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Great Grandview Garage Sale Celebrates Its 10th Year June 20th

10 Apr

The Great Grandview Garage Sale is back for its 10th year on Saturday, June 20th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm rain or shine. Whether you are a bargain hunter, a thrifter, looking for collectibles, or want to spend the day wandering about, this is the spot to check out. Not only will you find great deals and unique items, you might even find some free items that people just want gone as we did last year.

The Great Grandview Garage Sale is a neighbourhood wide multi-family garage sale that takes place, as the name eludes. it takes place throughout the Grandview-Woodlands area of East Vancouver. Specifically from Broadway to the Burrard Inlet and from Clark Drive to Nanaimo Street. If you live in the area, you have lots of time to get organized and if you don’t live in the area, but know someone that does, consider pairing up with them and hosting a table/space in front of their place as many people did last year.  If you wish to participate in the event, you are invited to sign up for FREE online. This gets you a spot on the online map so people can find you.   Honestly, any wayfinding that lets people know where you are is a good idea. 

Whether you live in a home, walk up apartment building, co-operative housing, no matter, everyone is welcome to participate.   To sign up or see a map of the current locations, visit Great Grandview Garage Sale. 

Remember, the old adage “One person’s junk is another person’s treasure”.  

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The Great Grandview Garage Sale Is Back June 15th

26 May

The popular Great Grandview Garage Sale is back for another year Saturday June 15th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm rain or shine. Whether you are a bargain hunter, looking for an awesome vintage find, or just a great deal on something, this is the spot to be. The Great Grandview Garage Sale is a multi-family garage sale that takes place, as the name eludes, throughout the Grandview-Woodlands area of East Vancouver. Specifically from Broadway to the Burrard Inlet and from Clark Drive to Nanaimo Street. If you live in the area, you are invited to participate and it is FREE to sign up.   Of course, if you have some young entrepreneur at home, a lemonade stand for all those thirsty shoppers might come in handy. Whether you live in a home, walk up apartment building, co-operative housing, no matter, everyone is welcome to participate.  To sign up or see a map of the current locations, visit Great Grandview Garage Sale. Remember, the old adage “One person’s junk is another person’s treasure”.  

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Eastside Flea Returns September 23 & 24 At New Location

14 Sep

In case you hadn’t heard the news, The Eastside Flea lost its long standing location at Eastside Studios at 550 Malkin Avenue. They are happy to announce they are back in a new space at 1101 Union Street. The Eastside Flea will be kicking off the Fall market season on September 23rd and September 24th. You can expect to find 50 local vendors with a mix of vintage and handmade items, food trucks, photo booth and we hear a licensed bar. Admission is $5.00. Market runs from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you miss their first weekend back, they will be continuing markets every weekend until October 29th.

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It’s Back! The Great Grandview Garage Sale Returns June 17th

8 May

It is time to once again for the Great Grandview Garage Sale happening Saturday June 17th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm rain or shine. Whether you are a bargain hunter, looking for an awesome

vintage find, or just a great deal on something, this is the spot to be. The Great Grandview Garage Sale is a multi-family garage sale that takes place, as the name eludes, throughout the Grandview-Woodlands area of East Vancouver. Specifically from Broadway to the Burrard Inlet and from Clark Drive to Nanaimo Street. If you live in the area, you are invited to participate and it is FREE to sign up.   Whether you live in a home, walk up apartment building, co-operative housing, no matter, everyone is welcome to participate.  To sign up or see a map of the current locations, visit Great Grandview Garage Sale. Remember, the old adage “One person’s junk is another person’s treasure”.  

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Eastside Flea Kicks Off Spring Markets March 4 & 5

26 Feb

The Eastside Flea kicks off another year of markets featuring all things vintage at the Eastside Studios at 550 Malkin Avenue.   First weekend kicks off March 4th and 5th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and then every following weekend in March. You can expect to find over 50 local vendors with a host of vintage items alongside handmade local makers.  If you get hungry after all that shopping, or need some sustenance before shopping, there will be a few food trucks on hand as well as an outdoor seating area.  Admission is $5.

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Eastside Flea Hosts Vintage Pop Ups In February

1 Feb

If you love finding that perfect vintage piece, you’ll want to mark your calendar for the Eastside Flea’s Vintage Pop Ups happening this month.   They will be hosting a vintage pop up for two weekends February 11th and 12th and February 18th and 19th at 1739 Venables Street (at Commercial Drive). You can expect to find over 30 vendors along with all things vintage and food trucks.   Event happens from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm each day of the event.

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Loved & Local Adds A Storefront Location In Hastings Sunrise

11 May

This past February, we featured Jenn Franzen’s pandemic pivot from the travel industry to an online store, Loved and Local. The evolution continues as Jenn moves Loved & Local to a small storefront in Hastings Sunrise within the Hastings Ticket Centre located at 2463 East Hastings Street. Coincidently, it’s right next to one of our favourite brunch spots, the Roundel Cafe.

