Pop! Fall Market

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Pop! Fall Market in Mullaney's car park.

Last Sunday I went down to Pleasant Ridge to experience the Pop! Fall Market held in the Mullaney's car park. It was a cosmopolitan affair with vendors of all sorts selling their wares.

Dandy Haberdashery

Arland of Dandy Haberdashery was the host having organized the event. Arland has the quaintest store, which is directly across the road from the car park. Arland has been at this location for the last two years. This store originally was the first police station in Pleasant Ridge in 1800. Since then it has been an a shoe, candy, ice-cream, shoe and finally a creative persons mecca. Arland saved this building from destruction and consequently carried on the theme of recycling and responsibility to our Earth. Arland has created a venue where local artisans can place their works of art. He also has vintage items, personalized jewelry and interior design services to name just some of the services he provides. There is always something new every month. Go down and visit him, you will be so happy you did. Location Facebook Instagram
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Urbana Cafe

I found out about the market through Daniel Noguera of Urbana Cafe. I met Daniel a few years back when I visited Findlay Market. I had to go and visit his cute light blue Vespacar P501, and get one of Daniel's creations. Definitely one of the more compact coffee shops you will ever visit. He is available for occasions and can be seen at many markets around Cincinnati and further. He is in the process of creating a brick and mortar store and I look forward to when it opens. I spent some time today and discussed the coffee business and more specifically what goes into making great coffee, cappuccino and more.  What I came away with is that it is a precise art, and much like photography you can change variables and end up with the same masterpiece at the end. But like photography you need to know your equipment and practice constantly. One of my connections with Daniel is his love of dogs, which immediately makes him a friend of mine. 


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Finished product - delicious

Daniel creates my drink. 

You come away from meeting Daniel and the people that share his dream, is that they listen to people. He knows his regulars, but always goes out of his way to welcome newcomers to his stand. When you next need your caffeine kick go seek out Urbana Cafe. Facebook Instagram High Definition Photographs Album

Jerri with her photographs

I met up with another photographer Jerri Schultz who had some of her amazing art on show. She photographs one of my favorite themes, old buildings and structures. Jeri was originally from Upstate New York but calls Cincinnati home now. And you will never guess what, she too has a pup. 

Erica on the lef

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If you are looking to get clean, EB's Naturals Bath and Body was on show. Erica started researching this business in 2009 and opened it in 2012. She sells her products, which are all carefully researched and natural at the following stores.
She also visits various markets when she is not teaching. Her slogan says it all: One Life. One Body. Keep It Clean. Facebook High Definition Photographs Album

Looking for sweaters that are artwork. Angela of Sweater Rescue had some of her work hanging for everyone to admire. Angela takes old sweaters and creates clothing which is not only ecologically sensible but are fashionable as well. Angela has mostly been displaying her clothing at shows for the last two years. Another animal lover, Angela donates 10% of all her sales to animal shelters. Facebook 

Bird houses like you have never seen before

David explaining what he plans to bring out in the future

Last but not least I visited Salvaged, that must have the ultimate in recycled bird houses. David Church a lifelong artist, creates these works of art from old thrown away wood and other objects no-longer having a home. David finds a lot of his "raw" materials using the Nextdoor app. I was blown away by the selection of just bird houses. He also had a lot other works of art, the mirrors being one you should "look" at. David 
started peddling his unique art about two years ago. He teaches technology during the year, and then sells his creations during the summer.

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Unfortunately I did not have enough time to see all the vendors at the Market, and I apologize for that. There will be another Market this December. The Pop! Holiday Market will be held in Pleasant Ridge on Sunday, December 6. 

POP! Holiday Market! Sunday, Dec. 6 in Pleasant Ridge, location TBA. Because it is a challenge securing artisans and...
Posted by Dandy Haberdashery on Thursday, September 17, 2015

 If you want to see all the photographs from this market go over to my website and have a look at the album.                                                                       

The International

 The International

I have driven past this fruit and vegetable stands numerous times over the years. Normally on my way to take the dogs for a walk or to train with them at Winton Woods Park.

On my way to Gilmore Metropark the other day I decided to stop and discover this jewel. 

I was met by Cheryl who was very nice and told me about the stand. The stand has been at or near this location for over 45 years. Her husband was 4years old when his father started the stand. The family had this stand and a Mom and Pop store in Mount Healthy. The store is located on the corner of Winton and Corbett Rd in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is well stocked with produce, which is mostly local. Cheryl tells me that some of the produce is grown by them. The also get a lot of organic produce from the Amish. 

What I found most fascinating was that the tomatoes are sourced from School kids who grow them during the summer. Apparently because of sport commitments they are unable to find summer jobs. Cheryl suggested to them that they should grow some vegetables as a way to make money. This is the fourth summer that they have provided the stand with tomatoes. Some clients come there just for those tomatoes and will not purchase any if they are not available. 

There is no sign visible that identifies the stand. I asked Cheryl if the stand has a name. Cheryl said yes it does but no-one else really knows that. It is called International, which makes sense when you see the 1953 International Harvester Metro R-120 parked in the middle of the stand. These trucks were used as dairy, bakery, ambulance and trash compacter vans just to name a few uses. Some were produced that allowed you to drive them while standing up. This enabled you to drive, stop and get in and out of the vehicle quickly. 

I did notice that this stand does brisk business. For the short period of time that I was there, numerous vehicles stopped to pick up produce. All the produce is reasonably priced, and most importantly fresh. Cheryl tells me that people will travel long distances to come and get her produce. She has clients that come from Butler County and further. She related a story of a girl who stopped at the stand and was taking photographs of the store (most probably selfies :) ). Cheryl approached her and the girl said her parents were no longer living in the area but still talked about the stand. As she happened to be visiting she wanted to get a photograph of the stand to send to her parents. 

So if you are ever in the area make sure to stop and say Hi to Cheryl, and purchase some of the yummy produce. I sure did, got myself a nice seedless watermelon. 

The store is open from 10 am - 8 pm, all week from Memorial day to Halloween.

If you want to see the rest of the photographs in high definition go to my album: http://www.leonherbert.com/Blog/International/