Cincy Chic: I understand there's a City Flea Holiday Market coming up. Tell me when and where it'll be!
Lindsay Dewald, founder of The City Flea: We are still working on the holiday market plans, but we'd love to see this market in Over-the-Rhine.

Cincy Chic: Where did the holiday market idea come from?
Dewald: The idea just sort of evolved out of brainstorming ways we can keep markets going through the winter. After bouncing some ideas off on friends, we realized other people had been talking about the need for a holiday market in Cincinnati, so we decided to pursue it.

Cincy Chic: How many vendors will be there? Can you give me examples of some of the vendors who will be there?
Dewald: The number of vendors will depend on our specific location, but like all of our markets, vendors will range from food artisans to crafters to collectors. We aim to be a well-rounded, curated, one-stop-shop type of market.

Cincy Chic: How is this a natural extension of what you've been doing with The City Flea?
Dewald: It will basically be exactly what you've seen during the summer markets with a fun holiday/wintery twist. (Instead of iced coffees and brain freezes, expect hot cocoa and warm tea.)

Cincy Chic: In our previous interview with you, you said that the Brooklyn Flea was a big inspiration for you. Did the Brooklyn Flea do a holiday market as well?
Dewald: The Brooklyn Flea held an indoor holiday market called "Gifted." It was also an extension of their normal markets, but to be honest, our decision to do a holiday market had nothing to do with the BK Flea and more to do with the fact that Cincinnati has really embraced this new type of shopping experience and event space. We're just excited that our city has been so supportive of the flea market culture - we couldn't bear the idea of not running again until next summer!

Cincy Chic: Why do you think there's going to be a big need for this type of event?
Dewald: I think because people are sick of shopping at big box stores. More and more people are supporting the awesome local businesses in our city, and now there's a way to support one- or two-man operations when a venue is provided to showcase the talent cincinnati has to offer. It's also a fun way to bring people downtown or to over the rhine who normally wouldn't be doing their holiday shopping in the neighborhood.

Cincy Chic: When you're not "fleaing," how do you spend your time
Dewald: I manage a children's clothing boutique in Oakley called The Spotted Goose Company and I also teach young kids a couple days a week. I spend a lot of time on my blog Little One Love which has a strong focus on children's fashion and design as well as personal happenings in my day-to-day life. I'm busy, but I'm passionate about the work I've chosen for myself which keeps me motivated. If I'm not working, you can usually find me at a coffee shop or the dog park.

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