11.26.2007

buying handmade, buying locally


in our perfect world, everything you would ever think to need could be found at openhouse. of course, then, it might just be another walmart...but we're smart enough to know that not everyone can find all they need for their long list of presents in our little store. so, we're offering some options to round out your shopping. support other local businesses as well as local artists and designers. we'll let you search out other shops on your own time ;o)

but here, thanks to erica over at off the record..., is a list of upcoming markets:

friday 11/30

17th street farmer's market holiday show, 5-9pm, 17th st farmers market

saturday 12/1

chop suey holiday bizarre market, Grand Opening (6-9pm)
a month-long local handmade consignment store in the upstairs of chop suey books originale

friday 12/7

richmond craft mafia's 3rd annual handmade holiday sale
6:30-9pm
4025 MacArthur Ave
the 14 local crafty businesses of the Richmond Craft Mafia selling everything from housewares to handbags to original art. join them for a fun and relaxed evening of shopping. free holiday refreshments.

friday 12/7 & saturday 12/8

virginia craft-n-istas winter craft-n-art market
5-8pm, 11am-5pm
2519 Hermitage Rd

local & regional craftswomen showcase their wares.

saturday 12/8

christmas on macArthur
12-4pm
4000 block of MacArthur Ave

holiday block party featuring the mom & pop businesses on MacArthur as well as local craft vendors (find many of the RCM ladies here too!). holiday family fun!

saturday 12/8

homegrown art & craft show
10am-2pm
Crossroads Coffee

benefits the Patrick Henry Charter School.


happy shopping! k&m

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