E.V. Sunday Bazaar 2014 Has Begun!

What was once a Fall event here in the East Village, has been revitalized and morphed into a late Summer delight.  It remains a weekly happening (running for 2 months) and is still 12 - 4 on Sunday afternoons...but something's changed, and it's hard to put a finger on.  

The Bazaar has a new glimmer and spark - and we suspect that's owing to the crew at Vanity & Glamour, The Blazing Saddle and friends on the East end - dare we say the "Wild Side" (ala Lou Reed) of the E.V. neighborhood.  If Patrick Boltinghouse is involved, it's going to be fun, beautiful and vibrant...basically, the event got glitter bombed - in the nicest sense of the term:)

So come down for a stroll, bring the family - furry & all  and shop an ever changing host of vendors offering homemade, fresh picked, gloriously old and undeniably delicious in the Village where we live, love and shop.

https://www.facebook.com/eastvillagesundaybazaar?fref=ts

  

Bring Flowers to the Weekend BBQ!

These outfits are great for spending time outside enjoying the sun. The floral top is trending this Spring, along with the maxi skirt. We are not in the California sun, but we can pretend with this Cali/floral dress. Accessories is a must this season, both outfits are paired with necklaces to accent the colors in the floral prints. With these items at Vitae you can show up to events fashion forward this Spring!

                                                    Floral tank and maxi skirt:  Magpie
                                                    Pastel pink necklace: Girl Friday
                                               

                                                   Cali/floral dress: Pink Revolver
                                                   Triangle necklace: Luxe Debris
                                                   We also have a lot of cute sunglasses!

Holiday Open House Time

Enjoy everybody’s favorite holiday kick-off in everybody’s favorite neighborhood with the 12th Annual Holiday Promenade on Friday November 22nd from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.! 

Spend quality time with Santa at The State Historical Building from 5 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. and Brenton Plaza from 6:15 p.m. – 7 p.m.  Enjoy caroling, ice skating, sparkling holiday lights, festive surprises and your favorite boutique’s holiday open house from 5 p.m. -9 p.m.

Relax with a free horse-drawn hay rack ride from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the corner of East 5th and Walnut.  Top off your evening with a delicious dinner and glass of cheer at one of over 20 East Village eateries!

Shopping maps and event information will be available at Brenton Skating Plaza and the State Historical Building from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

As you stroll through the neighborhood, peek into the festively decorated windows and vote for your favorite! Access your ballot on your smartphone with the QR code or website address listed at each participating businesses!  Voting will end on December 12th!  Lucky winners will be announced on December 13th!

*NEW IN 2013:  Late Night Fridays in the Village!  Many of your favorite East Village shops will have extended holiday hours every Friday from Promenade until Christmas.  More details, including list of participating stores, coming soon!

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reprinted from the eastvillagedesmoines.com website

Introducing Bark Decor

We are pleased to announce a new label hitting our shelves — tomorrow! Bark Decor's totally tangled line art is displayed on tea towels, t-shirts and tanks. Sara Barrett, the indie east-coast designer behind Bark Decor, creates intricate limited-run apparel and decor that is mad-appealing to the contemporary eye (we heard a rumor you guys have some serious style, so we thought you'd want in on this one). 

Make your kitchen (or a friends) happy with Bark Decor's quirky tea towels, or get comfy in her mod t's and tanks. 

Buy Bark Decor's designs guilt-free. Her line is made in America, and created with the planet in mind (she even uses the sun to screen print, instead of electricity-eating equipment).

Vitae is the only brick and mortar store in Iowa carrying Bark Decor, so style your outfit or home assured that you will not look like you just shopped the mall. Not everyone in town will be rocking Bark Decor's sweet styles, which makes these intricate designs perfect for indie individuals.