Blue Bare Merc. & Made

08/25/2026

✨ BROKEN TOP IS FINALLY BACK! ✨

One of our absolute fan-favorite brands has officially been RESTOCKED — and yes, all the scents are here. 🙌

Made in Oregon, Broken Top makes the good stuff without all the junk:

🌿 Gluten free
🌿 Paraben free
🌿 Phthalate free
🌿 Thoughtfully made + smells SO good

Come find your favorite (or discover a new one):

🍑 Apricot Bloom
🌊 Sea Salt Surf
💜 Lavender Mint
🥥 Coconut Sandalwood

And for those who love something a little more gender-neutral, woodsy, dark or masculine:

🖤 Black Coral Tide
🌲 Birch Charcoal
🤎 To***co Teak
🌙 Sandal Noir

If you already love Broken Top, you know why we’re excited. And if you haven’t smelled these yet… come fix that. 😉

Stop in, sniff around, and stock up while we have the full lineup. 🤍

08/25/2026

📣 Share the news! Saturday, August 29th…

🎉🩵🎉 It’s a big party to celebrate the 150th birthday of — and you can have a special drink to celebrate — if that’s your thing!

😀 We’re a vendor at the FREE Sesquicentennial 150th Birthday Festival. LOTS of fun family activities happening from 11-7PM.

🍺 Alongside this festival is the annual Martinez Craft Brew Festival — featuring over 20 breweries and some fabulous non-alcoholic options, too. Grab your tickets now!

✅ Let us know, are you coming?

❤️

08/23/2026

✨ NEW IN THE SHOP: LUNA NORTE ✨

Meet Luna Norte — our newest jewelry obsession. And fair warning: picking just one might be a problem. 🤍

Designed in California, Luna Norte creates beautiful, easy-to-wear pieces using gold-filled metals and semi-precious stones — the kind of jewelry that feels special but still works with your everyday everything.

Even better? It’s a California brand with a mission we can get behind, making this one of those lines that feels just as good to support as it does to wear.

Delicate. A little unexpected. Effortlessly pretty.

Come see the collection in person at Blue Bare — because this is definitely a “try on three, leave with two” situation. ✨

08/20/2026

Stahhhhp! But don’t. 🤣🤣🤣

These new 🌭 sweaters are so freaking cute! Yes, you do need them. Absolutely.

08/14/2026

🎨✨ Art in the Park is back! ✨🎨

We’re super excited to be one of 65+ vendors at the annual Art in the Park, sponsored by the Martinez Arts Association!

We’ll be bringing some of our classic designs along with a bunch of brand-new goodies we can’t wait to share with you. Come spend the day browsing local art, enjoying live music, grabbing some delicious food from the food trucks, and soaking up the fun with the whole family! ❤️

📍 Susana Street Park, Downtown Martinez
🕙 Art in the Park: 10 AM–5 PM
🎶 Live music • 🍔 Food trucks • 🎨 65+ vendors • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly • FREE admission

And don’t forget—our shop on Escobar Street will also be open from 10 AM–3 PM!

Come see us, say hi, and make a day of it in downtown Martinez. See you there! 👋🎨

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08/09/2026

New merch. New display! 💗

We picked up this vintage ladder to use in our displays from the The Spotted Cow and we’re in love.

Fall is arriving and you’re going to need to make your way into the shop ASAP.

08/02/2026

✨ Back-to-school style just got a hometown upgrade! ✨

Our youth Martinez hats are made right here onsite in our shop, and they’re a fan favorite! 🧢 Whether they’re heading back to school, cheering from the sidelines, or exploring around town, these hats are the perfect way for kids to show off their Martinez pride.

✔️ Comfortable fit
✔️ Fun hometown designs
✔️ Great for everyday wear
✔️ Makes a unique local gift, too!

Stop by and check out all the new styles before your favorite is gone!

📍 Blue Bare Mercantile & Made
🕚 Thursday–Saturday: 11 AM–5 PM
🕙 Sunday: 10 AM–3 PM

08/01/2026

NEW ARTIST LINE ALERT! 🎉

Fresh, handmade, and absolutely stunning! We’ve welcomed a new line to the shop, and we’re already in love with their collection of lightweight handmade earrings.

Every pair is thoughtfully crafted, beautifully unique, and designed to add just the right touch to any outfit.

Come explore the collection, support an independent artist, and treat yourself to something special. We have a feeling these won’t stay on the shelves for long!

📍 Blue Bare Mercantile & Made
Downtown Martinez
⏰ Thursday-Saturday, 11-5P
Sunday, 10-3P

07/26/2026

A little outside our normal posts…🩵

Our girl is fundraising for her participation in cheer. Just a few days left to get in those orders. If you feel so inclined to support her and get some delish popcorn, the link is below. Thank you for considering! 💗

Click here to buy our delicious popcorn and 50% of your purchase benefits this fundraiser.