Bargain Hunting http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com Fri, 04 May 2012 00:30:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 New Bargain Hunting Application + Venue! http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/04/30/new-bargain-hunting-application-venue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-bargain-hunting-application-venue http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/04/30/new-bargain-hunting-application-venue/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:29:11 +0000 jen http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/?p=1843 It’s that time again, for the next Bargain Hunting —>>>

Do you know about Bargain Hunting? It’s a mega clearance sale for artists and boutiques looking to liquidate inventory – located in Portland, Oregon.  We offer a bi-annual sale that’s a favorite for the price savvy shopper looking for unique products.

Next Bargain Hunting Sale - August 26th from 12-5pm.

We’re in a HOT NEW VENUE this time around, called Castaway.
Located at 1900 NW 18th Avenue, PDX, 97209 – near The Pearl District

We’re so excited to have a load-in ramp, and everyone selling together in one space!
No elevator, no stairs, 10,000 square feet of open space
in a restored refining warehouse from 1929!

If you’d like to be considered as a vendor for the next sale apply now.
This application will be available from May 2 – June 1, 2012.

*No applications will be accepted after June 1, 2012*

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Bargain Hunting Application - August 26, 2012

Please fill out this form including answering each and every one of the questions.

You will receive a confirmation email to this address and all of correspondence for this sale will be sent to this address. Please double check that it's correct.
To upload a photo or copy and paste a link first click in the grey area below --> now the icons are usable. Choose either one of the computer looking icons on the far right on the top row of icons to upload an image. To add a link simply copy and paste it in.
After you hit 'submit' please stay on this page until you see that the application is refreshed. This may take up to 2 minutes, so stay here and don't worry. Check your email for a confirmation email from Bargain Hunting, this is how you know if your application went through properly. Thanks for applying!

Details about this sale —>>>

Acceptance and Wait listing: All applicants will receive either an acceptance or wait list email by June 15, 2012 to this juried sale. Payment of your booth fee will confirm your participation into Bargain Hunting. Once you have been accepted, we must receive your payment by June 15, 2012. If we do not receive your payment by June 15 2012, your space will be given to another vendor on our waiting list.  After July 1, 2012 no vendor booth fees will be refunded.
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Marketing: If you would like posters or postcards please contact us. Please plan to help with online marketing. As we get closer to the next Bargain Hunting, we will pass along more marketing details.
]]> http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/04/30/new-bargain-hunting-application-venue/feed/ 0 Artist Spotlight with MOSS handmade http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/02/03/artist-spotlight-with-moss-handmade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=artist-spotlight-with-moss-handmade http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/02/03/artist-spotlight-with-moss-handmade/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:34 +0000 julznally http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/?p=1804

Moss is a collection of clothing, jewelry and cute little objects inspired by romantic ideas and sweet little grannies. Everything is lovingly made by hand. Just like your grandma would but we try very hard not to smell like musty old attics.

