We’re heading into gift-buying season (or, you could say we’re already deep into it, for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Chanukah-celebraters.) Either way, though, it’s nice to shop local, so each year we try to do a round-up of local artists and crafts sales timed for the holidays.
Please post in the comments are email me me at [email protected] if you’ve got something going on in the next month. Generally, this is intended to give light to local artists selling locally, not to stores having holiday sales (though go without saying.) Local is generally intended to mean “Wallingford” because that’s what we’re about, but we can bend the rules some if you’re in a neighboring hood and selling your own work.
Now, to make good on the headline teaser: I was walking by the long-shuttered Iron Bull (closed since November 2016) today, and lo and behold, the doors were open!
I took a peek in and it was clearly nowhere near close to opening, the floor was mostly bare earth with a trench running down the middle of it, but, still it was heartening to see a small crew of plumbers in there, taking the measure of the place. They didn’t have any information except that they were providing a bid on some work to be done for “a bar”.
Fair warning: I saw the same thing (workmen inside, taking stock of the situation) about six months ago, and then nothing. But still, it would be nice to see that decaying corner revived!
I hope The Bull becomes a bakery.
This is such a great idea! Thank you for always supporting local and shopping small!
My name is Yara. I am from Lebanon and living in Wallingford for about three years now. I’m a jewelry maker. However, i also make other things such as personalized trinket dishes. I sell through Etsy mostly ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/YaraWeaves ) or via my instagram account ( https://www.instagram.com/yara_weaves/ ). I offer free shipping as well as local pick up!
Cheers!
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Hi! Thanks for this, it is great that you’re looking to spread news about local artists during this season. I’m a Fremont/Wallingford jewelry maker. I sell directly to folks (mostly via Instagram: @alcontre.jewels), but also at the Tractor Tavern’s Maker’s Market on 2nd Sundays. There are two markets at the Tractor in December; the 9th and the 23rd. They are from 11-4, and because the bar is open, they are 21+. I do offer shipping, and will deliver within the hood. Thanks again! https//uploads.disquscdn.com/images/0d3806836b9ab5b7de4d9584e810254294db50209f85d3278345f8ce5a889e21.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/74b871fb2915855947ab0337db4d29201f66d96e8b6905ee29ffd76df38cbb61.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/4ae98c7491b346e2a59ecabbc9f36c5f32d6f6aeb3b4627a47f55b7831b3fa8c.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/123cec0c150cd0e42e2573829623aa82106b68d340d69427dd073b5232bb8951.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/c0b4dee66591f429c14f8871262402e9c2ea721bda6d93e2fb5e00e6838c3888.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/7c93d233d7c729bb3b79b70ecda7ce2efd358163d34048ca72a4bdfe5248b7b6.jpg
WOW! BUYING STUFF??
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This is such a great idea! Thank you for always supporting local and shopping small!
My name is Yara. I am from Lebanon and living in Wallingford for about three years now. I’m a jewelry maker. However, i also make other things such as personalized trinket dishes. I sell through Etsy mostly ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/YaraWeaves ) or via my instagram account ( https://www.instagram.com/yara_weaves/ ). I offer free shipping as well as local pick up!
Cheers!
Yara
This is really helpful info. Gotta ask– how about Kitaro’s, Guild 45th? How is Orange Theory progressing– they were opening soon in early Sept.( comment re comments)
I saw folks out in front of Orange Theory signing people up yesterday. I wish I had news to report on Kitaro and Guild 45th, but it’s the same as it has been. Don’t doubt that I’ll post if anything changes.
Thanks OT has been signing people up for almost 3 T H R E E months. Last week when I went by I saw thru a crack in door nothing inside except some pails. I was very excited when I got the “Opening Soon” ads September 3!! Now not so. I have a great gym in Ballard and 2 back up gyms for when I do not want to drive in cold rain to Ballard. I am set. I could not wait: I needed a definite situation.I have to add that once they get going .. whenever.. people love going to their workouts . ( comment re comments)
How about finding holiday gifts by bartering homemade items? Join Backyard Barter this Sunday, 12/2 at 1pm at the Queen Anne Library.
Background: Each month, an amazing group of people from Backyard Barter get together in different locations around the city and barter homemade items. In addition to the bartered goods, I come home with new ideas, recipes and a greater appreciation for all things homemade.
I swap my homemade dark chocolate truffles, soap and cheese for other people’s treasures. I typically come home with a box full of edibles such as jams, chutneys/sauces, flavored butter, chai, granola, pickled veggies, fresh/home-canned fruit, bread, honey, bitters, wine/beer/cider, dried herbs and nearly always delicious items for the week’s dinners. And there are lots of non-edibles too (all of which would make great gifts), including pottery, salves/lotions, homemade greeting cards, original artwork, pillows, jewelry, knit items, indoor/outdoor plants and more.
There’s no cost to participate, no money exchanges hands. And the bartering is stress-free…you ask if someone wants to swap your x for their y, and they either say yes or “no thanks”…and three-way trades are a good way to get what you want if there’s not interest in a direct trade. It’s a great way to save money and try new things and there’s a variety of gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian items. Children welcome.
2019 barter:
January 13, 1-3 PM
Greenwood library
More info and stay informed with 2019 dates: https://www.facebook.com/BackyardBarter