We still have a few weeks to shop. If you’re like me, you haven’t started yet. Here’s part two to my take on local shopping in Bloomington. Check out Shop Local: Part One if you missed it! And remember Bloomington Brick and Mortar is still giving away $25 Downtown Bloomington Inc. gift certificates each week until … More Love Living Local
It’s that time of the year! I’m doing a special two-part series on shopping local in Bloomington. So whether you need gifts or ideas, I have you covered. How about winning free money while you shop? Bloomington Brick and Mortar is giving away $25 Downtown Bloomington Inc. gift certificates each week until Christmas. Take a … More Love Living Local
JO Designs aims to provide handmade, quality books such as baby books, photo books, journals, notebooks as well as unique, hand crocheted jewelry and accessories. Check out some of there wares below! Related articles Crocheted woven loveliness (guywhocrochets.wordpress.com) Crochet and Tatting (discoveringmarie.wordpress.com) Featured Artist: Two Seaside Babes (bloomingtongathering.wordpress.com) From Japan: Crochet as Art (storylinecreations.wordpress.com) Holiday Market … More Featured Artist: JO Designs
purpleandlime is a line of super-fun and luxurious womenswear, jewelry, and accessories created by Rebecca George. Rebecca is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and she graduated from the University of Michigan in Art History and Geology. She went on to earn a degree in Fashion Design and Marketing from the American Intercontinental University in London, England. … More Featured Artist: Purple and Lime
With Gathering’s Family Fun Night quickly approaching we thought it would be great to feature an artist that had something special for the precious little ones in your life! Based out of Indianapolis, Elms and Cedars offers one of a kind hand crafted apparel for infants and toddlers. Typically made with eco-friendly, or up-cycled materials this apparel … More Featured Artist: Elms and Cedars
Owlette was started in 2010 by two ambitious friends, Jessica and Brittney. They decided it was time to start putting their skills to use making some seriously adorable products. Shortly after, they started designing, making products and booking craft shows. All of their inspiration for patterns and fabrics is drawn from a classic vintage style. … More Featured Artist: Owlette
“Friends don’t let friends buy ugly toys.” – https://www.facebook.com/pages/BEBITO These incredibly quirky and lovable plush toys, art dolls, totes and wallets are embellished with original appliques and embroidery. Handmade from mostly recycled, upcycled or re-purposed items, these wonderful wares are created solely by Rachel Hedges. Making these critters cute and “green” at the same time! … More Featured Artist: Bebito
These bits of affordable luxury with make you feel like a star. Get Lathered produces some of the finest handmade bath and body products available anywhere. By using premium ingredients, meticulous formulation, beautiful presentations, and unsurpassed customer service Get Lathered brings you premier products meant to make you smile.
It all started with one bottle of blue nail polish…specifically Hick by Hard Candy in 1998. Nearly 500 bottles later Erin developed her own twist on jewelry by adding nail polish to it and now everything is much more sparkly! Each piece from this Texan designer is an original, made by hand and a one of … More Featured Artist: Unrepeatables
Chelsea of Tactile Melodies has been making jewelry for nearly 10 years. Her business began in the fall of 2009 when a family friend was putting together a holiday arts and crafts show. They asked if she wanted to sell some jewelry there, and the rest was history. Since, Tactile Melodies has been growing and … More Featured Artist: Tactile Melodies
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