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the eco-green fiend. If it wasn’t saved from the landfill, if it isn’t certified organic, you don’t want  anything to do with it. We have some innovative upcycled items just for you.

  • A Summer Afternoon + Natural Wooden Toys
  • Affinitas Apothecary + Tinctures, Ointments, Teas & Oils
  • Amber Lights + Pure & Simple Beeswax Candles
  • Ash & Ore + functional leather luxuries
  • Benjamin Ballerina + Pretty Tough Clothing for Kids
  • BirdDog Press + Fabric-inspired Letterpress Paper Goods
  • By Elke + All Things Handmade
  • Damselfly Organics + handcrafted eco-friendly clothing
  • Dandy Social Club + Hand-Tailored Children’s Clothing
  • Eat Agar + handspun & recycled yarn
  • Flora Fauna + A Whimsical World
  • Hot Pink & Sequins + Revamped, Repurposed Couture Accessories
  • La Budde + distintive digital accessories
  • Make My Notebook + Hand Silk-Screened Spiral Notebooks
  • Mountain Girl Organics + Relax, Renew and Revive
  • Mr.Lentz + upcycled salvage jewelry & accessory design
  • Mukee + Upcycled Skateboard Jewelry & Accessories
  • Pearl Clothing + upcycled style
  • Planet Ogie + encouraging outdoor play and urban gardening through children toys
  • Swell Brand + quirky, irreverent, loved-in clothing
  • Two+Two + sylish reusable snack bags

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See the entire Gift Guide 2011 on our new website and continue to tune in here for the Gift Guide 2011 series.

the design junkie. Color, line and shape. Form AND Function rule your choice in the sexy objects you surround yourself with.

  • Afterglow Studio + Artisan Light Sculpture
  • Alex Watson Pottery + Functional Art for Everyday
  • Ash & Ore + functional leather luxuries
  • BirdDog Press + Fabric-inspired Letterpress Paper Goods
  • By Elke + All Things Handmade
  • Fig+Yarrow + modern apothecary
  • Haute Nature + Reuse.Reclaim.Reimagine.
  • Ink Lounge Creative + screenprint art
  • Jane E Roberti + mixed metal jewelry & accessories for ladies & men
  • January Jones + city prints
  • Make My Notebook + Hand Silk-Screened Spiral Notebooks
  • Mr.Lentz + upcycled salvage jewelry & accessory design
  • Mukee + Upcycled Skateboard Jewelry & Accessories
  • Poiesis Design + modern laser cut wood designs
  • Red Camper + Traveling Lifestyle & Modern Souvenirs
  • Sjotime Industries + furnishings that merge traditional woodworking craftsmanship with modern design techniques
  • Spruce Jewelry + Organic, Modern Jewelry
  • Studio 22 + functional & assemblage art
  • Swear Jar Design + Handmade Jewelry, Silversmithery
  • Sweet Letter Press + design + letterpress
  • Swell Brand + quirky, irreverent, loved-in clothing

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the fashionista. style and profile. luxe and lovely things to stand out among the rest.

  • Ash & Ore + functional leather luxuries
  • Barberry and Lace + Vintage Inspired Accessories
  • Dandy Social Club + Hand-Tailored Children’s Clothing
  • Darn Craftistas + Indie-Knits
  • Fern and Sprout + …oh so delightful
  • Hot Pink & Sequins + Revamped, Repurposed Couture Accessories
  • Jil Cappuccio + one of a kinds & limited lines
  • Lo-Hi Bags + bohemian and urban chic handbags
  • Luscious Metals + enchanting jewelry
  • Naya + Artisan Revival SkinCare
  • Parfums des Beaux Arts + Essence Studio
  • PattErn + cozy fun knits
  • Pearl Clothing + upcycled style
  • Perlalu + Jewelry & Hair Accessories
  • Poiesis Design + modern laser cut wood designs
  • Spruce Jewelry + Organic, Modern Jewelry
  • Swell Brand + quirky, irreverent, loved-in clothing
  • Taylor Kenney Jewelry + sumptuous colors and textures
  • Tempest Jewelry + by Miranda Wachtel

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the foodie. ruled by flavor. the spice of life. obsessed with delighting the taste buds. favorite room : the kitchen. 

  • Alex Watson Pottery + Functional Art for Everyday
  • All Good Wishes + Needle Felting & Collage Art
  • Artist LTD + Simple Home Goods
  • Counter Couture + by ModPress
  • Ellen-Anne Harboe + clay artist. sculptor.
  • Helliemae’s + Salt Caramels
  • JJ’s Cocomels + original coconut milk caramels
  • Oh, Yes You Candy! + Heavenly Carob Confections
  • Planet Ogie + encouraging urban gardening through children toys
  • Priscilla Cohan + paintings & pottery
  • Sjotime Industries + furnishings that merge traditional woodworking craftsmanship with modern design techniques
  • Two+Two + sylish reusable snack bags

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girls just want to have fun. this could be just about anyone. life is all about finding happiness. for some it is discovering the yogini within or maybe it is yarn bombing by moonlight or even a giggle over tea with a friend that suits your fancy. bright colors and a dash of whimsy can’t hurt.

