It should be no surprise by now, but just in case you're new to our blog, here is more information about the Paris Street Market. We hope you plan to join us on June 6th for this fun, unique way to shop for home decor, furniture, clothing, jewelry and more! We'll also be there in September too!
The information below was originally posted last year as we prepped for the show, but it is worth repeating for market newbies and those of you just wondering what the heck we're doing.
What exactly is the Paris Street Market? The street market is an outdoor gathering of vendors with goods to sell. But there's more to it than that...
What will I find? This is the best part! The market offers unique goods that you won't find at just any retailer, big box store or in a catalog. The creators of the market had a vision from the beginning...They wanted to sell vintage and antique items. Items that had been "found" and will make your home different than the rest. Over the years, there are now more handmade items and a few wholesale vendors that offer cute clothes, jewelry and art.
Here are a few of the pieces we're planning to bring...
When and where is the market? The market takes place the first Saturday of each month, May through October. It runs from 8:00 am to 3:00, rain or shine. (We're really hoping for a nice day when we participate in two weeks). The market in Littleton is at Aspen Grove Shopping Center just off Santa Fe. Trust us, you can't miss it...its set up right in the middle of the parking lot.
What should I know before I go? The market is often crowded. So many people bring dogs, so watch out for leashes! There will be people milling in and out of booths, so bring your patience and courtesy. Most vendors will take checks, but cash is always appreciated. With new technology, some vendors can take cards as well. We are planning to offer this service in our booth. There are some food vendors available in case you need a snack or drink.
Finally, a tip from these two veteran street market shoppers. Come with an open mind. If you're on the hunt for a lime green 24 x 48 desk, you might not find it. But if you come knowing that you'd like to find an interesting piece that can be used as a desk (or whatever), then you may just leave with something better than you'd ever imagined.
Opps...one more tip. If you see something you love, buy it. So many times we've walked away from something great thinking "I'll make the rounds and come back if there's nothing better." And guess what...when we make our way back, someone else has taken our piece! (that coffee table still haunts Karli's memory)
If you have any questions about what you'll find, what to bring, or how to get there just let us know.
We hope to see you there and if you're a blog reader, be sure to mention how you found us. We'll have something special for you!
As we sit here together post-Christmas, we're thinking about our favorite projects and upcoming plans for 2015.
Let's start with our 2014 list:
#1 The Paris Street Market This was our first joint venture and it was a huge success despite lots of heavy lifting. We loved planning, displaying and selling. It was wonderful to see so many of our friends and followers come out for the event as well. View the posts about our goods and the market here, here, here, and here.
#3 Creating a Funky Junk Mailbox Dwight got involved in this DIY project---so much so that we call it "Dad's Project." The results are still holding strong!
#5 A New Old Farm Table Kandy found and refinished an old farm table for Karli's new dining space. It made a huge difference in the transformation of the room!
#6 Giving an Old Christmas Village New Life After years of storage in Kandy's barn, these ceramic houses got a new modern look. Karli is loving the finished product.
#7 Karli's Christmas Tree Makeover After imagining a white, light tree Karli is thrilled with her new ornaments and tree elements.
#8 Painting the Front Door Black Kandy painted her front door in May and hasn't looked back.
As we enter the New Year, we'll be sharing a few things we're excited to start, continue and/or finish in 2015. More to come!
Here are even more pictures of what we are getting ready for market.
Look what's in store for you in our booth at the Paris Street Market coming up soon on August 2! We have furniture as well as collectibles and vintage accessories that might be just perfect for that spot in your home that needs a "unique piece." We could name off everything, but instead, we'll show you just a few pictures. (We may have gotten a little carried away!)
We'll have some great graniteware, wooden spoons, old cutting boards and wonderful primitive finds for the kitchen............
Several pieces of beautiful old white ironstone.............
Ssome vintage silver serving pieces and flatware..........
Old pictures (instant relatives).........
Old books, old suitcases..........
Cigar molds, shoe lasts..........
A collection of vintage linens and doilies.............
Remember, this is just a sneak peek....we have more! Plan to come see our booth at the ParisStreet Market, August 2, 2014, in the Littleton area. You just may see something that needs to go home with you...........
Stop by and tell us that you saw our Blog. (we may even announce a fun prize for blog readers in the week before the show!--hint, hint)
