The elves are already busily creating and collecting!

"Hello? Are you calling to inquire about the next Funky Art & Vintage Mart? Even Mrs. Claus is looking forward to it! After all, she's heard that Florida is quite nice in December, and is looking forward to a trip away from the North Pole. 
The next show is Saturday, December 6th, at the Martin County Fairgrounds.

A link to apply to be vendor will be available after Oct. 5th. So, call again soon!"

Post show news and thank you's!

Like me, I am sure all of our vendors are recovering from a very wonderful, busy day at the show. I want to thank all of the fabulous vendors for being so patient, friendly, helpful, and just all out AWESOME. Our shoppers had a great time, despite the threat of bad weather, and we were blessed with a mostly rain free show. I am continuously amazed at the creativity and hard work that went in to all of your displays, creations, etc. We have such a fun & creative group! I appreciate your input and positive attitudes! Thanks to Stephen Bowzer, who was a big help with set up and check in. I was on my own for this one, and I don't think I could have pulled it off without him.
The next show is December 6th, and Jessica Pack, my good friend who has a lot of experience and is downright fabulous, will be handling a large part of the show. I am leaving for vacation this week, and will have the application for the Dec 6th show available after Oct. 5th. So, check for the link to apply at www.funkyartandvintagemart.com after Oct. 5th.

Saturday is almost here!!!!

Have you been waiting, wistfully, looking forward to the day of the show? It's been hard to be away so long! About 4 months to be exact. You've probably been dreaming of scoring that awesome vintage piece to add to your collection, or holding out for a beautiful hand finished shabby chic style piece of furniture to add pop to your home. You've suffered through the heat this summer, sitting somberly by the window of your airconditioned Florida home, longing for fall to arrive! I know I have! The heat may not be completely gone, but October is on our doorstep, and your doorstep needs some cool vintage inspired decorations! Bring on the pumpkins, bring on the black cats! We are going to DO this! It may not feel like Halloween is near, but we can make it look like it!
Come on out THIS SATURDAY from 9-4 at the Martin Co. Fairgrounds and partake in the awesomeness of the Fall Funky Art & Vintage Mart! The wait is finally over! Now....grab your shopping buddy and pencil it in, stat!

Attention: vendors!

Happy Monday! Vendors, I just sent out the mass email with all the set up details you need. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. If you didn't get the email, please email me at hipheartstudio@gmail.com with your correct email address, and I will get it to you.

Welcome back Megan McCook of Local Commotion!

It's officially less than a week until the show now! Three month flew by so fast! I'll be sharing a few more vendors this week on the blog, but there are many more to be seen at the show. Remember, it runs from 9-4, so if you can't make it in the morning, or have an afternoon engagement, you can stop on by during the time that works best for you. Of course, so of the best goodies always sell right away, BUT, everyone has different taste and collect different items and styles, so you are sure to find SOMETHING to take home with you know matter what time you can make it!
  Today's vendor, Megan McCook of Local Commotion, joined us at the last show. She sells original canvas paintings, wood mermaids, batiks, garden art, wearable clothing (all original works), and has one of the happiest looking booths out there. She loves color, and you can see that in her vibrant artwork. I love the painting of the turtle in the picture below. I have a soft spot for turtles. ( : 
  So, welcome back Megan! Find her in the open air barn on Saturday...just look for the happy colors!

Today's featured vendor: Little Shoppe of Hodge Podge

   Happy Thursday! Sorry for the space between posts, but my computer kept getting "stuck" when trying to open the website where my vendor's applications and pictures are saved. It finally decided to work this morning!
   Today's vendor was with us at the last show, and is joining us again. "The Little Shoppe of Hodge Podge" consists of Rebecca Dima and her mother, Marilyn. They will be offering an assortment of hand crafted jewelry made from book pages, re-purposed items, vintage/antiques, hand crafted holiday items, primitives  and hand crafted wood work items...That's why we are the Little Shoppe of Hodge Podge :)  Stop by and see if Rebecca has some cute jewelry featuring your favorite book quote (she has Outlander, Dr. Who, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Sense & Sensibility, Pride & Prejudice, Wicked, and more!). Marilyn is sure to have some adorable home decor items with a hand-made touch. They will be under the covered open-air barn. Welcome back, ladies!

IT'S ALMOST HERE!

It's almost here! Mark your calendars and call your friends! See you Saturday, Sept. 20th at the Martin Co. Fairground! FREE ADMISSION! FREE PARKING! This is the show you don't want to miss!

Welcome back Lisa Lavalle of Vintage with Lisa!

We have only 15 days until the show! Wowzers, that went by fast! Make sure to mark your calendars so you can join us on Sept. 20th at the Martin Co. Fairgrounds!
Today, I'd like to share some preview photos of a returning vendor, Lisa Lavalle of Vintage with Lisa.
Her booth was beautiful at the last show, and I can't wait to see it this time! Lisa will have "handcrafted EVERYTHING" from purses, to hair accessories, to upcycled vintage clothing, to boot cuffs, to picture frames, wedding accessories...lots of goodies. If you love feminine, lacy, shabby chic style accessories, you will love her offerings. Below are some pictures that offer a sample of her style, and what she will have a the show. Make sure to stop by and visit her in the open air barn! Welcome back, Lisa!]

 

New Featured Vendor....Barbara Swift Beads & Jewelry

Hello lovers of vintage, art, and all things FUNKY! I am please to announce another new vendor, and our first lampwork artist. I have to say, that I have a soft spot for lampwork beads, as I made them for four years, but quit when we moved to Florida. I LOVE the magical properties of glass...the way it catches light, the way it can be sculpted, etc. Lampwork beads are hand made using a torch and various colors of glass rods that are melted in the flame and carefully, meticulously coaxed into various shapes and decorated. It is an art that takes a lot of practice and skill.
Today's vendor is Barbara Swift. She hand makes her own glass beads & her husband is a silversmith. They create their our own jewelry and wearables. They also tool and lace their our own leather. I am excited to see what they bring to the show, and judging by these pictures, I am sure their work will be breathtaking. Welcome to the show!