seattle square market

saturday july 17th was a big morning. we got up semi-early, ate light, then headed for a family bus trip to pioneer square. i wanted to be the first to arrive for opening day, and make it back home for nap time.

(we took the 550 bus from mercer island's park and ride. made it there in less than 20 min.)

reading the buzz about a new market in occidental park made me eager to check out the local artists - and of course - SKILLET [the best burger you will ever eat]. this new market did not disappoint, we had to hit the ATM twice! everything we got was under $30, but a lot of $10 and $20 goodies adds up.

the seattle square : keep up with the changing line-up of vendors on their fun blog (if you're out of town, this is a perfect way to not miss a thing).

ilee papergoods : one of my FAVORITE letterpress people in the universe. and now she puts her designs on kids tees. my wallet didn't stand a chance...

tako fibers : cute kits with templates to create your own embroidery projects.

i learned a little about "steam punk" from tin plate studios. beyond unique. it was all so strange i couldn't look away. very nice vendors.

my favorite new find : slide sideways. they are extra-special nice ;) i got their "let the sun shine in poster" and wish i got the water slide one. and some journals. i hope they'll be there again.

love my new $20 earings from carlotta valdes made from vintage 70s brass.

up-cycle kids clothes and $3 patches that you can sew onto your own threads : kitchen ink. see the boy's new vintage bicycle shirt below.

more up-cycle awesomeness, many vendors within one booth : the green chair project

our boy's new friend from the green chair project. he named him "fa fa fa po bo," but he could have been singing along with the beat of the open-air D.J.

skillet. skillet. i want more skillet. stu got the lamb sloppy joe for a change and it was intensely good with indian spices, pickled cucumber, and pecans. on this visit they had the best iced tea i've had for just a buck, laced with basil. oh i hope they come back to the mercer island farmers' market... they have BACON JAM. you must experience this.

the next truck down the line is sweet treats. stu flipped when he saw the sandwich cookies. we tried the chocolate chip sandwich cookie (too sweet for me) and the peanut butter one, which was SUBLIME. stu, who makes a lot of homemade ice cream) was pleased with parfait's creamy subtle flavors. their logo is cute enough to make me visit again.

ok, here is everything we bought - yikes.

i don't think you can see my tiny earrings on the hollyhocks image... sorry carlotta. you can click on the image to enlarge.

i found a cow to replace the one i couldn't get in paris 4 years ago.

The Seattle Square
From now until the end of September, Pioneer Square will be featuring a new outdoor market from 11am – 5pm every Saturday. The Seattle Square, located in Occidental Park, features a wide range of vintage and craft vendors; selling everything from locally designed clothing, to handmade housewares and accessories, to mid-century furniture. A rotating selection of Seattle’s mobile food vendors serve up a variety of fantastic eats set to a live soundtrack, hand crafted by a rotating cast of local DJ’s. Come take a stroll through Seattle’s newest outdoor market in its oldest neighborhood.


the vendors will be rotating, and perhaps the food too, which will keep me coming back. you MUST check out this market! ride the bus and don't forget to bring plenty of cash.


have fun!
paulette


...did you go? what did you think?