Southern Charm Market Grand Opening This Weekend

    Looking for a unique shopping experience in Central?  Check out the grand opening of Southern Charm Marketplace this Friday, September 6th and Saturday, September 7th.  A ribbon cutting will kick off the weekend on Friday at 10 am followed by a grand opening sale with giveaways throughout Friday and Saturday.  

     Kristin Perrin and Mindy Callender, owners of Southern Charm Marketplace, started this venture in October of 2012.  What started as a monthly venue for Central craftspeople and artists to display and sell their works has now turned into a full time antique mall. “We offer a wide variety of merchandise.  Most items are hand-made by residents here in Central.” Kristin shared.  “The demand was high for us to be open more than on a monthly basis.”  With 24 vendors, Southern Charm Marketplace’s new location is located at 13421 Hooper Road, Ste. 1 in the shopping center behind Capital One Bank. The Marketplace/Antique Mall offers “Handmade/Homemade/Fine Arts” items including vintage furniture, monogramming, candles, baked goods, bows, jewelry, chalk paint, original art, home decor, and more can be found in the charming booths within the marketplace.  Also, the halls are decorated with art from the Art League of Central and others, including an original print by Ed Palubinskas titled “Tiger Power”, autographed by former LSU greats Shaquille O’Neal and Dale Brown.  Other vendors include: Southern Charm, Jewelry by Cathe, Aimee’s Treasures, Caroline’s Collectables, Lou Lou Handmade, Southern Girlz, JenJen’s Creations, Courtney Browning Photography, Lovely Little Nest, AbbyKat Bowtique, Mustard Seed Boutique, Honey’s Love, Beaux Girls, Jillry, Suzie Q’s, Reppek Furniture & Finds, Lane Projects & Sales, Windowbird Antiques, Junk in the Trunk, About Face Furniture, Oh My Sweets, Mimi’s Minis, Lagniappe Candle Company and AR Custom Creations. With the holidays right around the corner, it is the perfect place to find something special for your loved ones and to support your neighbors!

    Hours are this Tuesday through Saturday, 10-6.  Check it out on facebook.com/SouthernCharmCentral, or call 261-0440 for more details.