Nov 08

Winter Market Vendor Spotlight: Up a Tree Cup a Tea Co.

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VTGCLT is popping up on November 24th at The Fillmore for the eighth annual Winter Market! Come out and spend the day shopping with over 60 of the region’s best vintage & handmade vendors. $2 general admission 11am-5pm. Want to have first pick at all the goodies? We offer $7 early bird entry at 10am.

Leading up to the market, we’ll be sharing vendor spotlight posts that give you a chance to meet some of our amazing vendors in advance of the market. We are excited to welcome back Up a Tree Cup a Tea Co. to the Vintage Charlotte Winter Market. Up a Tree Cup a Tea Co. specializes in making handbags using vintage and repurposed materials. Here is Johanna with an introduction to their brand, and a sneak peek at a few special items that will be available at the Winter Market:

As an artist and seamstress, I love giving materials that have been forgotten new life. Reusing vintage military tents, bank bag canvas, lace, and textiles to create one of a kind handbags. Each handbag saves a unique piece of Americana. All handbags are made using a team of heavy-duty, vintage sewing machines in my in-home studio on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

One of my favorite materials to work with is overshot. Overshot is a handwoven textile that reached it’s height in popularity in American from the 1750s to 1870s. Primarily woven to serve as bed coverlets, they became popular again the 20th century. Hunting down overshot at estate sales, auctions, and everywhere in between is one of my favorite things to do besides creating! Check out this Our State Magazine feature from earlier this fall that shares more about my story and process.

I’m bringing a variety of woven overshot bags at the Winter Market along with bags from the holiday collection that features Vietnam Era US Military duffle bags, tents blankets, and 1900s Turkish Kilim rugs. I’ll also be bringing a large collection of vintage felt pennants from all over the United States, Canada, and beyond.

Jun 08

Summer Market Vendor Spotlight: Flytrap Clothing

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VTGCLT is popping up on June 18th at 514 N. College Street for the fifth annual Summer Market! Come out and spend the day shopping with over 60 of the region’s best vintage & handmade vendors. Admission to the market is FREE from 11am-6pm! Get in an hour early at 10am for $5 to get first pick of all the goods.

Leading up to the market, we’ll be sharing vendor spotlight posts that give you a chance to meet some of our amazing vendors in advance of the market. We are really excited to welcome back Jody of Flytrap Clothing to the Vintage Charlotte Summer Market. Flytrap makes clothing inspired by the natural world and screenprinted by hand in their backyard workshop. Here is Jody from Flytrap reflecting on her inspiration for her garments:

Like most people, I rented a lot of houses and apartments in my 20s, and I moved a LOT. For about ten years, I was constantly either packing or unpacking. Every year when spring came, I already knew I’d be somewhere else in August, but I would get so overwhelmed with excitement at the changing season that I’d plant a really robust garden anyway. Tomatoes, cucumber, herbs, and annual flowers seemed to be non-negotiable, but by the time the tomatoes were really coming in, I’d be living somewhere else, driving by to look at them and wishing someone would pick them. I’d promise myself I wasn’t going to spend money planting a garden the following year, but every year I would.

So of course when we bought our house in 2012, I immediately put in a bed of perennials out behind my workshop. I will never forget the first plant I saw emerge that following spring. It was a sedum. It was both fragile and strong at the same time, pale green and fat, and the sight of that delicate floret emerging from the soil after the horrendous winter absolutely electrified me. A garden I wouldn’t have to re-plant, or abandon?! I’ll never forget it. That was the year I really started honing in on the botanical side of my brand and I’ve run with it ever since.

May 24

Summer Market Vendor Spotlight: EDIA Maps

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Leading up to the market, we’ll be sharing vendor spotlight posts that give you a chance to meet some of our amazing vendors in advance of the market. We are really excited to welcome Amanda and Paul of EDIA Maps to their first Vintage Charlotte Market. We just love the fun and informative maps that EDIA is bringing with them to market, here is Amanda with the story behind the adventures:We’re a two-person, map-making team of North Carolinians comprised of myself (Amanda Fisher) and Paul Bright. We’re the makers of the Great NC BBQ Map, Great NC Beer Map, and Charlotte Adventure Map.

Our focus is on niche maps that turn the everyday into an adventure. Using an infographic approach, our style combines the convenience of a map with the depth of a guidebook. Our maps don’t just give you points along the road. Aside from symbols that tell you a lot about each stop, each map is surrounded with graphics and details on the history and culture of the topic. We think when you understand the many layers of what you’re experiencing, you’re able to derive more from it, and that difference in perspective is what turns the everyday into an adventure.

