Vintage Indie

Plan Ahead: Go to Prom this Satuday July 11, 2009 Brooklyn NY

Now's your chance to go to prom 80's style at the Pretty in Pink 80's Prom. You know you've been looking for an excuse to get out that vintage 80s dress hiding in your closet. Prom is sponsored by Brooklyn Based and the Event is being held at The Bell House. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
 
"Pretty in Pink Prom with special, funny guest chaperones Sara Schaefer and Dave Hill, 80s cover band The Engagements, awesome 8os DJs, free snacks and drinks like "Long Duk Dong" Specialty Cocktails (free from 8-9pm) and an iPod loaded with sweet 80s tunes for the prom king and queen. Make sure to get a cupcake from Robicelli’s (try the Andy or the Duckie) and work up the nerve to ask the head cheerleader to dance with $3 champagne all night long."

Visit Brooklyn Based for full details.

PLAN AHEAD: Vintage Treasures Market June 19th & 20th, 2009 St. Charles MN

When: Friday & Saturday June 19th & 20th

Where: South Lawn of the Victorian Lace Inn & Tea Room
1512 Whitewater Avenue
St. Charles Minnesota

Map & Full Details

Plan Ahead Events: Flea Market at Treasure Keepers Antique Store Saturday June 6th 2009

What:  Flea Market at Treasure Keepers Antiques
Time: June 6, 2009 from 8am to 3pm
Location: Treasurekeepers Antiques
Street: 56 Frederick St
City/Town: Berlin
State: Connecticut
Website or Map: http://www.treasurekeepersa...
Contact Info: 860-712-1149
Event Type: outdoor, flea, market

VENDOR INFO: This is a once a month flea market and they're  always looking for antique dealers, vendors looking to sell tag sale items, arts and crafts, perennials, herbs, produce, etc. Follow this link for more information.

Plan Ahead Events: The Farm Chicks Show or Bust! June 6th & 7th 2009

It is almost here, and if you are lucky enough to attend, make plans for The Farm Chicks Antique Show!

Saturday, June 6 (10am-6pm)

Sunday, June 7 (10am-4pm)

If I could get on a plane and head to The Farm Chicks Antique Show, I surely would next weekend. If you are lucky enough to do it for me, please take lots of pictures to show us here at Vintage Indie. You may recall our guest reporter Timi from last years show or our business series on The Farm Chicks or even their latest book review The Farm Chicks in the Kitchen. Teri Edwards and Serena Thompson pour warmth and thoughtfulness into everything they do it is surely an event that shouldn't be missed.

I've said this several times here at Vintage Indie but now more than ever, this is the time to support the local small businesses, vendors and independent companies that work so hard to keep themselves alive in this economy. The Farm Chicks show is set up beautifully with vendors caring about every single detail in their products and display. Take advantage of one on one customer service and get to know the person behind that website that you've visited so often.

Have a great weekend everyone!

xoxo Gabreial

PLAN AHEAD: Events for May

Time: May 3, 2009 from 8am to 4pm
Location: Downtown Lodi, Ca
Street: Church St
City/Town: Lodi, CA
Website or Map: http://lodicacoc.weblinkcon...
Event Type: antique, &, craft, show
Organized By: Lodi Chamber of Commerce

Time: May 9, 2009 to May 10, 2009
Location: Affairs to Remember
Street: 232 S. 10th Street
City/Town: Griffin, GA
Website or Map: http://www.hatchmarket.com
Contact Info: 678-898-2338
Event Type: craft, fair
Organized By: melanie feltman

Time: May 10, 2009 from 6am to 3pm
Location: Under the XY Freeway
City/Town: Sacramento, CA
Website or Map: http://www.sacantiquefaire....
Event Type: antique, show
Organized By: Marylon Rose

Time: May 16, 2009 from 11am to 4pm
Location: The Gladstone Hotel
Street: 1214 Queen Street West
City/Town: Toronto
Website or Map: http://www.handmademarketto...
Event Type: craft, show, handmade, market, indie
Organized By: Debra Norton

Time: May 17, 2009 from 8am to 4pm
Location: Old Town Auburn
Street: Downtown
City/Town: Auburn, CA
Website or Map: http://www.oldtownauburnca....
Event Type: antique, show
Organized By: Old Town Auburn Association

Time: May 30, 2009 from 10am to 3:30pm
Location: Town Hall
Street: High Street
City/Town: Chipping Sodbury
Website or Map: http://www.vintageandhandma...
Contact Info: 01225 469292 U.K
Event Type: vintage, &, handmade, fair
Organized By: Michele Chivers & Jayne Soule
Latest Activity: Apr 9

Remember you can post your event for FREE at Vintage Pulse!

PLAN AHEAD: April 26, 2009 Petaluma Spring Antique Faire

Posted @ Vintage Pulse by Sheri
Time: April 26, 2009 from 8am to 4pm
Location: Historic Downtown Petaluma
Street: 4th & Kentucky Streets
City/Town: Petaluma
Website
Event Type: antique, faire
Organized By: Downtown Petaluma Association

Special Offer from Vintage Pulse Member - Stop by and see us in booth F38 on 4th St. Mention Vintage Pulse or Vintage Indie and receive a 15% discount off any purchase.

Post your event for free at Vintage Pulse.

PLAN AHEAD: Register for Silver Bella 2009 starting tonight 8pm Central

Silver Bella, a Paper Arts & Mixed Media Event

Omaha Nebraska November 12-14, 2009

Registration Begins: Monday, April 13 at 8:00pm Central

The list of talented instructors can be found below:

Who attends Silver Bella?

Actually, there is a wide range of attendees. You'll find age ranges from 21-60 in attendance. You find new to intermediate to advanced artists and crafters...who create as a hobby or for a living-or both. You will find store owners seeking inspiration for their businesses, designers, teachers seeking the fresh techniques and ideas for classes in their hometowns, lots of friends in small or large groups, mothers and daughters spending a weekend together, sisters doing the same, mothers attending while families visit Omaha, even entrepreneurs promoting themselves or young businesses. You will find lots of fellowship and interacting, and a whole lot of inspiration under the hat of each of the above described!

Silver Bella has always drawn the most generous and giving and artful people. It's true! Ask any former attendees and they will tell you the same!

To see more frequently asked questions visit Silver Bella.

EVENTS: This Sunday April 5th Alameda Point Antique and Collectibles Faire

Vintage Pulse member Sheri writes " We were super excited when we had 2 visitors to our booth at the Clovis Antique Show on Sunday! This was the first time we've had someone mention Vintage Pulse to us! It really showed us that the readership of Vintage Pulse is increasing!"

We are thrilled with this news! We are so glad the Vintage Pulse community is reaching out. If you have an event, be sure to post it in our Events section of our community & forums.

Sheri, an antique dealer for 10 years and a re-purposed jewelry artist for 5 years will be at the Alameda Point Antique and Collectibles Faire this Sunday April 5th. Visit Sheri's page on Vintage Pulse for a special offer for this show.

Time: April 5, 2009 all day (see website for admission pricing)
Location: Alameda Point
City/Town: Alameda
Website or Map: http://www.antiquesbybay.com/
Event Type: antique, show
Organized By: Antiques by the Bay

You can also find out more about the Alameda Point Antique and Collectibles Faire on Vintage Indie. Our recent guest contributor Cindy Cooper has brought us a  "Tales from the Flea Market" article highlighting this event. Check out her Go Forth & Forage & Jewels of Alameda features.

If you attend this event, because of our articles and features, we'd love to see you shopping there. Send us your "Alameda Point" finds stories.

PLAN AHEAD EVENT - Brooklyn Flea Presents - Winter Antiques Pop-Up Market March 21st & 22nd

Who: Vintage & Modern, Inc. (VandM.com)

  What: Brooklyn Flea's "Winter Antiques Pop-Up Market"

When: March 21st & 22nd, 2009 (11 a.m. - 6 p.m.)

