The Parisian Flea Market is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that raises funds to benefit Fair Haven, a non-profit that assists seriously ill patients traveling to Indy for treatment.
It’s happening Friday, Oct. 8 & Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Clay Terrace in Carmel. Tricia Trick Eckert, board president of Fair Haven joined us today to share more about the event.
The Parisian Flea Market is Fair Haven’s largest annual fundraiser. The ninth annual shopping event is inspired by the eclectic flea markets of Paris that attract treasure hunters from all over the world. It features a unique collection of upscale and hand-selected items including home accessories, furniture, mirrors, chandeliers, dishware, estate jewelry, art and gift items. Volunteer designers from Rowland Design will use their talents to transform the space into a shoppers’ paradise.
Fair Haven hosts PFM annually to support its program to provide a “home away from home” for seriously ill patients and their families who travel to Indianapolis to receive treatment for cancer, high-risk pregnancy, cardiovascular disease, organ transplant, and more. More than 150 volunteers work together to make the market a success and introduce Fair Haven’s mission to the community.
“Fair Haven’s mission is to serve people in this difficult time of their lives, as they’re battling a serious illness while far from home,” said Amanda Milner, founder and executive director of Fair Haven. “We are able to fulfill that mission thanks to our generous sponsors, volunteers, and the Parisian Flea Market shoppers from all over the community. Their support is a wonderful demonstration of true Hoosier Hospitality. By giving these patients a place to stay near the hospital, they are able to receive the critical care they need and also able to have family support around them. This lifts a huge burden for these families – for them, it is truly a refuge in the storm.”
Tickets are $5, and they’re available at the door or at fairhavenfoundation.org. Children 16 and under are FREE.
SAFETY PLAN: The event will follow the safety protocols of the Clay Terrace Mall.
About Fair Haven:
Fair Haven serves seriously ill patients and their families who travel to Indianapolis for critical medical care by providing them with a “home away from home.” Patients stay free of charge at fully furnished apartments located near the downtown medical center and area hospitals. Fair Haven’s mission is sharing the love of Jesus Christ by providing gracious hospitality and compassionate support to seriously ill patients and their families. Since 2008, Fair Haven has provided 35,000 nights of lodging to more than 1,250 patients and their families. With a long waiting list of families in need, Fair Haven is excited to announce the opening of Ada’s Place, a beautiful new facility near the downtown Indianapolis medical center, in September 2021. Its opening will mean that more than 1,600 families each year will have the lodging and support they need while battling a serious illness.
For more information visit:
Instagram: @FairHavenIndy
Facebook.com/fairhavenfoundation
Here We Grow Again is coming up and moms are gettting pumped about the bargains, the hunt of a item and savings, but there is more to a consignment sale than just a good deal. Katie Awwad from the Here We Grow Again Consignment Sale joined us today to explain what exactly that means.
The sale is happening from October 6 – 9 at the Hendricks County fairgrounds.
What to expect for this 18th sale of HWGA Indy West:
- 125,000 items ( biggest yet)
- Hot items include Halloween costumes
- Fast check out lines
- Popular items like American Girl and Legos for Christmas
One thing you can expect there that you can’t shop for is the feel of community and support from other parents
Moms and dads around the county can’t wait to come help to be a part of something encouraging. It’s more than a sale but almost like a support group for families.
During this sale, we have tried to reach out to moms that have new talents, businesses and hobbies. We have such a good base to really help showcase these moms, so we have asked some
moms to come showcase their items! This includes Indy Style’s own, Amber Hankins, who will be there Saturday, Oct. 9th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Take a look at these comments from people who have had positive experiences at the sale:
“Having an entire community that will help you find unicorn items to surprise your child with is heartwarming. Paying less than retail is just a bonus!”
“It’s coming home. Not divided, we are coming together for a single purpose. We are parents looking to do the best we can for our kiddos. And to support others in the same, lifting each other up. It’s busy and hectic, but peaceful all at once. The drama and negativity of the outside world just doesn’t make it in.”
“That when life punches you in the gut, the same mommas that you stage the floor or run registers with show up with an abundance of love, food, and encouragement to help get you through.”
For more information visit, herewegrowagain.com/sale/indywest and Facebook.com/HereWeGrowAgain.INDYWEST.
