The Artisan Market

We had an awesome day at the Artisan Market by Oyster Bay today.  I finished up all of my Christmas shopping and had a great girls' day...it had been a few months since I had been able to do that.

Christine looking at the recycled bags.  The ladies take old flour sacks and use fabric to "dress them up" and make them into purses.  I picked up a couple.

I was amazed at all the vendors that were there (Dyan said 50+)

Speaking of...here is Dyan doing some last minute work and organizational set-up.

I LIKE this sign.

Looking at all the ornaments.

Some of the tables were just so colorful.

Baskets

Wine

Coffee!

Henna art

Oh my goodness is this ever the truth....a city of 4+ million and lacking the infrastructure to handle said 4+ million people.

I really liked all the glass work.

Dolls, candle holders, birds, and baskets.

Dolls and balls.

Taking a break while people mingle.

Such beautiful jewelry.

Love Fair Trade practices!

The Nuru Centre's table.

Laura was busy again this weekend...we went to the Nuru Centre for their Open House last week.  They were here at the Artisan Market this week and next week they are one of the vendors at the Christmas Family Fun Day we're putting on at HOPAC.

Some of the Nuru Centre products.

Christmas tree ornaments.

Lunch!  There is a Japanese restaurant at the Slipway, and we girls went there to fill up after all the walking we had done.  It was awesome!  I'll be back!!!

My shopping buddies today, Stacy, Danielle, and Christine.

Our view at lunch time. I'll be honest, I'm sure I'll miss this next year, when I'm freezing cold somewhere.....