Prairie Hill House

Vendor Spotlight – Marie Swope

How did you get started at Vintage Marketplace?

I started at Vintage Marketplace when it opened in 2018. I had experience with selling vintage, collectable and repurposed items before moving to Colorado in 2017 and was delighted to find an outlet for my passion at Vintage Marketplace.

Do you have an area of specialty?

I sell a variety of vintage and collectable items, unique home decor and repurposed pieces. An area of specialty, something you will always find in my space, is art; whether it be vintage prints, beautiful paintings, or copies of classics by the Masters. Whatever the piece it will be in a vintage, ornate or painted frame that highlights the art. Something else that is always featured in my booth are vintage glass bottles, jars and canisters. These glass containers may be made of colored or clear glass and are unique and useful.

What is your favorite part of reselling?

I love the creative process involved in preparing and staging items for my space. I also enjoy the hunt, looking for special and unique items at great prices that I can pass onto customers. And I love the customers! I like meeting people who have bought things from me or who compliment my items and express how much they like shopping my space.

What is Trending for you right now?

Affordable Art. Always. It goes without saying that art captures our hearts, minds and souls, and each piece speaks to each person differently. I hope that everyone takes the time to appreciate and collect good art that speaks to them.