1.  What are you most excited about selling at the next Bargain Hunting? 
What’s the price?
MOSS will be offering last year’s designs for 50% off retail (some could be more!). I will also be bringing one of a kind items, designs that I worked on but never quite made it to the production line. Aaaaand I will also be showing off new spring items.
2. What inspired you and keeps you going creatively?
Any tips for staying on track when you’re in a creative slump?
I think being around other creative people and bouncing off ideas with each other helps a lot. I also keep a clip file of pictures, materials and ideas that I come across. Some of them I use right away, some I save for later. I get inspired a lot by materials and colors, so I like going to fabric stores, thrift shops, art supply stores, etc.
3. What fashion era do you love best and why?
Although, for my personal style, I adore the 30s and 50s but for jewelry, it would have to be the Victorian era. Just because of the sheer number of accessories men and women wore. And everything was so ornate and well made.
]]> http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/02/03/artist-spotlight-with-moss-handmade/feed/ 0 Artist Spotlight with Piper Ewan http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/02/02/artist-spotlight-with-piper-ewan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=artist-spotlight-with-piper-ewan http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/02/02/artist-spotlight-with-piper-ewan/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:00:46 +0000 julznally http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/?p=1800
Piper Ewan is a couture fashion design company that was started in 1998 by Kirsten A. Moore. Her focus is on traditional sewing techniques in modern style. All of her designs are drafted in pencil on paper, hand cut, sewn and finished using traditional couture finishing techniques with strict attention to detail. The flowers are made from pieces of ribbon or fabric, and hand sewn with a needle and thread. Piper’s designs are inspired by vintage fashions of the 1920′s – 1960′s with bits of Victorian, 1890′s Paris, Japanese street fashion, costumes, architecture, artifice, nature and human constructs, as well as the many artists and their art that surrounds her.
1.  What are you most excited about selling at the next Bargain Hunting?
What’s the price?
 I am most excited about finding new homes for the lonely samples and science experiments that are constantly accumulating in my studio. I have been going through a major transition, so I am really looking forward to clearing the slate, so I will be letting go of a lot of inspiration pieces, random vintage and pieces i’ve made over the last few years to make room for the new pieces I’ve been making and collecting. I am also liquidating feather pieces. I love feathers, but I am taking a new direction.
2. What inspired you and keeps you going creatively?  Any tips for staying on track when you’re in a creative slump?
I have been having fun with Pinterest making boards of beautiful vintage lingerie, dresses and costumes and all the other things that strike my fancy! http://pinterest.com/piperewan/ I have been doing this 1911 corset sew along http://piperewan.blogspot.com/2012/01/1911-corset-project.html that has been really fun to do and share and see what the other participants are making! In general, if I am feeling uninspired, I like to wander around and look at things. I also like to look at books. An afternoon at Powell’s does wonders for my creative soul.
3. What fashion era do you love best and why?
I love NOW! Truth be told, I take inspiration from so many fashion eras, and you will find elements of many different eras in my designs. That is why my designs have a vintage look, but no one seems to agree upon which era they represent. It is amusing to me to hear people argue over it in front of me. Truth be told, I often couldn’t say myself. So many design elements come in and out of style, and are made and remade in their own style over many different decades with each repetition bringing a new iteration unique to the time it is made.
]]> http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/02/02/artist-spotlight-with-piper-ewan/feed/ 0 Artist Spotlight with Amelia http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/02/02/artist-spotlight-with-amelia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=artist-spotlight-with-amelia http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/02/02/artist-spotlight-with-amelia/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:19 +0000 julznally http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/?p=1792 Amelia is a line of clothing inspired by special objects and the memories those objects bring to mind. I like to imagine walking through a long lost aunt’s attic and discovering a great big trunk full of beautiful dresses. The dresses that were worn during first dates, best friend’s birthday parties, summer picnics, and once in a lifetime galas. They’re lovely, full of memories and nostalgia, and ready to be worn by you while you make your own treasured memories!

I make dresses that are ready to make new stories and keep you looking smart while having new adventures.
 
