I'm Emily, an interior decorator and content creator here in Tucson! You may know me from Instagram as @athomeinthedesert where I documented our Catalina Foothills home build. I now use my page to share home decor finds and some of my favorite local spots! I'm excited to bring those finds to you here.
For the first article of "Found Finds," there's no better local spot to highlight than Gather A Vintage Market. Gather is a monthly market located at 300 S. Park Ave. The markets take place Thursday through Sunday once a month. The market is a wonderfully curated collection of antique finds from many states across the Southwest. Owners Lorri Boffo, Simon Carson, and Tim Reynolds are criss-crossing the Southwest right now, searching for new finds for the next market, April 10-13.
Each month's finds are laid out in magical displays unlike anything you'll find elsewhere in town! The owners and staff have a knack for visual merchandising and displays. Each month has a theme, such as spring, fall, or the holidays. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by incredible installations that match the theme. The markets offer everything from furniture and decor to vintage clothing and paper goods.
Simon Carson, the owner, says each month they travel to multiple other states to pick for the upcoming market. This way they ensure that they find items you won't find at estate sales or antique stores here in town. They hand pick high quality pieces and truck them back to Tucson. Once they have all the new pieces, they do a floor set. Each month's market is unique so you never know what you'll find!
If you have been to Gather then you may know that people often line up before it opens on Thursdays, the first day of the market each month. They want to be the first ones inside to spot the best finds! But if you can't make it out on Thursdays, don't worry. They do a full reset each night at the close of the market. This means new items go out each day, so you can score a cool find no matter when you go!
Upcoming Gather A Vintage Market dates:
April 10-13, May 8-11, June 12-15, July 10-13, August 7-10, September 11-14, and October 9-12. The holiday market season kicks off November 5th, and you won't want to miss it!