The Vintage Marketplace

A new blog!

2012-02-24T11:12:00.002-08:00

The Vintage Marketplace was so successful, it has spawned a clone. The next Vintage Marketplace will take place May 18-20 in Springfield, Ohio as part of the Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market May Extravaganza. Over 2000 vendors and 20,000 customers enjoy this show every May & September. We have launched a new blog- Vintage Marketplace Style and this will now serve as the blog home for Springfield, our next show in Nashville (Oct 25-27) and future versions. Click on the link for details.

Check out the video!

2012-02-22T08:08:00.000-08:00

Click Here for a video from the Tailgate-Music Valley show featuring the Vintage Marketplace. The VM footage is on the back half of the video- enjoy.

A great start!

2012-02-07T09:45:00.000-08:00

Thanks for all of you who participated, came, supported or blogged and Facebooked about the first Vintage Marketplace. We were thrilled with the inaugural show and looking forward to doing it again October 25-27. Many thanks and stay tuned for photos and video from the show.

No livestock at this Farmhouse!

2012-01-27T19:08:00.000-08:00

Kim and David Leggett have worn a series of successful hats in the Antique/ Vintage and Folk Art business for many years. Their newest venture, The City Farmhouse in Franklin, Tennessee has taken the market by storm. By combining Industrial, Vintage, Folk Art, Rustic Design, Scandinavian and French inspired elegance, they have attracted young, old, traditional and cutting edge customers with their unique look. David adds his own take to their ever changing gallery by executing lighting sourced from found objects. His creations have made their way from Tennessee to the sets of design titans Ralph Lauren, Thomas Moser and other A-List clients. Kim still tries to convince people that she's actually shy, but after a few minutes, everyone knows better. Please stop by their booth in the Vintage Marketplace to ask about their grandchildren Lila and Riley, who are top antique dealers in training.

Meet Annie with Grace and Corazon

2012-01-27T10:15:00.000-08:00

Annie de Jongh
Modern Day Hunter/Gatherer & Vendor
Annie's website: Grace and Corazon

I'm the oldest of 3, a mom, a wife, a friend, a sister, a daughter...I love old things, and rusty things, and things in need of rescue...I guess I'm a modern day hunter-gatherer. I'm inspired by what has been pushed aside and forgotten, pieces with history and the well worn. I'd rather be at a garage sale, thrift store, or auction pawing through junk to find my next inspiration than anywhere else. With my jewelry I hope to do many things including create soulful pieces, add whimsy and bring the past into the present. Most of my pieces are created with antique European medals, upcycled leather and semi-precious stones. Hopefully with my intent Grace & Corazon brings an eclectic line of jewelry that is quirky and fun rather than serious and predictable! I truly love what I do, and hope you will too!

Special Events Schedule for the Vintage Marketplace

2012-01-23T17:52:00.000-08:00

Tailgate-Music Valley Antiques Show
&
The Vintage Marketplace

Event Schedule, featuring special guest Sue Whitney, of Junkmarket style

Thursday morning, February 2nd, 9am-noon - “Shop Along with Sue”- Join show Style Maker, Sue Whitney for an interactive shopping trip through the Vintage Marketplace, the Tailgate-Music Valley Antiques Show and its featured Design Showcase section. Sue will be on site for set-up and will scout out all the great finds. Check out her “tip sheet” to get the heads up on those great finds when you walk in the door.
Friday, February 3rd, Drawing at 3pm -Enter the Shopper’s Challenge for your chance to win a $300 gift certificate by shopping the show and learning about Vintage, Junk & Antiques. Everyone’s eligible. Where else can you get paid to shop & learn?
Saturday, February 4th, 10:30 am - “How to Add Style to Your Life with Vintage, Antique & Junk”, a talk by Junkmarket Style owner and founder, Sue Whitney. She’ll be sharing her expertise and offering inspiring style tips for the novices as well as the seasoned shopper.
Other Events at the Vintage Marketplace:
Ø Saturday, February 4, 1:00 p.m. - Pick with the Experts -We will select two lucky customers from the show. Each will be given a mission, $250 and 90 minutes to shop with a Junkmarket Style expert.
Ø Live Blogging from the floor of the Vintage Marketplace. Join Sue and the editors from Junkmarket Style for some up-to-the -minute blogging about the who’s who and what’s what of the show.
Tawnya Norton of C'est Moi,
Drawing for one "Annie Sloan Unfolded" ticket, a daylong, hands on, seminar with Annie Sloan, in person. This event will include lecture and demo by Annie Sloan, lunch, and an afternoon breakout session during which you'll learn the technique of applying Annie Sloan Chalk Paints. This ticket is valued at $350.
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Wax demonstrations throughout each day of the show.