1.  What are you most excited about selling at the next Bargain Hunting?
What’s the price?
I’m excited to find homes for the holiday dresses and even some late summer sundresses. I’ll be bringing both last season and some current season dresses just to free up some room in my studio. Everything will be 30-70% off. Seriously amazing discounts but limited sizing of some styles, so get there early!
2. What inspired you and keeps you going creatively?  Any tips for staying on track when you’re in a creative slump?
I’m inspired by fabrics and love to experiment with new designs and techniques, even if they don’t make it into my official line. I also love to get out into the world and look at real women’s style. There is a lot of creative style in Portland and I love seeing how people make their clothes their own in unexpected ways. Street style blogs are fun but nothing beats wandering around out there myself.
3. What fashion era do you love best and why?
 I love the fashion of the 1940-1960s. I know its a sizable window, but there were so many interesting things going on and I love the tension between feminine and masculine influences at the time. Although realistically almost every era has had some inspired moments. And some truly awful ones.
]]> http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/02/02/artist-spotlight-with-amelia/feed/ 0 Artist spotlight with Meme Cosmetics http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/02/01/artist-spotlight-with-meme-cosmetics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=artist-spotlight-with-meme-cosmetics http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/02/01/artist-spotlight-with-meme-cosmetics/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:00:50 +0000 julznally http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/?p=1812 Their products are designed to be layered, in other words, bathe with a bath soda or bubble bath soda, cleanse with our soap, moisturize with our body lotion and crème. Why? So you’ll be lovely! Everything is highly scented with hypo allergenic essential and fragrance oils. All the base oils used for our products are all plant derived. They do not use animal by-products, petroleum or mineral oils.
What are you most excited about selling at the next Bargain Hunting?
What’s the price?
I’m excited to sell everything! Bubble Bath Cupcakes, Handmade Bar Soap, Tinted Lip Balm, 2011′s body lotion formula (which will be discontinued) all at 35-50% off…I have a few gift sets leftover from the last holiday season priced at 50% off…my booth will be packed with deals (not enough room to list it all here).
2. What inspired you and keeps you going creatively? 
Any tips for staying on track when you’re in a creative slump?
Making lists & production schedules really helps me keep on track, keeps me ahead of my customers needs/wants. If a new product idea comes to me, I do my best to take notes and try to make the time to run a few experiments. Inspiration can come from a trip to the grocery store, reading a fashion mag, a customer’s request.
3. What fashion era do you love best and why?
The early to mid 1960s. I love fitted skirt suits, pill box hats, wearing gloves, having your shoes & handbag match. Very polished.
]]> http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/02/01/artist-spotlight-with-meme-cosmetics/feed/ 0 Artist Spotlight with appetite http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/02/01/artist-spotlight-with-appetite/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=artist-spotlight-with-appetite http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/02/01/artist-spotlight-with-appetite/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:46 +0000 julznally http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/?p=1788 appetite is designed, handprinted + handcrafted in Portland, Oregon. the colors, textures, and shapes are inspired by botanical images + the natural world. appetite is commited to creating beautiful utilitarian pieces using end-run, organic, and scrap/repurposed material whenever possible. all appetite items are handprinted using non toxic waterbased permanent textile inks.
1.  What are you most excited about selling at the next Bargain Hunting? What’s the price?
We have a great selection of little zip clutches with leather handles- they’ll be 1/2 off the retail price of $25. And so much other good stuff like shower curtains!

2. What inspired you and keeps you going creatively?  
Any tips for staying on track when you’re in a creative slump?
Blogs! There are countless creative individuals out there creating, doing and blogging about it. Subscribe to some and read them with your daily morning coffee. 

3. What fashion era do you love best and why?
Right now we love the 1920-1930’s with the androngynous women’s fashions and the simple colors and designs. Hats, ties and boots and natural linens and seersuckers.

]]> http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/02/01/artist-spotlight-with-appetite/feed/ 0 Artist spotlight with Ellington http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/01/31/artist-spotlight-with-ellington/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=artist-spotlight-with-ellington http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/01/31/artist-spotlight-with-ellington/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:00:04 +0000 julznally http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/?p=1809 The Ellington brand consists of casual chic handbags for the everyday woman. Our bags are the perfect balance of style and substance with sophisticated details to give our iconic Ellington look. All of our leather bags are made from real Italian leather and we pride ourselves with the quality of our bags. We also offer lightweight travel and active bags for life’s everyday adventures. These durable nylon travel bags come with plenty of pockets and organizational features that make your adventures easy, fun and do-able.


What are you most excited about selling at the next Bargain Hunting?
What’s the price?
Our Mia Collection! We will be selling four different styles of our Mia Collection at 60% off our regular price for this years Bargain Hunting Event. The Mia Collection moves easily from work to travel to everyday use. The Washed Nylon Twill makes the bags lightweight and causal, while the gold-tone hardware and leather trimmings add a touch of sophistication. We will be offering the Mia Tote, Shoulder, Small Messenger and Crossbody bags in Cobalt Blue with leather tan trim, a perfect color for Spring and Summer! We will also have the Mia Shoulder and Small Messenger Bag in Black, Olive and Burgundy too.   

