Vendor Interviews at The Market at The Piazza
This past weekend was the 2nd Street Festival in Northern Liberties. This was a great event and brought many visitors to the area.
During this time we had the opportunity to interview a few of the vendors that were participating in our outdoor market. Please read on to discover more information about our unique vendors at The Market at The Piazza!
First up is Diva Chic, a regular tenant of The Market at The Piazza. Diva Chic is owned by Joi and Theresa Farmer. They sell a variety of jewelry and offer something for people all types of taste! Diva Chic is an affordable mobile boutique that is bound to have something you love!
What is your favorite part of The Piazza?
The atmosphere definitely. There are always events going on and it is a fun place to be. We have a great social life here at The Piazza.
Why do you keep returning to The Market at The Piazza?
We have a successful business here. We do very well in the Outdoor Market and it is very different from other markets in the area. It is not like a flea market, you can find good, quality items at The Market at The Piazza.
Was The Piazza staff helpful?
We have been coming here all summer and they are always very helpful.
What do you think of the community?
We love the community. It is very diverse and a place where you can see all walks of life. It is a very artsy community where we fit. We always are meeting different people in the Northern Liberties community.
Why should people come to The Piazza?
It is a family and pet friendly place that offers activities for all types of families. You can spend an entire day here at The Piazza and have many things to do. There is also a nice nightlife here.
Next we have Natalie Nowatkowski. Natalie makes handmade jewelry out of dominoes! Anything from earrings to necklaces and it is all hand painted and designed by Natalie!
What is your favorite part of The Piazza?
The Market at The Piazza is my favorite part. I have yet to really experience anything else.
Why do you keep returning to The Market at The Piazza?
I do well here at The Piazza. I get a great response from the customers that are shopping here.
Was the Piazza staff helpful?
This is not the first time I have been here and The Piazza staff has always been very accomodating.
Why should other people visit The Piazza?
There are a number of great restaurants here, some of them I have experienced first hand. There are also a great number of eclectic vendors at The Market at The Piazza.
Talauren Isley-Byre is another vendor at The Market at The Piazza. She sells handmade jewelry that she designs herself.
What is your favorite part of The Piazza?
Definitely the shops and the restaurants. There are so many to choose from, it’s a great variety.
Why should people come to The Piazza?
The shops at The Piazza are not franchised. You are able to find unique things to purchase that you cannot find anywhere else. The Piazza is a very unique place.
Helena Divine and Maryann Seifreid are new to The Market at The Piazza. They sell a variety of interesting items that you cannot find at any other market. Helena sells handmade jewelry and Maryann sells steel hanging ornaments and handmade, organic soaps.
What is your favorite part of The Piazza?
Definitely the atmosphere, it is fun and free and very eclectic.
Was The Piazza staff helpful?
Yes, very helpful. This is our first time here and we did not know what to expect when we arrived. Everything ran smoothly and we were pleased with the organization.
Why should other people visit The Piazza?
You can’t beat the cost of renting a space in The Market at The Piazza, it is free until Labor Day! There is also a wide varitey of vendors at the outdoor market and seems to be in a nice neighborhood.
What do you think about the Community?
We have never really experienced the community being new to The Market at The Piazza, but we are hoping to be able to get out and experience it first hand to see what its like.
Matthew Costello has been a regular at The Market at The Piazza for most of this summer. Matt sells sunglasses for both men and women.
What is your favorite part of The Piazza?
Definitely the Jumbotron Television! It is always on during the market so I have something to watch while I hang out.
Why do you keep coming back to The Market at The Piazza?
The people are friendly and I usually get a good response from the crowd of shoppers.
Was The Piazza staff helpful?
The staff is always helpful and understanding.
What do you think of the community?
It does have its rough spots but it is really turning around. I would probably live here!
Why should other people come visit The Piazza?
There are lots of bars to visit and it is always a fun time at The Piazza. There is lots of stuff to do here.
There you have it folks! A first hand glance at The Piazza from the vendors’ points of view! Definitely a cool place to visit and a great opportunity to find unique items that you can’t find anywhere else! Come visit The Market at The Piazza this weekend or in the weeks to come and experience the excitement for yourself!
