The Kindred Market

11/04/2023

I also forgot to post our fun from last weekend (we've been up to our real and fake eyeballs all month between wrangling Halloween and Christmas decorations!). My oldest attends -an incredibly fantastic homeschool program on Fridays at Lake Allatoona. The organization that owns the property hosted their first community Halloween event that included a series of "haunted" themed huts.

My kids had a blast helping create creepy (faux) treats and creepy (gross) mystery sensory boxes. Here's to hoping "The Brothers Grimm Butcher's Shoppe, Confectionery, and Patisserie" gets a rerun next year!

11/03/2023

It's a bit quieter around the MKT this year. Lisa, one of our fearless leaders (and the force of magic behind the annual window display), has been battling leukemia and, more recently, very serious complications after a stem cell transplant. It really has been inspiring to see all the other folks behind the scenes take up the mantle while Lisa and Karen, who has been by her side most of the time, have been out.

All that said, even if you're not feeling so holly jolly this year, if you get a chance to swing by .mkt starting this weekend, you'll find a good dose of holiday spirit for your eyes to kick off the season.

There will be a box in the store to drop off a letter or card to send to the hospital for Lisa.

And as always, if you need, it's ok to be extra kind and gentle to both yourself and others this season. ❤️

08/02/2022

I have not one, but TWO sideboards that landed in the shop this week. The first is this lovely vintage beauty. Isn't she a total showstopper? I thought it would also be a fun time to pull out some vintage Fire King in Peach Lustre and orange carnival glass pieces, displayed on a Kalamkari (block print) table runner from

Ready or not, fall is coming! 🍂🍁🍂

02/05/2022

Bittersweet to put this piece of family history of up for sale, but I hope it goes to a wonderful new home that will cherish it as much as my grandfather did!

This beauty, a custom motorized Victory Vintage Pedicab, was lovingly restored and modified by my late grandfather Dack Wright is now for sale through The Market and currently for show in the front window display! I know so many people have enjoyed wonderful memories of rides that Pop gave to locals in the neighborhood or at church and community events!
https://thekindredmarket.com/pedicab

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01/23/2022

Cruising onto the display room at .mkt on Tuesday...🙃

A piece of my family history and details on how it can become part of yours- more details tomorrow!

11/06/2021

Ready or not, Christmas is coming! We've stocked the both booths here at the MKT nearly to the seams with goodies for all!

Also this year's window reveal tonight was stunning! Be sure to make a trek to .mkt this holiday season to see this year's window display!

10/09/2021

Hey friends.

This coming Friday (Oct 15) is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. It is also designated as the Global Wave of Light. Typically at 7pm (your time zone) you are encouraged to light a candle to remember a child that has been lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. This month is also Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month.

I'm so honored to know the many families who have opened up and shared their stories, publicly and privately. You are not alone. I remember with you. I'm beyond grateful for the family, friends, acquaintances, and strangers who walked with me through our journey of loss. If you've experienced this, please feel free to reach out for resources or share your story, just to know your grief matters to someone else, too.

09/13/2021

Listen y'all. Major shoutout to a local salon in East TN. My hairs have been surviving on sloppy mom buns and sad DIY trims for a couple years now. I mean, I already kind of look like a super fundamentalist homeschool mom (thank you cardigans, chunky sandals, and goldfish crackers) so a decent haircut is of the essence.

I FINALLY made my way to see Hayley at during my visit last week for home/work in Greeneville, TN for a Rëzo cut, and holycatsbatman! My wurls feel so good. You betcha I'll be driving the four and a half hours for my next cut! (Also, Hayley is an absolute gem! You will walk away feeling like you've just spent a while chatting with an old friend!) Greenevillians and East TN folk- go see Hayley!

(And then stop by the Farmhouse Boutique at the
for some cute fall cardigans or sweaters to compliment your sassy new hair).

09/11/2021

I hop she doesn't mind me posting a bit of this, but has written a very moving and timely reflection about 9/11. Head over to her page to read the full piece.

07/03/2021

Does anyone else have a lazy coworker who tries to sleep on the job? 😂😂😂

New items up in the Greeneville shop! Have a safe & happy 4th and get some rest like this little cutie!

05/26/2021

More booth goods .mkt from yesterday- this time at 6I. I'm loving this vintage Basset French Provincial dixie style dresser topped with some of my favorite accessories (these upcycled sari headbands have been a huge hit both here and at the boutique!). Also the Maddox of Jamestoen Secretary- 😍 do you see that cherry wood finish? The bubble glass?

05/25/2021

Booth refresh .mkt (both Booth 9A and 6I) with many new (old?) items including this vintage Hayes Parker sandstone sculpture. I'm tempted to keep this one for myself. She needs a good name...