Be sure to check out The Summer Market on June 29th at The Fillmore, Charchaic Vintage will be there! Charchaic Vintage has been with Vintage Charlotte since the very beginning and they bring the best hard to find vintage sports and music gear! Here is a quick teaser of an awesome jacket they will be bringing to the market:
Nesting.
It’s inevitable when you’re pregnant. Most people compulsively clean…getting ready for the upcoming baby.
Not me.
Nope…I decided at 6 months pregnant to teach myself to knit. I had dabbled in crocheting. I knew a few stitches but couldn’t follow a pattern to save my life. Regardless…I figure, I got this. So I dig out some ridiculously huge knitting needles I somehow had, google “how to cast on”, and three hours later (after then googling “how to cast on for children”), I had done it. I then googled knitting stitches and practiced as many as I could. After that I was ready to tackle my first project.
Now most people would have started with something simple…maybe a scarf. What do I decide to start with…a baby sweater. It took me probably two weeks and a lot of advice on knitting forums…but I finished. It was full of mistakes, and the sleeves are crazy long, but it was my first piece…and I’m keeping it. Forever.
The rest is pretty much history. After a couple more projects people were asking me to open an etsy shop. I hesitated because who opens a knitting shop after teaching themselves how to knit the month before? I caved around Halloween of last year…and less than a month later I had a 30 order backlog. I even knit in labor. It’s been a challenge knitting with a 2 year old and a baby, but I’ve found my groove. I love finding new things to create, and I’m beyond excited to be a first time vendor at Vintage Charlotte.
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Be sure to check out The Summer Market on June 29th at The Fillmore, Bruce Julian will be there! Bruce owns a menswear store by day, but has a true passion for vintage and antique toys! Check out his booth for these little robots and more!
Be sure to check out The Summer Market on June 29th at The Fillmore, Dressing Rooms Interiors will be there! Stop by their booth for tons of vintage brass, art, lighting and occasional chairs!
One of our favorite ladies will be joining us for Something Old, Something New… Marcy from Eclectic Orchid is back! Marcy has been with us at every Vintage Charlotte event thus far! There are only a handful of vendors that can say that! Her handmade jewelry is the bees knees! Her etsy shop tag line pretty much says it all: Jewelry to ignite the imagination & sparkle the soul. Here is a little sneak peak of what Marcy has in store for Something Old, Something New:
If you want to add that extra special personalized touch to your life, Vino Backyard Designs may have just the thing for you! From favors to stamps, mason jars to jewelry, Vino Backyard Designs can really make your wedding, well… Yours!
Great hair and makeup is a must have! Orange Olive Hair Gallery will be joining us at Something Old, Something New on Saturday offering up mini-consults on all of your bridal hair and makeup needs.
Not all brides are looking for pearls! In fact many are seeking a unique statement piece… enter Amy from Agate & Elm who will be joining us for Something Old, Something New on April 13!
Here’s a little bit about Agate & Elm from the artist herself:
“Agate & Elm is a modern jewelry line created by hand in Charlotte and inspired by organic textures, patterns, and shapes. Each design is a reflection of the natural world, seen through the lens of a jewelry artist. All of my designs are made solely by my two hands in my home studio and each piece is one-of-a-kind. My new work incorporates the textures of the native flora awakening from the earth all around my studio. I am always happy to create custom pieces on request that may incorporate your favorite natural element.”
Wedding photography is a true art and finding a wedding photographer who can really capture the beauty of you day can be a challenge! Luckily, right here in Charlotte we have the amazing Anna Naphtali. Her work is perfectly styled and gorgeous with just the right touch of whimsy! Anna will be set up this Saturday for Something Old, Something New AND she will be shooting the event, so expect many perfect pictures afterwards!
We love a creative and gorgeous bridesmaids gift! How about custom clutches in your wedding colors? Penny Royalty Clutches will be joining us on April 13 for Something Old, Something New. Check out these amazing bags:
