French Flea Market – today, mes amis!

We always are so excited about our French Flea Markets at Pomegranate, especially (after such a long winter!) the first one of the summer. Which is today, Saturday, June 12, from 10-4. Our juried flea markets have gotten bigger and better every year; our hand-picked vendors are coming from all over the west. We have Paula from Idaho with her recycled metal garden art. Colleen from Walla Walla, who just did a weekend with the Farm Chicks show (and used to have a darling French shop). Michelle is bringing tons of her vintage finds and repurposed handcrafts with a Parisian twist. Tess will be there with her fabulous and affordable vintage furnishings. Casarama is bringing (as always!) cool, cool stuff. We've got wonderful antiques dealers, fabulous Etsy artisans (from all over Oregon; many are local) with hand crafted jewelry, paintings, furnishings, handbags, cards, objets d'art. There's vintage fashion and linens (do you know someone once found an original 1960's to-die-for Chanel handbag at our flea market?). A Crêpe Affair will be with us, making fresh, gourmet sweet and savory crêpes (for the full French experience)... you will not go hungry at our flea market.

Oh, not to mention that the store is full of recent arrivals, from vintage to new. A great new selection of Baggallini totes, bistro glassware, paper, postcards, notebooks and journals, French jewelry from our favorite designer, books, French soaps and lotions (Mistral's shea butter pomegranate soap is my new obsession), children's games and books (learn to count to ten with Le Grenouille!), and more. On sale during our flea market: scarves and select jewelry are 1/2 off, hand crafted Maruca handbags are 30% off, all pewter is 1/2 off, and Bella Notte bedding in stock is 25% off.

It's a little bit of Paris in Bend. But without the Gauloise smoke, or funny looks if you mispronounce something. And you don't have to go to the Poste and try to argue about sending your precious purchases via poste economique. You don't have to schlep an extra suitcase around just for your flea market finds. You can just take it easy and come shop right here at Pomegranate in Bend.

So, grab your shopping shoes and your mad money and get to Pomegranate at 10 (or a little early, if you wish). By the way, most vendors will take credit cards for purchases over $100 (and we take credit cards in the store for anything you wish). The flea market goes from 10-4; the shop is open until 5:30. See you at the flea! For directions or more info, go to www.pomegranate-home.com. Au revoir!

New arrivals at Pomegranate

We're getting in new products daily at both Pomegranates. Our downtown shop is still open and going strong (looking for a new tenant, so we're there until it all gets figured out), and we have lots of wonderful goodies rolling in. Hate to say it, but it's not too early to start thinking about the holidays, and we're ready with some great gifts at great prices. Here's a little sample of what's new or coming soon...

Filles des Iles perfumes from Paris: a new line for us -- absolutely adore it. Tiramani is back in stock (lotions, perfumes and talc) -- it's a can't go wrong scent that's so fresh and citrusy. Fall scarves from Zazou (really great prices -- an instant way to dress up an outfit or coat, and a great gift idea). Maruca's fall collection of textile handbags is in stock, and going quickly. Did you know that these are handmade in Boulder, CO? I love that they design their own fabrics, have them milled in the US, then retire them after each season. When it's done, it's done. They have a charming You Tube video about their process; just log onto Marucadesign.com and take the virtual tour. But if you see something you like, come shop with us first. You know, make local habit!

We have some fun mod pieces, like the silicone coasters and wine tags from Modern Twist. You can write on these with a ball point pen, then wash them off. The package of wine glass tags are designed to fit over the neck of a wine bottle, for a très cool hostess gift.

Ghost candelabra is back: one of my favorites that connects classic with modern, anywhere. Ditto the Fantome clock -- I want one on my own mantel. Hey hubby: are you reading this?

Check out the new organic cotton placemats, napkins and tablecloths (yummy). Halloween treats are in (love the sparkly hanging bats). Dog prints and new artwork. And, we have lots of candles and diffusers on order. Your favorites by Archipelago, Aquiesse, Voluspa and Votivo. Yes, Votivo is back (here in a few days) and here's the good news: they have totally reinvented their waxes and wicks and have made a great, clean burning candle, while keeping all those wonderful scents like red currant.


Stop by soon and see what's new!