Sunday, September 15, 2013
A Country Christmas In Solina - 2013
For vendors: All of the info in the previous post from 2011 remains essentially the same. Please use the Paypal button on the site to pay for your table rental.
For our patrons: If you would like to be reminded each year of this event, please sign up to follow this blog.
Rebekah and I look forward to seeing you!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
MaMi Shoppes 4th Annual Christmas Show In Solina November 26, 2011
I can hardly believe that the summer is almost gone and we will be back in preparation mode for the Solina Christmas Show on November 26th. We want to thank you, our wonderful vendors and customers, for another great show last year. It was a little scary at first when the snow was flying but the crowds eventually braved the weather and came. Personally, I enjoyed the little bit of quiet time at the beginning because I did a lot of my own Christmas shopping during it! There were so many beautiful things to choose from - all of our vendors have been so talented and so friendly and warm that the day is an absolute pleasure for us.
But, back to this year! In terms of changes for 2011:
1. The blog has a new look but all the old info is still there plus more. Just take a look at the menu bar to find things that used to be on the home page.
2. Table fees are all equal now - go to the vendor FAQs for an explanation as to why.
3. The sidebar links to your personal or business websites will be updated to a more modern 2 column sidebar look. What I will need from you is a 125 x 125 pixel icon or picture and the site you want the picture linked to. Here is an example of the size and type of graphic that would be suitable:
If you are not able to provide a graphic, your link will appear below the ads in a link list.
Advertising rates for those who are not actually involved in the show but who would like to start getting their info to the local community are very low and a great way to start building a local online presence. These rates would also apply to other businesses that vendors might like to advertise but that are not actually directly related to their Christmas show business. Go to the 'advertise' page for more info. Graphic design of sidebar ads is also available at a reasonable rate.
That's the only update for the moment except for one final thing - if you have friends or family members who make or sell beautiful things, done hesitate to tell us or to send them here to apply! We found out last year that there were loved ones who would have liked to have been involved but, for whatever reason, didn't think there was room for them. Well, truthfully, at that point there wasn't! But definitely get them to contact us as soon as possible if they are interested this year - because past vendors get first dibs and things do go fast after they are sorted out. We also don't mind table sharing if you feel that your's and your friend's products are complementary - but we only go to a table sharing model once the full tables are all sold out.
That's it for now but take care and check back often! The new functionality to this site means that I will be posting much more than before and adding all kinds of useful info including a new link page for sites of interest to our vendors such as crafting, photography, diy tips etc. The goal is to create a blogsite that both vendors and customers will be interested in so that your local and online businesses will get more exposure. So share this site with everyone you know!
Monday, November 29, 2010
A Wonderful Event!
Heather, Rebekah and Rachel
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
3rd Annual Country Christmas In Solina Christmas Gift Event!
Solina is located just north of Courtice and is about 8 minutes away from the Harmony and Taunton Walmart. To view a map of the location on your computer, click HERE. A map is also located at the very bottom of this page.
We have a wonderful selection of unique gifts for you to choose from: handmade baby items, gourment treats, artwork, photography, local apple cider, knitted toys, jewelry, Pampered Chef and the list goes on....... To find out more about our vendors, click on the links to the right.
We hope to see you at this truly special shopping event - and don't forget, there is no admission charge and you can sign up for the chance to win a gift basket of treats!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Table Update
If you are a previous vendor, please contact Rebekah Bremner at balaboostababy@gmail.com to make sure that your category has not been filled up and to reserve your spot asap.
New vendors, unless you have already been contacted by either Rebekah, Heather or Rachel to request your participation, please fill out the vendor application to the right so that we have an idea of what category your products are in as well as a record of who has applied and in what order. Please do not pay for your table until you have been directed to do so by one of us - there are only a limited number of tables left and currently several vendors have been in contact with us.
IMPORTANT - there are only 2 tables left on the main level and 5 tables on the stage area.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Christmas Show Nov 27, 2010 - Table Reservations - PLEASE READ
Please note that due to space constraints, we do limit both the number and the type of vendors for our events with only a few allowed in each category.
New Vendors - if you book your booth using the Paypal button to the right without prior arrangement with us to do so, your table reservation may be cancelled and your fee returned to you minus the transaction fee. Please fill out the application form to the right and then confirm with Heather Senter at hsenter@bell.net or Rebekah Bremner at balaboostababy@gmail.com that you have been accepted before paying your table fee.
Returning Vendors - preference will be given to returning vendors and we will hold tables for you before confirming with new vendors. However, there is a deadline of September 20th to confirm your table reservation. After that, it will be first come, first serve.
If you have come to this page while trying to make your paypal table reservation, it is because you have tried to purchase a table that is not available. Tables are located on both the upper and main level - there is a limit on the number of tables available on each level.
Please note that by upper and main level of the hall we do not mean the two floors that are available at Solina Hall but rather the smaller portion of the main level that is raised 4 steps.
Christmas Shopping Event 2010
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
A Country Christmas In The Village Of Solina
So grab all your family and friends and come visit us at Solina Community Hall! Take a look at the map to the right if you are unfamiliar with Solina - a tiny village less then 10 minutes north-east of the Harmony and Taunton Walmart and about 3 minutes west of Hampton and Enniskillen.
Remember, admission is free and there will be a lovely gift basket given away by raffle.
Vendors, let us know if you need any postcards or posters and don't forget to complete your registration using the button to the right. As well, make sure we have your contact info or send me the code for your Etsy mini at heather@senterstudios.com .
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Currently Working On Christmas Shopping Event 2009
Vendors- you can pay your table fee via the paypal link to the right. If you have any problems, just email me (Heather Senter) at payment@senterstudios.com
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Thanks to all who attended our event!
Keep you eye on this blog for our next event!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Shop Till You Drop Christmas Shopping Party

There will be 2 shopping times:
12:00 - 3:00 and 7:00 - 9:30
Our party will be held at a large private home located at 9 Limmiman Court, Solina, Ontario.
Solina is just a little bit north-east of Oshawa. For a map to this location, please click here.
Don't let the country location fool you - it is less than a 10 minutes drive from the Walmart at Taunton and Harmony in Oshawa! Also, although it is a private home, there is ample parking on a huge country court and a large meeting area for you to come see what our vendors have to offer.
A few of the items for sale:
Trendy baby accessories, handmade soaps, sterling silver jewelry, custom order photo jewelry, stained glass ornaments, knitted cupcakes, mini quilt art, fancy Christmas cookies and custom order Christmas cakes and more.......
CASH OR CHEQUE ONLY (If you would like to pay by credit card, you can arrange with some vendors to create a custom order and pay later via Paypal - you will then need to arrange pick up or delivery of your item)
IMPORTANT - if you can't make it out to visit us, please visit the websites of the wonderful talented women we are representing! You can find a link to their sites on the side and will find many wonderful products that you will fall in love with.
For more information, please email us at: mamishoppes@gmail.com
