The 2024 Discovered Cottage Mercantile Market is formally within the books, and what a lovely 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 right 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 in need of 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 at all times a favourite, providing our company the possibility to get first dibs on a few of the most original items earlier than the final admission on Saturday. Strolling by means of the fairgrounds, you might 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 totally different and distinctive distributors be part of us this yr. These unimaginable 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 at all times inspiring to see the creativity and fervour that every vendor brings to the market, and this yr was no exception.
A Gathering of Mates Close to and Far
One of the crucial heartwarming facets of the market is the unimaginable neighborhood 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 wonderful to see how our shared love for these timeless treasures brings individuals collectively, creating connections that span throughout states and even nations.
As we wrap up one other profitable yr, I can’t assist however really feel grateful for everybody who made this occasion potential. To our distributors who pour their hearts into their work, to our prospects who include open hearts and minds, and to the complete crew who works tirelessly behind the scenes—thanks! The Discovered Cottage Mercantile Market is really a labor of affection, and we’re already wanting ahead to welcoming you all again subsequent yr.
Till then, I hope the treasures you discovered on the market convey a bit of further coziness to your houses as we embrace the great thing about the autumn season. Sustain with extra occasion information from our brick and mortar, The Discovered Cottage, at TheFoundCottage.com. As at all times thanks a lot for stopping by the weblog immediately and each different day, it really means the world to us right here on the farm. Sustain with the most recent from me, the weblog, and the shop HERE. Keep Cozy!
Pictures by Sincerely Ashley
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