C’est Fantastique. C’est Moi and Annie Sloan Chalk Paints

2012-01-21T10:02:00.000-08:00

And the news about the Vintage Marketplace just keeps on getting better. I think it’s safe to assume that most of our readers know about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. If not, you really have to do a search on it or, better yet, just ask your friends who love Vintage. So here’s the exciting news: Tawnya Norton, of C’est Moi, in Brentwood, TN shopcestmoi.blogspot.com is not only going to be a vendor at the Vintage Marketplace, she’s bringing Annie Sloan Chalk Paints and will be doing demos during the show. But wait… There’s one more surprise. The VintageMarketplace will hold a drawing for a ticket to Annie Sloan’s one-day-only, Nashville workshop on March 26th. Nashville is one of only eight locations in the U.S. in which Annie will conduct her, “Annie Sloan Unfolded" workshops. This will be a full day with Annie Sloan, in person, beginning with a two hour lecture and demo followed by a breakout session with hands on painting. We want to thank Tawnya for her generous donation of this ticket, valued at $350. Stop by C’est Moi’s booth at the Vintage Marketplace this February 2-4, to meet Tawnya, pick up your Annie Sloan Paints and register to win this amazing opportunity to spend a day learning directly from Annie Sloan.

New Dealers-

2012-01-21T03:35:00.001-08:00

Putting the finishing touches on our vendor list and here are some new additions- enjoy!

Barn Trash
Bill & Terri Baxter
Bloomsbury Loft
Bungalow Interiors
C'Est Moi
Chickering Imports
Donna Shannon
Dusty's Vintage Linens
Hometown Antiques
Jeff Burnett
John Kennedy
Mark Dooley
Queenie Tin & Mirror
Stone Block Antiques

Birds Gotta Fly...South, to Nashville

2012-01-17T11:36:00.000-08:00

I’ve been in contact with Judith Mercado, BloomsburyLoft.blogspot.com , several times over the past few weeks and I’ve enjoyed getting to know a bit about her. Like all of us, she’s excited about the upcoming Vintage Marketplace and she’s working hard to get ready for the show.
Judith has been in the Vintage business for twelve years. She’s schooled in jewelry design, has been an interior designer by trade and was formerly employed as a Visual Merchandiser for several major department stores. She is, however, at heart an artistic, free spirit and, you know what they say…birds gotta fly. So, she went out, on her own, and started her retail business, Bloomsbury Loft. She loves the creative freedom and independence of being self employed and has never looked back. In a recent email this is how she described her unique perspective and creative approach to Vintage.
“My merchandise is a mix of fine handmades like jewelry, pillows, wreaths made using repurposed knits and wall decor with vintage furniture and trendy finds. My handmades are made using old and new materials. My aesthetics of choice are layers of patterns and contrast of light and dark colors dancing together. When designing linens I love mixing geometric patterns, vintage florals and oversized graphics. My jewelry line is romantic but edgy and when choosing vintage pieces and found objects I am drawn by a mix of industrial and classic furniture, but also incorporating bits of traditional antiques. In other words my style is defined by the perfect imperfection, unmatched, comfortable and fresh!”.
Can’t wait to see what she comes up with for the premier of the Vintage Marketplace. Just 15 days left to wait!

Win Free tickets to the show!

2012-01-14T08:24:00.000-08:00

Click here to go to our Facebook page. Scroll down a few posts and enter to win by posting your favorite Vintage find of 2012. Best story/find wins.

Shop The Shows With Our Special Guest, Sue Whitney

2012-01-12T12:58:00.000-08:00

The Vintage Marketplace is thrilled to feature Sue Whitney as our resident style-maker. Sue is the owner and founder of Junkmarket Style. Her books include Decorating Junkmarket Style: Repurposed Junk to Suit Any Décor and her current best seller, Junk Beautiful: Room by Room Makeovers with JUNKMARKET Style. She’s a nationally renowned and sought-after speaker who has appeared on HGTV’s Country Decorating and made numerous visits to NBC’s “The Today Show”.
But, I bet you already knew all of that. What you don’t know yet is this: Sue will be present throughout the show for daily events. We’ll be announcing her event schedule over the next week so stay tuned. Here’s the first event:
Thursday morning, February 2nd, 9am-noon - “Shop Along with Sue”- Join show Style Maker, Sue Whitney for an interactive shopping trip through the Vintage Marketplace, the Tailgate-Music Valley Antiques Show and its featured Design Showcase section. Sue will be on site for set-up and will scout out all the great finds. Check out her “tip sheet” to get the heads up on those great finds when you walk in the door.

