remember browsing the forums on Etsy and saw a post from them looking for artists. When I read further I saw that they were in West Philly and knew I had to contact them. I was reading the consignment contract on the train headed to an interview and made the decision to go for it! I think a lot of people get weary about consigning their items but I think of it as a great way to get your product out there. Just make sure the terms still enable you to make a profit. What I love about consigning is at the beginning of some months I get an e-mail telling me that money is coming my way! I forget that VIX has a stash of my headbands, so it is nice to get that paypal bump every now and then! I have since sold roughly about 20 headbands at VIX Emporium and recently sent another 11 (see photo) so that they arrive in time for their 1 year anniversary party. What I absolutely LOVE about VIX Emporium is that it is a market for all handmade items. They carry items from over 140 artists from across the country. For someone who creates handmade items, it is amazing for me to think that someone would have an awesome store that showcases such items! And the owner, Emily, is simply fantastic to work with! Starting Purplelicious has not only been an opportunity for me to make a few extra bucks, I have also met some really amazing people along this journey! So if you are reading this and are in the Philly area, check out the VIX Emporium Anniversary party, there will be live music and refreshments! You can get more information about the party and the shop in general by going to their website: http://vixemporium.wordpress.com