If you aren’t familiar with Loved & Local, it is an online store that features gently used clothing and accessories for women, men and children.  Loved & Local also carries items from local artisans including Oona Clothing, Mosaic Earrings, beeswax food wraps by Etta & Olive and candles by Grain & Honey. Jenn is regularly adding new pieces by artisans including artwork by Calvin Sketches and dog beds, standing desks and wine/beer crates by Greenwood Box Co.

Loved & Local carries a wide range of items and yes they deliver!  They offer free delivery on orders over $20 within a 10 km radius of Loved & Local which is located in Hastings Sunrise. If you are interested in trying on a specific item, feel free to reach out to them directly.  

We invite you to visit Loved & Local online or in store to check out some of their 1,200 items! Shopping in person is available Monday to Thursday from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. Deliveries are made Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:0 am. The online store is, of course, open for shopping 24/7. Stop by and support this local shop that is working hard to support other small businesses.

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Bad Abby Vintage Fashion & Art Fair At Odd Society Spirits December 5 & 6, 2019

3 Dec

BadAbbyDec.2019Odd Society Spirits plays host to another unique event this December. You are invited to stop by and check out the Bad Abby Vintage Fashion & Art Fair happening at Odd Society Spirits, 1725 Powell Street. If you don’t know this great local distillery with some of the best cocktails in town, it’s just one more reason to stop in.  Their regular cocktail list will be available as well as our hot spiced apple cider including a non-alcoholic version. Some of what you can expect to find include honey that was a collaboration between Odd Society Spirits and Hives for Humanity. It is a barrel infused honey that was first held in Rye, then Maple Syrup, then Vodka! The result we hear is a deep, rich and soothing, spirit infused honey.  Also, on hand will be a variety of local artists including Emma Neal, Meg Keetley and Jacquelyn Wood. Ellie Golding will be on hand with minimalist jewellery and photographer Mia Glanz with a series of seaside images from the island of Mallorca.   Everyone is welcome to stop by during their hours of 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm. There is no admission charge for the event.

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The Vancouver Market At The Wise Hall Sunday, March 17th

13 Mar

The Vancouver Market March 17, 2019

A new market is coming to the Wise Hall on Sunday, March 17th called very simply The Vancouver Market.  The organizer behind the event is not new to organizing, Nikki Herbert has organized markets at The Astoria and currently organizes the Dark Eighties event. So might one just hear some 80s music at the Wise?  It’s certainly possible.  Drawing on her connections, Nikki will have a variety of vendors which include a good stash of vintage items plus handmade items by local artisans. Girls Rock Camp will be on hand selling instruments to raise funds for their programs. Always a great organization to support. Admission is $2.00 per person. Event happens from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm this Sunday. Being it’s St. Patrick’s Day, rumour has it that you might find a green leprechaun prancing about along with a few other unique surprises. Stop by and check it out in person.

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East Van Entrepreneurs Launch Vintage & Branded Clothing Line – Mister, We Are The Weirdos

28 Jan

mwatw-blacktIn case you haven’t noticed, vintage is in vogue. Not only is it sustainable, many of the items you will find are of better quality than some of the flimsy and disposable pieces produced these days. There are some very cool items available to purchase if you know where to look.  So we wish to point you in the direction of one spot that’s come to our attention. We introduce you to two enterprising young ladies who recently launched a new vintage and branded line of clothing Mister, We Are The Weirdos.

Mister, We Are The Weirdos is the brainchild of Niki Maretta and Kat McPhee, Niki originally hails from Toronto and is a published writer, professional server of alcoholic beverages and more recently a trained yoga teacher.  Kat McPhee is a portrait artist with an eclectic sense of style and she owns it. When Kat is not working in her studio, you will find her doing circles around the ice in her Ringette squad.  Kat and Niki’s love of fashion and pre-owned clothing, of the eclectic variety and cocktails, sparked the idea of Mister, We Are The Weirdos.

The name is a play on an iconic line from the film The Craft. In the film, four outcast teenage girls pursue withcraft and through the experiences create a unique bond, much like Niki and Kat have working together at a downtown pub. They bonded not on their similarities, but on their differences and oddities. They feel they are weird magnificent misfits, a title they were proud to wear.

Niki and Kat are devoted fans of the 90’s grunge scene and offer a selection of secondhand clothing with unique pieces that represent the quirkiness they find inspiring. What we love most about this brand is what it represents. Mister, We Are The Weirdos, makes the statement that being different and being yourself is what makes each person beautiful. It is their mission to create a brand that encourages creativity and individuality, while building a community that celebrates diversity.  We are totally on board with that.  To see what curated pieces are available, visit Mister, We Are The Weirdos. You can also check them out on Etsy, or follow along on Instagram or Facebook.

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