Where: 81 Front St., DUMBO, Brooklyn

EVENTS: Indie Mart - This Sunday March 8th San Francisco, CA

WHEN: This Sunday, March 8th
TIME: 11am- 5pm
WHERE: The Independent
628 Divisadero Street by Grove
Take the 24 Divisadero, 5 Fulton or 21 Hayes to get there!
21 and over...sorry no little ones.

$2. suggested donation goes to SFWAR, San Francisco Women Against Rape, who offer medical care, support, counseling and assistance to women who are the victim of rape and violence.

Visit Indie Mart for more details.

Plan Ahead - D.C. Spring Antiques Show March 6, 2009

From Vintage Pulse Events: Plan Ahead for the D.C. Spring Antiques Show

Time: March 6, 2009 at 11am to March 9, 2009 at 6pm
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Street: 801 Mt. Vernon Place
City/Town: Washington, D.C.
Website or Map: http://www.dcspringshow.com
Contact Info: 561.822.5440
Event Type: show, festival, arts
Organized By: Palm Beach Show Group

The inaugural D.C. Spring Antiques Show will open its doors at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center March 6-9, 2009 with a showcasing of fine art, jewelry and antiques premiering as the largest antiques show of its kind to be presented in our nation’s capital.

Over 300 of the world’s most renowned antique dealers, including A.B. Levy, William Cook, The Silver Fund, Mark J. West, Toulouse Antique Gallery and T.K. Asian Antiquities will present impressive collections from every genre including fine art, jewelry, glass, Political memorabilia, porcelain, furniture, decorative accessories, carpets, Americana, sculpture, silver, textiles and more dating from the antiquities to the 20th century. Additionally, an educational lectures series will feature an all-star lineup of speakers, from published authors to industry experts, covering a wide range of topics and genres.

Post your event for free at Vintage Pulse today!

EVENTS: February 8, 2009 Sacramento Antique and Flea Market

From the new events section at Vintage Pulse.

Time: February 8, 2009 from 6am to 3pm
Location: Under the Freeway Downtown (I did not make that up!_)
Street: X St and 21st
City/Town: Sacramento
Website or Map: http://sacantiquefaire.com/

Over 200 dealers, many with amazing items at great prices! Not only do we sell, but many times we end up taking home more than we brought! Come see us in Booth B10!

Post your event FREE today!

Fab Five for Friday - "Black Friday" Special!

Are you up early getting ready to head out of the door at an unbelievable time of the morning.... just to catch a good sale? Well, keep those jammies on and pour you a cup of coffee and shop "Black Friday" specials without ever leaving your home!  Vintage Indie's Fab Five For Friday is here for a special edition for all of your shopping & savings needs!

Free Shipping Offers

• Coquito Designs FREE SHIPPING on all orders now through December 31st

• Storia Home  - FREE SHIPPING until December 25th, for Vintage Indie Readers! (Enter Vintage Indie Free Shipping in notes to seller during checkout)

Savings Offers

• Vintage Renewal - Save 20% off until December 31st!
  

• MBeze - In addition to the current MBeze holiday specials, I'd like to offer shoppers an additional 15% off their entire order this weekend (Nov 28 - 30).  Enter promo code black and hit "Update Cart" to activate the discount.

• Sweet Little 20% off everything in my shop this (black)Friday through Monday, December 1st. (My shop is in the boutique section of Vintage Indie Market.
• FauxBrit13 25% off your entire order. convo (or click “Contact fauxbrit13” ) with purchase details. A revised invoice will be sent.

Vintage Indie Market



Vintage Indie Market - Holiday Edition is your source for shopping vintage, handmade and independent businesses for this holiday season. Exclusive discounts and specials for all shoppers.

Tie One On Day: Interview with founder EllynAnne Geisel author of The Apron Book

A Special thank you to  EllynAnne Geisel author of The Apron Book & Apronisms for introducing us to your latest project Tie One On Day. We are thrilled with this concept and think this November, the month of giving thanks is a perfect time to Tie One On.