Indy has a new consignment event coming, and this one is for the women!
Your Best Friend’s Closet Consignment sale will include nothing but women’s clothing and accessories. first consignment event geared toward women’s clothing and accessories!
Jennifer Broering, owner/founder of Your Best Friend’s Closet Consignment sales joined us today to share more about what you can expect at the event.
The event includes 80 consignors, and it’s happening at Daniel’s Vineyard Wednesday, September 29 – Friday, October 1.
Wednesday night is a Ladies Night Out presale event. Tickets are $12 and they get you a glass of wine and the opportunity to shop before opening day
Thursday & Friday are free.
Friday, many consignors mark items an additional 50% off!
For more information visit, your-best-friends-closet.com.
Whale of a Sale is Indiana’s largest consignment event, providing one-stop shopping for baby to teen clothing, toys, strollers, books, sporting equipment, furniture, women’s activewear, handbags, and more! Courtney O’Neil, founder of Whale of a Sale, joined us today to share more about it.
· Shoppers can expect 100,000+ items from 700 sellers! Shop local and support local families!
· Shopping will be greatly spaced out on a HUGE professional sized soccer field.
· Sale opens Thursday, Sept 16 and runs through Sunday, Sept 19 at Grand Park Event Center in Westfield.
· Items are marked 60-90% off retail prices.
· Consignment is popular as families desire to be “green” by recycling gently-used gear and earn back some of their investment on kids gear.
· Feel great about keeping clothes and plastic toys out of the landfill!
· The average consignor earns $500. Unsold clothing can be donated to charity partner Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County.
· SHOPPING TIPS: Make a list, allow plenty of time to shop, bring a wagon to carry all your finds, come back on Half Price Sunday for the deepest discounts of the sale!
· PAYMENT – Credit card ONLY. No cash or checks.
· BAGS/WAGONS – Please bring your own large bag/wagon to carry items while shopping.
To reserve both FREE and PAID tickets and for more information click here: whale-sale.ticketleap.com/whale-of-a-sale-fall-2021-tickets.
If you need clothes, toys or gear for your kids. You have thousands of ways to save money with consignment shopping, and you can start with Whale of Sale today!
Courtney O’Neil, Founder and Jennifer Hare, founders of Whale of a Sale joined us today to tell us what deals they have to offer.
Whale of a Sale is Indiana’s largest children’s consignment event, with more than 600 consignors and 100,000+ children’s items.
The event runs Friday through Sunday at Grand Park in Westfield. Sunday is Half Price Day!
Shoppers can expect to find upscale clothing, toys, furniture, strollers, bikes, play equipment, maternity and a variety of area vendors.
Items are marked 60-90% off retail prices.
Fall/Winter clothing will be sold. Great place to shop for holiday presents!
Shopping appointments are free and encouraged. You can make them here.
Women’s active-wear clothing will also be sold including popular brands Lululemon, Athleta, Zella, Nike and Under Armour.
The average consignor earns $500. Unsold clothing can be donated to charity partner Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County.
Consignment is popular as families find kids growing out of clothing and equipment quickly, and also desire to be “green” by recycling gently-used gear.
MASKS – Masks are required.
PAYMENT – Credit card ONLY. No cash or checks.
SHOPPING APPOINTMENTS – Appointments are required to space out crowds. Only 100-125 admitted per hour.
BAGS/WAGONS – Please bring your own large bag/wagon to carry items while shopping, or purchase a $5 IKEA bag at our entry. We will not be handing out and reusing IKEA bags for sanitary reasons.
The Just Between Friends Children’s Consignment Sale is back after a nearly 6-month delay due to COVID-19! The sale helps families make money by selling items their children have outgrown and helps families save up to 90 percent on items they need for their kids.
Dawn Pfannenstiel, sale organizer of Just Between Friends joined us today to tell us about the several new steps/precautions they’re taking to protect shoppers. Here’s what they include:
- Limiting venue occupancy to allow for social distancing
- Masks are required and will be provided to shoppers if needed
- Additional payment options for contactless check out
- Virtual check out assistance to avoid long lines
- Daily cleaning and hand sanitizer available to shoppers
The sale is happening on August 27 to 29 at the Grand Park Event Center on 19000 Grand Park Blvd., Westfield, IN.