Save the Date... Clover Market

Ahhh... the best time of the year!  I love everything about spring!  The weather, the pretty flowers and the awesome flea markets!!  Admittedly, the post is primarily a reminder for myself, but I thought you would be interested in marking your calendar too.  You can read about our adventure last year at Clover Market here.

We had a great time last year at Clover Market.  I did some shopping with Holly from West Pair Avenue.  Two of our favorite local artisans were there too, Laura from Modern Bird Jewelry and Jahje from Baby Jives.  We actually blogged about Jahje's awesome bird mobiles here. 

Here are a few pics from last year's Clover Market... 

Clover Market is one of the best markets around the Philadelphia area for sure!  The best news is that they are held on Sundays and don't compete with the Saturday Phila Flea Markets.  You can visit Clover's Market's site to take a peek at their schedule. 

Weekend Recap... Splurge @ Fete Noel

So remember that pop-up store I told you about?
Totally worth it!!

Seriously, I highly recommend stopping by Fete Noel's pop-up store in Chestnut Hill.  So much eye candy!

I was swooning over this chair, but maybe that's because it looks so yummy with all the other teal accents.  Who am I kidding?  The chair is great, and can definitely stand on it's own.  I mean seriously, I would kill to know how to reupholster like that!

Unfortunately, the chair and I had to part ways.  I don't have that type of cash, Honey!  However, I did come home with the much overdue Design Sponge at Home book by the infamous Grace Bonney.

Photo: Design Sponge

I know, I know.  Shame on me for not having it months ago.  WHAT was I thinking!?  Check out the details here.  Definitely worth adding to your Christmas wish list.

P.S. If you are the vendor of the swoon worthy chair, please shoot me an email.  I would love to give you proper credit.

Jump Start the Holidays... Pop-UP @ Fete Noel!

So we're a day late.  Technically two since today will be over in approximately 3.5 hours.  However, we figured you were all busy at work today (being the professionals that you are), sooo technically we're right on time!  Right?  

Just go with it. 

Chestnut Hill, one of our faaavorite neighborhoods in Philly, will be hosting a "pop-up shop," Fete Noel!  Right in the old Margarity Car Dealership lot at 8200 Germantown Ave., you'll be able to find a gift for everyone on your holiday list.  Women and children's clothing, jewelry, stationary, terrariums, gifts for the home, etc., etc. ETC!!!  Even our friends from Vintage Now will be celebrating this holiday season early!  

For a full vendor list please visit Fete Noel.

Hope you pop-up!!

Clover Market Goodies!!

With all this talk about Clover Market, I thought it would only be fair to introduce you to a few vendors who's talent and originality caught my attention, and I'm sure they'll catch yours!

Press No. 9

Press No. 9 was the first booth I marched into while at last weekends Clover Market.  Christina Smith is the "creative soul" behind this artistry.  Are you as much in love with these vintage-like tea towels as I am!?

Meadowsweet Vintage

Stacy Morris, who shared a booth with Christina, had an extensive collection of vintage goodies that I would have been more than willing to scoop up and haul away, including the chair we posted about on Wednesday.

 Then of course there was Baby Jives and Modern Bird Jewelry (you've heard of them before), two separate vendors who shared an adorable booth!  If there is an award for best booth design it should go to them... hands down!

Photos Courtesy: Clover Market

 Speaking of babies, Chirp and Bloom had an adorable collection of eco-friendly baby designs from accessories to onesies.

Photo Courtesy: Clover Market

Tree and Kimball

 Then of course there was incredible jewelry.  Flea Markets aren't just for second-hand goods.Lisa Bruemmer's handmade jewelry is some of the prettiest I've seen. 

 And what did I come home with?  This beautiful hand painted French Provincial desk from Kim at Larkspur Interiors!!  I really need to get a better picture, but check out those claw feet!

Kim also has a blog.  Check her out at My Domestic Bliss!  Here are some more beauties from her booth... for all you shabby chic lovers.

Ok, I'm done, and that's not even the half of it!  If you want to see more you should check out Clover Market's blog.  The next flea market will be Sunday, October16th!! You may even run into a local blogger like I did!  Holly, from West Pear Avenue, along with her trooper of a husband and sweet baby girl were the first people I spotted as I stepped foot into the gates.  Bloggers know where to shop!!!  It was so much fun talk decor and blogging with someone who "get's it".  Connecting is what blogging is all about!

Clover Market... It's HERE!!!

You have T minus one day to get yourself over to the BEST flea market of the year!  At least I hope it is!  Those who are avid readers know what I am talking about!

Photo: Clover Market

I am usually really bad about giving a reminder, but I am so excited about this flea market that I just couldn't forget!  Three lovely ladies / artisans that we know will be participating in the upcoming Clover Market.  You must check these gals out, cause these girls got TALENT!

First up, my sweet friend Laura Flavin of Modern Bird Jewelry!

Photo: Modern Bird Jewelry

Laura is such a joyful person and her handmade jewelry is a representation of just how joyful she really is! Check out Modern Bird Jewelry on Etsy!

Photo: Modern Bird Jewelry

Next up, Jahje Bath Ives from Baby Jives! 

Jahje gets bonus points simply because she's a local East Fallser! 

Photo: Baby Jives

I have never in my life seen a more beautiful and whimsical hand made baby mobile!  Wouldn't you agree? Call her!  Check out Baby Jives on Etsy!

Photo: Baby Jives

Last, but certainly not least, is Zoe Eibinder from Real Fruit Jewelry!

Photo: The Tiny Abode

We recently discovered Zoe's talent at the Fairmount Phila Flea Market!   She was pure delight, and so was her jewelry!  Check out Real Fruit Jewelry on Etsy!

Photo: The Tiny Abode

Best of luck to all of you!!!  For more information about Clover Market, check out there blog here! 

Photo: Clover Market

 Hope to see you there!!!