For both of us, travel and discovery are our passions. We both love to road-trip around the US and explore the huge world we live in, but we maintain our spirit of adventure no matter where we are. It’s so easy to fall into a routine at home and do the same things with your spare time, but you can discover so much more when you approach your hometown and home state like a traveler would. That’s really the whole idea of EDIA. It’s an acronym that stands for “Every Day Is an Adventure,” something that became a motto for us years ago.

We live in such a beautiful and diverse state that we really believe every part of NC has something to offer. One thing we love about our maps is that they get you into parts of the state that you might not normally visit — those backroads, small towns, and forgotten neighborhoods — and visiting those places has given us a much deeper understanding and love for our state.
The idea of map-making really grew out of a shared love for travel, maps, travel guides and memorabilia. We both wanted to more fully integrate travel into our lifestyle and work. One day the map-making idea just clicked, and we realized what a perfect fit it was for both of us, Paul the cartographer, and me the creative force. And because of how much we use maps and travel guides, we see all that’s missing from that genre and have so many ideas for what can be done there.

We really do feel that adventure can be found anywhere. Discovery is the biggest thing for us when traveling. Even though you might have a destination in mind, there’s always unexpected surprises along the way if you give yourself time to pay attention and uncover them.

May 23

Summer Market Vendor Spotlight: Heart & Hand

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VTG CLT is popping up on June 18th at 514 N. College Street for the fifth annual Summer Market! Come out and spend the day shopping with over 60 of the region’s best vintage & handmade vendors. Admission to the market is FREE from 11am-6pm! Get in an hour early at 10am for $5 to get first pick of all the goods.

Leading up to the market, we’ll be sharing vendor spotlight posts that give you a chance to meet some of our amazing vendors in advance of the market. We are really excited to welcome Taylor from Heart & Hand to his first Vintage Charlotte Market. Taylor is bringing a selection of handmade spoons, cutting boards and live edge furniture. Here’s Taylor telling us about his process and inspiration:

“Why spoons?” is a question that spills out often. It is not difficult to see the beauty of the grain and appreciate the texture and interesting shapes that pop out from the variety of spoons. Each time I hold a piece of scrap wood, I pass it back in forth from my hands, staring at the unique grain and color, and wait for the shape of the spoon to appear.

It is so easy to find my inspiration in the High Country of North Carolina. I have always had a passion and pull to be in the mountains. Now with my craft, I can bring small pieces of the mountain to others. My hope is that my craft brings a great appreciation of the mountains and to the trees.

Although spoons are a large part of my craft, I also create cutting boards and live edge furniture. One of the things that attract me to this craft is the figured pieces. The parts that most find unappealing, I look forward to inspecting closer and finding the beauty. I hope others see how important sustainable crafts are and can find their own inspiration from something simple as a spoon.

Nov 05

Winter Market Vendor Spotlight: Sans Map Bags

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VTG CLT is popping up on November 15th at The Fillmore for the fourth annual Winter Market! Come out and spend the day shopping with over 60 of the region’s best vintage & handmade vendors. Admission to the market is FREE from 11am-6pm! Get in an hour early at 10am for $5 to get first pick of all the goods.

Leading up to the market, we’ll be sharing vendor spotlight posts that give you a chance to meet some of our amazing vendors in advance of the market. We are really excited to welcome back Corey from Sans Map Bags to the Vintage Charlotte Winter Market. We are in love with her sophisticated, dreamy totes and bags. Here is Corey with her story and some sneak peeks of what she’s bringing to market:

The name Sans Map comes from the French word Sans, meaning ‘without’, and the English word Map. It all began several years ago while I was searching for vintage furniture after my husband and I moved back from living abroad in his hometown in the south of France. I happened to stumble across a beautiful vintage Italian-made Necchi sewing machine and even though I had no idea how to sew, and really no use for it at the time, felt an undeniable need to make it mine. Twenty dollars, a professional tune-up, lots of googling and many broken needles later, my fingers were zooming down a road that would eventually lead to me creating Sans Map Bags.

I am intentional in my use of repurposed vintage garments, vintage fabrics, reclaimed materials and natural fibers and organic/recycled fabrics. Focused on small batch and limited run editions, I incorporate original stitching and seams, pockets, and natural leather imperfections into my work which lends to the unique quality of my bags. All of the creating magic happens in my home studio here in Charlotte, NC. After trading busy city life in Brooklyn, NY for sunnier days in the south, I continue to draw on my surroundings as inspiration. A traveller and a dreamer, I find endless beauty in the complexity of cities and the simplicity of nature. Sans Map is my philosophy: living life as it comes, taking the uncharted path and embracing the unexpected. Living life without a map…

Jul 22

VIP Shop at The Summer Market

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For the first time ever, we are introducing a brand new way to be the first person in the door at The Summer Market: The VIP Shop on Friday, July 24th from 6pm-9pm! Not only does your ticket grant you the exclusive opportunity to shop the 80+ Summer Market vendors before anyone else, but you also get so much more:

Our non-profit partner, Green Teacher Network Charlotte, will have an amazing silent auction with packages highlighting some of the best local food, drink, vintage and handmade.
A limited edition tote bag from Enemy To Fashion
A complimentary pint from Sycamore Brewing, which can be enjoyed in our beer garden!
Delicious bites from Fit You Meals, Heirloom, and Tapas 51 to be munched on while shopping!

