As I mentioned in a couple of my older posts, there is a local antique/handmade market about 12 miles east of my hometown that takes place quarterly. I was lucky enough to attend on Friday, March 6th, where the Hunt and Gather Pop-Up Market featured over 140 vendors.
Now, I knew going into the event that I was going to love it. But seeing is definitely believing, and it's now officially one of my personal missions to show my wares at one of the next Hunt and Gather events. The market features everything from home decor to vintage posters to dolls and collectibles to handmade jewelry to baked goods. They even have live music, a fully stocked bar, and a bunch of food carts for people to enjoy.
I took pictures to give you an idea of just how lovely Hunt and Gather was. So without further ado, here are some of my favorites from the night we went. These photos highlight not only some of my favorite handmade items (umm the bird plushies? Just you wait...dead via cuteness overload), but also booth displays that I found to be visually appealing and impactful.
Of course we had to take a mid-festivities selfie...
...because the BFF and I are simply adorable.
These pictures are nothing more than a mere glimpse into the magic that is Hunt and Gather, and I'm so glad that I went...often times, I avoid going out because let's face it, I'm a crazy cat lady and I would rather stay home with Roland and Matt snuggling on the couch. But I knew that going would be a great experience, not only because I'm a giant fan of vintage and handmade goods in general, but because my instincts beforehand were right...this type of market is exactly the kind of venue I'd love for Lady and the Cat goods to be sold. So attending was great "research" for me! The majority of the vendors there were selling quirky, one-of-a-kind, niche items, as opposed to your run-of-the-mill quilted potholders sold at church basement craft fairs. Not that there's anything wrong with quilted potholders or church basement craft fairs...but one of my main concerns going into this whole Lady and the Cat venture was whether or not I could find an appropriate venue to have some success in. As it turns out, Hunt and Gather was the perfect mix of family fun and hipster, vintage and handmade, and the positive vibes were simply bouncing off the walls. So now I am more enthusiastic than ever to strive towards a show like that for Lady and the Cat!
Actually, since visiting Hunt and Gather, I have gotten in contact with the booker regarding vendor consideration for Lady and the Cat at one of their upcoming markets. Nothing has gone past the email stage between her and I, but I'm proud of myself for making my first official contact about a show possibility, and I'm quite hopeful that Lady and the Cat will be able to score a booth at one of Hunt and Gather's upcoming events. It's definitely the motivation I need to get all my ducks in a row and keep producing jewelry, that's for sure!
Well, friends, I hope you enjoyed this post! I know it isn't as feline-heavy as most of my other posts, but I thought this recap would be a friendly addition to the blog, and since it has everything to do with the evolution of Lady and the Cat as a business, it was more than worth documenting to me.
Until next time...
Xo*
Jess
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