Saleswomanship

The Marin Farmer's market is a bright kaleidescope of colorful goods, whether they be fruits, veggies, cheeses, meats, baked goods or art and crafts - even the music and the atmosphere are colorful and fun.

Among all the festive stalls, however, there is occasionally one that really catches the eye. This time, it was this one, where clearly the young woman running the stand understood the concept of effective display.

The Roli Roti roast chicken truck uses the scent to draw in customers, the musicians lure people over with sound, but this young lady used pure visual magic - and she was doing a brisk business when I stopped to buy some of those shiny brown chestnuts and the gorgeous plump blackberries - but we were careful not to disrupt the aesthetics.