Where did your vision for Tie One On Day come from?

I was fairly astonished by the carrying on of those-with-more-than-most when Thanksgiving rolled around. For a holiday with thanks at its root, to hear complaining and all seemed wrong. Then, three years ago, I was beginning to prepare my own feast, when a neighbor, who'd experienced a bit of sadness, popped into my head. And I thought about how I could convey to her that she was on my mind and in my heart. So, I took one of the pies I'd already baked, wrapped it in a vintage apron, and slipped a personal note in the pocket; then I tied one on myself (an apron, of course!) and walked the bundle over. The look on her face...priceless.  When I returned to my house, walking in the front door, I was cognizant that I had a home in which to live and food to prepare for the friends who would gather at my table the next day. I realized then how incredibly fortunate I was. How immense was my personal bounty.

What do you hope to achieve during Tie One On Day? 

My hope is the realization that for each participant, there is a receiver, so each year hence, our numbers increase significantly. Sharing one's bounty is a win-win.
Is there a significance in the loaf of bread, used during Tie One On Day? Absolutely! Bread is made of common ingredients, and throughout its processing, it is aromatic, filling our senses even before our tummies. And what else, when sliced and slathered with butter, brings us such joy and comfort?

As a lover of vintage aprons I was thrilled to hear of your new book launch The Apron Book. Can you tell us a little bit about it?

The Apron Book, which published in fall of 2006 is in its sixth printing. It is a love story to a humble icon...a celebration if its significance to women historically and emotionally.

Be sure to follow Vintage Indie as we will be reviewing a few of EllynAnne's books in the near future.

In the mean time, Tie One On tomorrow November 26th.
Here's How:

 

In honor of National Tie One On Day, wrap a loaf of bread in an apron or nice tea towel to take to someone in need of spiritual or physical sustenance. 

 

Tuck a note or encouragement or prayer inside.

EllynAnne Geisel, creator of Tie One On Day, says that no matter which way you turn out of your own front door, there's someone close by who deserves this thoughtful gesture.

Tonight - Bill Harding, CEO of Bonanzle on the AuctionWally Show

Hey everyone ( I meant to post this earlier)

My friend Walt Kolenda and his co-host Mitzi Swisher will be interviewing Bill Harding, CEO of Bonanzle on the Auction Wally Show tonight 9pm EST. You can hear all about great resources s on the Auction Wally Show if you've never listened. If you've been looking for another place to sell your vintage, check it out.

Another great resource for vintage is the Vintage Resource Center on Vintage Pulse. Get community help for your vintage questions.

Weekend Events - Plan Ahead Events! - Mark Your Calendar

Are you starting to feel the whirlwind of November & December? The holidays are on their way and so are the fabulous crafting and indie events. Here are a few to jot down on your calendar or to attend this weekend. 

This weekend Ann Arbor, MI

Host:	Red Shoes, Lexi's Toy Box and Thredz Boutique

Time and Place

Start Time:	Friday, October 24, 2008 at 11:05am
End Time:	Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 5:00pm
Location:	Red SHoes, Lexi's toy Box, and Thredz Boutique
Street:	332 S. Ashley
City/Town:	Ann Arbor, MI

RSVP on Facebook if you'd like here.

"WE are having the first Annual Ashley Street Open house where we all stay open late, offering raffles, discounts, wine, cheese, little snacks, good times, and GREAT stuff! Come check us out, stop by to say "hello" or just mingle, we always love to see you!"

If you haven't been to Red Shoes Home Goods store, you must stop by for me!

Plan Ahead Sacramento, CA

Missy Balance of Crafty Carnival is hosting a fun ATC Class. (Click image to your left for more details)

When: November 6th 2008
Time: 6-8pm
Where: The Paper Garden Boutique

" I'm so excited because ATCs are so useful for so many things!  And who wouldn't want 8 little mini pieces of stamped goodness?!  We will be using the holiday images I designed for A Muse, and maybe a few others as well" - Missy Balance

 Now Booking Workshops with Julie Haymaker Thompson

Where: Santa Fe California, gorgeous townhouse setting.

