Sunday, July 31, 2011

Seller Profile: Tree & Kimball

One of the things I enjoy most about Clover is getting to know the talented and passionate people behind the items featured at the Market.  I love playing a small part in supporting their artistic and entrepreneurial ventures, and I know that everyone who comes and shops at Clover does, too.  


This fall, I thought it would be fun to put together some Seller Profiles to highlight this amazing group.  I've had WAY too much fun reading these over the last few weeks - what an incredible group!  The profiles will continue here through the fall so I hope you'll check back in here often.  To kick off, I'm very happy to introduce the lovely Lisa Bruemmer from Tree & Kimball.


Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I live in South Philly with my husband and pup, Atlas. I'm an ex-apparel designer for Anthropologie turned Etsy proprietess with a love for all things vintage and delicate. I love riding my bike all about town and wish that it could be summer year-round. I'm addicted to sunshine and cheese.

What will shoppers find in your tent?
They will find my hand-dyed, handmade lace jewelry mixed with Angela's (Greatest Friend) vintage apparel and accessories.

Where do you find your inspiration?
Anywhere and everywhere! My process begins with deciding on a new color palette for each collection - I keep my eyes open in my daily travels and commit to memory the shades that have so impressed me. And so, the lace hand-dyeing begins. It's trial and error, mad scientist style - mixing shades until I like what I see. I also love designing pieces with a certain loved one or friend in mind - it makes the finished product all the more special.

Besides Clover, where is your favorite place to shop for art, antiques, vintage or handmade?
Etsy, of course!

What possession do you most cherish?
A whitewashed cabinet that my grandfather made, now filled to the brim with my craft materials, and my childhood quilt, lovingly made by mother & grandmother.

Where can people find you outside of the Clover Market?
Jewelry: www.treeandkimball.etsy.com
Vintage: www.treeandkimballmarket.etsy.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/tree-kimball/324727427489
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/treeandkimball

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Fall Clover Lineup Part II

After many late nights wrestling with the photo editing and organizing capabilities of Blogger (thanks so much...NOT!) I've finally finished getting thumbnails and links for all of our fall sellers posted.  Check out the "Fall Sellers" tab above.   I couldn't be more excited about this group!

New seller 111 Collage Design
If you want to know which specific sellers are participating each week (not every seller is participating each week), you can sign up for our Mailing List at right.  I'll drop you an email just prior to each Market with the confirmed group and any other special updates and announcements.

New seller Babyjives
We ARE still reviewing applications throughout the fall on a space-available basis, so if you're one of the latecomers to the party (or a procrastinator!), please don't hesitate to apply.  

New seller Two Paperdolls

Finally, stay tuned here over the coming weeks and throughout the fall season for our Seller Profile posts.  This is a talented, passionate group, and I can't wait to share more about them with you.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Introducing....The Fall Clover Lineup

A HUGE thank you to everyone who applied for the fall Clover Markets.  We received our largest number of applications to date, and the decision-making process was very difficult this year.  

I am beyond excited to share with you the group participating this fall.   Many of our prior season sellers are returning, and we welcome a large new group as well.  The word about Clover is most definitely out!

As you'll see from the list below, we've got all categories well represented from art and antiques to vintage and handmade items.  We will also continue to review applications from the procrastinators (you know who you are!) throughout the fall, so check back often for updates to the mix. 

If you'd like to get a list of the specific sellers participating at each individual fall market (and any other special announcements or updates), just sign up at right to receive our "Friends of Clover Market" emails.  

So, without further delay, here's our fantastic fall lineup.  Stay tuned for details, photos, and vendor profiles as we get closer to our fall opening day Sept. 18! 

Antiques
Brandywine View Antiques

Chairloom
Cherry Acres
Cottage Home 
freshvintage
Hooten Nanny
In With the Old
Larkspur Interiors 
MeadowSweet Vintage
My Vintage Valentine
Nannygoat Antiques
Olde Good Things
Reclaimed Crafts 
trove
Upstyled for You

Vintage Jewelry
Anna Beau Designs
Bird on A Wire
Charms City Company
Collected Collage
Circa Dee 
Greatest Friend
Gypsy Barn Market 
joeyfivecents
Lenora Dame
Love Honor Upcycle
No 27 Collection
Salvation Nation 
Shish Interiors
t8 Designs 
Trinkets and Treasures
Vintagearts 

Original Art (Traditional)
Abby Sernoff/111 Collage Design
Ball Point Graphics
Bob Dix
Jay O'Brien
Jen McCleary
John Sturgis Photography 
Kristen Brennan
Kristen Solecki 
Kristen Stein Fine Art
Sarah Russell 

Craft/Handmade Items
Babee Crafts
Babyjives 
Brand Eye 
Cane & Rush 
Chirp and Bloom
Christine Shirley 
Dools Handmade
Earth and Wears
Ellen Jamilkowski
Gritty City Beauty Supply 
Hands and Pages 
Hello Bluebird Shop 
Hotdogs and Catsup
Janzibar 
Kaye Rachelle
Kites of Glass
Leisure Woodworks
Marie's Soap
Milkshake Crafts
Press No. 9 
PunkRocKnits 
Recycled Rowhouse
Rich Wood Ltd 
Sandy Chierci
Two Paperdolls 
Visually Delicious
Whimsy Critter 

New Handmade Jewelry

A Lovely, Little Shop 
Dawn Boyer
Foamy Wader
Lura Jewelry 
metalledwith
Modern Bird
MWM Designs 
Penelope & Anastasia
Real Fruit Jewelry 
Rachel Shoshana  
RedAshRedux 
Regan Hayhurst
Tree & Kimball 

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Tick Tock, Tick Tock

Are you interested in participating in next fall's Clover Markets (9/18, 10/16, and 11/6)?  The deadline to receive our "early bird" discounts and for your best shot at a space is this coming Monday July 11th.   After the 11th, applications will be considered on a space-available basis.


Sellers will be carefully selected based on product quality, fit with the Market aesthetic, and the overall mix of sellers.  We strive to have a variety of products and will work to manage duplications and overall balance.  We are specifically looking for sellers with:
  • Antique and collectibles - furniture, accessories, textiles, smalls
  • Original art and photography - all styles and media
  • High quality artisan crafts and handmade- all styles and media
  • New handmade jewelry - please note limited spaces
  • Up-cycled items and architectural salvage
  • Vintage clothing - designer and high quality non-designer 
  • Vintage jewelry - or jewelry using vintage components
If you've been on the fence about applying, now's the time to do it!  Just click on the "Apply" tab above for details and the simple online application.  All notifications will go out on 7/18.