Winnipeg Red Diver Farmers Market - Dates for CharmingShop

Happy long weekend, lovelies! As I told you last weekend was my very first Farmers Market day. It was busy and I got a fantastic response to my table, which was truly inspirational for me. I snapped a few shots. I apologize in advance for the blurriness and in all, very bad photos. My table was in front of the window, which was great for me, because it helped me stay warm all day, but it didn't make for the best photos. I took these just before packing up for the day. People came earlier than I expected, so my initial photo shoot time was put on hold. Check 'em out!

 

I was right beside the Tupperware table! It was so hard not to peek over and look at all the neat things!

P.S. Did you know they make replacement lids for vintage Tupperware?! That is so awesome!

It was wonderful to be able to chat with some great people. Just having nice conversations with customers about retro items they own or have owned was so fun. I talked with an older lady about her fabulous collection of 1900s to 1920s jewellery. I got vintage and jewellery lovers of all types. I really enjoy finding out how other people celebrate history and embrace the heirlooms life passes to us, whether we seek it out or it's given to us from family. We are so lucky to be able to collect old treasures. And because my whole shop focusses on the past, I'm so thankful to be reminded of my passion day in and day out. If you've got a treasure, I want to know about it! 

If you live in Winnipeg and the surrounding areas, come out and see me at the Red River Farmers Market on Saturdays! I will be there tomorrow (August 3rd), Aug. 10th, Aug. 17th and Aug. 24th! If you just want to say hi or check out my jewellery or art, come on down! 

I just wanted to give you a heads up, because GUESS WHAT?

My jewellery and artwork is cheaper than what it would be in my shop. No shipping costs, because you're right there in person to take it home with you! Pretty awesome, huh? I think so. 

I hope you come and enjoy my candy-coloured 50s fantasyland!

See you there!

Marissa

CharmingShop

Displaying Your Balloon Girls - Vanity Table

Hey there!

Today I want to show you how cute my little Balloon Girls look sitting on your vanity table/makeup table or dresser. I styled them with some of my absolute favourite items from my own bedroom. Pairing these ladies with your personal items on your own dresser gives them a very special look.

Don't they look lovely just floating there amongst my Stella Nude perfume bottle, cute rose hair clip and my antique trinket box? Yes! I have to admit there are a few of these ladies scattered around my house, like little guardian angels.

You can find some of these darling dolls in my Etsy shop, CharmingShop. 

You should check out my Marie Antoinette Girls in blue and pink too! They're just heavenly.

How would you style my pretty Balloon Girls on your vanity table?

Marissa xo

CharmingShop

Art in Bloom

Today's Window Shopping feature is a look at my artwork only! Why you may ask? Well as I said yesterday, my artwork is my first love and it deserves mountains of attention. Even though I adore my jewellery line and how well my jewellery and art go hand in hand, my shop is currently dominated by jewellery listings! So I didn't want my art to feel left out...

 

I know right now my darling jewellery line seems to overpower my art pieces in the shop, but soon enough I will have some new pieces up for you all. 

 

Don't these three pieces look lovely amongst spring flowers?!

As always, you can find these beauties in my shop! The link is near the top of my blog, under my picture! I hope you enjoyed my art mixed among a floral display today. It sure made me feel that spring is on it's way. Now I'm off to create some new goodies for CharmingShop. Thanks for looking!

Marissa 

 

 

Sunny Sixties

Here at CharmingShop we're having daydreams of Sunny Sixties beaches. Picture yourself in the summer with a golden tan (you know, back when that was still good...), a cute tangerine bikini, some oversized white plastic sunglasses and a creamy peach lip colour. You're a babe. A beach babe. Today's Window Shopping post is all about the 60s!

Don't you just love the cartoonish retro look and bright colours?! I wanted to uplift your spirits with a kitschy, fun new theme. It's so cold and snowy outside. It looks like it will never be spring, but we are

trying to shake the winter off with one of my all time favourite eras.

Two of my Balloon Girl art pieces and two of my gorgeous mod inspired necklaces are all hanging out in a crafty sixties setting. How lucky! They look right at home. Did you know my Balloon Girls are all inspired by this era? Yes, those lash-y ladies all sport the same defined eyes and nude lips of the 60s. And all these four are available for purchase in my shop, CharmingShopLove on Etsy. I sure hope this fun little window display gave you a little bit of summer warmth to hang onto until the weather gets better! 

Marissa xo

CharmingShop

A Little Sunday Window Shopping

Do you like Window Shopping? We do! Some of the most interesting and breathtaking displays are window fronts. So...in honour of that I've decided to make this a regular blog theme here on CharmingShop Life. Say hello to Window Shopping Edition #1! Today's theme: Welcome to CharmingShop! A simple little hello from me to you!

See those sparkly little heart pendant necklaces? They'll be in the shop next week! Just a little sneak peek!

Next Week's Window Shop is a Sixties theme. I'll be dreaming up some amazing designs for then! I've got some things in mind. I'm thinking lots of yellow and orange. Super mod.


Marissa xo
CharmingShop