Posted: January 27th, 2012 | Author: Sarah | Filed under: Faire Play | Tags: Alewyfe, Anna Todaro, Bonnie, Broad Street, Chicago, craft fair, Empty Bottle, handmade, Handmade Market, market, Pajaro Negro, Rar Rar Press, spock, virtual market, virtual shopping | 2 Comments »
Earlier this month, B-bops and I braved the cold and snow venturing to the Handmade Market in Chicago, which is hosted every second saturday at The Empty Bottle. What a fine city we live in! So many craftastic opportunities. We were not disappointed with our little trip, and I discovered some fun new craftspeople! But I don’t mean to rub this in your face, seeing as how you probably couldn’t come. Luckily for you, I’m about to take you on a virtual visit to the Handmade Market by introducing you to my 6 favorite booths!
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Posted: January 12th, 2012 | Author: Sarah | Filed under: Faire Play | Tags: art, baked goods, Berwyn 22, Chicago, columbia college chicago, craft, handmade, Holiday Market, manifest, market, PGA: Please Generate Art, Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, reception, Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market, Renegade Handmade, ShopColumbia | No Comments »
Did you take advantage of all the craft fairs before the holidays and buy handmade gifts? We sure did! And what’s that? You want to hear about all the fun we had on our holiday market marathon? Well, if you insist…
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Posted: November 9th, 2010 | Author: Brian | Filed under: A Westervin Wedding | Tags: catering, Dekalb, event, illinois, Imboden's, market, meat, old timey, produce, pumpkin bread, sweets, wedding | No Comments »
This weekend, we drove out west to my parent’s and also stopped at Inboden’s Meat Market. Inboden’s is a small butcher shop and grocery store in Dekalb, Il with a really great selection of products. Plus, they cater events. See where I’m going with this?
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