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About Me

VIX Emporium is a nifty new store at 50th and Baltimore in West Philadelphia, housed in a lovely vintage storefront. VIX (with a bar over the V) is the Roman numeral for 5009, our street address on Baltimore. We carry the work of over 200 artisans, such as jewelry, accessories, housewares, art, handbags, pottery, knitted goods, bath & body, cards and paper goods... all Handmade!Open Tues-Fri 12-7, Sat 11-7. Closed Sunday & Monday.More information is available at vixemporium.com Thanks! Emily & Sean

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

artists, artisans, crafters, craftsters, craftivists, craftspeople, metalworkers, potters, painters, glassblowers, beaders, weavers, woodworkers, knitters, photographers, soapers, stitchers, designers, assemblers, makers, creators, neighbors, customers

My Blog

AnniVIXary party!

Hosted By: VIX EmporiumWhen: Saturday Nov 22, 2008 at 6:00 PMWhere VIX Emporium5009 Baltimore AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19143United StatesDescription:VIX Emporium Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:15:00 GMT

Check out this event: "Images Under Glass"

Hosted By: VIX EmporiumWhen: Saturday Sep 13, 2008 at 6:00 PMWhere VIX Emporium5009 Baltimore AvenuePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania|39 19143United StatesDescription:West Philly's favorite stained glass art...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:48:00 GMT

we heart you too!

Our latest featured artist, metalworker Keith King, recently caught the attention of City Paper shopping/style writer Rebecca Grites. His amazing one-of-a-kind jewelry is her pick for this week's "Wha...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:25:00 GMT

"Handwrought", an evening of metalwork and song smithing, Saturday, July 19, 6-9 pm

Please join us for our next in-store event, when two very talented artists will be featured.Keith King's bold jewelry designs have made quite an impact at VIX  we've really never seen anything like t...
Posted by on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:40:00 GMT

Wake me up before you Gocco

Hosted By: VIX EmporiumWhen: Saturday Mar 29, 2008 at 6:00 PMWhere: VIX Emporium5009 Baltimore AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143United StatesDescription:VIX Emporium hosts an exhibition of work made on the Pr...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:00:00 GMT

"AGLOW" (our valentines event)

Join us for an intimate evening of shopping and music by candlelight. Featured artist Lauren Ingalls will show her intricately handcarved stoneware luminaries, which will illuminate the Emporium with ...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:43:00 GMT

merry christmas!!!

thanks to all, artists, friends and neighbors, who helped make our season bright.we're up to about 105 artisans so far, with room for many, many more.thanks for stopping by.cheers!emily & sean
Posted by on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:50:00 GMT

holiday party at VIX!

We'll have festive refreshments, oh yes.We'll also have a handful of featured artisans in attendance, sharing a bit about what they do and how they do it, such as: * Paper artist and 3-D book desig...
Posted by on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:54:00 GMT

so...

...it's been two weeks in business. An amazing grand opening, and super positive responses from those who've visited since. i guess it takes time for the word to get out, but so far so good. A bit mor...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:11:00 GMT

thanks...

So many people have been so supportive during this past month, since we announced our plans to open VIX Emporium. Neighbors, friends, co-workers, vendors - all have had endless positive comments. Lots...
Posted by on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:52:00 GMT