In just a couple of days we'll flip the calendar over to September - does anyone else feel 2015 is quickly zooming by or is it just me? There are some people out there (I am typically not one of them) that start holiday shopping by this time. There are still others who - legend tells me - are DONE with their shopping by this point!
I think this year will be an exception to my early holiday shopping rule. Each year, I look forward to attending any local maker markets where I can shop for unique, local gifts to give during the holidays or for any upcoming occasion. This year, there's a new event taking place at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, TN on Saturday, September 12th - the MADE SOUTH Market - and I can't wait to check it out!
In case you're not familiar with MADE SOUTH, check out their website here. They offer subscription gifts whereby they send a "curated shipment of Southern goods to your door every three months". You can purchase a quarterly, four-box or one-box option. It's a great gift idea for a birthday, "welcome to the neighborhood", or for that friend or loved one who moved away and misses the South. Maybe it's a great gift for yourself to check out some new, regional goods.
How fun are these paper coasters? Image MADE SOUTH
Maybe you can see why I'm so excited about attending this market event! According to their website, there will be 80 artisans and makers from all over the South in attendance. A quick view of the vendor list shows a lot of Nashville representation but also many other vendors from surrounding states.
Image MADE SOUTH
Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door - the link to purchase tickets can be found here. I'll report back later next month on my market finds!
Plan on attending? Let me know in the comments below!