As they say, early bird gets the worm, here are some sneak peeks our vendors have shared of very limited edition or one of a kind items. These are sure to get scooped up early! Buy your VIP Ticket now!

Clockwise starting in top left corner:

Chelle’s Treasure . Created Beautifully . Psyched Vintage . Armstrong Designs . Vintage Southern . Beautiful Idiot Clothing . Geoflora Jewelry

Jul 20

2015 Summer Market Giveaway!

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It’s giveaway time again at Vintage Charlotte! Here are the details:

One lucky Summer Market attendee will win our giveaway! This giveaway is chalk full of gifts you can give to your friends and family (or give to yourself!!) Several of our amazing Vintage Charlotte Summer Market vendors have contributed to this giveaway, plus you get a VTGCLT tee or tank of your choice! All of the items described in this post are included in the giveaway. The winner MUST claim their prize IN PERSON at The Vintage Charlotte Summer Market (July 24+25 at the Warehouse located at 2205 N. Tryon, Charlotte, NC) and will be required to show ID.

Ways to enter (do all three for increased odds!):

1. Follow us on instagram, share the giveaway photo and tag with #vtgcltgiveaway and @vtgclt [if you are a private user, please comment on our photo to let us know you have shared].
2.Follow us on Twitter, create an original Tweet with our giveaway photo and tag with #vtgcltgiveaway
3. Follow us on Facebook, Share our giveaway photo and tag with #vtgcltgiveaway [if you are a private user, please comment on our photo to let us know you have shared].

Up to three entries per person [one per social media platform]! Winner will be selected at 4pm on Friday, July 24th. Vintage Charlotte vendors ARE eligible for this giveaway. Good luck!

Official Giveaway Photo:

The goodies include:

– bird’s nest necklace from Created Beautifully

– linen wrapped peppermint clove soap from Whispering Willow

– charlotte skyline wooden bowtie from Havok Designs

– vintage charlotte tee shirt or tank top of your choice!

– vintage heart shaped mini baking tins

– vintage brownie hawkeye camera from Maliasmark

– ornate vintage picture frame from FatCat

– vintage tin noise maker

– journeyman mug from Anchor Leather Co.

– charlotte city skyline pouch from Beautiful Idiot Clothing

– pocket sheep from Dunlap Love

– vintage mother of pearl bangle from Heart’s Desire

Please see below for detailed images of included products:

Jul 19

VTG CLT for the Littles: Handmade for Kids Roundup!

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VTG CLT is popping up at the warehouse located at 2205 N Tryon, Charlotte, NC for the fourth annual Summer Market on July 24th (VIP Shop) and 25th (Market Day)! Come out and spend the day shopping with over 80 vintage & handmade vendors. Leading up to the market, we’ll be sharing vendor spotlight posts that give you a chance to meet some of our amazing vendors in advance of the market.

Our talented makers and designers have some serious treats in store for your littles. From apparel to one of a kind toys and gifts, the range and quality of handmade children’s products you’ll find at this market is the biggest and best one yet! Here is a tiny preview of what’s in store:

Studio {1859}

If you’ve been around a teething baby, you know they grab and put everything in their mouth, trying to sooth those poor aching gums. Studio {1859} to the rescue! Check out their new line a line of crochet & wood teething toys and teething necklaces for mamas to wear. The teething toys combine cotton crochet with natural, chemical-free wooden rings to provide a cute, fun and safe alternative to plastic toys. The teething necklaces make a cute accessory for mom to wear to keep their little one entertained while nursing or baby-wearing. Other crochet items will be available at the market including baskets made from recycled fabric yarn, hair accessories and a small selection of scarves/hats.

The Magpie Co.

Elizabeth Conner has been sewing since she was a teen, has dabbled in other handmade small businesses, and just last year found her footing and passion in her own handmade line for kids: the Magpie Co. Featuring classic design with a modern and comfy twist for even the tiniest fashion forward babes. We pride ourselves on utilizing ethically sourced textiles from all over the world, all handmade in gorgeous Monroe, North Carolina, a small town right outside of Charlotte.

