A Paris Street Market: June 2015

Where does the time go? We haven't recapped the June show!!

The day started off a bit cloudy and overcast. As we were unpacking, it was actually a comfortable temperature. We had a better system for the "unload" portion this year, so it all seemed to go smoother. We were set up sooner than last year and we actually had time to take a few more pictures of the booth before shoppers came and picked their items.

We had a big white section this year. Karli had picked up this old desk earlier in the year and it served as a focal point for one section. The white and gray chairs above were the very first items to be sold (at 7:30 am---before the show even opened). We always take bets on what will go first. Neither of us guessed that one. We were happy to see them go to someone who loved them!

Along the back we placed a few more primitive and industrial item as well as the wine lamp that Dwight built. So many people stopped by to check it out.

 

The other side of the booth was filled with black furniture and some of our colorful items. This side also featured some of the kitchen items we'd been gathering.

 We took our customary selfie before the crowds got too big. It was still cloudy until about 9:00 am.

We had a steady crowd from about 8:30 until 11:00. Around 11:00 it got pretty warm, but there were dark clouds building above. Around 1:00 the rain came. So we pulled everything we could under the tent. At that point the crowds really started to dwindle.

The sun came back out at 1:30, but the crowds didn't really follow suit.

We had so much fun seeing all our customers (many repeats from last year who remembered us) and meeting new fans. While the June show wasn't as successful as last year's August show, we still had a great time!

See you again in September!!

Kandy and Karli

Paris Street Market 2015

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!

We're headed back to the market!!

Good news! We just received our confirmation a couple weeks ago and we're so happy to share that we'll be back at the Paris Street Market in 2015.

And as if that wasn't enough, we're doing TWO shows this year!

That's right. Two times the fun. Two times the great finds. Two times the joy.

That also means we need to get our tails in gear.

Karli's garage is full (again) with our great pieces just waiting to be given some TLC and that special touch.

We hope you'll come out to see us Saturday June 6th and September 5th.

Now, please excuse us while we go work our tails off.

Happy spring!
Kandy and Karli

Favorite Projects of 2014

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.

#2 Refreshing Kandy's Master Bedroom
This refresh included new bedding, new paint, new draperies and an overall lightening up of the décor.

#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! 

#4 DIY Penny Ball
Kandy and Dwight got creative with a bowling ball and lots and lots of pennies to create this unique yard art (which has now been moved inside).

#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!

We wish you all a safe and happy end of 2014.

Kandy and Karli

The Paris Street Market: A Recap

This post is long overdue...(we've had quite a lot of exciting things going on. more to come on that soon)


We did it!

We planned and worked and finally made it to the big day. (After loading the U-Haul oh so carefully)

The show opened at 8:00, but we had customers beginning at 7:30 and we were busy all morning. There was one point where we had a line of people waiting to pay!

We didn't even have time to take many photos before some of our large pieces started moving.

 

 

It was rewarding. It was exhilarating. It was a lot of hard work. It was all worth it.

One of the best parts was meeting the customers who fell madly in love with a few of our items. Knowing they were going to a good home gave us both such a wonderful feeling.

Thank you for all of your support, love, and well wishes. We felt them all!

Now we have to replenish our inventory. We sold A LOT!!

Gratefully,
Kandy and Karli (Kindred Style)

Friday Fun Day: Surprise for our Readers

As promised, we have a surprise just for you, our loyal blog readers!

Tomorrow we'll be participating in the Paris Street Market for the very first time. We are so excited to be a part of this popular event and we're sharing the excitement with you...

If you stop by our booth and mention that you read the blog, you'll get 10% off any item we have for sale that day!

It's just our little way of thanking you for following along our journey and supporting our venture. The show opens at 8:00 am at Aspen Grove Shopping Center.

We hope to see you there!

Kandy and Karli

Touring Through Blogland

What a fun opportunity we've been given today and we're so happy to be sharing it with you. We're participating in a blog tour, highlighting a bit more about our blog and in the process you get to learn about new blogs that you'll love!

 

We were featured by Marie at the InteriorFrugalista last Monday. She has the same philosophy that we do..."one person's trash is another person's treasure." Check out what she did with these old discarded shutters.

 

So on to the tour...

  

 

What am I working on? (we'll take all of these as "we" since we're a team)

We are so very busy prepping for our very first show together as a team. We'll be a vendor at the Paris Street Market on August 2nd and couldn't be more excited. We've been taking final inventory, making price tags, cleaning up items, painting, organizing and planning our layout for the last two months. The countdown is officially on!  While this is going on, our regular lives do not stop.  We each have other projects, which never seem to end.