What: 3 day workshop, Halloween Getaway October 31st to November 1st

What: Fast and Easy Jewelry November 22, 2008

What: Dreaming of Spring January 30-31st. 

Visit the website for more 2009 workshops!

More events coming soon!

Having an event? Send it to us!

Plan Ahead - Bust Holiday Crafttacular - DECEMBER 13, 2008 NYC

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS!  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Vendor applications due November 7 for BUST Magazine’s 2008 Holiday Craftacular! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

ONE DAY ONLY!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2008
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Happening at: THE PENN PLAZA PAVILLION
(401 Seventh Avenue at 33rd Street, NYC)

BUST Magazine’s Holiday Craftacular is set for Saturday, December 13, and it's going to be our BIGGEST ONE EVER!

Plan Ahead Events - October 12th Indie-Mart Street Festival -San Franciso 's Potrero HIll District

Plan ahead for the Indie-Mart Street Festival located             1600 17th Street in San Francisco's sunny Potrero Hill District.

Over 70 Designers, Vintage, BBQ, Cheap Beer, Music & A Halloween Pumpkin Patch. Free and All Ages.

Directions

Indie Mart Website

Brimfield Teaser - Plan Ahead Brimfield Antique Show May 12th-17th 2009

You may have already missed the 2008 Brimfield Antique Show, but we have a few teasers and information so you can plan ahead for next years show. Today we'd like to welcome you to the beautiful booth of Antique Therapy and Thistlebees from this September 2-4th show.

I asked Keri of Antique Therapy a few questions about their vintage style. I also wanted to know what vintage and antiques to expect at their booth in next years show.

I would describe my vintage style as being a mix of Shabby & Chic with French and European influences sprinkled in. My style is sophisticated yet simple at the same time. Next year we will have a lot of furniture, along with an eclectic array of antiques including, paintings, ephemera, transferware, and anything else that is to cool to live without!

To Keri and Amy's surprise the lovely and talented Rachel Ashwell founder of Shabby Chic (R) paid a visit to their booth.

( Keri Seery, Rachel Ashwell, Amy Holwell, and Barbara Bacon.

Do you have any tips for newcomers of the show, for next year?

The biggest piece of advice I can give to newcomers visiting Brimfield would be to be prepared for viewing an overwhelming amount of antiques in one day. The show spans for more than a mile so make sure to wear comfortable shoes as well as dressing in layers. You may also want to bring some healthy snacks to keep your energy up while shopping. The most important thing is to have fun and take it all in

Don't forget to plan ahead for the Brimfield shows in 2009. Visit the Brimfield website.

Out & About - Help Your Community - Recycle a Suit

Originally posted on Daily Danny by Danny Seo.

Planning on going thrifting, antiquing or visiting your farmer's market this weekend? Take along a gently used suit with you and stop by Men's Wearhouse (R). September and October is the National Suit Drive held by Men's Wearhouse(R). What a great way to recycle!

From Men'sWearhouse(R) "For many unemployed men, a new suit is the first step toward a second chance.  During the National Suit Drive, every one of our over 550 stores will be collecting gently used professional attire to benefit at-risk men and youth transitioning into the workforce."

For more information on how you can help, what you can donate and all the tax deductable information by visiting the Men's Wearhouse(R) website.

EVENTS -September 13, 2008 PICNIC Music & Arts Festival - Portland Maine

Live near Portland Main? Visit the first ever music and arts festival this weekend September 13, 2008. 70 DYI & indie artists including Swallowfield just featured here on VI today. For more information and a detailed vendor list, visit the Picnic Music & Arts Festival website.

If you go, take some pics we want to see!

