The 2024 Discovered Cottage Mercantile Market is formally within the books, and what an attractive weekend it was! Because the leaves begin to trace on the colours of fall, our little nook of the world in Holland, Michigan, was buzzing with pleasure and the nice and cozy, cozy vibes that solely the proper classic, vintage, and handmade finds can convey.
For these of you who won’t know, The Discovered Cottage Mercantile Market is an annual occasion that we host each Labor Day weekend on the Ottawa County Fairgrounds. This yr’s market was nothing wanting magical, stuffed with the vitality of fellow classic lovers and makers from all around the nation.
A Weekend of Classic Treasures and Fall Feels
The market kicked off on Friday with our VIP/Early Purchaser evening. This particular night is all the time a favourite, providing our company the possibility to get first dibs on a number of the most unusual items earlier than the overall admission on Saturday. Strolling by way of the fairgrounds, you possibly can really feel the anticipation and pleasure within the air as individuals found one-of-a-kind gadgets to convey a contact of coziness into their houses for the season.
We had been so lucky to have greater than 120 completely different and distinctive distributors be part of us this yr. These unbelievable distributors got here from all corners of the nation, from our beloved state of Michigan to Kentucky, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Virginia, and past. Every sales space was a treasure trove, showcasing rigorously curated collections of classic items, antiques, handmade items, and a lot extra. It’s all the time inspiring to see the creativity and fervour that every vendor brings to the market, and this yr was no exception.
A Gathering of Pals Close to and Far
One of the crucial heartwarming features of the market is the unbelievable group that gathers right here. We had the pleasure of chatting with guests who traveled from close to and much to be a part of this particular occasion. From California to Texas, Canada to Florida, Rhode Island, and extra, the love for classic and handmade is aware of no bounds. It’s superb to see how our shared love for these timeless treasures brings individuals collectively, creating connections that span throughout states and even international locations.
As we wrap up one other profitable yr, I can’t assist however really feel grateful for everybody who made this occasion attainable. To our distributors who pour their hearts into their work, to our clients who include open hearts and minds, and to your entire staff who works tirelessly behind the scenes—thanks! The Discovered Cottage Mercantile Market is really a labor of affection, and we’re already trying ahead to welcoming you all again subsequent yr.
Till then, I hope the treasures you discovered on the market convey a bit additional coziness to your houses as we embrace the fantastic thing about the autumn season. Sustain with extra occasion information from our brick and mortar, The Discovered Cottage, at TheFoundCottage.com. As all the time thanks a lot for stopping by the weblog at present and each different day, it actually means the world to us right here on the farm. Sustain with the newest from me, the weblog, and the shop HERE. Keep Cozy!
Photography by Sincerely Ashley
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