I went to the MADE South Market last weekend and WOW...what an amazing event! Purveyors from all over the South were in attendance and I enjoyed discovering some new artisans that I wasn't familiar with. Today I'll share with you my purchases and some of those vendors I'm now following and keeping in mind for the upcoming gift-giving season!
Here's a peek inside my shopping bag. Image southern giftologist
I blame it on the fact we visited right before lunch that I bought so many food-related items, but it was all in the name of research! Here's what I went home with - some for gifts, some for me:
- Guitar notecards from Oak + Ink
- Candies from the new Seersucker Candy Co.
- Old Fashioned mix from Eli Mason
- Nokes Granola
- Molly & Me pecans
- Gents ginger ale & cocktail mixer
- Great Bear Wax Co. Autumn candle - can't wait to start burning this just as soon as the weather cools off a bit more!
Here are some other vendors that caught my eye that I'm keeping in mind for future gift-giving occasions:
McQueen Pottery: I fell in love with several of their pieces and can see their pottery making a wonderful house-warming or wedding gift.
Cotton & Pine Creative: It's no secret I'm a sucker for cool stationery, prints or other paper products and these guys have a fun selection of all of those.
I foresee gifting several of these coaster sets this year. Image Cotton & Pine
Mitchell Bat Co.: I will admit at first glance I thought "oh, baseball stuff" and yes, they have some really cool baseball bats and related products. However, what caught my eye were the neat Tennessee products - hats, t-shirts and pennants. I see their products making great guy gifts!
How great is this pennant for a kid's room, man cave or college dorm room? Image Mitchell Bat Co.
There were so many other great artisans representing at MADE South Market that will likely appear in future blog posts as we get closer to the holidays. I hope the folks at MADE South will host this event again next year and if they do, be sure to check it out!
Happy gifting!