Last weekend, I had the chance to head out to
Cary Academy's Holiday Shoppe - their annual fundraiser shopping event. There were TONS of vendors, but I managed to try and pick up a business card or web address for my favorites.
Here is a quick recap, in no particular order... including my random commentary.
White Pear Shop{
whitepearshop.com}
These candles, soaps, etc. smelled SO good. And when I say "SO good", I mean I had buyers remorse when I got home for NOT buying every candle they had!
The Minky Momma{
theminkymomma.com}
You know how sometimes at events and vendor shows, the vendors/salespeople can jump all over you in too aggressive of a fashion?
Not this girl! She was super nice and didn't make me want to rush off ;-)
My dear E. Riley is on her way to being a new mommy - she can totally expect a gift from The Minky Momma!
Fancy Paints{
fancypaints.com}
Ceramics. They even do parties! They got me with the puppy treat jars - "All good dogs run with the pack...Go Pack!"
Here is their store:
http://www.shop.fancypaints.com/Here is the info about their parties:
http://fancypaints.com/
Zass Design{
ZassDesign.com}
There is nothing on these gals' site yet, but they have a VERY cool concept. Basically, they are graphic designs who take print collateral (magazines, etc.) and make it into jewelry! Like, REALLY CUTE earrings, and more. I'll update if I see more online from them soon!
http://zassdesign.com/
Sweet Tea Shirts{
SweeTeaShirts.com}
Notice the absence of a second "T" in the web address! Funny Southern sayings... on cute tees. That pretty much describes it.
T&J Wood Art{
TandJWoodArt.com}
A really unique way to display your wine bottles AND wine glasses... can hold the glasses upside down (no dust on the inside) or right-side up.
Lithic Designs{
LithicDesigns.com}
Of course, I would've preferred to show you one of their Wolfpack offerings, but they didn't have a good picture on their website to showcase that. These are prints done on pieces of stone!
VERY cool. Would look great in offices, living rooms, cabinets, etc.
Ella Vickers{
EllaVickers.com}
One of the coolest vendors all day, by far. Based out of Wilmington, NC, this vendor takes old sails and turns them into bags, etc. So it's eco-friendly, nautical, and beachy - all in one!
The bags are a bit on the expensive side, but if they're cut by hand and sew on a machine (or by hand), I'm sure each bag takes quite some time to make. And I'm even more confident that they aren't produced in overseas sweatshops. I'm ok with paying a premium for that.
Bone Appétit Bakery{
GotTreats.com}
I've been
following these folks on twitter for a while, so it was cool to see them out at a local event. (I'm sure they do lots of events, but this was the first retail event I have noticed them at.)
How did they know that my family spoils our four-legged babies at Christmas, too?? ;-) Must be something about us "dog people".
In addition to a lot of great independents, they had what I think was a Reader's Digest mini-book store. They prices... were fantastic. They started around 30-40% off retail and even had discounts on their own prices. I bought a $16.00 book for just over $4.00. And yes, it was brand new.
Whew, this post took me FOREVER to draft/link/format/write... but I hope you find something to love!
Victoria's Secret
Isabella Oliver
The Body Shop
New York & Company
Cambria Cove
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