Can we get a Facebook like?

2012-01-05T18:40:00.000-08:00

The Vintage Marketplace would love to get a Facebook like and share. For the hundreds of you looking at this daily, click here to see our Facebook page and give us a like & share with your friends. What a great way to get the word out. Our 5oth and 100th Facebook likes will each get a pair of tickets to the Vintage Marketplace this February.

A Christmas present from The Vintage Marketplace

2011-12-25T08:26:00.000-08:00

We are thrilled to make an exciting announcement about the upcoming Vintage Marketplace. Sue Whitney, noted expert on everything Vintage & Junky, author and all around dynamo is coming to the show!! Her books (the Junkmarket Style series) have helped inspire the Vintage Revolution and added unique style to homes and lives everywhere. We are busy developing exciting events for the show with Sue and will have complete details coming up soon. Be sure to check out the incredible JunkMarket website to get inspiration and information.

Through the Eye of an Artist

2011-12-23T07:09:00.000-08:00

I guess it was last week that I spoke with Jackie of Shambora Studios in Noblesville, Indiana shamborastudios.blogspot.com but, it sure feels like it was only yesterday. I think time gets away from most of us during this busy holiday season. Jackie will be doing our Vintage Marketplace show at the Hendersonville Expo Center this February 2nd-4th and we couldn’t be more pleased about it. Many of you may know her from her shop in Noblesville, Indiana or from shows she does in and around Indianapolis or Chicago. And, if you don’t know her, you’ve got to meet her at the Vintage Marketplace. She’s a very interesting and talented lady, not to mention, a very busy lady as well.
In Jackie’s earlier days she worked in Visual Merchandising for a major department store. One look at her creations and the beautiful way in which she displays her inventory and you’ll see that she’s put her early training to good use. She has also been an exhibitor at some very prestigious, juried art shows in Indiana. Jackie says she has, “always had a passion for Vintage”. Her signature look has what she calls a “Nordic-French twist”. Make sure you check out her blog. It’s really gorgeous. I can’t wait to see what she does with her booth at the Vintage Marketplace.

“Not Your Grandmother’s Rhinestones”

2011-12-20T11:19:00.000-08:00

That’s how Ericka Cady, Imakdee.blogspot.com , described her unique style of recreated vintage jewelry to me this morning. Her business is called Imakdee’s Recycled Recreations. So, are you wondering about the name? I did too. Turns out, her married name is Cady, which folks usually pronounced “Caddy”. To clarify matters, soon after taking her husband’s name, she changed her internet moniker to “Imakdee” (I’m a Cady). Problem solved.
Ericka is an interesting woman who, in her former life, worked for the federal government, in a position which allowed for zero creativity…so frustrating. When her position was relocated to Washington D.C., she chose to remain in Westerville, OH. That’s when her passion became her full time business. She’s had a long-standing love for vintage jewelry and has been a collector for many years. About ten years ago she started to take pieces from her collection and “switch them up” by reconfiguring some of the elements of different pieces. She said her pieces usually appeal to “younger people who like cooler, funkier things”. Friends and co-workers loved what she was doing and asked her to recreate some of their family pieces in order to give them a more updated look. And, the rest is history.
Like me, Ericka says she’s getting pretty excited about the upcoming Vintage Marketplace this February 2nd-4th. It’s sort of like a second Christmas for us. We’re counting down the days.

It's Christmas time at the Urban Farmhouse.

2011-12-13T11:54:00.000-08:00

Like me, and like most of you I’m sure, Lisa Maughmer, http://urbanfarmhouse.blogspot.com/ ,is swamped this time of year. She had her shop’s open house last weekend and was busy Christmas shopping when I finally reached her by phone. I love Christmas but there simply are not enough days in the month of December to get everything done. Lisa will be setting up at the Vintage Marketplace this February 2nd-4th and we are absolutely thrilled that she’ll be joining us. I wanted to spend a few minutes chatting with her, but with time being so precious in these last few days before the holidays I decided to simply email a list of questions to her. She was nice enough to respond so that I can share her thoughts with our blogging friends.
Me: So, Lisa, I'm wondering when you opened the Urban Farmhouse.
Lisa: I have owned my shop since May of 2005, went online with some items May,2008.
Me: Were you a dealer prior to opening you shop?
Lisa: I was not a dealer prior owning my store but have been going to auctions since I was 16. The shop has provided me with an outlet for my auction addiction :-)
Me: Has vintage always been the focus of your business or did you start out selling other types of antiques?
Lisa: Vintage is my primary focus and always has been except for the occasional older piece/antique. For me to buy those they have to have original paint with a farmhouse, 'lived in' charm, nothing in the way of museum quality.
Me: The photos of your shop and its front windows are so lovely. Do you have a background in art?
Lisa: Professionally my background is in residential property management. If you ask my parents they will tell you I was always bringing home the wayward and lost animals; puppies, turtles, rabbits and countless birds. I think my soft spot for cast offs started there. As I grew up it transitioned into vintage finds that, while they may not be especially valuable in the monetary sense, they still have aesthetic value. I still bring home the wayward dogs though.

