Pop Up: Shop for a Cause

Our fellow biz owner and friend is hosting her first ever pop up shop next weekend, and it's going to be a good one--in oh so many ways. Always wanting to plan an event for community outreach and sale purposes, Courtney now has the opportunity to host her first pop-up shop event. Cash in the Closet started as a small online boutique specializing in hard-to-find clothing and accessories, and since its launch in 2004 has now become one of the leading fashion consignment and online retail boutiques on California’s central coast. Keeping in mind current trends, Cash in the Closet's owner, Courtney, specializes in designer apparel, accessories, and collections that suit every style. 

This pop-up shop will be a three day event located at 2146 Parker Street, SLO: May 29, Friday will be an exclusive VIP 'Sneak N' Peak 5-8pm, then open to everyone Saturday, May 30, 10-4pm and Sunday, May 31, 12-4pm as an all-out public sale.

The purpose of this event is not only to provide designer clothes at a discounted rate to the customers but to also shop for a cause. Twenty percent of all profits will go towards the non-profit organization, Jack's Helping Hand. This local nonprofit's goal is to financially, mentally and physically help children and their families overcome the stress when one is diagnosed with cancer, has a disability or is severely ill. Courtney wanted to make sure that this event's benefits extend beyond the customers and her boutique. By sharing a portion of proceeds, she--and her customers--know they contributed toward their community and the well-being of others while still shopping for their favorite designer clothes. 

Not only is this event extending to locals shoppers and nonprofit, it is also reaching to the students. As a graduating Communication Studies major at Cal Poly, Samantha Brisbon's career goal is to be an event coordinator/planner. After meeting Courtney, she allowed Samantha to be her event coordinator for this pop up as part of her senior project. This opportunity has not only put her Communication skills to the test but has shown her what she can accomplish, given her new experiences and revealed the many things still to learn in a professional career. The coordinating process has been a phenomenal experience already in contributing to the  success of this event.

We hope to see you there!

Mother's Day Pop-Up: Clover & Branch

We are hosting a very special pop-up shop for Mother's Day! From 11-4p, the incredibly talented Carrie Skelton ofClover & Branchwill be at Ruby Rose on Sunday, May 10th, stocked with lovely wrapped bouquets and the sweetest tin vases overflowing with beautiful blooms. Drop by for a burst of sweet aromas, a little sunshine, and gather a beautiful bouquet for your mama (and maybe one for yourself).

Pop Up at the Rose this Saturday!

This Saturday, December 6th, we are doubling our vintage stock here at the shop--by hosting our friend Jennifer Randall!

She'll be at the store from 11-5p with her handpainted vintage trailer, RetroSLO. It will be vintage on the cheap, with nothing over five dollars. Here's a bit from Jennifer on her story into selling:

I have been a lover of vintage items since I was a kid. I remember going to a certain antique store, Kay Luke's, with my parents quite often as I was growing up. I always got one treasure each time I went. Once it was a breadbox, or a small glass animal, or a pair of gloves, and so on. I still have each of these items today.  Sifting through the lovely and often forgotten items was so much fun. Each one had a story to discover.
Within the last few years I purchased two women's entire lifetime collections of clothing and accessories. They couldn't handle the storage or selling of the clothing, due to time, health and finances. I receive such joy by going through the endless boxes of dresses, lingerie, leather coats and hats and on and on! With each purchase, I felt I was doing something positive for these women by re-homing their hundreds of boxes of items. I look forward to others finding their treasure pieces, something fun, whimsical or downright gorgeous. I try to keep things super affordable, get the items out into the world and being enjoyed!

Check out her Etsy store (link above) for a preview, then come on down and see her haul!

Junking Trail: Pop Up Vendors

Tomorrow is the day we've all been waiting for: the Holiday Junking Trail is upon us! Before you get in your car to go, check out these amazing local Pop Up Vendors. Get that holiday shopping done early, and find something to bring back to your home. See you all tomorrow, 10-4p!

LULAROE SLO @ Olalabella

Meghan, owner of LuLaRoe is premiering her new Fall line: full of  leggings, kimonos, maxi skirts and more! Be sure to check out her qualify, affordable, comfortable, trendy clothing made in California at her pop up boutique.

PENNY & THE HAWK @ Olalabella

 

Local Lauren Christensen, Lo, will be featuring items from a few of her lines: little girls' turban style head wraps, dress up/birthday crowns, headbands, clips made from new and vintage remnants from her bridal accessory line Lo Boheme--as well as her line of Liberty of London adult ties and kids bow ties. This shop will definitely have plenty of prints perfect for the season and holiday photos/gift giving!

GLITTERFARM @ Anthology

Glitterfarm owner, Jenny, sells junk found and painted, and junk made. She specialize in vintage signs and organic paint--a great buy to help spruce up your items collected on the Trail!

WILD POPPY GOODS @ Ruby Rose

Taylor Kitto has been a long time Ruby Crew member and popped up at our store in the past--we are so excited to have her again! She'll be selling vintage women's clothing, handmade jewelry and vintage menswear, you won't want to miss her style.

ODIN BOIS WOOD CO @ Ruby Rose

A collaboration between wood maker Philip Wahl and designer/stylist Taylor Kitto, they believe in recycling and regenerating old items and giving them a new life. All their creations are made entirely of locally salvaged, sustainably sourced, chemical free wood that range in age, origin, and type. Stop by and get a cutting board or wooden--they make great gifts!

ORANGE BLOSSOM CREATIVE @ Brooks Woodcraft

Kristi is a amazing field to vase florist. She'll be selling flowers in reclaimed vessels, flower bouquets, and cards. Pull into Brook's and get a great Fall bouquet!

ELLADOCE @ Village Vintage

Selling Bohemian and vintage jewelry and necklaces, Taryn is returning to the Trail bringing great jewelry for gifting and for getting.

RETROSLO @ DW's ReEntry ReBorn

Our fellow junker and a lover of all things vintage at a great price, owner Jennifer will be pulling up in custom painted trailer selling hats, purses, jackets, dresses, coats, sweaters and others. Let her share her passion for clothes and textiles with you, priced for only $5-10 today and tomorrow!

For more information, check out thejunkingtrail.com!

Wild Poppy Pop Up Sale!

This Friday and Saturday come check out Wild Poppy's Vintage Trailer in person! Taylor Kitto is hosting a Pop-up sale of her own vintage lovelies at Ruby Rose, and is using her newly remodeled trailer for display! Take a moment to browse through her curated Etsy shops, Wild Poppy Goods and Little Deer Vintage, to get an idea of what she will bring. She will be selling tons of clothing ranging from the 1920s - 1990s! Just think, double the vintage in one location-oh, what a treat. The trailer doors open with ours at 10a on Friday, see you there!

Pop-Up

Investopedia explains "Pop-Up Retail":

The term "pop-up" refers to the short-term duration of the stores, which "pop up" one day and are gone the next.

Thank you to Brooks Antiques for hosting us for our Pop-up shop! We set up in the parking lot and had a blast! 

Pop-up shops are popping up all over cities across the country--in store fronts, trucks, and trailers.

With internet shopping and advertising challenges, this has been a really convenient way of getting exposure for small businesses.

Check out a few pop-up shops we've seen!