What inspires you and keeps you going creatively? 
What inspires us here at Ellington, is to see the excitement our customers have when they buy one of our bags. We are small company, based out in NW, and to see customers delight and happiness our bags bring to them, makes all of the hard work we put in worth our time. We design these bags to make our customer’s everyday lives a little easier. When we accomplish that, we are inspired to design more bags that continue to fit our customer’s needs.

What fashion era do you love best and why?
Honestly, we love a little bit of everything. There are some many iconic fashion trends from each decade, how could we pick just one?

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Stuffed Pals are heirloom-quality animals lovingly handcrafted in Portland, Oregon. All animals are created from a minimum of 50% recycled materials. Stuffed Pals heirloom animals are high quality toys that are made to be played with! Sturdy but artfully crafted, Stuffed Pals make a great gift for your girlfriend, a new baby, or for yourself!
1. What are you most excited about selling at the next Bargain Hunting?
What’s the price?
I’m excited about two things, actually! One is the world premier of my pillow sized stuffed owls, which are large enough to be used for home decor. I’m also excited about the return of my stuffed elephants, who have been on hiatus for several years but are emerging from hibernation just in time for Bargain Hunting. These unique items are going to be marked down 20% along with the rest of the things at my booth, so they’ll only cost $40 and $28 respectively (regularly $50 and $35).
2. What inspired you and keeps you going creatively? 
Any tips for staying on track when you’re in a creative slump?
I’m inspired by my mom, who is also a crafter and will be sharing a booth with me. She inspires me to maintain a commitment to high-quality craftsmanship in all my work because her standards are so high!
3. What fashion era do you love best and why? 
Right now I’m very fond of the “Ragtime” era of fashion because I’m unapologetically addicted to the PBS series Downton Abbey.
]]> http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/01/31/artist-spotlight-with-stuffed-pals/feed/ 0 Artist Spotlight with Garnish http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/01/30/1833/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1833 http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/01/30/1833/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:30:36 +0000 julznally http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/?p=1833 At Garnish it is their mission not only to provide unique, flattering apparel and accessories, but also to provide a guiding hand, a personal experience, and a welcoming environment for our customers. They will help you select handmade designs that make you feel confident and attractive while exploring your style boundaries. You shop here because you like the personal attention you get; they love that you become not just our customers, but our friends.  

1.  What are you most excited about selling at the next Bargain Hunting? 
What’s the price?
I just love the Pearl Sweaters and the Selma Skirts. (pictured) They will both likely be $50.
2. What inspired you and keeps you going creatively? 
Any tips for staying on track when you’re in a creative slump? 
I am always inspired by my fabrics!  I just had a fabric vendor come by yesterday and we purchased so many amazing prints for the summer!  I can’t wait to start working with them.  If I get into a creative slump I either look at magazines or go for a run and try to dream up ideas while in nature.
3. What fashion era do you love best and why? 
I like the feminine silhouettes of the ’40s and ’50s.  I love the fitted, natural waistlines and like to play that up in my work.
]]> http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/01/30/1833/feed/ 0 Artist spotlight with Alyson Clair of Clair Vintage Inspired http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/01/29/1764/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1764 http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/2012/01/29/1764/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:31:29 +0000 julznally http://www.bargainhuntingpdx.com/?p=1764 Every item of Clair Vintage Inspired clothing is proudly made in Portland, Oregon, and has been since 2007. The Clair Vintage Inspired mission is to be the favorite piece in someone’s closet, and her loyal following of fashion-obsessed fans has proven that she’s making pretty clothes not just accessible, but fun and functional. Below are 2 of the dresses she’ll have for sale at a super discount at this Sunday’s sale!
1.  What are you most excited about selling at the next Bargain Hunting?
What’s the price?
Dresses! Price is so cheap I don’t want to say online, so please come visit and find your new favorite dress.
2. What inspired you and keeps you going creatively?
Any tips for staying on track when you’re in a creative slump?
Things around me every day, I love Portland and I never know what I am going to see on the street. Warm coffee and good creative friends.
3. What fashion era do you love best and why?
1961, that is my favorite year of all time.
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