  • All Good Wishes + Needle Felting & Collage Art
  • Ash & Ore + functional leather luxuries
  • Bluedye + Felted Wool Goods
  • By Elke + All Things Handmade
  • Damselfly Organics + handcrafted eco-friendly clothing
  • Darn Craftistas + Indie-Knits
  • Eat Agar + handspun & recycled yarn
  • Ellen-Anne Harboe + clay artist. sculptor.
  • Fern and Sprout + …oh so delightful
  • Fringe + Sassy Hats & Scarves
  • Hot Pink & Sequins + Revamped, Repurposed Couture Accessories
  • Jil Cappuccio + one of a kinds & limited lines
  • Lindsay Heppner + inspired paintings
  • Lo-Hi Bags + bohemian and urban chic handbags
  • Mountain Girl Organics + Relax, Renew and Revive
  • Mountain Love + fabric fashionables
  • Oh, Yes You Candy! + Heavenly Carob Confections
  • Parfums des Beaux Arts + Essence Studio
  • PattErn + cozy fun knits
  • Pearl Clothing + upcycled style
  • Perlalu + Jewelry & Hair Accessories
  • Priscilla Cohan + paintings & pottery
  • Sadie Belle + resin works inspired by nature
  • Sister Hipster + sweet sewn art
  • Swell Brand + quirky, irreverent, loved-in clothing
what is that saying? …
Well behaved women seldom make history”
                                  – Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

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the mini me. they are the apples of our eye. happy things for the little ones in our lives.

  • A Summer Afternoon + Natural Wooden Toys
  • All Things Bean + Infant & Toddler Apparel
  • Benjamin Ballerina + Pretty Tough Clothing for Kids
  • Counter Couture + by ModPress
  • Curious Lottie + Fancy Crafts for Kids
  • Dandy Social Club + Hand-Tailored Children’s Clothing
  • Elevated Scraps + Mobiles & More
  • Hot Mama Designs + Heirloom Jewelry
  • Lindsay Heppner + inspired paintings
  • Planet Ogie + encouraging outdoor play and urban gardening through children toys
  • Sister Hipster + sweet sewn art
  • Swell Brand + quirky, irreverent, loved-in clothing
  • Tilly Whistle + sweet sewn goods for baby & mama
  • Two+Two + sylish reusable snack bags
and for furry children . . .  SooperTramp + sit.stay.good dog.

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and at the opposite end of the spectrum . . .

the nature boy. {or girl} almost everyone can find inspiration in nature. these handmade goods are dedicated to flora and fauna, the out-of-doors, and bringing that influence through handcrafted art.

  • A Summer Afternoon + Natural Wooden Toys
  • Affinitas Apothecary + Tinctures, Ointments, Teas & Oils
  • Damselfly Organics + handcrafted eco-friendly clothing
  • Deadwilder Design & Illustration + Natural History & Anatomical Artwork
  • Elevated Scraps + Mobiles & More
  • Fern and Sprout + …oh so delightful
  • Flora Fauna + A Whimsical World
  • Haute Nature + Reuse. Reclaim. Reimagine.
  • Kiwi & Co. + cozy hand knits
  • Lindsay Heppner + inspired paintings
  • Make My Notebook + Hand Silk-Screened Spiral Notebooks
  • Mountain Girl Organics + Relax, Renew and Revive
  • Mountain Love + fabric fashionables
  • Mr.Lentz + upcycled salvage jewelry & accessory design
  • Neile + real butterfly wing jewelry
  • Planet Ogie + encouraging outdoor play and urban gardening through children toys
  • Sadie Belle + resin works inspired by nature
  • Spruce Jewelry + Organic, Modern Jewelry
  • Wonderbound Press + woodcut printmaker & illustrator

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the gadget guru. even handmade can be a little nerdy sometimes, in the best way of course … here are a few things for the tech geek.

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the urbanite. one part underground. a little bit rock-n-roll. even if you live in the mountains, your heart is in the city. big lights, plenty of style and just enough grit to keep it interesting.

Try one of our following vendors Dec 9-11th for some rockin’ style to set you free.
  • Akinz + Clothing for the Active Lifestyle
  • Benjamin Ballerina + Pretty Tough Clothing for Kids
  • Counter Couture + by ModPress
  • Dandy Social Club + Hand-Tailored Children’s Clothing
  • Deadwilder Design & Illustration + Natural History & Anatomical Artwork
  • Fringe + Sassy Hats & Scarves
  • Hot Pink & Sequins + Revamped, Repurposed Couture Accessories
  • Ink Lounge Creative + screenprint art
  • Jane E Roberti + mixed metal jewelry & accessories for ladies & men
  • January Jones + city prints
  • JennShepART + urban folk art
  • Jil Cappuccio + one of a kinds & limited lines
  • Kauffman Artistry + the art of Max Kauffman
  • Lo-Hi Bags + bohemian and urban chic handbags
  • Luscious Metals + enchanting jewelry
  • Make My Notebook + Hand Silk-Screened Spiral Notebooks
  • Mukee + Upcycled Skateboard Jewelry & Accessories
  • Pearl Clothing + upcycled style
  • Swear Jar Design + Handmade Jewelry, Silversmithery
  • Swell Brand + quirky, irreverent, loved-in clothing
  • Tempest Jewelry + by Miranda Wachtel
  • The Gold Bug+ steampunk jewelry

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See the entire Gift Guide 2011 on our new website and continue to tune in here for the Gift Guide 2011 series.