 

 

How does my work differ from others of it’s genre?

We never really set out to be different, just resourceful. Our individual styles do differ slightly, so we enjoy sharing sometimes different approaches to projects and results. We found we were inspiring our friends and family to do the same while finding their own style.  Very few things in our homes come from big box stores...we're all about repurposing, recreating and giving old forgotten pieces new life.  By showing some of these small fixes, easy projects, and updates, our readers may find how easy and fun it is.

 

 

Why do I write/create what I do?

Fun and necessity. The fun comes from dreaming up a look or space and hunting for just the right pieces. The necessity comes because those dreamed up looks can't be bought by walking into a store, in most cases. It requires a new coat of paint, rearranging furniture or swapping rooms in your house. It comes from the desire for cozy, comfortable, unique homes without a lot of money. It comes from being given a talent or skill and choosing to put it to work for yourself, your friends and clients.

 

 

How does your writing/creating process work?

It happens in one of a few ways.

1. You stumble upon the coolest piece of furniture or fabric or piece of clothing...then you have to find a way to use it, so you design a room around it or recreate it to match what you've currently got.

2. You have a need for "just the right thing" so you hunt and hunt for it. Having not found it, you seek to create your own.

3. You work with a client to determine their style and help them create a space that's just right for them.

 

Either way, we are planners and "doers." We talk through our ideas, sketch them out, try them on for size, sleep on it, re-think our plan, and then go back and stare at the piece or room until we finally pull the trigger. We find that two minds are certainly better than one.  We work and play well together, can take each other's advise, while at the same time keeping our own unique style. 

 

Now its your turn to meet three more great bloggers! We hope you enjoy seeing more of their work by clicking through to read their posts!

Cassie from Lovely Weeds
Hi there! I'm Cassie, author of the blog Lovely Weeds and owner of the Lovely Weeds Etsy Shop. Woodworking and junking were two hobbies that had my heart, so I built a blog and a business around combining the two. I create repurposed pieces using just about anything rusted or wooden, and often build furniture from scratch. The Lovely Weeds blog is my place to share what's on my mind and in my workshop! One girl's weeds are this girl's wildflowers. 

 

LeAnne from A New Coat
I'm a wife and mom of five great kids. I have always had a love for all things vintage/unique. Even as a child, I remember being quite enamored by antiques. I love frequenting flea markets and yard sales and finding treasures that I can make new again! It brings me great pleasure to revive a tired piece of furniture and to show others how to do the same! 

 

Kristin from Drab2FabCreations
I'm a wife, mom of 3 and gramma of 1. I have a small creative business, Drab2Fab Creations that I started almost a year ago and I specialize in hand painting antique; vintage furniture and home decor. I sell my pieces at a booth I rent at a local antique shop and through various other on line sites.   am passionate about what I do and blogging has been a great way to connect with others who share the same passion. Come on over for a visit.  

We hope you enjoyed this blog tour as much as we did. It was so wonderful to share our new friends with you!

Best,
Kandy and Karli

Finds for the Market

I spent this weekend doing lots of prep work for the market. I thought I'd share the "before" pictures of some items....this way you can plan what you'll purchase the day of the market. ;-)


I found two tables that needed some serious TLC and new paint. This is how they looked right when I unloaded them...

This one has great legs and it is really sturdy. The top was really scratched up...

 

 

 


This a GREAT coffee table with a plank top. I love that it also has a small drawer (could be used for remotes).

 

This is a table that belonged to my neighbor. When you see the finished product, you'll wonder why they'd want to get rid of it.

Now, check out this great orange swivel chair (its part of a pair). I sort of love these. I think the right buyer will really enjoy them for a lounge vibe or sitting area!

 

Here's a great mirror I recently found. Brass is making a huge comeback right now. I love the looks of it in the right room.

And I have to share this old Music Department chair. I think its so fun that there are carvings and writing on the seat. Imagine the students that sat in this...

I'll share the finished tables soon. As I was working on the coffee table, Brent was sitting in the orange chair saying "It really like that table. Can we keep it? This chair is really comfortable...do we need this too?" To me, that's the sign of a good makeover!

Hope you had a great weekend,
Karli

What is the Paris Street Market?

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 August 2nd for this fun, unique way to shop for home decor, furniture, clothing, jewelry and more!

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...

 

 

See more of what we are planning here, here and here. We may even bring one of these since they were such a HUGE hit on the blog!

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 August). 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.

See you in August!!
Kandy and Karli