Overview:
The Good Vibe Market hosted a Valentine’s Day–themed event in Torrance, California, featuring local vendors, romance authors, handmade gifts, sweet treats, and interactive activities that brought the community together in a festive, love-filled atmosphere.
A message board decorated with multicolored hearts invited attendees to write notes, while signage reading “Love Wins” reinforced the romantic theme throughout the venue.
Also, the guests would be able to eat and drink from designated booths as they tour the market.
Romance Authors Emphasize Valentine’s Theme
Authors of romance books like Carol Ericson and Lauren Sanatra were part of the event and offered signed books and an opportunity to meet the authors personally.
Ericson showcased her romance series Saving Inn Pope, while Sanatra presented Bound by Heart and Stone. The works of both authors revolve around characters in a love affair, hence making them the natural presence in this Valentine’s Day celebration. Sanatra writes romance into fantasy novels, while Ericson focuses on contemporary romantic novels.
Local Vendors Get Valentine-Ready with Gifts and Treats
It involved everything from the big cats of the Good Vibe Market to Vendors selling handicraft items, presents, and food-stuff that are just perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ethereal Craft Stania sold keychains, cards, stickers, and charms—perfect for gifting to loved ones or friends.
That Mad Bakery offered French bread and pastries that guests could enjoy themselves or share with family.
White Tiger Paints featured handmade, colorful items, including conversation hearts designed for Valentine’s Day giving.
Chu Chu Pops offered heart-shaped cookies and cake pops, and these were usually liked for various events.
Printa Design Files offers printed clothing designs for gift ideas for Valentine’s Day.
The ice creams provided by the BC’s ICYs came with different tastes such as pistachio, pineapple, strawberry, and coconut.
Cari Cartoons by Candy featured handmade cartoons of the guests, which was another fun and laughter-filled experience.
Bookish Cafe Gifts provided books and creative amenities such as a “blind date with a book.”
Violet Spunk sold stickers, cards, artwork, and earrings.
Baley’s offered snacks for cats and dogs, enabling pet lovers to celebrate Valentine’s, along with their pets.
Newport Royle showcased decorative glass items.
Happy Slime offered colorful slime and mix-in accessories as an interactive activity for guests.
A Vide Candles Co. sold handmade candles and related items.
Supporting Local Creators
The Good Vibe Market featured a diverse range of local merchants, artists, writers, and food-based vendors, all united under the banner of Valentine’s Day. It encouraged creativity and featured small businesses and community interaction, providing something interesting to see for all age groups.
Editor’s Disclaimer:
This article is a community event feature intended for informational purposes. Mentions of vendors, authors, or businesses do not constitute endorsements by Presence News. All photographs used in this article are credited to Maria Cornejo.
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