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We’ve grown. Same heart. New name that reflects where we’re headed.

What began as Late Bloomers Collectibles has evolved into a cozier, more intentional space for curated home goods, textiles, craft and creative inspiration.

10/31/2026

Today we packed up our booth and stepped away from being in a brick-and-mortar space for a while. It's a little bittersweet, if I'm honest. There are things I'll miss but as fall and winter settle in I'm looking forward to a slower season. No more constant reminders or guilt that I should be cleaning, pricing, rearranging, or fluffing displays every weekend.

Instead, you'll find me crocheting by the fire, packing online orders at the table (we’ve reached 3,500 orders from both shops!) and spending quiet evenings next to my husband. Will there be another booth in our future? Maybe. The best adventures have a way of finding us when the time is right. For now, we're simply turning the page and settling into a season that feels right.

For so long, we've been taught that more is better. More commitments. More projects. More hustle… Hog Wash, as my grandmother would say. Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is let something go.

If your heart has been craving a slower pace, consider this your permission slip. Let go of something that no longer fits. Leave a little space on the calendar. The world will keep turning and you might find yourself enjoying this season a whole lot more. Here's to crackling fires, warm mugs, creative projects, and the courage to embrace a slower season.

https://thistleandthreadmerc.etsy.com

10/25/2026

Hi friends - A new blog is now posted! 🍁

I've been thinking a lot lately about creativity and how different it looks from what we see online. The perfectly curated photos can make us feel "less than" when we look at our homes: WIPs tucked here and there, last night's dishes in the sink, kiddos clamoring for attention and laundry waiting to...

10/24/2026

Some Saturdays feel like they have 3 different versions of the day running through my head. Part of me wants to settle in with a new crochet project. Part of me is looking at the garden knowing it's time to start pulling things out for the season. And part of me is still working through Etsy's latest policy change, while continuing to update the online shop. The good news is that I've been adding new IOD to inventory, so if you've been waiting for those, they're now available (a few pieces are still dropping daily to work with the algorithm).

I'm not feeling 100% today, so I'm moving a little slower and giving myself some grace. Last night I took a magazine outside for a few quiet minutes and ended up having the nicest surprise when a neighbor stopped by and we finally had a chance to catch up. It was a lovely reminder that sometimes the best parts of the day aren't on the to-do list at all. The garden work is still ahead of me. The Etsy updates will still be there. But that conversation was time well spent. Wishing you a gentle Saturday, wherever the day takes you.

Pic: Drying end of season rose petals to remember this year’s garden. And of course using some Fenton silver crest milk glass to do it. Keeping’ it classy. 😘

https://thistleandthreadmerc.etsy.com

10/16/2026

Happy fall, y’all! The crisp weather has been invigorating. I haven’t been this enthusiastic about Sweater Weather in quite some time. It was a long summer of recovery and admiring my garden from afar while my new knee and I got acquainted. I’m grateful to be done with months of PT and am really looking forward to cozy evenings on the couch with crochet in hand and staying warm as the blanket grows in my lap. Our recently reopened online shop has been buzzing with holiday crafters. Their enthusiasm is infectious. From preparing Christmas creations to craft show items, our community is busy! We’re offering 13% off many items in our Etsy store through October to help you get started on those projects. May your fall be filled with all the apples and pumpkins your heart desires.

(Below is a personal inspiration photo I found on Etsy for a project I want to create from my own dried hydrangeas next year.)

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05/13/2026

Delicious. That is the word that keeps coming to mind when I look at these new jars from the new Dixie Belle chalk mineral paint line - Curated Collection. Just delicious. Coming very soon.

05/11/2026

We’re happy to share that the Curated Collection from Dixie Belle will be hitting our shelves at Market 102 shortly. A limited supply will then be coming to our website and Etsy shop soon after. These rich colors are just beautiful. 😍
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05/02/2026

The Valpo Chocolate Walk is TODAY from 12–4, and Market 102 is ready to welcome you.
Dixie Belle is fully stocked, every vendor has packed their space with fresh finds, and there’s just something about chocolate, community, and a good Saturday stroll that makes this event a favorite. Enjoy a few sneak peeks below. Happy Chocolate Day!

04/26/2026

I told myself I was just browsing. Then I found three listings on Marketplace, made a deal, and now I’m staring at a mountain of yarn like the suddenly crowned owner of a small yarn kingdom.

And this is only half the haul. I’ll be accepting thoughts, prayers, and pattern suggestions. I knew my people would understand. 🧶

04/25/2026

The large jars are coming to our space at Market 102 - 153 Franklin in Valparaiso, IN. (And don’t judge the yarn over-haul in the background. I fell victim to Marketplace.) 😜

04/25/2026

I can never say enough great things about Scrubby! It has saved my brushes, my hands… and my husbands’s brand new shoes when I dropped a freshly painted ornament on them. It’s a must try.
https://www.thistleandthreadmercantile.com/products/scrubby-soap-and-paint-brush-cleaner-gentle-citrus-hand-cleaner-for-artists-crafters-chalk-paint-greasy-hands-stamping-mixed-media?variant=48101040292059

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