Vendor Spotlight: Melanie Lott of DuLovely

Can't help lovin' vendor Melanie Lott of Dulovely,  who has been one of our most faithful weekend warriors from the get-go. She's more than just committed, she's super crafty and is a professional at re-purposing old stuff into fun and/or functional home decor items. Lindsey Likes: this serving tray made from an old window frame, including the window hardware as handles on the sides. Find out more about Melanie on her blog, DuLovely where you can get tips and tutorials as well as more pics of her craftsmanship that you can buy at the Providence  Market every Saturday from 3 'till 6 at 100 N. 100 E. in Providence.

Thanks for being a part of the Providence Market Melanie! As a small token of your appreciation, you get a free T-shirt with our "Keep Calm And Cabbage On" motto on it.


P.S. Couldn't help including some of the pics I took of Melanie's house. She has such a cute, fun, eclectic style and I just had to share her cute Back-To-School front porch display.

Rain or Shine

I haven't posted for a little while - I've been in transition from summer schedule to school-schedule and that always takes awhile to grab hold at our house. "Awhile" meaning, "probably until the end of the school year". *SIGH*  Trying counts, right? 

Now about the Market...

Last weekend we were put to the test. It rained, it poured and it blew. How could we blame vendors for not showing up and buyers not stopping? It was miserable weather and I will be the first to admit that as the storm clouds rolled in around 2pm when vendors usually start to set up, I was crossing my fingers that no one would show, we'd cancel the Market, and I could go home and take a nice long rainy afternoon nap. Then the two brave produce vendors showed up and long story short - we had one, long, wet, rainy, cold market.

Was  it worth it? As Napoleon Dynamite would say, "Heck, Yes!" Any cause worth your while never comes without a few obstacles - or stormy days. We believe the Providence Gardner's Market has a place in this community and we aren't going to let a few storm clouds rain on our parade! We are here, rain or shine. We sincerely appreciate those of you who have shown up week after week as vendors or buyers.  Thank you! :)

Produce Vendors: Not afraid of a little rain!

If I were to give a progress report, I'd say in general we've had an encouraging first season.Obviously some weeks have been better than others, and for that reason, I would like to make a humble appeal to the residents of Providence, and Cache Valley:  If you like the idea of a market being in Providence, please, please, please come and show your support on Saturdays. You don't even have to buy anything. Just the presence of your smiling face being there helps the market to grow and adds to our success. There are only four markets left until the last day of the season, October 22 - so please, come down one of those Saturdays from 3 to 6pm and check us out. If you don't want to stop, or don't have time, honk your horn or give us a wave to let us know you care.Help us make it enough of a success to cabbage on into the next Market season.

P.S.
We are still looking for musical (or other family-friendly) talent to perform/entertain. Plus we are always looking for volunteers. If you are interested in contributing in either of these ways, please contact
Beth Munson at the Providence City Offices.

Bright Spot: Musical Guest Dan Robinson

...and free samples of Booth apples - YUM!

Lindsey McBride