Turning Small Spaces into Big Opportunities: My First Pop-Up Shop

Ever dreamed of running a pop-up shop but don’t have a storefront? That was me—until I turned a secondhand TV hutch into a rolling pop-up shop for Perch + Paper. I took it to Cloud & Leaf Bookstore in Manzanita, Oregon, and the day was a total win! From rolling my tiny shop through town (yep, heads turned) to chatting with customers, this pop-up proved that small spaces can create big opportunities. Here’s how it all unfolded—plus my plans to do more!

From Hutch to Pop-Up: My Rolling Shop Experiment

What happens when you mix a secondhand TV hutch, a heavy-duty garden wagon, and a little too much enthusiasm? You get the Perch + Paper Mobile Pop-Up Shop! With a few coats of paint (okay, more like three), a pegboard, some spray-painted wire baskets, and a very sore wrist, I turned an old piece of furniture into a rolling shop—just in time for my first pop-up event in Manzanita! I’ll be set up outside Cloud & Leaf Bookstore this Saturday, March 29th, rain or shine (but let’s be real—it’s Oregon, so probably rain). I’ll be cozy under the covered porch, sipping tea, and hoping you stop by to browse journals, prints, and paper goods!

Curious about the transformation? Want to see what this little wagon-shop looks like in action? Read the full story, check out the before-and-after photos, and get all the DIY details in my latest post!

Meet Perch + Paper

I’ve poured years of creativity (and probably a few coffee spills) into this new shop, and I’m beyond excited to share it with you. Perch + Paper is all about high-quality, beautifully designed paper goods that are meant to be used, loved, and maybe even hoarded a little.

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