THERESA SMITH, TIME WORN INTERIORS

2011-12-07T13:23:00.000-08:00

I had a nice conversation with Theresa this afternoon. Although I’ve been following her blog, Time Worn Interiors we’ve never actually met face-to-face. I got the impression from her blog that was going to be clever, engaging and have a real sense of humor. I was right. You just have to look at the photo her Christmas tree to see what I mean. Her husband, Craig, put the tree together from a few mystery parts, but the funny thing is, she does her own welding when necessary. She says Craig married her because she owned a better welder then he did.
I asked her about the impact her blog has had on her business. “Huge, absolutely huge”, was her response. She loves that customers can see her merchandise on her blog. “I can let them know what shows I’ll be doing. Shoppers come to the shows for the merchandise they’ve seen on my blog. It’s a great form of advertising”. Make sure you look for her at The Vintage Marketplace this February.

Melissa Sands, Pure Vintage Chicago

2011-12-07T06:28:00.000-08:00

I was really excited to hear that Melissa Sands, of Pure Vintage Chicago will be setting up at the debut of the Vintage Marketplace. We’ve spoken by phone but, I can’t wait to meet her in person and see what she brings to the show. I thought I was busy. Wow! She makes me feel like a slacker. She not only owns and operates Pure Vintage Chicago, she also does shows and she sells on Ruby Lane. Then there’s the North Shore Flea, her amazing pop-up market that literally “pops up” in whatever good location she finds around the north side of Chicago. You’ve got to follow her blog to see where her next market will be. How cool is that? What a way to heighten the adventure surrounding each market. Her newest undertaking is the Dallas (TX) Vintage Jewelry Show, which will also feature vintage clothing. Yep. She’s a woman after my own heart…always up for a new challenge.

CARLA MURPHY, "NOW THIS IS WHERE I FIT IN."

2011-12-07T06:08:00.000-08:00

When I talked to Carla Murphy yesterday she explained that when she works her magic on a great old piece of furniture she calls it “puttin’ pearls on her girls”. Now, I think I’m usually pretty “quick” but while I was still trying to figure out what she meant, she explained. “You know? When ladies put on their make up and get all fixed up? My daughter and I call that puttin’ on your pearls’.” She feels that all of her vintage pieces of furniture are girls so, when she transforms them and sets up a beautiful display; she’s “puttin’ pearls on her girls”. After all she says, “Putting on pearls gives a lady a whole new outlook on life”. I like that thought and you’ll probably hear me use it in the future. After all, who doesn’t need to put on their pearls every now and then?
Carla told me how thrilled she is about setting up at the Vintage Marketplace this February. She and her husband Calvin did the Music Valley Antiques Show for years before he accepted a position with a local Tennessee hospital. She said Calvin is a purist and dealt in antique pottery and “brown” furniture. Now Carla’s running the business her way. It’s vintage with a fun and feminine influence. As you’ll see by her booth, she’s talented and very creative. Sometimes a change can be like a breath of fresh air. She told me “Now this is where I fit in.” Yep, we agree

About the Vintage Marketplace

2011-11-27T16:19:00.000-08:00

The Vintage Marketplace is a resource for home, office, or shop.

On the cutting edge of Vintage, Art, Design, & Antiques; this group of exhibitors are inspiring the next generation of enthusiasts
with their unique style, energy, and determination to share what they love.

The Vintage Marketplace is a new feature of the long running Tailgate-Music Valley Antiques Show, a nationally established event with a reputation as one of America's best shows. The Vintage Marketplace will help move Tailgate-Music Valley into their new home, the Hendersonville Expo Center with an exciting inaugural event February 2-4, 2012.

Watch our blog as our event grows, click on the dealer profile link to learn about the passion our exhbitors bring to their businesses and our show. Make plans to join us today!