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Made Local Marketplace

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First off I want to offer up FREE Harvest Festival tickets to you dear folks while they last. They are for the upcoming Pleasanton show September 18-20. Check out the details here and see if you can attend. If you want one or two free tickets (normal admission $9) email me ASAP as these are first come, first serve. carole@plumblossomfarm.com
Hope to see you there!

 

 
Now I would like to highlight a wonderful shop in Santa Rosa that features over 400 local artists work. All the artisans involved are from Sonoma, Mendocino, Marin, Napa, Lake and Solano Counties.

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It is a beautiful collection of items from jewelry to textiles to pottery that this shop has on display. When I went in for the first time to drop off my felted soaps, kits and cat toys I was drawn to peruse and wander through all the gorgeous hand made goods. I could not stop myself and even walked out with a lovely turquoise bowl from Sebastopol.

Their vision is to support and promote quality products, services and experiences that are made in the six-county North Bay region. By helping local businesses and entrepreneurs they foster regional economic development and increase the overall quality of life throughout the region.

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Everyone involved in this venture is so warm, friendly and kind. They are the type of people you want to work with and support. They also have a wholesale division called North Bay Made which connects makers and local retail outlets. I am honored to be a part of that business as well.

So if you ever have need for a gift for a friend or yourself and are nearby downtown Santa Rosa please check out this eclectic, unique collection.

 

HOURS:
Thursday 11-5:30
Friday 11-5:30
Saturday 11-5
Sunday 11-4
707-583-7667
531 5th Street
Downtown Santa Rosa
Located in the middle of the block between
Mendocino Avenue and the Plaza mall.

north san fran bay makersKelley from Made Local Marketplace actually hooked me up with a wonderful opportunity this month. She suggested me for a video project that highlights local small businesses with heart. Keep an eye out for this video once it’s finished this fall. I’m excited to see how it turns out as well!

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Shows:

Next weekend:
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival – A Cultural Community Celebration
September 18-20 Pleasanton, CA:

 

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Napa Gifts N Tyme Holiday Faire This Weekend

42nd Annual Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire
Dates: Friday, November 21, 2014 – Sunday, November 23, 2014
Time
: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Event Location
:
Napa Valley Expo
575 Third Street
Napa, CA 94559
Admission
: free
Phone
: (925) 372-8961
Website
:
http://www.afterthegoldrushfestivals.com/

Celebrate a Napa holiday tradition! Highlighting 85 booths of fine crafts, artwork, & gourmet foods to sample all made by the artists present. The Napa Valley Lion’s Club holds their annual home baked goodies sale, and our kitchen serves delicious homemade lunches & dinners. This is a great time to get your Christmas shopping done early, and with a personal touch. Traditions and holidays go together, so come celebrate the season with us!

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Napa Artisans Fair Canceled

 

I’m sure as most of you are aware Napa County suffered a 6.0 earthquake recently.  It caused extensive damage to the town of Napa and will take a long time to rehab some areas.

Unfortunately the city of Napa has decided to cancel the upcoming Napa Artisans Fair that was supposed to take place this coming Saturday, September 6.  The merchants and the city were hoping that the fair could go on to draw in tourists and let the public know that it’s business as usual.  But upon further inspection the street damage was too bad to allow for vendor or visitor safety so the fair has been canceled.

I wish the lovely town of Napa the best a speedy recovery.  I do still plan to be at the Gifts N Tyme fair there in November.