Must Attend Events - ZNE Convenzione August 22-24, 2008 in Pleasanton, CA

I wanted to let you all know that an amazing art/craft and papercraft event is happening in California - ZNE Convenzione.  This is a three day convention/retreat taking place August 22-24, 2008 in Pleasanton, and it has an incredible itinerary.  Everyone who participates will be showered with gifts and gift certificates, there are group meals, a film screening of the film 1,000 Journals, and workshops given by artists such as Sally Jean Alexander from Oregon, Pamela Garrison from Southern California, and Bernie Berlin from Tennessee.  The VIP hostess for the weekend will be Michele Beschen of HGTV/DIY channel's B Original television show, and there will even be a musician in residence, Jon Troast from Wisconsin.

We are proud to support an activity which celebrates art and vintage goodies.  Learn more about the event here: www.ZNEcon.com, and if you register for the full three day event, mention Vintage Indie and you'll get a $25 refund on your registration fees! 

And for those of you whose budgets are very tight, another wonderful aspect of the event is the Mano Amica scholarship they are offering for individuals who are interested in the event but find the cost prohibitive. 

http://www.znecon.citymax.com/Scholarship.html

 

Again, learn more here:  www.ZNEcon.com.  And don't forget - tell them Vintage Indie sent you."

 

Natural & Green Living Week - Sustainable Shopping!

What a better way to live green & natural than shopping for vintage. Now that's sustainable! Of course everyone who visits Vintage Indie knows I love vintage and even better vintage ON SALE!


12 is a good number. Lots of good things come in 12: months, astrological signs, a dozen eggs, 'The 12 Days of Christmas', 'The Dirty Dozen', '12 Angry Men'....and the "$12 and Under Sale" brought to you by the EtsyVintage Street Team!

Beat the heat and grab some extremely cool deals on vintage jewelry, accessories, books, buttons, supplies, china, glass, housewares and much more!

The sale runs from Friday 8/8 through Sunday 8/17, and you can find participating shops by searching 'EVSTsale' under 'all items' in the Etsy search drop-down bar at the top of each page.

Can you believe it?

Can you believe that this post marks number 601 here at Vintage Indie? Can you believe that it's also August 1st. Back to school is right around the corner. In about 13 days my little guy will be in second grade. Seriously folks, time is flying by us. Today is one of those days, actually this week has been one of those weeks. I'm feeling a little distorted in between back to school, fall nesting already and we're getting ready to do some remodeling around here. I'll be taking some time to get things in order around here this weekend and we'll be back to normal on Vintage Indie next week.

If you'd like to prepare for next week on Vintage Indie I'll be covering Natural Home Keeping with this book A Guide to Green Housekeeping. We'll also be going on another fabulous shop tour and viewing another home as well as other fun features.

Until next week here are some events you may want to check out in your area this weekend.

Sowa Open Market  - August 2nd 10-4 Art, Indie Design, Antiques & Farmers Market Boston, MA

Artists and Fleas August 2nd & 3rd 12-8 Brooklyn, NY

Crested Butte Arts Festival Crested Butte, CO

What's going on in your hometown this weekend?
Please feel free to leave the event information here in the comments section.

Have a great weekend!

ROAD TRIP! The Longest Yard Sale August 7-10 2008 - Are you buying/selling?

Are you attending the 127 Longest Yard Sale this year? The sale starts August 7th and ends with the last day on the 10th. 630 Miles - From Defiance, Ohio to Gadsden, Alabama. With gas prices high and folks staying closer to home for vacation these days it's possible that many of you who usually attend the 127 Longest Yard Sale will be cutting your trip a little shorter. Usually my husband and I don't have time to cover a whole lot of the sale, but like to attend what we can close to home which is a lot for us and can be a good two days of shopping.

Vintage Indie wants to go on the road with you this year. We are looking for guest reporters. Snap a few shots of the goods and yourself, tell us where you live and what fabulous items you score (especially vintage). Maybe your setting up shop for the four days. In either case we want to see it! Support your locals and have fun while shopping.

Sign up to be a guest reporter. Email me Subject: 127 Guest. I can't wait to see what the south has to offer in one of the most popular yard saling, antiquing and vintage shopping events of the world.

Photograph provided by PortButtons Vintage. Find this CORGI 1960's Ambulance toy and many other trinkets and treasures while your there.