The LAB

07/31/2025

"We Need Your Art: Stop F---ing Around and Make Something.” 🎨 🖌️
Amie McNee, artist and author
The Popcornerie The Grand Bazaar Sage Café

07/04/2025

🇺🇸July 4th in honor of Independence Day🇺🇸
Today, we pause to celebrate freedom, unity, and the blessings of this country we call home.

Wishing you a safe, joyful, and meaningful 4th of July.
— From all of us at The LAB ❤️🤍💙

12/31/2024

🌟 Thank You from The LAB 🌟

As I turn in the keys to The LAB, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. To our amazing artisan vendors, the Tampa Bay community, and our dedicated volunteers—you made this journey truly unforgettable. Your passion and support turned a dream into a vibrant reality, and I am forever thankful.

A special thank you to my incredible daughter and partner, Paloma, for being the heart of everything we’ve achieved, and to Michele, aka Saucy Queen, and Atlas for joining me on this amazing project. Your contributions and support have meant so much.

Though this chapter has come to a close, the story isn’t over! I’m already planning our next seasonal PopUp and can’t wait to bring you even more unique and exciting experiences.

Continue following The Grand Bazaar and The LAB for updates and future events. Stay tuned—2025 is going to be amazing!

With love and gratitude,🧡
Carmen

✨That’s a wrap—Happy New Year, everyone!💥

12/24/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at The LAB! ✨🎄

Here’s to a holiday season filled with joy, laughter, and cherished memories, and a New Year bursting with exciting possibilities! 🎅🎁❤️

Stay merry and stay bright! 🌟

With love,
The LAB Family
The Grand Bazaar
Carmen Torres Méndez
The Popcornerie
SaucyQueen
Michele Northrup
Intensity Academy Gourmet & Hot Sauce Company

12/24/2024

🎄A big thank you to Doni from Made Wick Love Llc for Saturday’s amazing candle-making demonstration! Participants had a blast creating their very own handcrafted candles, perfect for gifting to someone special. What a fun and festive way to spread joy this season! You can find a wide selection of Made Wick Candles, room sprays, car diffusers and more in The LAB. 🕯️✨
The Grand Bazaar Carmen Torres Méndez The Popcornerie SaucyQueen Michele Northrup Paloma Reina Torres Doni DiStefano

12/24/2024

One day left!
Pop by Gulf View Square Mall tomorrow to support our 80 local artisans! Thank you ALL for an incredible season!

SaucyQueen
The Grand Bazaar
Carmen Torres Méndez
Michele Northrup
Intensity Academy Gourmet & Hot Sauce Company
Atlas Cortecero
Paloma Reina Torres

12/23/2024

12/21/2024

✨🎄Join us at The LAB for Christmas Cookies & Hot Chocolate! ❄️

Stop by to say hello to Carmen and Elizabeth at the Christmas kiosk, enjoy a warm cup of traditional hot chocolate, and treat yourself to delicious cookies while you shop for unique, artisan-made gifts. 🎁

Experience the joy of shopping with a purpose and find one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for the holiday season! We can’t wait to see you there! The Grand Bazaar Cryptid Cottage SaucyQueen Carmen Torres Méndez

12/20/2024

Last chance to make it to the LAB! Our Holiday Emporium pop up ends on Christmas Eve! We have over 3000 items to choose from! All from local artists!

Please share!
The Grand Bazaar
SaucyQueen
Carmen Torres Méndez
Michele Northrup
Paloma Reina Torres
Atlas Cortecero
Intensity Academy Gourmet & Hot Sauce Company
The Popcornerie

12/16/2024

✨ Be Our Guest This Saturday! ✨

🎄🎅 The magic of the season is here, and we’re rolling out a cozy red carpet just for you! Join us Saturday, December 21, from 12–2 PM for a delightful afternoon of cookies & hot cocoa topped with the most whimsical festive marshmallows you’ve ever seen!

🌟 It’s the FINAL weekend for Christmas shopping, and our artisan shop is bursting with one-of-a-kind treasures waiting to make their way under your tree. Don’t miss the chance to find those last-minute WOW gifts that everyone will love!

🎁✨ Come for the cocoa, stay for the magic. Let’s make your holiday shopping unforgettable!

📍 We’ll see you there—don’t wait, or you’ll miss the magic! Marshmallows from Cryptid Cottage The Grand Bazaar Carmen Torres Méndez Paloma Reina Torres SaucyQueen Michele Northrup