Little Tonto

Little Tonto is inspired by Mindy’s son Isaac, who has a genetic disorder called Fanconi Anemia. A small part of the disease is that the children always are very tiny. (You can read more about Isaac’s story here.) Mindy couldn’t find shoes to fit him, so she gathered some leather scraps & scissors & started testing out all sorts of little boots & shoes. She quickly fell in love with making little moccasins & trying new fun creative designs. Check out these gorgeous little mocs from her summer market line:

Bunch Collective

Bunch Collective is back with whimsical, one-of-a-kind crochet toys and decorative objects! It all started with a toy crafted for Nicci’s own kids–it was so much fun she wanted to make more and more! Look at how much personality is in each one of these faces. Sol pillows and colorful garlands will be back, together with fruits and vegetables, and other happy characters. Each piece is crafted lovingly by hand. Check out some of the inventive details in these creatures:

Dunlap Love

Kaylyn was inspired to start Dunlap Love by the nightly made up stories and adventures of her 3 kiddos and their big imaginations. She creates unique handmade plush using high quality fabrics and recycled materials, and thought out detail (such as butt cracks, yup). As an adoptive family, Dunlap Love supports families bringing children home, with 20% of profits each month.

Zoe Girl Designs

Zoe Girl Designs is a handmade apparel line based in Concord, NC. After the birth of her third child, Donna decided to leave the legal field. A year later, she started sewing, and Zoe Girl Designs followed soon after. The summer market line will feature colorful sundresses, bubble shorts, and bodysuits.

Jul 16

Summer Market Vendor Spotlight: Maliasmark

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We are really excited to welcome back Malia from Maliasmark to the Vintage Charlotte Summer Market. We love her nitty, gritty, fantastically rare vintage finds and can’t wait to see what she is brining to market. Here is Malia with her story:

At Maliasmark, we live by our tagline, Rust and Ruin, Reborn. We are driven by the knowledge that there are so many things that do not belong in a landfill. Whether they can still actually be used for their intended purpose, used in new and interesting ways, or just set on a shelf to bring a smile to our faces, we save these pieces from the past so they can be given a new future.

We believe that your perfect space is not decorated but collected. Our customers are constantly looking for that next perfect piece. So, we tend to buy in collections and we want it all. Good news for decorators, for those decorating their own home in a theme, and for those who like a selection!

Jul 13

Summer Market Vendor Spotlight: Some Things Wong

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We are really excited to welcome Laci from Some Things Wong to her first Vintage Charlotte Summer Market. We love her message of love and kindness and how beautifully it is expressed through her forever flowers. Here is Laci with her story:

Some Things Wong started a few years ago as a tiny little online shop that sold hair bows and earrings. It was fun for a while until I, Laci Wong, the owner and designer, felt something bigger stirring in my heart. I wanted to create something special that people would be able to not only buy for themselves but for other people as a token of kindness, and I wanted to be able to create enough revenue that I could give some of my proceeds away to good causes. After much thought and a bit of trial and error, in early 2015 forever flowers were born.

I just love that in the same way that you might swing by the farmers market or trader joes and grab a bouquet, you can do the same in my shop, but customize them just the way you want, and bonus, they never die! The true heart of forever flowers is rooted in kindness and I have been overwhelmed at the way people have used my bouquets to spread just that to so many people. I have had the opportunity to send flowers to moms that have a babies in the NICU, friends who have lost loved ones, sisters waiting for surgery, from husbands to wives, sons to mothers, students to teachers. It has been inspirational to me to watch people genuinely and tangibly show loving kindness to others.

10% of all the revenue from my shop goes to what I believe to be very worthy causes. This year I have been able to send money to World Relief, a refugee resettlement agency, and Servlife International, an organization that works in Nepal and has been able to bring a lot of relief to the people there after the most recent earthquake.I absolutely love doing this, and I truly love partnering with my customers to spread kindness literally all over the world. I can’t wait to see you all at the summer market, please stop by and say hi!

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Winter Market Vendor Spotlight: Up a Tree Cup a Tea Co.

Summer Market Vendor Spotlight: Flytrap Clothing

Summer Market Vendor Spotlight: EDIA Maps

Summer Market Vendor Spotlight: Heart & Hand

Winter Market Vendor Spotlight: Sans Map Bags

VIP Shop at The Summer Market

2015 Summer Market Giveaway!

VTG CLT for the Littles: Handmade for Kids Roundup!

Studio {1859}

The Magpie Co.

Little Tonto

Bunch Collective

Dunlap Love

Zoe Girl Designs

Summer Market Vendor Spotlight: Maliasmark

Summer Market Vendor Spotlight: Some Things Wong

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